Evaluation of the influence of hyoid bone position, volume, and types on pharyngeal airway volume and cephalometric measurements

ConclusionThe volume of the HB is found to differ significantly between genders and can potentially serve as a valuable diagnostic tool for understanding respiratory disorders. Its morphometric features are associated with increased face height and airway volume; however, are not related with the skeletal malocclusion classes.
Source: Oral Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research