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Hyoid bone is located along the

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Anterior midline of the neck
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Posterior midline of the neck
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Ventral midline of the neck
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Dorshal midline of the neck
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Solution

The correct option is B Anterior midline of the neck
Hyoid bone is a horseshoe shaped bone. It is located along the anterior midline of the neck. It is located between the chin and the thyroid cartilage. Its main function is to support tongue. It helps in tongue movement and swallowing.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Anterior midline of the neck.'

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