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hyoid [′hī‚ȯid] (anatomy) A bone or complex of bones at the base of the tongue supporting the tongue and its muscles. Of or pertaining to structures derived from the hyoid arch. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The hyoid arch forms the jaw supports; the upper portion of the hyoid arch forms the hyomandibula (which eventually becomes the stapes), and the lower segments of the hyoid arch form the hyoid apparatus. |
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