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Which bone is primarily involved in the act of swallowing?
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Correct answer: A. Hyoid bone
✓ A) Hyoid bone is correct.
The hyoid bone is the only bone in the body that doesn't articulate with another bone. It is the attachment point for muscles involved in swallowing (deglutition) and speech, including the suprahyoid and infrahyoid muscle groups. During swallowing, the hyoid elevates and moves anteriorly, facilitating laryngeal elevation and airway protection.
The hyoid bone is the only bone in the body that doesn't articulate with another bone. It is the attachment point for muscles involved in swallowing (deglutition) and speech, including the suprahyoid and infrahyoid muscle groups. During swallowing, the hyoid elevates and moves anteriorly, facilitating laryngeal elevation and airway protection.
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