When a Patient Swallows,how are the Suprahyoid Muscles Involved

Question

When a patient swallows,how are the suprahyoid muscles involved?
A)Elevate the hyoid bone
B)Depress the hyoid bone
C)Retract the hyoid bone
D)Depress the mandible

Accepted Answer

The suprahyoid muscles, consisting of the digastric, mylohyoid, geniohyoid, and stylohyoid muscles, contract to elevate the hyoid bone during the swallowing process. This helps to close off the larynx and move the bolus of food or liquid down the esophagus.