Measuring a patient’s tongue thickness (TT) may be able to provide some insight into predicting difficult laryngoscopy and intubation, according to new research. The study found that patients with ...

The hyoid bone is a small horseshoe-shaped bone located in the front of your neck. It sits between the chin and the thyroid cartilage and is instrumental in the function of swallowing and tongue ...

The trigeminal nerve is a cranial nerve. It arises from the brainstem, and its branches cover your face and head. The trigeminal nerve is a paired nerve — you have one on each side. Its chief function ...

The mandible bone's function is to open and close the mouth for chewing and speech. It also helps protect the organs of the face and hold the lower set of teeth in place. The mandible forms a joint on ...

Chimpanzees have been observed yawning and lying down after seeing a humanoid android mimic a yawning facial expression, indicating contagious yawning triggered by an artificial agent. This study is ...

Summary: A study shows that by age three, children can understand others’ intentions using active mirror neurons. This discovery highlights the early development of the “resonance” system, crucial for ...

TikTok is in a tizzy over something called “mewing.” Supposedly, doing a simple tongue exercise can result in a more defined jawline. Sounds appealing — especially since it’d be easier than doing gua ...

Geniohyoid muscle with mylohyoid neck or chin muscular system outline diagram. Labeled educational medical scheme with head skeletal anatomy and mandible or hyoid bone location vector illustration.

Background: The use of transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with electromyography for the functional evaluation of the cerebral cortex in both clinical and non-clinical populations is becoming ...