The stylohyoid is a slender muscle located in the neck. It originates from the styloid process of the temporal bone and inserts into the body of the hyoid bone. This muscle plays a role in swallowing by elevating the hyoid bone and assisting in the movement of the tongue. The stylohyoid is innervated by the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII). It works in conjunction with other muscles, such as the digastric and mylohyoid, to facilitate the complex actions involved in swallowing and speaking. Understanding the stylohyoid's function is important in anatomy and medicine, particularly in relation to throat and neck conditions.