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HUESO HIOIDES [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

A moveable horseshoe shaped bone located above the thyroid cartilage at the base of the tongue. Some of the muscles which make up the floor of the mouth are attached to this bone.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Petit os médian en forme de fer à cheval situé au-dessus du larynx. Il est isolé du reste du squelette, auquel il est relié par des ligaments et des muscles.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Huesos y articulaciones
DEF

Hueso situado en la base de la lengua y encima de la laringe.

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