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A member asked:
Why does my hyoid bone pop out of place. and pop if i move it from side to side?
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May be normal: With person of tall stature , long neck , the hyoid bone could be prominent and may move . It is variation in the norm and should not be cause for concern.
Answered 1/18/2021
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