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Class notes Mbbs23 Textbook of Biochemistry for Medical Students
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elevating the hyoid bone, which in turn causes the larynx to move upwards and forwards, closing the vocal cords and protecting the airway. The pharynx is also narrowed, and the food bolus is propelled towards the esophagus. Therefore, the anatomy of the suprahyoid muscles and the hyoid bone is c...
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