Which Bone Acts as a Moveable Base for the Tongue

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which bone acts as a moveable base for the tongue?

• A) zygomatic bone
• B) palatine
• C) mandible
• D) hyoid bone

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Kerat

Refers to the protein keratin or related to the cornea of the eye, used in terms like "keratitis."

Ang/i

A prefix or combining form used in medical terminology relating to blood vessels or the angle formed between structures.

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Prefix in medical terminology meaning red, often used in relation to blood or red blood cells.

Dermatitis

An inflammation of the skin that can cause itching, redness, and swelling, resulting from various irritants or allergens.