The Stylohyoid muscle is a slender muscle, lying in front of, and above the posterior belly of the digastric muscle.

It arises from the back and lateral surface of the styloid process, near the base; and, passing downward and forward, is inserted into the body of the hyoid bone, at its junction with the greater cornu, and just above the Omohyoideus.

It is perforated, near its insertion, by the tendon of the Digastricus.

Variations

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It may be absent or doubled, lie beneath the carotid artery, or be inserted into the Omohyoideus, Thyreohyoideus, or Mylohyoideus.

See also

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• Stylohyoid ligament

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Muscles of the head and neck

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