This bone does not articulate with any other bone in the body. Muscles of the neck and tongue attach to it.

What will be an ideal response?


hyoid

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a. true b. false

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Hair is a character shared by all mammals, but not found in their ancestral lineage. Hair is therefore considered to be a(n)

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