Hyoid Bone Collection

Human Skull
Illustration of human skull

Normal neck, X-ray
Noraml neck. X-ray of the healthy cervical (neck) spine of a 29 year old male patient

Skull
Engraving From 1898 Featuring A Human Skull

Human head section
Longitudinal section of the human head

Anatomy of human hyoid bone and muscles, anterior view

Anatomy of human hyoid bone and neck muscles, anterior view

Suboccipital muscles and nerve, artwork C014 / 5097
Suboccipital muscles. Computer artwork of the back of the base of the skull showing nerves (yellow) and the suboccipital muscles (pink)

Medical illustration showing thyroid cartilage and nerves around neck and head area
Medical illustration showing thyroid cartilage and nerves around human neck and head area

Anatomy of human salivary glands

Hyoid bone - Fraenum - illustration
Medicine - Anatomy - Musculoskeletal (locomotor) system - Muscles - Mouth - Tongue - Hyoid bone - Fraenum - Drawing

Vocal cords, artwork
Vocal cords. Computer artwork of a rear view of the larynx (purple/grey), also known as the voice box, and the vocal cords (centre)

Healthy larynx and thyroid, artwork C014 / 0402
Healthy larynx and thyroid, computer artwork. At centre is the larynx (purple/grey), also known as the voice box, surrounded by the thyroid cartilage (pink).Above the larynx is the hyoid bone (white)

Healthy larynx and thyroid, artwork
Healthy larynx and thyroid, computer artwork. At centre is the larynx (purple/grey), also known as the voice box, surrounded by the thyroid cartilage (pink)

Healthy larynx and thyroid, artwork C014 / 0404
Healthy larynx and thyroid, computer artwork. The larynx, also known as the voice box, is purple/grey. It is surrounded by the thyroid cartilage (pink)

Healthy larynx and thyroid, artwork C014 / 0400
Healthy larynx and thyroid, computer artwork. At centre is the larynx (purple/grey), also known as the voice box, surrounded by the thyroid cartilage (pink)

Healthy larynx, artwork C014 / 0403
Healthy larynx, computer artwork. At centre is the larynx (purple/grey), also known as the voice box, surrounded by the thyroid cartilage (pink)

Suboccipital muscles and nerve, artwork C014 / 5099
Suboccipital muscles. Computer artwork of the back of the base of the skull showing nerves (yellow) and the suboccipital muscles (pink)

Suboccipital muscles and nerve, artwork C014 / 5098
Suboccipital muscles. Computer artwork of the back of the base of the skull showing nerves (yellow) and the suboccipital muscles (pink)

Neck muscles, artwork C014 / 5069
Neck muscles. Computer artwork showing the muscles at the front of the neck. The two muscles going down the length of the cervical spine are the longus colli muscles

Neck muscles, artwork C014 / 5065
Neck muscles. Computer artwork showing the muscles at the front of the neck. The two muscles going down the length of the cervical spine are the longus colli muscles

Skull, jaw bone and teeth. Artwork taken from Govard Bidloos Anatomia Humani Corporis (Anatomy of the Human Body), published 1685

Swallowed denture, X-ray

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The hyoid bone, located in the normal neck of a human, is an intriguing structure that often goes unnoticed. When viewed through an X-ray or examined within the context of the human skull, its significance becomes apparent. Positioned in the anterior view of the anatomy of both the human hyoid bone and muscles, it serves as a vital connection between various structures within our head section. Intricately intertwined with suboccipital muscles and nerves, this small yet mighty bone plays a crucial role in maintaining proper posture and facilitating movement. Its presence can be observed alongside other essential components such as thyroid cartilage and nerves around the neck and head area. Not limited to just musculoskeletal function, this remarkable bone also interacts with salivary glands - another fascinating aspect of human anatomy. The intricate network formed by these glands further highlights how interconnected our body truly is. As we delve deeper into understanding this complex system, we discover that even seemingly insignificant details like Fraenum play a part in comprehending the full extent of hyoid bone's functions. So next time you examine an X-ray or explore anatomical illustrations depicting our magnificent skull or neck muscles, take a moment to appreciate the unsung hero - our very own hyoid bone - silently supporting us from within.