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: Surgery
Hyoid bone is closely associated to: September 2012 
Select and explain. 
A. Bronchogenic cyst, B. Cystic hygroma, C. Thyroglossal cyst, D. Ranula
C: Thyroglossal cyst
Answer: C: Thyroglossal cyst 
Explanation: Ans. C i.e. Thyroglossal cystThyroglossal cystMC site:- Beneath the hyoid,Occupies the midline usually (except in the region of thyroid cailage),Swelling moves upwards on protrusion of the tongue as well as on swallowing (attachment with foramen caecum),Painless