15.8k views
5 votes
What bone does the hyoid bone articulate with?

a. mandible
b. none
c. maxilla
d. temporal
e. frontal

User Ngozi
by
6.4k points

1 Answer

4 votes

Answer:

The answer is B none

Step-by-step explanation:

The hyoid bone is part of the hyo-gloso-pharyngeal complex at the base of the lower jaw at the level of the third and fourth cervical vertebrae. thirteen muscles are inserted into it, the ones above are the suprahyoids that are responsible for lowering the jaw; The hyoid bone is involved in phonation, chewing and swallowing.

User Toddk
by
6.4k points