Left Stylohyoid Ligament (Ligamentum stylohyoideum sinister)
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Anatomy
The left stylohyoid ligament is a slender fibrous cord extending from the tip of the styloid process of the temporal bone to the lesser horn of the hyoid bone, derived embryologically from the second branchial arch (Reichert cartilage).
Clinical notes
Ossification of the stylohyoid ligament is the anatomical basis of Eagle syndrome, causing foreign body sensation, dysphagia, and carotid dynia.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left Stylohyoid Ligament?
The left stylohyoid ligament is a slender fibrous cord extending from the tip of the styloid process of the temporal bone to the lesser horn of the hyoid bone, derived embryologically from the second branchial arch (Reichert cartilage).
Why is the Left Stylohyoid Ligament clinically important?
Ossification of the stylohyoid ligament is the anatomical basis of Eagle syndrome, causing foreign body sensation, dysphagia, and carotid dynia.
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