Ultrasonographic evaluation of geniohyoid muscle and hyoid bone during swallowing in young adults

摘要

Objectives/HypothesisThe geniohyoid muscle plays an important role in hyoid bone movement. Adequate hyoid bone movement during swallowing is important for effective bolus flow and pharyngeal clearing. The aim of this study was to estimate the relationship between the geniohyoid muscle size and function and hyoid bone movement during swallowing in healthy young adults, as measured via ultrasound, in different body positions.