stylohyoid ligament stylohyoid ligament the stylohyoid ligament is a ligament that connects the hyoid bone to the temporal styloid process (of the temporal bone of the skull). stylohyoid ligamentmuscles of the neck. anterior view.detailsfromstyloid process (temporal)tohyoid boneidentifierslatinligamentum stylohyoideumta98a03.1.01.003ta21567fma72308anatomical terminology structure the stylohyoid ligament connects the lesser horn of hyoid bone to the styloid process of the temporal bone of the skull. clinical significance the stylohyoid ligament frequently contains a little cartilage in its center, which is sometimes partially ossified in eagle syndrome. other animals in many animals, the epihyal is a distinct bone in the centre of the stylohyoid ligament, which is similar to that seen in eagle syndrome.