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What does stylohyoid ligament mean?
The stylohyoid ligament is a band of tissue that connects the styloid process of the temporal bone to the lesser cornu of the hyoid bone in the neck. It helps provide support and stabilization to the hyoid bone. Injury or inflammation of this ligament can cause pain and discomfort in the neck and throat.
What connects to the bone?
A ligament.
Ligaments that support the hyoid bone are attached to the?
hyoid bone as well as other structures such as the mandible and the styloid process of the temporal bone. These ligaments help to suspend and stabilize the hyoid bone in the neck.
Is a ligament a smooth muscle?
No. A ligament connects bone. It is not a muscle.
Why connects a bones to another bone?
a ligament attaches bone to bone
What does ligaments connect?
A ligament connects a bone to another bone.
What attaches to the bone and muscle?
tendons:bones to muscle ligaments:bonr to bone
What connected a bone to a bone?
a ligament connects two bones together
Is a ligament the same as a joint?
No, a ligament is a fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bones, while a joint is the point where two or more bones meet to allow movement. Ligaments help stabilize joints and prevent excessive movement.
What connects bone and muscles together?
Tendons (muscle to bone)Ligament (bone to bone)
What type of Tissue that connects a muscle to a bone is called?
ligament
What bone connects the mandible to the temporal bone?
The bone that connects the mandible to the temporal bone is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It allows for movement of the jaw and is essential for functions like chewing and speaking. Issues with the TMJ can lead to conditions like temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).
