Which bone is free floating?

1 Answer
May 18, 2017

Only free floating bone of human body is HYOID.

Explanation:

Hyoid is a U shaped bone with paired horns and a body. It is only bone of the body which is not attached to another bony piece.

Tongue muscles remain attached to hyoid. Thus speaking and swallowing both are influenced by hyoid.

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