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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.
16 paź 2024 · These include the frontal bone (forehead), maxilla (upper jaw), temporal bone (near the ear), and sphenoid bone (at the skull’s base). Its strategic placement strengthens the face, allowing it to bear the forces generated during chewing by distributing them from the upper jaw.
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.
There are 29 bones (including the hyoid and middle ear bones) that comprise the skull and give shape to the head. The skull is divided into the neurocranium and the facial skeleton. Names, Anatomy, and Structure of the Bones in the Skull
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.
29 mar 2019 · An overview of the bones of the skull, including the frontal, parietal and occipital bones. This article also covers skull embryology and the facial bones.
Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part Human anatomy 1 General Anatomy >
