Hyoid Bone
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Hyoid Bone
A U-shaped bone; that is a unique comonent of the axial skeleton because it does not articulate with any other bone
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Location of Hyoid Bone
This bone is located in the anterior neck between the mandible and larynx
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Function of Hyoid Bone
Supports the tongue, providing attachment sites for some tongue muscles and for muscles of the neck and pharynx
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Structure of Hyoid Bone
Consists of a horizonal body and paired projections called lesser horns and greater horns
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Lesser and Greater horns
Muscles and ligaments attach to the body and these paired projection
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