Stylohyoid ligament
Ligament
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The stylohyoid ligament is a ligament that extends between the hyoid bone, and the temporal styloid process (of the temporal bone of the skull).
| Stylohyoid ligament | |
|---|---|
Muscles of the neck. Anterior view. | |
| Details | |
| From | Styloid process (temporal) |
| To | Hyoid bone |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum stylohyoideum |
| TA98 | A03.1.01.003 |
| TA2 | 1567 |
| FMA | 72308 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Anatomy
Attachments
It attaches at the lesser horn of the hyoid bone[1][2] inferiorly,[citation needed] and (the apex of[1]) the styloid process of the temporal bone[1][2] superiorly.[citation needed]
The ligament gives attachment to the superior-most fibres of the middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle.[1]
Relations
The ligament is adjacent to the lateral wall of the oropharynx.[1]
Inferiorly, it is adjacent to the hyoglossus.[1]
Clinical significance
The stylohyoid ligament frequently contains a little cartilage in its center, which is sometimes partially ossified in Eagle syndrome.[3]
Other animals
In many animals, the epihyal is a distinct bone in the centre of the stylohyoid ligament, similar to that seen in Eagle syndrome.[citation needed]
