Body of the hyoid bone

Study entry

Description

The middle part, facing forward: convex anterior surface (forward and upward) and concave posterior surface.

Relations

Attachment of the anterior muscles of the neck; it helps keep the airway open.

Source: cap. 9, «Hueso hioides»

Other structures in this region

• Squamous part of the frontal bone
• Orbital part of the frontal bone
• Glabella
• Superciliary arch
• Supraorbital margin
• Supraorbital foramen (notch)
• Frontal eminence
• Frontal crest