The hyoid bone is unique because it ________.
A) is composed of three bones joined together
B) is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone
C) is the only irregular bone found in the neck
D) is the only bone formed by the fusion of right and left halves

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The hyoid bone is the only bone in the body that does not articulate with any other bone. It is a U-shaped bone situated in the neck between the chin and the thyroid cartilage. It is attached to muscles of the tongue and pharynx, and functions in some of the most important movements involved in speech and swallowing.

The Hyoid Bone Is Unique Because It ________