Hunter’s organ

The hyoid bone is a U-shaped bone located at the base of the tongue in the front of the neck. It serves as an attachment point for the tongue and muscles of the mouth floor, with no direct connection to other bones. This bone is crucial for functions like swallowing and voice production, as it moves upward rapidly with the tongue and larynx during these actions. The hyoid bone consists of a central body and two pairs of horns: the greater cornua and lesser cornua. It plays a vital role in anchoring muscles that help depress the tongue and widen the oral cavity, and it is also involved in mastication and swallowing.12