Chapter 7.2, Problem 16AYP

Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The location and functions of the hyoid bone. Also, the special features of the hyoid bone.

Introduction:

Skull is composed of twenty bones which have eight cranial bones and fourteen facial bones. Cranial bones help in the protection of bones. The major sensory organs present in the face that are tongue, nose, and eyes are protected by facial bones. The hyoid bone is unpaired bone and can be listed in the facial bone.