Jugular fossa
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The jugular fossa is a deep depression in the inferior part of the temporal bone at the base of the skull. It lodges the bulb of the internal jugular vein.
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Jugular fossa | |
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Part of | temporal bone of skull |
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Latin | fossa jugularis ossis temporalis |
TA98 | A02.1.06.041 |
TA2 | 678 |
FMA | 56429 |
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