The Hyoid Bone
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Flashcards covering key concepts related to the hyoid bone, its function, location, and associated structures.
Last updated 1:00 AM on 10/14/25
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What is unique about the hyoid bone in terms of articulation with other bones?
The hyoid bone does not articulate with any other bones of the skeleton.
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Where is the hyoid bone located in relation to the mandible and larynx?
It is located below the mandible and above the larynx.
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What is the primary function of the hyoid bone?
It serves as an attachment point for muscles of the tongue and throat.
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What are the structures that can be identified in relation to the hyoid bone?
Right greater horn, Left greater horn, Body of the hyoid bone, Right lesser horn.
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