Ch.2 Anatomy & Physiology (Bones Of The Neck) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the bones of the neck?
A
•Hyoid bone
•Cervical vertebrae
2
Q
What is the Hyoid bone?
A
A U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue and it’s muscles.
3
Q
What is a cervical vertebrae?
A
The top part of the vertebrae column consisting of 7 bones