Base of skull

Bone: Base of skull
Base of the skull. Upper surface
Base of the skull. Inferior surface, attachment of muscles marked in red
Latin basis cranii

The base of skull is the most inferior area of the skull, composed of the endocranium and lower parts of the skull roof.

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Structures

Structures found at the base of the skull are for example:

Bones

Sinuses

Foramina of the skull

Sutures

Other

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