The Function of the Hyoid Bone Is to

question 114

Multiple Choice

The function of the hyoid bone is to

• A)stabilize the atlas and the axis.
• B)anchor the tongue muscles.
• C)protect the trachea.
• D)attach to ribs.
• E)support the mandible.

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Definitions:

Herbivores

Animals that eat plants as their primary source of food, using special adaptations to digest a largely vegetarian diet.

Cellulose

An organic compound with the formula (C6H10O5)n, a polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to many thousands of β(1→4) linked D-glucose units, a primary structural component of plant cell walls.

Digestive Tracts

The series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus, where food is broken down and nutrients are absorbed.

Pulp Cavity

The central part of a tooth containing the nerve and blood vessels, vital for the tooth's nutrition and sensitivity.