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Sentences with HYOID-BONE

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"The hyoid bone is a U-shaped structure that sits at the base of the tongue."
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"In humans, the hyoid bone supports the weight of the tongue and aids in swallowing and speech production."
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"The hyoid bone is one of the few bones in the body that does not directly articulate with any other bone."
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"Fractures of the hyoid bone are often associated with strangulation or hanging."
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"The hyoid bone is located in the anterior midline of the neck, between the chin and the thyroid cartilage."
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"The hyoid bone is unique because it is the only bone in the body that does not form a joint with another bone."
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"The hyoid bone is often used as a reference point in forensic science to determine the position of the body at the time of death."
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"The hyoid bone plays a crucial role in supporting the muscles of the tongue and the larynx."
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"In some cultures, the hyoid bone is surgically modified to achieve a desired aesthetic appearance."
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"The hyoid bone can be easily palpated by placing the fingers on the midline of the neck, just below the chin."
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"The hyoid bone is situated above the thyroid cartilage, commonly known as the Adam's apple."
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"The hyoid bone serves as an attachment site for muscles involved in swallowing and speech."
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"Damage to the hyoid bone can result in difficulty swallowing and problems with speech."
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"The hyoid bone is connected to the mandible (lower jaw) by the mylohyoid muscle."
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"The hyoid bone is formed by the fusion of several smaller bones during early childhood."
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"The hyoid bone is derived from the second and third branchial arches during embryonic development."
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"The hyoid bone is composed of two pairs of cornua, or horns, and a body."
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"The hyoid bone is the only bone in the human body that is not articulated to any other bone."
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"The hyoid bone is important for the formation of certain speech sounds, such as those in the words 'sing' and 'tongue'."
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"The hyoid bone is sometimes referred to as the 'floating bone' due to its lack of attachment to other bones."
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"The hyoid bone is a small, U-shaped bone located in the throat."
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"The hyoid bone helps in the movement and support of the tongue."
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"In some cultures, the hyoid bone is utilized as a symbol of protection."
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"Damage to the hyoid bone can result in difficulty swallowing."
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"The hyoid bone is unique as it does not articulate with any other bone."
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"The hyoid bone is composed of five smaller individual bones."
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"The hyoid bone is often used in forensic investigations to determine if a person was strangled."
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"The hyoid bone is responsible for anchoring important muscles in the neck and tongue."
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"The hyoid bone is sometimes called the 'floating bone' due to its position in the neck."
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"The hyoid bone is present in all vertebrates, including humans."
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