DIGASTRIC (ANTERIOR VIEW)

Origin

Ant belly: digastric fossa on post surface of symphysis menti. Post belly : base of med aspect of mastoid process

Action

Elevates hyoid bone: Aids swallowing and depresses mandible

Insertion

Firbrous loop to lesser cornu of hyoid bone

Nerve

Ant belly: mylohyoid N (Vc). Post belly: facial N (VII)