The Styloid Process, Zygomatic Process, and Auditory Ossicles are Associated

Question

The styloid process, zygomatic process, and auditory ossicles are associated with the
A) parietal bone.
B) occipital bone.
C) sphenoid bone.
D) temporal bone.
E) lacrimal bone.

Accepted Answer

The styloid process and zygomatic process are both features of the temporal bone, while the auditory ossicles (malleus, incus, and stapes) are housed within the temporal bone.