The hyoid bone is only held in place by muscles. Therefore it doesn't articulate with any other bone.
The hyoid bone is the only bone in the adult body that doesn't 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.
NO! The Hyoid Bone is the only bone that does not articulate with any other bone.
The hyoid bone is the only bone in the human body that does not articulate with any other bone. It is located in the neck and serves as an attachment point for muscles associated with swallowing and speech.
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.
The hyoid is the only bone that forms no joint.
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.
The hyoid bone does not articulate with any other bones in the body. It is suspended by ligaments and muscles and serves as a point of attachment for important muscles of the neck and tongue that are involved in swallowing and speech.
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.
Its the only bone in the body that doesn't articulate with another bone.
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
The hyoid bone plays a crucial role in supporting the tongue and larynx, which are essential for swallowing and speech production. Its position and movements also impact the function of surrounding structures such as the pharynx and epiglottis. Additionally, forensic science uses the hyoid bone to determine characteristics of the deceased individual.