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basihyoid en · NOUN

Etymology

From basi- + hyoid.

Meanings

1. The central part of the hyoid bone, which is found at the base of the tongue.
   • From the basihyoid, however, it extends dorsally to wrap around the M. sternothyroideus before returning ventrally and curving under the M. episternocleidomastoideus toward the scapula (Herrel et al., 2001b; Meyers et al., 2002) 2013, Krystal A. Tolley, Anthony Herrel, The Biology of Chameleons, page 21:
   • Both sutures are passed dorsal to the basihyoid bone, with the most dorsal suture exiting on the ipsilateral side of the lingual process (asterisk) and the most ventral suture on the contralateral side of the lingual process. 2009, Norman Edward Robinson, Kim A. Sprayberry, Current Therapy in Equine Medicine, page 259:

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Synonyms

basihyoideum