Hyoid Group – Stretching

Joe Muscolino

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    Stretching the hyoid group of muscles involves extending and opposite-side laterally flexing the head and neck at the spinal joints, with the mandible elevated (the jaw closed).

     

    The hyoid group is composed of the:

     

    Stretching the hyoid group of muscles involves extending and opposite-side laterally flexing the head and neck at the spinal joints, with the mandible elevated (the jaw closed). 

    Stretching the hyoid group of muscles involves extending and opposite-side laterally flexing the head and neck at the spinal joints, with the mandible elevated (the jaw closed).