Which Portion of the Temporal Bone Houses the Structures of the Internal

Question

Which portion of the temporal bone houses the structures of the internal ear?
A) squamous
B) petrous
C) styloid
D) zygomatic
E) mastoid

Accepted Answer

The petrous portion of the temporal bone is the densest and most complex, housing important structures of the internal ear, including the cochlea and semicircular canals.