The hyoid bone (lingual bone or tongue-bone) (/ ˈhaɪɔɪd / [2][3]) is a horseshoe-shaped bone situated in the anterior midline of the neck between the chin and the thyroid cartilage. At rest, it …

Nov 7, 2023 · Your hyoid bone is a crescent-shaped bone at the front of your neck. It sits below your lower jaw (mandible) and above your thyroid cartilage (the protective tissue that covers …

Jan 24, 2025 · The hyoid bone, a small horseshoe-shaped bone that sits at the front of the neck, is both unique in structure (as it is not connected to other bones) and essential in function. It is …

5 days ago · The hyoid bone is a small U-shaped bone located in the anterior region of the neck. Despite its size, it plays a pivotal role in functions such as swallowing, breathing, and speech. …

Apr 26, 2024 · The hyoid bone is a ‘U’ shaped structure 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 …

Aug 14, 2023 · The hyoid bone (hyoid) is a small U-shaped (horseshoe-shaped) solitary bone situated in the midline of the neck anteriorly at the base of the mandible and posteriorly at the …

Mar 7, 2025 · Hyoid bone, U-shaped bone situated at the root of the tongue in the front of the neck and between the lower jaw and the largest cartilage of the larynx, or voice box. The …

Apr 23, 2022 · The hyoid, also known as the lingual or tongue bone, is a small horseshoe-shaped bone in the neck. The name of this bone has been derived from the Greek word ‘ hyoeides ’, …

Mar 14, 2025 · The hyoid bone is a midline "U or horseshoe-shaped" bone that serves as a structural anchor in the mid-neck. It is the only bone in the human body that does not directly …

Aug 16, 2020 · The hyoid bone is the only bony structure in the larynx and the only bone in humans that does not articulate with other bones. Instead, it attaches to cartilage, muscles, …