Sheath of styloid process
Vagina processus styloidei
- Latin synonym: Vagina processus styloidis; Semivagina processus styloidis
Definition
The sheath of styloid process (vaginal process) is the medial part of the lower border of the tympanic part of temporal bone. It is thin and sharp; its lateral part splits to enclose the root of the styloid process.
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
