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stylohyoid

stylohyoid

9.9
Relating to the parts that connect a small bone near the ear and the curved bone in the throat
  • adjective
  • /ˌstaɪloʊˈhaɪɔɪd/
  • Specialized
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  • First, most persons with radiologic evidence of an elongated styloid process or ossified stylohyoid ligament are asymptomatic.
  • stylohyoid ligament

Examples

  • Skull x-rays did not reveal an elongated styloid process or calcification of the stylohyoid ligament, ruling out the possibility of Eagle syndrome.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Occasionally, the stylohyoid ligament must be amputated from the lesser cornu to improve the mobilization of the hyoid bone.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Two possible causes of the syndrome are elongation of the styloid process and ossification of the stylohyoid or stylomandibular ligaments.

    Academic text (2006)

  • In the 22-mm embryo (middle of the seventh week), the posterior belly of the digastric muscle and the stapedius and stylohyoid muscles are developing (figure 9).

    Academic text (2003)

  • The stylohyoid muscle connects the styloid process to the hyoid bone, playing an important role in swallowing.

  • Surgeons often consider the stylohyoid ligament during procedures involving the hyoid bone to avoid complications.

  • An examination of the stylohyoid structures can provide insights into certain throat disorders.

Surface Forms

stylohyoid positive

Morphology

stylohyoid = styloid + hyoid (opaque) = stylo + hyoid

Formed from the medical combining form 'stylo-' and 'hyoid'; the relation is clear only to those with anatomical knowledge, so it is not guessable by an average learner.

Etymology

Stylohyoid comes from the parts stylo- meaning 'small pointed bone near the ear' and -hyoid meaning 'throat bone'. So stylohyoid describes something that relates to or connects those two bones.