Skull base | |
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![]() Base of the skull, inferior or inner surface | |
![]() Base of the skull, exterior or outer surface. Showing various muscle attachments. | |
Details | |
Identifiers | |
Latin | basis cranii externa et. interna |
MeSH | D019291 |
TA98 | A02.1.00.044 |
TA2 | 447 |
FMA | 52801 |
Anatomical terms of bone |
Thebase of skull, also known as thecranial base or thecranial floor, is the mostinferior area of theskull. It is composed of theendocranium and the lower parts of thecalvaria.
Structures found at the base of the skull are for example:
There are five bones that make up the base of the skull: