Mylohyoid Muscle: Function & Role in Hyoid & Mandible Movement
The correct answer is Mylohyoid.
The mylohyoid muscle is a thin, paired muscle that forms the floor of the oral cavity. It originates from the mylohyoid line of the mandible and inserts onto the hyoid bone. The mylohyoid muscle elevates the hyoid bone and depresses the mandible.
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