Stylohyoid ligament
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Anatomy
Attachments
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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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
References
Public domain This article incorporates text in the public domain from Template:Wikidatathe 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918) Template:Main other Template:Reflist
Additional images
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Ossified stylohyoid ligament or elongated styloid process
External links
- Diagram at occup-med.com
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