Which part of the temporal bone projects medially and contains organs of the inner ear?
A) styloid
B) petrous
C) squamous
D) zygomatic

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The petrous part of the temporal bone projects medially and contains the organs of the inner ear, including the cochlea and semicircular canals. The styloid process (A) is a bony protrusion that serves as an attachment site for muscles and ligaments. The squamous part (C) is a flat, plate-like portion of the temporal bone that contributes to the side of the skull. The zygomatic process (D) extends anteriorly to form part of the zygomatic arch.

Which Part of the Temporal Bone Projects Medially and Contains