Hyoid Bone Flashcards
1
Q
It is a horseshoe shape composed of one body and two horns
A
Hyoid bone
2
Q
Is the hyoid bone is directly or indirectly connected to the skull? YES OR NO
A
No, it is anchored by the stylohyoid ligaments
3
Q
What is the purpose of the body and greater horns?
A
For the raising and lowering of larynx