A Single Bone in the Neck Region, Which Supports the Tongue

Question

A single bone in the neck region, which supports the tongue, is the ________.
A)sacrum
B)hyoid
C)clavicle
D)fibula
E)coxal bone

Accepted Answer

The hyoid bone is a U-shaped bone located in the neck region and supports the tongue. The sacrum is a triangular bone located at the base of the spine, while the clavicle and fibula are bones found in the appendicular skeleton, and the coxal bones are pelvic bones.