Right Stylohyoid Ligament (Ligamentum stylohyoideum dexter)
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Anatomy
The right stylohyoid ligament anchors the right styloid process to the lesser horn of the hyoid, stabilizing the suprahyoid suspensory apparatus.
Clinical notes
Palpation of an ossified ligament in the tonsillar fossa reproduces characteristic radiating throat and neck pain.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right Stylohyoid Ligament?
The right stylohyoid ligament anchors the right styloid process to the lesser horn of the hyoid, stabilizing the suprahyoid suspensory apparatus.
Why is the Right Stylohyoid Ligament clinically important?
Palpation of an ossified ligament in the tonsillar fossa reproduces characteristic radiating throat and neck pain.
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