Geri Has Pain Behind Her Ear Lobe and was Diagnosed

Question

Geri has pain behind her ear lobe and was diagnosed with mastoiditis.Which bone is affected?
A)mandible
B)temporal bone
C)frontal bone
D)occipital bone

Accepted Answer

Mastoiditis is an infection of the mastoid bone, which is located in the temporal bone behind the ear. Therefore, the correct answer is B - temporal bone.