DIGASTRIC (ANTERIOR VIEW)
| ORIGIN Anterior belly: digastric fossa on posterior surface of symphysis menti. posterior belly : base of medial aspect of mastoid process |
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| INSERTION Fibrous loop to lesser cornu of hyoid bone |
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| ACTION Elevates hyoid bone: Aids swallowing and depresses mandible |
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| NERVE Anterior belly: mylohyoid nerve (V). posterior belly: facial nerve (VII) |