This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Hyoid fracture is common in: 
Select and explain. 
A. Hanging, B. Strangulation, C. Throttling, D. Choking
C: Throttling
Answer: C: Throttling 
Explanation: C i.e. Throttling Throttling (manual strangulation)Q (maximum) > strangulation > HangingQ - Fracture of hyoid (in the region of greater cornuae)Q & superior horn of thyroid cailage (more common) and bruising (haemorrhage) at base of tongueQ with finger marks (bruises) and finger nail marks (cresentic abrasions) are characteristic findings of Homicidal throttling (manual strangulation) - Hyoid fracture may be absent due to elasticity. In such cases bruising (haemorrhage) at base of tongue may be only evidence of throttling.