Mastoid process
Processus mastoideus
Definition
The mastoid process is a prominent tuberosity that extends the mastoid ridge ventrally.
It is located caudally to the external acoustic meatus and serves as a muscle insertion point.
References
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 1, Ostéologie, 5th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
