Jugular fossa

Last revised by Ryan Thibodeau on 31 Aug 2023

The jugular fossa is a depression situated on the inferior surface of the petrous temporal bone posterior to the inferior opening of the carotid canal. It lodges the jugular bulb. Anteriorly lies the jugular foramen.

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