In anatomy, a styloid process (from Greek stylos (στῦλος), “pillar”), usually serving as points of attachment for muscles, refers to the slender, pointed process (protrusion) of :

temporal bone of the skull - Temporal styloid process

radius bone of the lower arm - Radial styloid process

ulna bone of the lower arm - Ulnar styloid process

Third metacarpal - Third metacarpal styloid process

Tibia and Fibula - Tibial process, fibular process.

5th metatarsal of the foot - also known as the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal

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