Styloid Process of Temporal Bone Anatomy in 3D

A "Fang-like" spike of bone behind the jaw. If this spike is too long (Eagle Syndrome), it will poke the throat when the patient swallows, causing a sharp, stabbing pain.

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Related structures

Temporal Bone Petrous part of temporal bone Squamous part of temporal bone Tympanic part of temporal bone Temporal (Masseter Origin) Temporal Bone (Occipital Margin) Mastoid Process Sternocleidomastoid Muscle (Temporal Bone Insertion)