Petrous part
Pars petrosa
- Related terms: Petrous part of temporal bone
Definition
The petrous part of the temporal bone abuts the occipital bone and forms the auricular part of the temporal bone. It forms an irregularly pyramidal, thick and compact block in which are hollowed out the highly complex cavities of the middle and inner ear.
References
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature. 3rd Edition. Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques. Tome 1. Ostéologie. 5th Edition. MaxiPrim, Pertuis, 2020.
