| 词汇 | hyoid-bone |
| 语种 | 英语、汉语、英汉翻译、汉英翻译 |
| 释义 | hyoid bone noun[ C ] anatomy specializeduk /ˈhaɪ.ɔɪd ˌbəʊn/ us /ˈhaɪ.ɔɪd ˌboʊn/ a U-shaped bone in the middle of the neck between the chin and the thyroid that supports the tongue and tongue muscles in humans, or a similar group of bones in animals: The hyoid bone had been fractured, and there was bruising around the neck. The muscles in this part of the neck are categorized as to where they lie in relation to the hyoid bone. The presence of a hyoid bone in their throats suggested Neanderthals could speak. The hyoid bone of ruminants is always composed of seven pieces. There are three main ligaments that attach to the hyoid bone. Bone structures acetabular acetabulum acromial acromioclavicular acromion foramen magnum frontal bone glenoid gnathic gynecoid osteophyte osteotomy parietal parietal bone pectoral girdle TMJ trapezoidal triquetrum true rib tubercle Synonymhyoid |
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