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Stylohyoideus
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Muscles of the neck Anterior view (Stylohyoid visible at upper right)
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Arises from the back and lateral surface of the Styloid Process , near the base
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Passing downward and forward, is inserted into the body of the Hyoid Bone , at its junction with the greater Cornu , and just above the Omohyoid Muscle
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Facial Nerve (CN VII)
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The is a slender
Muscle , lying in front of, and above the posterior belly of the
Digastric Muscle .
It arises from the back and lateral surface of the
Styloid Process , near the base; and, passing downward and forward, is inserted into the body of the
Hyoid Bone , at its junction with the greater cornu, and just above the
Omohyoideus .
It is perforated, near its insertion, by the tendon of the
Digastricus .
It may be absent or doubled, lie beneath the
Carotid Artery , or be inserted into the
Omohyoideus ,
Thyreohyoideus , or
Mylohyoideus .
