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Review
. 2022 Nov;32(4):763-775.
doi: 10.1016/j.nic.2022.07.010. Epub 2022 Sep 21.

Temporal Bone Anatomy

John C Benson  1 , John I Lane  2
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Review

Temporal Bone Anatomy

John C Benson et al. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2022 Nov.

Abstract

Temporal bone anatomy is highly complex, with a complicated configuration of minute anatomic structures housed in a dense osseous structure. Nevertheless, a robust understanding of this anatomy is essential for clinicians, who must accurately diagnose and describe the various pathologies that exist in this region. In this article, we provide a comprehensive overview of temporal bone anatomy, ranging from its large components to its smallest foramina, canals, and clefts.

Keywords: Anatomy; CT; MRI; Temporal bone.

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