- The hyoid bone is located in the anterior neck.
- The hyoid does not form an osseous articulation with any other bone.
NOTES:
- The hyoid is located at the level of C3.
- The hyoid is the only bone in the human body that does not articulate with another bone.
- The hyoid is the site of attachment for many muscles.
![Anterior view of the hyoid bone.](https://learnmuscles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/11-Hyoid-anterior-4706-modified.jpg)
Anterior view of the hyoid bone.
![Lateral (right lateral) view of the hyoid bone.](https://learnmuscles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/11-Hyoid-lateral-4710-modified.jpg)
Lateral (right lateral) view of the hyoid bone.