Hyoglossal membrane

Hyoglossal membrane
Hyoglossal membrane
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Identifiers
Latin	Membrana hyoglossus
FMA	54817
	Anatomical terminology

The hyoglossal membrane is a strong fibrous lamina, which connects the under surface of the root of the tongue to the body of the hyoid bone. It is characterized by a posterior widening of the lingual septum.[1]

This membrane receives, in front, some of the fibers of the Genioglossi. Inferior fibers are attached to hyoglossal membrane, and to the upper anterior body of the midline of hyoid bone.

References

Abd-el-Malek, Shafik (October 1938). "A contribution to the study of the movements of the tongue in animals, with special reference to the cat". Journal of Anatomy. 73 (Pt 1): 15–30.1. ISSN 0021-8782. PMC 1252528. PMID 17104743.

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[1] Abd-el-Malek, Shafik (October 1938). "A contribution to the study of the movements of the tongue in animals, with special reference to the cat". Journal of Anatomy. 73 (Pt 1): 15–30.1. ISSN 0021-8782. PMC 1252528. PMID 17104743.