7. Hyoid and larynx by way of strap muscle attachments move superiorly and anteriorly (get out of the way). 8. Epiglottis inverts. 9. Larynx closes (bottom to top). 10. Upper esophageal sphincter ...

This means that other than its attachment site to the thyroid cartilage (which is part of the larynx, or voice box ... and below the tonsils and the epiglottis. You can even move your hyoid ...