Hyoid bone fracture most common
occurs in ?
a) Manual strangulation
b) Hanging
c) Smothering
d) Traumatic asphyxia
Correct Answer - A
Ans. is ‘a’ i.e., Manual strangulation
As manual strangulation (throttling) is among the most violent form
of asphyxia, hyoid fracture and other injury to neck structures is
more common.