temporal bone Flashcards
0
Q
Mastoid air cells
A
Makes up the inside of the mastoid process
1
Q
Mastoid process
A
Point that sticks out behind the ear
2
Q
External auditory meatus
A
Ear hole, cone shapes
3
Q
Zygomatic process
A
Bridge that connects to zygomatic bone
4
Q
Internal auditory meatus
A
Near the top of the wedge shape portion parallel to the ear hole on the inside of the skull
5
Q
Squamous portion
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Thin bone part above ear
6
Q
Mastoid process
A
Rough part behind the ear hole
7
Q
Petrous portion
A
Wedge located inside the skull
8
Q
Mandibular fossa
A
Where the jaw connects to skull
9
Q
Styloid process
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Pointy spike
10
Q
Stylosmastoid foramen
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Hole in between styloid and mastoid process
11
Q
Jugular fossa
A
Waterfall into hole
12
Q
Jugular foramen
A
Looks like a bean. Hole between petrous and occipital.
13
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Carotid Canal
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Leads to bean next to styloid
