NCIt related terms : Temporal bone structure (body structure);
NCIt definition : A large irregular bone situated at the base and side of the skull, connected with
the mandible via the temporomandibular joint. The temporal bone consists of the squamous,
tympanic and petrous parts. The petrous portion of the temporal bone contains the
vestibulocochlear organ of the inner ear.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A large irregular bone situated at the base and side of the skull, connected
with the mandible via the temporomandibular joint. The temporal bone consists of the
squamous, tympanic and petrous parts. The petrous portion of the temporal bone contains
the vestibulocochlear organ of the inner ear. (NCI);