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The hyoidU-shaped bone in the neck below the mandible; does not articulate with other bones; supports tongue bone is located on the anteriorThe front of the body or toward the front when standing in the anatomical position. of the neckNarrow region just below the head; common fracture site.. It is the only bone that does not articulate, or connect, with any other bone.
- Hyoid bone
This is the hyoid bone. I have nothing else to say except that it does not articulate or connect to any other bone. I think that this picture kinda sums it up. Students usually remark that this bone is shaped like you would expect the lower jaw to look. It even has little teeth on it.
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- hyoid
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