Which of the following is the most common cause of fracture of hyoid?: (A) Hanging, (B) Throttling, (C) Strangulation, (D) Choking
Answer is B. Fracture of hyoid bone with inward driving of its distal fragments are seen in 30-50% cases of throttling. Throttling refers to the asphyxia produced by compression of the neck by human hands. In this, death occurs mainly due to occlusion of carotid aeries.