Bursitis of the hamular process. Part I: Anatomical and histological evidence

Pain originating from the throat may emanate from many different structures. The stylohyoid and stylomandibular ligaments are known as structures, that when injured, produce most of the throat pain which also may be referred to the face, ears, and temporomandibular joints. Another structure which may produce similar pain complaints, the synovial bursa of the tensor veli palatini muscle, has been isolated and described in this study. The histology and pertinent anatomy of the general area and this bursa specifically will be described.