Temporal

Question 1

Temporal Squama

Answer 1

This rises almost vertically to form the cranial walls and articulate with the parietals along the squamous suture.

Question 2

Parietal Notch

Answer 2

This is formed by the posterosuperior boarder of the temporal where the squamous and parietomastoid sutures meet.

Question 3

Zygomatic Process

Answer 3

This is a thin projection of bone that forms the posterior half of the zygomatic arch.

Question 4

External Acoustic Meatus (EAM)

Answer 4

This is the external opening of the ear canal, which passes anteromedially for about 2cm.

Question 5

Mandibular Fossa

Answer 5

This lies posterosuperially to the articular eminence. Just anteriorly to the zygomatic process.

Question 6

Mastoid Process

Answer 6

This bears an external surface that is roughened for the attachment of several muscles.

Question 7

Mastoid Notch

Answer 7

Positioned medially to the mastoid process.

Question 8

Occipital Groove

Answer 8

Lies just medially to the mastoid notch.