styloid processes

A form of styloid process — A sharp spine that projects downward and forward from the inferior surface of the temporal bone just in front of the stylomastoid foramen and that is derived from cartilage of the second pharyngeal arch.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of styloid process
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