Asked by Ashley Trone on Jul 02, 2024
A single bone in the neck region, which supports the tongue, is the ________.
A) sacrum
B) hyoid
C) clavicle
D) fibula
E) coxal bone
Hyoid
A U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and provides attachment points for some neck muscles, unique because it does not directly articulate with other bones.
Neck Region
An anatomical area that extends from the base of the head to the shoulders, containing structures such as the cervical vertebrae and various muscles and glands.
- Gain an understanding of the introductory terms and connotations linked to bone architecture and characteristics.
- Acquire knowledge on the makeup and architecture of the skeletal system.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the introductory terms and connotations linked to bone architecture and characteristics.
- Acquire knowledge on the makeup and architecture of the skeletal system.