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The articular surface of the temporal bone consists, posteriorly, of the concavity of the glenoid fossa and, anteriorly, of the convexity of the articular eminence; it extends from the anterior margin of the squamotympanic fissure to the margin of the articular eminence. The roof of this fossa is very thin, indicating that this part is not a load‐bearing area. Anteriorly, however, the articular eminence is thicker and this area, together with the disc, may be the area that bears most of the load during function (Figure 2.9).

Figure 2.9 The articular part of the temporal bone.

(M. Ziad Al‐Ani, Robin J.M. Gray.)