what does a fractured hyoid bone indicate
The hyoid bone is located between the chin and the thyroid cartilage. It is also at the base of the mandible, or lower jawbone. Unlike other bones within the skeleton, the hyoid does not feature any major points of articulation (joints) with other bones.The hyoid bone can be divided into three component parts: the body of the hyoid, the greater cornua, and the lesser cornua.The body of the hyoid is centrally located, while the cornua are on both sides.The lesser cornua are small conical projections oriented upwards.t is also at the base of the mandible, or lower jawbone. Unlike other bones within the skeleton, the hyoid does not feature any major points of articulation (joints) with other bones.