Which of the following describes the suprahyoid muscles?
A) They are a group of muscles that lie superior to the hyoid bone and help form the floor of the oral cavity.
B) They move the pharynx superiorly during swallowing.
C) They are often called strap muscles.
D) They depress the larynx and hyoid bone if the mandible is fixed.

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The suprahyoid muscles are located above the hyoid bone and contribute to forming the floor of the oral cavity.

Which of the Following Describes the Suprahyoid Muscles