hyoid
/ˈhaɪɔɪd/
adjective
- Relating to the hyoid bone or the area around it.
- The hyoid muscles help move the tongue during chewing.
- The hyoid arch is an important structure in vertebrate development.
- Doctors examined the hyoid region for any signs of injury.
noun
- A small U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and helps with swallowing and speaking.
- The hyoid is the only bone in the human body that does not connect to another bone.
- During the anatomy lesson, the teacher pointed to the hyoid in the diagram.
- A broken hyoid can be a sign of strangulation in forensic cases.