Petrous
Petrous
Petrous (pronunciation: /ˈpɛtrəs/) is a term used in anatomy to describe a part of the temporal bone of the skull. The word is derived from the Latin petrosus, meaning "rocky", due to the bone's hard, dense nature.
Etymology
The term "petrous" comes from the Latin word petrosus, which means "rocky". This is in reference to the hard, dense nature of the part of the temporal bone that the term describes.
Anatomy
The temporal bone is one of the bones that make up the skull. The petrous part of the temporal bone is located at the base of the skull, between the sphenoid and occipital bones. It houses the structures of the inner ear, including the cochlea and vestibular system, which are responsible for hearing and balance, respectively.
Related Terms
- Temporal bone: The bone in the skull to which the petrous part belongs.
- Sphenoid bone: The bone located at the front of the petrous part of the temporal bone.
- Occipital bone: The bone located at the back of the petrous part of the temporal bone.
- Cochlea: The spiral-shaped part of the inner ear that is housed within the petrous part of the temporal bone.
- Vestibular system: The system of the inner ear responsible for balance, which is housed within the petrous part of the temporal bone.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Petrous
- Wikipedia's article - Petrous
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