Question

what is the name of the prominent bulge located posterior and inferior to the external acoustic meatus?
temporal process
styloid process
occipital condyle
mastoid process
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Explanation:

The mastoid process is the prominent bulge located posterior and inferior to the external acoustic meatus. It is part of the temporal bone and contains mastoid air - cells. The temporal process is related to the zygomatic bone and not in this location. The styloid process is anterior and medial to the mastoid process. The occipital condyle is located at the base of the occipital bone and is not near the external acoustic meatus.

Answer:

D. Mastoid process