Petrous Bone

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Svensk definition

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Engelsk definition

The dense rock-like part of temporal bone that contains the INNER EAR. Petrous bone is located at the base of the skull. Sometimes it is combined with the MASTOID PROCESS and called petromastoid part of temporal bone.

Svenska synonymer

Pars petrosa

Engelska synonymer

Bone, Petrous Petrous Bones Petrous Pyramid Petrous Apex