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What is the shape of the hyoid bone?
What is the shape of the hyoid bone?
- Triangular
- Irregular
- U-shaped (correct)
- Round
Where is the hyoid bone located?
Where is the hyoid bone located?
- In the chest
- In the neck (correct)
- In the jaw
- In the skull
What is one function of the hyoid bone?
What is one function of the hyoid bone?
- To aid in tongue movement (correct)
- To protect the brain
- To hold teeth
- To connect the ribs
Where is the hyoid bone located in relation to the mandible?
Where is the hyoid bone located in relation to the mandible?
Which of the following is NOT a bone of the facial skeleton?
Which of the following is NOT a bone of the facial skeleton?
Which of the following is the most appropriate source for learning about the middle cranial fossa?
Which of the following is the most appropriate source for learning about the middle cranial fossa?
Which of the following websites provides animated information about the posterior cranial fossa?
Which of the following websites provides animated information about the posterior cranial fossa?
What is the anatomical term for the structure discussed in the link "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMBXJRbWG74"?
What is the anatomical term for the structure discussed in the link "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMBXJRbWG74"?
Concerning the 'Facial Skeleton' discussed in the link "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExtmDq-zkdQ" - which bone is NOT a part of the facial skeleton?
Concerning the 'Facial Skeleton' discussed in the link "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExtmDq-zkdQ" - which bone is NOT a part of the facial skeleton?
Based on the provided links, which of these would be the most useful resource for information on the Palatine Bone and its related structures?
Based on the provided links, which of these would be the most useful resource for information on the Palatine Bone and its related structures?
Flashcards
Hyoid Bone
Hyoid Bone
A U-shaped bone located in the upper neck, beneath the mandible.
Function of Hyoid Bone
Function of Hyoid Bone
Aids in tongue movement and swallowing.
Location of Hyoid Bone
Location of Hyoid Bone
Situated at the base of the mandible in the anterior neck region.
Facial Skeleton Bones
Facial Skeleton Bones
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Orbit
Orbit
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Palatine Bone
Palatine Bone
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Cranial Fossa
Cranial Fossa
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Zygomatic Bone
Zygomatic Bone
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Nasal Septum
Nasal Septum
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Facial Skeleton
Facial Skeleton
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Study Notes
The Hyoid Bone
- The hyoid bone is U-shaped.
- It's located in the anterior part of the upper neck.
- It rests at the base of the mandible.
- It assists in tongue movement and swallowing.
- It has a body and greater and lesser horns.
Summary of Part B
- Part B covered the 14 bones of the facial skeleton, the orbit, the intracranial fossae, and the hyoid bone.
- Implications for clinicians were discussed and connected to previous material.
- Further reading and YouTube clips are supplied for additional learning.
Further Reading
- Several online resources are listed for further study.
- Website links for Palatine bone, Orbit bones, Cranial fossae, Zygomatic bone, Nasal septum, Facial Skeleton and more.
- A variety of anatomical structures are addressed in these resources.
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