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Which ligament is most commonly involved in Eagle syndrome?
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Correct answer: C. Stylohyoid ligament
- A. The stylomandibular ligament is a distractor with a similar name but is not the structure classically calcified/elongated in Eagle syndrome.
- B. The sphenomandibular ligament is unrelated to Eagle syndrome's pathophysiology.
- C. Correct. Eagle syndrome results from an elongated styloid process and/or calcification of the stylohyoid ligament, which can impinge on adjacent nerves/vessels causing pain on swallowing/neck rotation.
- D. The temporomandibular ligament relates to TMJ function, unrelated to Eagle syndrome.
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