It is both directed against the underlying pathology and directed towards maintaining the normal functions of the temporal bone.
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The temporomandibular joint is in front of the ear, between the temporal bone of the head and the lower jaw.
23.
The first pharyngeal arch forms maxillary and styloid process of the temporal bone, the lesser cornu and the hyoid bone.
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For example, fractures of the petrous temporal bone can selectively damage the nerve, as can aneurysms of the intracavernous carotid artery.
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The facial nerve passes through the petrous temporal bone, internal auditory meatus, facial canal, stylomastoid foramen, and then the parotid gland.
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Bone-conduction works because all of the bones of the skull are connected, including the temporal bone, which in turn stimulates the cochlea.
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The facial nerve extends from the brain through the temporal bone, ear, and beneath the cheek to move the muscles of facial expression.
28.
The disc functions as articular surfaces against both the temporal bone and the condyles and divides the joint into two sections, as already described.
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The anatomical feature Egas Moniz's Siphon, the passage of the internal carotid artery through the interior of the temporal bone, is named for him.
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When the mouth is closed the meniscus is bordered medially and superiorly by the glenoid fossa of the petrous portion of the temporal bone.
