Asked by Nicole Lemieux on Jul 11, 2024
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Denise has had an accident that has damaged her hyoid bone. Which of the following conditions is she likely to experiece due to this injury?
A) Denise will likely have issues with swallowing due to the association of the hyoid bone with the muscles needed to swallow.
B) Denise may have issues with her speech due to the association of the hyoid bone with the muscles that function in speech.
C) Denise may have issues with turning her head from side to side due to the association of the hyoid bone with muscles that move the head.
D) Both "Denise will likely have issues with swallowing due to the association of the hyoid bone with the muscles needed to swallow" and "Denise may have issues with her speech due to the association of the hyoid bone with the muscles that function in speech" are correct.
Hyoid Bone
A U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and provides attachment points for neck and pharynx muscles, aiding in swallowing and speech.
Swallowing
The process by which food or liquid moves through the mouth, pharynx, and esophagus into the stomach.
Speech
The verbal means of communicating or expressing thoughts and emotions through articulated sound patterns.
- Apprehend the different conditions and injuries that affect the skeletal system and learn about their causes.
- Describe the interdependence between the skeletal system and other physiological systems in sustaining comprehensive health.
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Qassem MohmmadJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The hyoid bone is involved in both swallowing and speech because it serves as an attachment point for muscles in the throat that are essential for these functions. It does not play a direct role in the movement of the head.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the different conditions and injuries that affect the skeletal system and learn about their causes.
- Describe the interdependence between the skeletal system and other physiological systems in sustaining comprehensive health.