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The hyoid bone is the only bone that does not articulate with another bone?
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∙ 13y ago
The hyoid bone is only held in place by muscles. Therefore it doesn't articulate with any other bone.
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Bone does not articulate with other bone?
The hyoid bone is the only bone in the adult body that doesn't articulate with another bone.
What axial skeleton bone is the only one in the body that does not articulate with another bone?
the hyoid bone, also known as lingual bone, it is in the neck. it's supported by the muscles of the neck and supports the root of the tongue.
Do all bones of the body articulate with at least one other?
NO! The Hyoid Bone is the only bone that does not articulate with any other bone.
Bone that does not articulate with any other bone?
Sesamoid bones are small circular bones that are embedded in a tendon and do not technically articulate with another bone. The biggest sesamoid bone in the body is the patella, also known as the knee cap. Actually its more of a trick question. the only bone that does not come in contact with any other bone in the body is the Hyoid bone. Even though the knee cap and other seasmoid bones don't technically articulate with any other bone they are still within close proximity, most often when this question is asked the answer being looked for is the Hyoid bone.
Which bone of the body is the only bone that does not articulate directly with any other bone?
The hyoid bone (Lingual Bone) is a bone in the human neck that does not articulate with any other bone. It is suspended by some of the ligaments and muscles of the neck and in turn supports the root of the tongue.
What is the only bone in the body that doesn't form a joint with another bone?
The hyoid is the only bone that forms no joint.
If the hyoid bone is not attached to another bone why is it so important?
yes the hyoid is an actual bone it is just not attached to any other bones
What Bone is attached to neck and tongue muscle?
I believe you are talking about the hyoid bone. It's the only bone in the body not directly connected to another bone. It is instead attached to ligaments and muscles.
Only non articulating bone of the human body?
the Hyoid Bone
What makes the hypoid bone unique?
Its the only bone in the body that doesn't articulate with another bone.
What bone does not move?
All the bones in your body are capable of breaking. That answer is incorrect technically the only bone that cannot break in your body is the: Funny Bone
Does the hyoid bone have any solid bony attachments?
No it doesn't. It is the only bone in the body that doesn't attach to another bone.
