Occipital margin of temporal bone
Margo occipitalis ossis temporalis
- Related terms: Occipital margin
Definition
The occipital margin of temporal bone is the rear edge of the temporal bone’s petrous part, which connects with the occipital bone. This margin features a bony groove known as the jugular notch. This notch aligns with the jugular notch on the occipital bone to create both the front and back borders of the jugular foramen.
References
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2024 IMAIOS.
Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 8: Head and Neck’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 821.
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