Phrase Hound found 4 phrases and 20 compound words that contain hyoid. The most common are listed below. Open hyoid in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 4
- hyoid boneA U-shaped bone or complex of bones that is situated between the base of the tongue and the larynx and that supports the tongue, the larynx, and their muscles.
- hyoid archThe second pharyngeal arch, which assists in forming the side and front of the neck.
- hyoid bonesplural of hyoid bone: A U-shaped bone or complex of bones that is situated between the base of the tongue and the larynx and that supports the tongue, the larynx, and their muscles.
- hyoid archesplural of hyoid arch: The second pharyngeal arch, which assists in forming the side and front of the neck.
Compound words 20
- omohyoidOf or relating to the shoulder and the hyoid bone.
- basihyoidThe central part of the hyoid bone, which is found at the base of the tongue.
- infrahyoidBelow the hyoid bone in the neck.
- sternohyoidOf or relating to the sternum and the hyoid bone.
- ceratohyoidA horny part of the hyoid bone that connects it to the epihyoid
- mylohyoidRelating to or in the region of the lower jaw and the hyoid apparatus, or the mylohyoid muscle.
- petrohyoidPertaining to the petrous, or periotic, portion of the skull and the hyoid arch.
- stylohyoidOf or relating to the styloid process of the temporal bone and to the hyoid bone.
- epihyoidAbove the hyoid bone
- extrahyoidSynonym of extrahyal: Outside the hyoid arch.