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:

Synapse

The junction between neurons that permits a signal to pass from one neuron to the next.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals across a neuronal synapse between neurons or from neurons to muscles.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system associated with voluntary control of body movements through action of skeletal muscles.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which integrates information received from the body and directs activity.