The mastoid part of the temporal bone is the posterior (back) part of the temporal bone, one of the bones of the skull. Its rough surface gives attachment to various muscles (via tendons) and it has openings for blood vessels. From its borders, the mastoid part articulates with two other bones.

2023年5月25日 · The mastoid process is easily palpable just behind the ears. It serves as the insertion site of many muscles in the head and neck region. In addition, it contains air-filled spaces called the mastoid air cells. This article will discuss the gross and functional anatomy of the mastoid process.

2023年6月21日 · The mastoid process is a bony projection on the temporal bone—located behind your ears on each side of your skull. Due to its location, ear issues—such as a middle ear infection—can cause pain at the mastoid process. This bone also provides an attachment point for several muscles.

2017年12月21日 · The mastoid process is a small triangular-shaped bone that protrudes from either side at the base of your skull. You can locate your mastoid if you place your fingers behind your earlobe. The main function of the mastoid process is to connect your neck muscles to your skull and help regulate pressure in your ear.

2017年10月24日 · Mastoid process is a bone behind the ear that appears in a protruding cone-shape pyramid. It is responsible for the attachment of the neck muscles. These muscles allow for movement of the neck and head such as rotation.

2023年1月9日 · An irregular cavity within the anterosuperior aspect of the bone is called the mastoid (or tympanic) antrum, which communicates with the attic of the tympanic cavity 1. Pneumatization extends from the antrum as the mastoid air cells.

2020年10月18日 · The mastoid process is a smooth conical projection of bone located at the base of the mastoid area of the temporal bone. It allows the attachment of muscles such as the occipitofrontalis muscle , as well as certain muscles of the neck like the sternocleidmastoid and splenius capitis muscles .

2024年10月7日 · The mastoid process, a bony prominence located behind the ear, plays an essential role in human anatomy and auditory function. Despite its seemingly minor presence, it has significant implications for understanding various aspects of health and medicine.

2023年8月26日 · The mastoid part is the most posterior part of the temporal bone. Its outer surface is roughened by muscular attachments. There is a downward conical projection called the mastoid process from the mastoid part. A number of muscles are attached to the mastoid process, these being the sternocleidomastoid, splenius capitis and longissimus capitis ...

2025年1月17日 · The mastoid process is a bony prominence located behind the ear. It is a key component of the temporal bone, which forms the side of the skull. It has a number of important functions and is clinically significant in a number of ways.