n. a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the muscles of the tongue.
The hyoid bone aids in tongue movement and swallowing.
The hyoid bone aids in tongue movement and swallowing.
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os hyoideum;U-shapedbone; bone that supports the tongue
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