The temporal bone is an irregular bone on the lateral, inferior aspect of the vault. Its position near the SBS makes it an important element in regulating craniosacral motion. The temporal bone is described a bit differently from text to text but is usually described as having five parts:
The temporal bone is driven into flexion as the basilar portion of the occiput rises and drives a wedge between the bilateral petrous portions. The temporal bone rotates on an axis along the petrous ridge.
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