temporal bone

Noun

Meaning

temporal bone (plural temporal bones)

Either of two compound bones that collectively make up the sides and base of the skull.

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Examples

The facial nerve then reaches the side of the face by using the stylomastoid foramen, also in the temporal bone. Source: Internet

M Mastoid back portion of the temporal bone that contains the inner ear. Source: Internet

The styloglossus, arises from the styloid process of the temporal bone and draws the sides of the tongue up to create a trough for swallowing. Source: Internet

The vestibulocochlear nerve reaches the organs that control balance and hearing in the temporal bone, and therefore does not reach the external surface of the skull. Source: Internet

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