The styloid process is a cylindrical, slender, needle-like projection of varying lengths averaging 2 to 3 cm. The styloid process projects from the inferior part of the petrous temporal bone and offers attachment to the stylohyoid ligament and the stylohyoid, stylopharyngeus, and styloglossus muscles.
Which bones have styloid process?
Styloid process
- temporal bone of the skull - Temporal styloid process.
- radius bone of the lower arm - Radial styloid process.
- ulna bone of the lower arm - Ulnar styloid process.
- Third metacarpal - Third metacarpal styloid process.
- Tibia and Fibula - Tibial process, fibular process.
Where are styloid processes found?
The styloid process is a long process located laterally in front of the jugular process on the inferior surface of the temporal bone. Its proximal part (tympanohyal) is ensheathed by the vaginal process of the tympanic portion of temporal bone.
