Which of the following is a component of the axial skeleton that does not form a joint with other bones of the human body?

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A bone joint refers to the connection made between bones in the body which link the skeletal system into a functional whole. They are constructed to allow for different degrees and types of movement.
In humans, the axial skeleton consists of 80 bones and is composed of six parts: the skull bones, the ossicles of the middle ear, the hyoid bone, the rib cage, sternum and the vertebral column.
The hyoid bone is a component of the axial skeleton that does not form a joint with other bones of the human body. Rather, it is suspended by ligaments and muscles.
The mandible is a facial bone that forms the lower jawbone and is connected to the rest of the skull by the temporomandibular joint.
The sternum, or breastbone, is a long, flat bone located in the middle of the chest. The sternum is connected to the first seven ribs by cartilage by the sternocostal joints.
Sinuses are mucous-membrane lined cavities within the skull and not considered a bone.
The axial skeleton and its components are illustrated below.
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Which of the Following Is a Component of the Axial