The ____ bone is the only bone in the body that does not directly articulate with another bone.

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The hyoid bone is located in the neck and is the only bone in the human body that does not directly articulate with another bone. It is suspended by muscles and ligaments and plays a role in swallowing and speech. The thyroid bone is not a bone in the human body, the collar bone (clavicle) articulates with the sternum and scapula, and the nasal bone articulates with other facial bones.

The ____ Bone Is the Only Bone in the Body