The Temporal Bone - Parts - Fractures - TeachMeAnatomy

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The temporal bone contributes to the lower lateral walls of the skull.

It contains the middle and inner portions of the ear, and is crossed by the majority of the cranial nerves. The lower portion of the bone articulates with the mandible, forming the temporomandibular joint of the jaw.

In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the temporal bone – its component parts, articulations, and clinical correlations.

By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2026) Lateral view of the skull highlighting the temporal bone.

Fig 1Lateral view of the skull. The temporal bone has been highlighted.

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