stylohyoid bone

This is the paired bone that makes up the segment of the mammalian hyoid apparatus connecting the epihyoids with the skull via the tympanohyoid cartilages on each side. Ventrally, it defines the medial and lateral compartments of the guttural pouch in the horse.

Type Bone
Parent Structure endochondral bone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the stylohyoid bone?
This is the paired bone that makes up the segment of the mammalian hyoid apparatus connecting the epihyoids with the skull via the tympanohyoid cartilages on each side. Ventrally, it defines the medial and lateral compartments of the guttural pouch in the horse.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.