infrahyoid

/ɪnˈfrɑːhaɪɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or denoting the group of muscles in the neck that lower the larynx and hyoid bone

“The infrahyoid muscles played a crucial role in the patient’s vocal cord surgery.”

2. adjective

located or situated below the hyoid bone

“The infrahyoid vein is a superficial vein in the neck.”

Synonyms

  • laryngeo-pharyngeal
  • subhyoid

Antonyms

  • superior
  • suprahyoid