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Os Hyoideum (Noun)

Meaning

A U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The hyoid bone, or os hyoideum, serves as a vital attachment point for the muscles of the tongue and larynx.
  • Anatomically, the os hyoideum is situated at the base of the tongue, where it supports the muscles responsible for tongue movement.
  • In humans, the os hyoideum is the only bone that does not articulate with any other bone, instead serving as a floating bone to support the tongue.
  • Damage to the os hyoideum can cause difficulties in swallowing and speaking due to its critical role in supporting the tongue muscles.
  • During embryonic development, the os hyoideum forms from the second and third pharyngeal arches before eventually becoming the U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue.

Synonyms

  • Hyoid Bone
  • Hyoid

Hypernyms

  • Bone
  • Os
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