The Mandibular Fossa is Located on The

Question

The mandibular fossa is located on the
A) posterior surface of the temporal bone
B) inferior surface of the temporal bone
C) anterior medial surface of the condyle
D) posterior superior surface of the condyle

Accepted Answer

Located on the inferior surface of the temporal bone,the mandibular fossa lies between the articular eminence and posterior tubercle.Inferior to the mandibular fossa is the articular disk,which is contoured to match both the mandibular fossa and the articular eminence.