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Why does my hyoid bone pop out of place. and pop if i move it from side to side?

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Dr. Gebrehana Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 1/18/2021

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