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Hyoid bone

Hyoid bone Meaning & Definition
Hyoid bone Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Hyoid bone?

[n] a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles

Synonyms | Synonyms for Hyoid bone: hyoid | os hyoideum

Related Terms | Find terms related to Hyoid bone:

See Also | bone | os

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