Term Name: temporal bone
Synonyms: os temporale
Definition: the large, irregular bone located at the base and side of the skull; consists of three parts at birth: squamous, tympanic, and petrous
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0001678]

Relationships
is part of: facial skeleton
has parts: carotid canal facial nerve canal jugular foramen mastoid process of temporal bone petrous part of temporal bone squamous part of temporal bone styloid process of temporal bone suprameatal foramen temporal fenestra tympanic plate zygomatic process of temporal bone
is a type of: facial bone lateral structure pneumatized bone