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Hyoid arch
Introduction
The hyoid arch (or second branchial arch) assists in forming the side and front of the neck.
From its cartilage are developed the styloid process, stylohyoid ligament, and lesser cornu of the hyoid bone.
Additional images
Additional images
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Human embryo from thirty-one to thirty-four days
External links
External links
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Editor-In-Chief: Template:Infobox Embryology C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]