part of part of Homo sapiens temporal bone articular tubercle of squamous part of temporal bone 2026-03-19T00:00:00Z A skeletal element projection forming the anterior articular eminence of the temporomandibular joint, situated at the root of the zygomatic process on the inferior aspect of the squamous part. Its convex surface articulates with the condylar head of the mandible during jaw opening and provides the functional articular surface against which the condyle translates. skeletal element projection David Osumi-Sutherland