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The hyoid bone helps to support the tongue and elevate the larynx when you talk or swallow. It\'s the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone.  The hyoid is suspended above the larynx and is anchored by ligaments to bones in the skull.

The hyoid bone helps to support the tongue and elevate the larynx when you talk or swallow. It's the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone. The hyoid is suspended above the larynx and is anchored by ligaments to bones in the skull.

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