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mastoid process [′ma‚stȯid ′prä·səs] (anatomy) A nipple-shaped, inferior projection of the mastoid portion of the temporal bone. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Computed tomography (CT) of the head and sinuses revealed erosion of the left mastoid process with opacification of mastoid air cells. The AOR for cranium-C1 sagittal-plane motion occurs about the mastoid process, varying from the center of the mastoid process, (22) to the anterior mastoid process, (23) to an area slightly dorsal and cranial to the mastoid process. Mastoiditis occurs when the mastoid process (the bony prominence just behind and below the ear) becomes inflamed. |
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