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| − | The hyoid apparatus holds the [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology|larynx]] in place and supports the [[Pharynx - | + | The hyoid apparatus holds the [[Larynx - Anatomy & Physiology|larynx]] in place and supports the [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]] and [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] from the skull. |
It is made up of 5 different bones which vary in length and size depending on the species. | It is made up of 5 different bones which vary in length and size depending on the species. | ||
Revision as of 14:13, 29 July 2008
Introduction
The hyoid apparatus holds the larynx in place and supports the pharynx and tongue from the skull.
It is made up of 5 different bones which vary in length and size depending on the species.
Structure and Function
- Attached to the temporal region of the skull
- Palpable through pharynx
- Visible when the pharynx is viewed through the mouth
- Basihyoid is palpable within the intermandibular space
- Sternohyoid muscle pulls hyoid caudally
- Geniohyoid muscle pulls hyoid rostrally
The hyoid bones
- Basihyoid
- Lingual process present in some species which protrudes into the roof of the tongue
- Stylohyoid
- Articulates with base of skull at petrus temporal
- Articulates with thyroid cartilage of larynx
- Epihyoid
- Keratohyoid
- Thyrohyoid
Species Differences
Carnivores
- Stylohyoid bones not palpable
Equine
- Epihyoid small
Ruminants
- Lingual process present
Porcine
- Lingual process present