Temporal styloid process

The temporal styloid process is a protrusion of the temporal bone in the skull just below the ear canal used to attach muscles and ligaments to the skull. It is commonly called the styloid process, although there are several styloid processes.

Muscular attachments
The muscles that attach to the temporal styloid process are the:
 * Styloglossus muscle
 * Stylohyoid muscle
 * Stylopharyngeus muscle

Ligaments
The ligaments that attach to the temporal styloid process are the:
 * Stylohyoid ligament
 * Stylomandibular ligament