[TA] a fibrous cord that passes from the tip of the styloid process to the lesser cornu of the hyoid bone; it is occasionally ossified. Synonym(s): ligamentum stylohyoideum [TA], epihyal ligament
sty·lo·hy·oid lig·a·ment
(stī-lō-hīoyd ligă-mĕnt) [TA] Ligament that connects the styloid process and the hyoid bone.