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The temple, also known as the pterion, is a latch where four skull bones intersect: the frontal, parietal, temporal, and sphenoid. [1] It is located on the side of the head behind the eye between the forehead and the ear. The temporal muscle covers this area and is used during mastication.
29 mar 2019 · One of the weakest points on the human skull is the ‘temple’ region. This is known anatomically as the pterion (see the image above) and is formed by the junction of the frontal, parietal and sphenoid bones.
16 paź 2024 · The skull is a complex, protective structure made of bone. It is essential for safeguarding the brain and supporting various sensory functions. The skull anatomy is divided into two main sections: the cranium, which encloses and shields the brain, and the facial bones, including the mandible or jawbone, that shape the face.
5 wrz 2024 · The bones of the skull can be considered as two groups: those of the cranium (which consist of the cranial roof and cranial base) and those of the face. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the bones of the skull – their orientation, articulations, and clinical relevance.
23 lip 2023 · Introduction to temporal bone anatomy. The temporal bone (os temporale; L., the temple) forms portions of the sides and base of the skull. 1. 2. It is anatomically divided into four regions called the squamous, mastoid, temporal, and petrous parts.
30 lip 2022 · Locate the major suture lines of the skull and name the bones associated with each. Locate and define the boundaries of the anterior, middle, and posterior cranial fossae, the temporal fossa, and infratemporal fossa.
Definition. Muhammad A. Javaid. Temple indicates the side of the head behind the eyes. The underlying bony framework comprises of the temporal bone as well as part of the sphenoid bone. The temple region is covered over by the temporalis fascia.
