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middle cranial fossa

middle cranial fossa The middle cranial fossa is a hollowed area at the base of the skull located behind and below the anterior cranial fossa and in front of the posterior cranial fossa.

The middle cranial fossa is a hollowed area at the base of the skull located behind and below the anterior cranial fossa and in front of the posterior cranial fossa. It supports the temporal lobes of the brain and the pituitary gland.

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