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Which of the following bones serves as a point of attachment for tongue?

Option: 1

Hyoid bone 
 


Option: 2

Ear ossicles
 


Option: 3

Cranium
 


Option: 4

Foramen magnum
 


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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.

Hence, the correct option is a. hyoid bone 

 

 

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