Anatomy
digastric muscle
di·gas·tric mus·cle
Definitions related to digastric muscle:
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(digastric) Supraqhyoid muscle, each instance of which consists of an anterior belly connected to a posterior belly via a fascial sling.Foundational Model of AnatomyUniversity of Washington, 2017
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A small, striated muscle located under the mandible. It arises from the mastoid process and extends to the symphysis menti, and functions to lower the mandible and elevation of the hyoid bone.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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