Mylohyoid muscle

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Description:

Origin:
Mylohyoid line of the mandible

Insertion:
Anterior surface of the hyoid body and median raphe that spans from hyoid bone to the inside of the mandibular symphysis

Actions:
Raises the floor of the mouth when swallowing

Nerve supply:
Trigeminal nerve

Blood supply:
Branches of the external carotid artery