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Anastomosis(medicine)

Hyrtl's anastomosis (medicine)


Hyrtl's anastomosis -->
Hyrtl's loop


A communicating loop between the right and left hypoglossal nerves, lying between the geniohyoid and genioglossus muscles or in the substance of the geniohyoid; it is found in about one in ten persons.

Synonym: Hyrtl's anastomosis.