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Inferior view
right temporal bone
mandibular (glenoid) fossa
petrous part of the temporal bone
opening for the carotid canal
jugular fossa
right temporal bone
petrous portion (apex) of the temporal bone
carotid canal
facial hiatus and groove for the greater petrosal nerve
groove for the lesser petrosal nerve
tympanic shelf
groove for the tensor tympani membrane
osseous portion (semicanal) of the auditory tube
Links and References:
Rohen/Yokochi: 30, 31