temporal bone
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- noun
- /ˈtɛmpərəl boʊn/
- Specialized
:
hueso temporal
- In anatomy class, we learned about the structure and function of the temporal bone in the human skull.
- temporal bone fracture
- petrous temporal bone
- dysplasia of the temporal bone
Examples
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It's a longitudinal fracture of the temporal bone.
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Surgically and radiographically, temporal bone fractures are more complex than previously thought.
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An example of data obtained using fresh temporal bones is shown in Figure 9.
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While most of these cases are unilateral, some cases of bilateral temporal bone involvement have been reported.
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Table 1 shows the fracture types in 21 temporal bones with multiple fractures.
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Even the most experienced surgeons spend time in the temporal bone dissection lab.
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PET showed uptake only in the region of the left temporal bone (Figure 4).
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We discuss these and other complications of fibrous dysplasia of the temporal bone and their management.
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Extracanalicular osteomas of the temporal bone are rare, slow-growing, benign neoplasms.
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Thin-slice CT of the temporal bones revealed cochlear capsule lesions consistent with those seen in otosclerosis.
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Synonyms
A bone on the side of the skull that holds and protects the inner ear
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase literally names a bone located in the temporal/temple area: if a learner knows 'temporal' (relating to the temple/side of the head) and 'bone' they can infer it refers to the bone at the temple. This straightforward adjective + noun composition is literal and cross-linguistically common, making the MWE transparent.
Etymology
Temporal bone: The name temporal bone comes from temporal, a word linked to the 'temple', the flat side of the head, and bone, because this thick bone sits on the side of the head and surrounds the ear. So the name tells you it is the bone that protects the ear and helps with hearing and balance.