Anatom3DGeniohyoid
Musculus geniohyoideus · Bradojazylkový sval
Muscles
Looks like
A narrow muscle under the tongue, running from the inside of the chin back to the hyoid bone.
What it does
Pulls the hyoid bone and voice box forward and up in swallowing, and helps open the jaw.
Keeping it well
Powered by the first neck nerve. Weak swallowing muscles after stroke or with age can be improved with guided swallowing exercises.