acromiohyoid
|a-cro-mi-o-hy-oid|
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/əˌkroʊ.mi.oʊˈhaɪ.ɔɪd/
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/əˌkrəʊ.mi.əʊˈhaɪ.ɔɪd/
muscle connecting acromion and hyoid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acromiohyoid' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'akron' meaning 'tip' or 'extremity' and 'hyoeides' meaning 'shaped like the letter upsilon (υ)'.
Historical Evolution
'acromiohyoid' was formed by combining the anatomical terms 'acromion' and 'hyoid', reflecting its connection between these two structures.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the anatomical connection between the acromion and hyoid bone, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a muscle that connects the acromion and the hyoid bone.
The acromiohyoid muscle plays a role in the movement of the shoulder and neck.
Last updated: 2025/04/28 03:36