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The styloid process is a slender pointed piece of bone just below the ear. It projects down and forward from the inferior surface of the temporal bone, and serves as an anchor point for several muscles associated with the tongue and larynx.

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What is the styloid process?

styloid process is the bony protuberance just behind your ear


A long sharp bony process is called a?

styloid


Which appendicular bones have a styloid process?

Styloid process of the ulna & radius.The temporal bone, the radius bone, and the ulna bone.


What is the insertion of the brachioradialis muscle?

The brachioradialis muscle inserts onto the styloid process of the radius in the forearm.


Does the temporal bone have a styloid process?

Yes. Also, the radius and ulna have a styloid process.


What bone is lateral to the styloid process?

The bone that is lateral to the styloid process of the temporal bone is the mandible, specifically the ramus of the mandible. The styloid process is a slender bony projection that extends downward from the temporal bone, while the mandible is located below and to the side of the skull.


Site of the styloid process?

In the skull, the temporal bone.


What is the process above the glenoid cavity that permits muscle attachment?

Styloid process


What is the bony process that extends distally from the head of the ulna?

Styloid processStyloid Process


What is located at the end of the distal end of the radius?

The styloid process is the projection on the distal end of the ulna. It's the wrist bump on the pinkie side of the wrist.


What 3 bones are the site of styloid process?

Radius, ulna and fibula


What bone contains the mastoid styloid and zygomatic processes?

The temporal bone contains the mastoid process, styloid process, and zygomatic process. It is a vital bone for skull structure and also houses the middle and inner ear structures.