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No. The hyoid bone is classified as an irregular bone.

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No, the hyoid bone is not classified as a sesamoid bone. Sesamoid bones are small, round bones found embedded within tendons, whereas the hyoid bone is a U-shaped bone located in the neck and serves as a point of attachment for muscles involved in swallowing and speech.

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