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Question
the hyoid bone is located superior to the
it is the only bone to not
with any other bone.
the hyoid bone is suspended from the
processes of the temporal bones.
its function is to anchor the
as well as serve as the site of attachment for several muscles involved with swallowing.
Brief Explanations
The hyoid bone is in the neck, above the larynx. It doesn't articulate with other bones. It's suspended by stylo - hyoid ligaments from the styloid processes of temporal bones. It anchors the tongue and is an attachment site for swallowing - related muscles.
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