Temporal Styloid Process

Temporal Styloid Process

Question 1. Styloid Process Of Temporal Bone
Answer:

• Temporal Bone is long, slender & pointed bony process projecting downwards, forwards & slightly medially from the temporal bone
• Temporal Bone descends between the external & internal carotid arteries to reach the side of the pharynx.
• Temporal Bone is interposed between the parotid gland laterally & internal jugular vein medially
• The styloid process with its attached structures is called styloid apparatus

Structures attached to Styloid Process Of Temporal Bone :

1. Muscles:

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2. Styloid Process Of Temporal Bone Ligaments:

Question 2. Pterygoid plexus of veins (or) Pterygoid plexus of veins
Answer:

Pterygoid Plexus of Veins  Location:

• Lies around & within the lateral pterygoid muscle

Pterygoid Plexus of Veins Communications: