Question

The hyoid bone is a(n) _____________bone found in the ___________________.

a. long; appendicular skeleton

b. irregular; axial skeleton

c. flat; axial skeleton

d. short; appendicular skeleton

Answer 1

B. It is shaped irregular and it supports the tongue and provides attachment sites for muscles of the tongue, neck, and pharynx.

Answer 2

b. irregular; axial skeleton

Step-by-step explanation:

• The irregular bones are the bones which cannot be grouped as long, short, flat or sesamoid bones because of their peculiar form.
• The hyoid bone is an example of an irregular bone and it is present in the axial skeleton, which is the part of the skeleton system that consists of all the bones that are a part of the trunk of the vertebrate as well as the head.
• The hyoid bone is shaped like a horseshoe and plays a role in tongue attachment and supporting the floor of the mouth.