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The 9 pages that link to Hyoid bone, each with the reason it gives.

• LarynxRelated: It suspends the larynx through muscles and connective tissues.

• SkullRelated: It supports tongue and throat function but does not articulate directly with the skull.

• Axial skeletonRelated: It is an axial bone that does not articulate directly with another bone.

• MachairodontinaeRelated: Its anatomy has been used to infer how widely some saber-toothed cats could open their jaws.

• Howler monkeyRelated: Its enlargement gives howlers’ calls unusual resonance and volume.

• Masticatory apparatusRelated: It provides an anchor for muscles involved in opening the jaw.

• Facial skeletonCompared with: It supports structures associated with the lower face but is not part of the skull’s facial skeleton.

• Spoken languageBroader topic: Fossil hyoid anatomy is one clue used to investigate ancient vocal abilities.

• Origin of speechRelated: Fossil hyoid shape offers limited clues about ancient vocal anatomy.