Ceratoglossus

/ˌsɛrətəʊˈɡlɑsəs/ noun

A muscle or anatomical structure that runs from the horn-shaped part of the hyoid bone to the tongue, helping with tongue movement and swallowing.

From Greek 'keras' (horn) + 'glossa' (tongue), using direct Latin noun form. This is an anatomical term naming a specific muscle in the cervical region identified through dissection.

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