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Hyoid fracture and strangulation.

D H Ubelaker1

  • 1Department of Anthropology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC.

Journal of Forensic Sciences
|September 1, 1992
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Hyoid fractures in skeletons can indicate strangulation or trauma, but require careful analysis. These fractures are rare in children due to bone flexibility, and distinguishing antemortem from postmortem origins is crucial.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Anthropology
  • Skeletal Trauma Analysis

Background:

  • Hyoid bone fractures in skeletal remains provide critical forensic insights.
  • Distinguishing fracture origins (antemortem vs. postmortem) is essential for accurate interpretation.

Observation:

  • Perimortem hyoid fractures are commonly associated with manual strangulation.
  • Other neck trauma, including ligature strangulation and hanging, can also cause hyoid fractures.
  • Hyoid fractures are infrequent in pediatric skeletons due to incomplete ossification.

Findings:

  • The presence and pattern of hyoid fractures offer clues to the cause of death.
  • Age-related ossification of the hyoid bone influences fracture susceptibility.
  • Careful examination is needed to rule out other forms of neck trauma.

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Implications:

  • Hyoid fracture analysis aids in determining the circumstances of death, particularly in cases of suspected foul play.
  • Forensic anthropologists and medical examiners utilize hyoid fracture evidence in investigations.
  • Understanding hyoid biomechanics is vital for accurate interpretation of skeletal trauma.