Styloid process

Definition

The styloid process is a slender, pointed piece of bone that extends from the temporal bone of the human skull, just below the ear. It serves as an attachment point for muscles and ligaments of the neck and tongue.

Related terms

Temporal Bone:

The temporal bone is part of the skull above the ear that houses structures important to hearing and balance.

Ligament: A ligament is a fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones, offering support and limiting movement.

Hyoid Bone:

The hyoid bone is a horseshoe-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and serves as an attachment point for its muscles