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)