BILATERAL PARTIAL OSSIFICATION OF STYLOHYOID LIGAMENT: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

1Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, NRI Medical College

BACKGROUND: The present case is regarding the incidental finding of a “Bilateral partial ossification of stylohyoid ligament”, which was found during UG dissection in a male cadaver. The styloid process was directed downwards, anteriorly and medially. From the tip of the styloid process, cartilage extends till greater cornu of hyoid bone to which it is connected by membranous band. Clinically, such variations are important to Anaesthetists, Radiologists and ENT surgeons for accurate diagnosis and management.

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