1. of or relating to the hyoid bone, a small horseshoe-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and larynx
Usage: anatomical term; technical

Examples

• The hyoidean bone is located above the thyroid cartilage in the anterior neck.
• Damage to the hyoidean structure can affect swallowing and speech.
• Anatomists study the hyoidean apparatus to understand tongue movement.
• The hyoidean muscles attach to the hyoid bone and assist in mastication.