Temporal bone

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The temporal bone is situated on the sides and the base of the cranium and lateral to the temporal lobe of the cerebrum. The temporal bone is one of the most important calvarial and skull base bones. The temporal bone is very complex and consists of five parts:

-The temporal bone is situated on the sides and the base of the cranium and lateral to the <a href="/articles/temporal-lobe">temporal lobe</a> of cerebrum. The temporal bone is one of the most important calvarial and skull base bones. The temporal bone is very complex and consists of five parts:<ul>
+The temporal bone is situated on the sides and the base of the cranium and lateral to the <a href="/articles/temporal-lobe">temporal lobe</a> of the cerebrum. The temporal bone is one of the most important calvarial and skull base bones. The temporal bone is very complex and consists of five parts:<ul>

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