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Temporal Styloid Process
By: Tim Barclay, PhD
Medically reviewed by: Stephanie Curreli, MD, PhD
Last Updated: Jun 10, 2015
The temporal styloid process is located in the posterior portion of the temporal bone. It is one of the two projections situated behind the ear. The temporal styloid process serves as an anchorage for muscles associated with the tongue and pharynx.
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