The hyoid bone (lingual bone or tongue-bone) (/ ˈhaɪɔɪd / [2][3]) is a horseshoe-shaped bone situated in the anterior midline of the neck between the chin and the thyroid cartilage. At rest, it lies between the base of the mandible and the third cervical vertebra.

Your hyoid bone is a crescent-shaped bone at the front of your neck. It sits below your lower jaw (mandible) and above your thyroid cartilage (the protective tissue that covers your vocal cords).

Jan 24, 2025 · The hyoid bone is a small horseshoe-shaped bone located in the front of your neck. It sits between the chin and the thyroid cartilage and is instrumental in the function of swallowing and tongue movements.

Apr 15, 2025 · The hyoid bone is a small U-shaped bone located in the anterior region of the neck. Despite its size, it plays a pivotal role in functions such as swallowing, breathing, and …

Apr 23, 2022 · The hyoid, also known as the lingual or tongue bone, is a small horseshoe-shaped bone in the neck. The name of this bone has been derived from the Greek word ‘ hyoeides ’, meaning ‘upsilon-shaped’ or ‘U-shaped’.

Aug 14, 2023 · The hyoid bone (hyoid) is a small U-shaped (horseshoe-shaped) solitary bone situated in the midline of the neck anteriorly at the base of the mandible and posteriorly at the fourth cervical vertebra. Its anatomical position is just superior to the thyroid cartilage.

Apr 26, 2024 · The hyoid bone is a ‘U’ shaped structure located in the anterior neck. It lies at the base of the mandible (approximately C3), where it acts as a site of attachment for the anterior neck muscles. In this article, we shall look at the anatomical structure, muscular attachments and clinical relevance of the hyoid bone.

Mar 7, 2025 · Hyoid bone, U-shaped bone situated at the root of the tongue in the front of the neck and between the lower jaw and the largest cartilage of the larynx, or voice box. The primary function of the hyoid bone is to serve as an attachment structure for the tongue.

Mar 14, 2025 · The hyoid bone is a midline "U or horseshoe-shaped" bone that serves as a structural anchor in the mid-neck. It is the only bone in the human body that does not directly articulate with another bone (other than sesamoids).

Jan 18, 2025 · The hyoid bone consists of a central body and two pairs of horns or processes, known as the greater and lesser horns. The body of the hyoid bone is approximately the size and shape of a almond, and is situated in the midline of the neck.