The hyoid bone
A) serves as a base for muscles associated with the larynx, tongue, and pharynx.
B) provides a site for the attachment of muscles that rotate or extend the head.
C) marks the point of articulation with the lower jaw.
D) contributes to the nasal septum.
E) is the attachment point for the temporalis muscle.

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The hyoid bone serves as a base for muscles associated with the larynx, tongue, and pharynx. It does not provide a site for attachment of muscles that rotate or extend the head, mark the point of articulation with the lower jaw, contribute to the nasal septum or attach to the temporalis muscle.

The Hyoid Bone