Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Hyoidean

👉 Hyoid bone is a bone that connects the upper jaw to the palate and is located in front of the mandible. It has three main functions: 1.

Speech

: Hyoid bones are responsible for vibrating and producing sounds when speaking, which helps in articulating vowels and consonants. 2.

Gastric movement

: The hyoid bones help in moving the mouth forward during swallowing and also to move the tongue back and forth as it moves backward during chewing. 3.

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