What is "hyoglossal"

Hyoglossal \Hy`o*glos"sal\, a. [Hyo- + Gr. ? tongue.] (Anat.)

1. Pertaining to or connecting the tongue and hyodean arch; as, the hyoglossal membrane.

2. Of or pertaining to the hyoglossus muscle.

a. 1 (context anatomy English) Pertaining to or connecting the tongue and hyodean arch. 2 Of or pertaining to the hyoglossus muscle.