1 : a bone of the back and side of the skull in close relation with the squamosal squamosal adjective. Definition of squamosal (Entry 2 of 2) 1 : squamous. 2 : of, relating to, or being a bone of the skull of many vertebrates corresponding to the squamous portion of the temporal bone of most mammals including humans. › dictionary › squamosal

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What does Supratemporal mean?

(Entry 1 of 3) : situated above or relating to the upper part of the temporal bone or region.

What does Superotemporally mean?

superotemporally (not comparable) In a superotemporal direction.

Where are the temporal bones?

The temporal bone is situated on the sides and the base of the cranium and lateral to the temporal lobe of the cerebrum. The temporal bone is one of the most important calvarial and skull base bones.

Where is the temporal fossa?

The temporal fossa is located in the temporal region and communicates inferiorly with infratemporal fossa deep to the zygomatic arch.

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Why is temporal fossa important?

The temporal fossa serves as a site of origin for the temporal muscle. It originates from the superior, anterior and posterior borders of the temporal fossa and resides within its concavity as the muscle fibers move towards their insertion point, which lies under the zygomatic arch.

What is a fossa on a bone?

Fossa - A shallow depression in the bone surface. Here it may receive another articulating bone or act to support brain structures. Examples include trochlear fossa, posterior, middle, and anterior cranial fossa.

What is the weakest part of the skull?

Clinical significance. The pterion is known as the weakest part of the skull. The anterior division of the middle meningeal artery runs underneath the pterion. Consequently, a traumatic blow to the pterion may rupture the middle meningeal artery causing an epidural haematoma.

What does a temporal bone fracture feel like?

A temporal bone fracture may cause facial paralysis, hearing loss, bruising behind the ear, and bleeding from the ear. Doctors use computed tomography (CT) to diagnose temporal bone fractures. Treatment, sometimes including surgery, is needed if the fracture causes problems.

Why does my mastoid bone hurt?

Mastoiditis is most often caused by a middle ear infection (acute otitis media). The infection may spread from the ear to the mastoid bone. The bone has a honeycomb-like structure that fills with infected material and may break down. The condition is most common in children.

Why is it called the temporal bone?

Etymology. Its exact etymology is unknown. It is thought to be from the Old French temporal meaning "earthly," which is directly from the Latin tempus meaning "time, proper time or season." Temporal bones are situated on the sides of the skull, where grey hairs usually appear early on.