Question

select all that apply
which of the following are features of the temporal bone? more than one answer may be correct.
□ the temporal process
□ the mandibular fossae
□ the external acoustic meatus
□ the mental foramen
□ the styloid process
□ the mastoid process

Explanation:

The temporal bone has several important features. The mandibular fossae is a depression on the temporal bone that articulates with the mandible. The external acoustic meatus is the ear - canal opening on the temporal bone. The styloid process is a slender projection on the temporal bone. The mastoid process is a prominent bony projection behind the ear on the temporal bone. The temporal process is part of the zygomatic bone, and the mental foramen is on the mandible.

Answer:

B. the mandibular fossae
C. the external acoustic meatus
E. the styloid process
F. the mastoid process