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If the hyoid bone is not attached to another bone why is it so important?
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∙ 15y ago
yes the hyoid is an actual bone it is just not attached to any other bones
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Ligaments that support the hyoid bone are attached to the?
stylohyoid
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.
Can the hyoid bone be classified as a sesamoid bone?
No. The hyoid bone is classified as an irregular bone.
Small U-shaped bone in the neck?
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 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.
What are the ligaments that support the hyoid bone attached to?
Ligaments that support the hyoid bone are attached to the styloid process.
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.
How does the hyoid bone stay in place?
It stays attached by muscles.
Ligaments that support the hyoid bone are attached to the?
stylohyoid
What unique characteristic does the hyoid bone possess?
It is a "U" shape and the tongue is attached to it.
The hyoid bone is the only bone that does not articulate with another bone?
The hyoid bone is only held in place by muscles. Therefore it doesn't articulate with any other bone.
What kind of bone is not connected with another bone?
You have a tiny bone in your ear that is not connected to any other bone in the skeletal system.
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.
Can the hyoid bone be classified as a sesamoid bone?
No. The hyoid bone is classified as an irregular bone.
What is the weight of hyoid bone?
5mg the hyoid is such a small bone
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.
