Structure
The stylomandibular ligament is formed from the thickened portion of the investing cervical fascia.
Related parts of the anatomy
Anatomical Relations
The stylomandibular ligament extends from the styloid process of the temporal bone to the angle and posterior border of the angle of the mandible, between the attachments of the masseter and medial pterygoid muscles.
Function
The stylomandibular ligament provides attachment to some fibers of the styloglossus muscle.
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Temporomandibular Joint
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a bilateral synovial joint between the skull and the mandible comprising the glenoid fossa of the temporal bone, the condylar head of the mandible, and the articular cartilage and disc.
