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  • Choose the incorrect statement regarding hyoid boneOption: 1 The hyoid bone is situ­ated in the wall of the upper part of the throat, just above

Choose the incorrect statement regarding hyoid bone

Option: 1

The hyoid bone is situ­ated in the wall of the upper part of the throat, just above the larynx.


Option: 2

Hyoid bone is a bone of the skull proper


Option: 3

Hyoid bone serves as a point of attachment for some of the muscles of the tongue and floor of the mouth


Option: 4

None of these


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The Skull: Facial Bones -

Hyoid Bone:

  • The hyoid bone is situ­ated in the wall of the upper part of the throat, just above the larynx. 
  • Although it is not a bone of the skull proper, it is customarily considered with that portion of the skeleton. 
  • It serves as a point of attachment for some of the muscles of the tongue and floor of the mouth but does not articulate with any other bones.

 

Although hyoid bone is not a bone of the skull proper, it is customarily considered with that portion of the skeleton. Hence, the correct option is b. Hyoid bone is a bone of the skull proper

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