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Introduction:� The stylohyoid complex consists of styloid process, stylohyoid ligament, and the small cornus of the hyoid bone. These three structures are derived from Reichert’s cartilage of the second branchial arch. Elongated conical projection of the temporal bone that lies anteriorly to the mastoid process, between the internal and external carotid arteries, and laterally the tonsillar fossa is known as the styloid process. The internal jugular vein, the internal carotid artery,the facial, glossopharyngeal, vagus, and hypoglossal nerves are located in this space. The stylohyoid, the styloglossal, and the stylopharyngeal muscles, and the stylohyoid and the stylomandibular ligaments are originated from the styloid process.