Mastoid notch
Incisura mastoidea
Definition
The mastoid notch is a bony groove which is found on the medial side of the mastoid process. It offers attachment to the posterior belly of digastric muscle.
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2024 IMAIOS.
Standring, S. (2016). ‘Chapter 27: External skull’ in Gray’s anatomy: the anatomical basis of clinical practice. (41st ed.) New York NY: Elsevier, pp. 423.
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