Question

What is the U-shaped bone found at the base of the buccal cavity?

Answer 1

Buccal cavity:

1. It is the first cavity of the alimentary canal, which is constituted by the teeth, tongue, and palate and aids in the process of ingesting the consumed food.
2. The hyoid bone is the U-shaped bone at the bottom of the buccal cavity.
3. It is located above the larynx in the top region of the throat.
4. It is a site of attachment for some tongue muscles and the mouth floor.