digastric

adjective

1. (of a muscle) having two bellies with an intermediate tendon.

noun

2. a muscle of the lower jaw, the action of which assists in lowering the jaw.

adjective

1. (of certain muscles) having two fleshy portions joined by a tendon

noun

2. a muscle of the mandible that assists in lowering the lower jaw

adj.

1. Having two bellies; biventral. Used especially of a muscle with two fleshy parts separated by an intervening tendinous part.
2. Of or relating to the digastric muscle.