The Musculus stylohyoideus is a skeletal muscle of the head.
Anatomy
Course
The Musculus stylohoideus originates from the Styloid process and inserts on the hyoid bone.
Innervation
The Musculus stylohyoideus is innervated by a branch of the Facial nerve.
Function
The Musculus stylohyoideus pulls the hyoid bone dorsally during swallowing.
