The Small Depression on the Temporal Bone with Which the Mandible

question 122

Multiple Choice

The small depression on the temporal bone with which the mandible articulates is called (the) ________.

• A) temporal fossa
• B) temporal foramen
• C) mandibular fossa
• D) mandibular foramen
• E) None of the answers are correct.

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