Temporal bone
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| Bone: Temporal bone | ||
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| Cranial bones | ||
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| Facial bones. | ||
| Latin | os temporales | |
| Gray's | subject #34 138 | |
| Articulations | occipital, parietal, sphenoid, mandible and zygomatic | |
The temporal bones are situated at the sides and base of the skull.
The temporal bone supports that part of the face known as the temple.
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[edit] Parts
Each consists of five parts:
[edit] Composition
The structure of the squama is like that of the other cranial bones: the mastoid portion is spongy, and the petrous portion dense and hard.
[edit] Additional images
 The skull from the front. |
 Sphenoid bone visible center right. |
 Side view of the skull. |
 Left infratemporal fossa. |
 Sagittal section of skull. |
 Articulation of the mandible. Lateral aspect. |
 Base of the skull. Upper surface. |
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