Mastoid part of the temporal bone
Back part of the sides of the skull base / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The mastoid part of the temporal bone is the posterior (back) part of the temporal bone, one of the bones of the skull. Its rough surface gives attachment to various muscles (via tendons) and it has openings for blood vessels. From its borders, the mastoid part articulates with two other bones.
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Latin | pars mastoidea ossis temporalis |
FMA | 56088 |
Anatomical terms of bone |
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