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The only bone of the skull that does not...

The only bone of the skull that does not articulate with any other bone is

A

Mandible

B

Malleus

C

Hyoid

D

Zygomatic

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understand the Question**: The question asks for the only bone in the skull that does not articulate (connect) with any other bone. 2. **Analyze the Options**: The options provided are: - Mandible - Malleus - Hyoid - Zygomatic 3. **Evaluate Each Option**: - **Mandible**: This is the lower jawbone and articulates with the left and right temporal bones. - **Malleus**: This is a bone in the middle ear that articulates with the incus, another ear bone. - **Hyoid**: This is a unique bone located in the throat that does not articulate with any other bone; it is only connected by ligaments and muscles. - **Zygomatic**: This bone, also known as the cheekbone, articulates with several bones including the sphenoid, maxilla, frontal, and temporal bones. 4. **Identify the Correct Answer**: After evaluating all the options, it is clear that the **hyoid** bone is the only bone listed that does not articulate with any other bone. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the answer to the question is the **hyoid bone**. ---
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