The ________ Bone is Unusual Because It Doesn't Contact Another

Question

The ________ bone is unusual because it doesn't contact another bone.
A) vomer
B) lacrimal
C) hyoid
D) atlas
E) ethmoid

Accepted Answer

The hyoid bone is located in the neck and is unique in that it does not articulate with any other bone. Instead, it is suspended by ligaments and muscles and serves as a point of attachment for muscles involved in swallowing and speaking. The vomer, lacrimal, atlas, and ethmoid bones all make contact with other bones in the skull.