Temporal bone divisions: annotated CT

Case contributed by Maxime St-Amant
Diagnosis not applicable
Annotated image

Temporal bone CT anatomy.

Please note that the styloid process is not entirely demonstrated on this study.

Please note that the border between the tympanic part and petrous part of the temporal bone is somewhat arbitrary.

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