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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
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Includes development and overview of the system
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The hyoid apparatus holds the [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology|larynx]] in place and supports the [[Pharynx - Antomy & Physiology|pharynx]] and [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] from the skull.
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==Structure==
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It is made up of 5 different bones which vary in length and size depending on the species.
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==Structure and Function==
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==Function==
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*Attached to the temporal region of the skull
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*Palpable through [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]]
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==Vasculature==
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*Visible when the [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]] is viewed through the mouth
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*Basihyoid is palpable within the intermandibular space
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==Innervation==
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*Sternohyoid muscle pulls hyoid caudally
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*Geniohyoid muscle pulls hyoid rostrally
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==Lymphatics==
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===The hyoid bones===
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*Basihyoid
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**Lingual process present in some species which protrudes into the roof of the [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]]
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==Histology==
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*Stylohyoid
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**Articulates with base of skull at petrus temporal
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**Articulates with [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology#Thyroid Cartilage|thyroid cartilage]] of [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology|larynx]]
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*Epihyoid
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*Keratohyoid
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*Thyrohyoid
    
==Species Differences==
 
==Species Differences==
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===Carnivores===
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*Stylohyoid bones not palpable
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===Equine===
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*Epihyoid small
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===Ruminants===
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*Lingual process present
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===Porcine===
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*Lingual process present
    
==Links==
 
==Links==
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