Table 5. Dimensions of simocetid hyoid elements.

Measurements (in mm) of hyoid elements of Olympicetus thalassodon sp. nov. (LACM 158720) (modified after Johnston & Berta, 2011).

Stylohyal (right)
Maximum length	85
Maximum width of distal articular surface	11
Anteroposterior thickness at mid length	10
Transverse width at mid length	6
Maximum width of proximal articular surface	16
Anteroposterior thickness of proximal articular surface	8
Basihyal
Maximum length along the midline	14
Maximum depth along the midline	10
Maximum transverse width	33
Length of articular surface	20
Height of articular surface	14
Thyrohyal (right)
Maximum length	59
Maximum width of distal articular surface	11
Maximum height of distal articular surface	16
Dorsoventral thickness at mid length	7
Transverse width at mid length	11
Maximum width of proximal articular surface	18
Maximum height of proximal articular surface	13