Temporal Bone - Definition, Location & Parts - Human Anatomy | Kenhub

This video explores the anatomy of the temporal bone, its location in the skull and the different parts. Take our temporal bone quiz on https://khub.me/04pwg Oh, are you struggling with learning anatomy? We created the ★ Ultimate Anatomy Study Guide ★ to help you kick some gluteus maximus in any topic. Completely free. Download yours today: https://khub.me/dw2e6 The temporal bone is a large bilateral bone on the lateral wall of the skull. It is divided into four parts, which we will explore further in the course of this video. This skull bone is connected to the other bones via sutures (e.g. squamosal suture) and forms the lateral wall of the middle cranial fossa. There are several openings and canals in the temporal bone through which structures enter and exit the cranial cavity. It also houses the structures forming the middle and inner ear. On a clinical note, mastoiditis is the inflammation of the air cells located in the mastoid process of the temporal bone, and is often caused by severe middle ear infection (otitis media). Mastoiditis can spread from the temporal bone into the cranial cavity, causing meningitis, or inflammation of the meninges. In this video tutorial we go over the following aspects of the anatomy of the temporal bone: 0:11 temporal bone definition and location 0:41 squamous part 0:53 zygomatic process 1:22 tympanic part 1:48 styloid process 2:06 petrous part 2:54 sutures of the temporal bone Want to test your knowledge on the temporal bone? Take this quiz: https://khub.me/04pwg Read more on the temporal bone in greater detail and find out additional information about this important skull bone in our free article: https://khub.me/7ek6q For more engaging video tutorials, interactive quizzes, articles and an atlas of Human anatomy and histology, go to https://khub.me/cigds