The margins of the subclavian groove give attachment to the clavipectoral fascia.

The posterior border is convex backward and gives attachment to the trapezius muscle.

The summit is rounded, and gives attachment to the calcaneofibular ligament.

The others are covered by, and give partial attachment to, some of the flat muscles of the abdomen.

Its posterior border gives attachment to the superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle.

The lower border gives attachment to the posterior atlantoaxial ligament, which connects it with the axis.

Its distal part (stylohyal) gives attachment to the following:

It also gives attachment to the Levator glandulae thyreoideae, when this muscle is present.

A link which will give them difficulty and attachment for life.

It is pointed in shape, and gives attachment to the patellar ligament.