Styloid process is derived from the Greek word ‘Stylos’ meaning a pillar. The styloid process is normally a cylindrical bone which arises from the temporal bone in front of the stylo-mastoid foramen. Anatomical variation in the length of the styloid process is of profound anatomical, anthropological as well as clinical importance.
Eagle’s syndrome is defined as the symptomatic elongation of the styloid process or mineralization of the stylo-hyoid ligament complex.
In the present study a sample of 40 human adult skulls were examined for evidence of elongated styloid process. Length of styloid process on both sides measured with Vernier calipers in mm. Out of 40 skulls measured, 2 skulls or 5 % showed abnormal length in the styloid process.
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