#Hyoid December 10
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For December 2023, several of us are participating in the “30-Day ANATOMY Coach4aday Challenge.” My choice today is the HYOID.
During this challenge, the participants select a bone or muscle in the human body, providing details about its location and physiological significance.
How the Challenge Works
- Identify one anatomical part of the body.
- Describe what its purpose is.
- Describe where it is located.
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Identify Your Choice
The hyoid bone is a ‘U’ shaped structure. It is also a floating bone.
Purpose
The hyoid bone is unique in the fact that it does not articulate with any other bones, and is suspended in place by the muscles and ligaments that attach to it.
Indeed, it acts as a site of attachment for many muscles found in the neck. There are three main ligaments that attach to the hyoid bone – stylohyoid, thyrohyoid and hyoepiglottic.
Location
It is located in the anterior neck. It lies at the base of the mandible (approximately C3), where it acts as a site of attachment for the anterior neck muscles.
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