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The temporal bone is located in the skull, behind the ears. The mastoid is a section of the temporal bone filled with air cells. The structure resembles a honeycomb or porous sponge.

Styloglossus. This muscle arises from the temporal bone and attaches to the side of your tongue. This muscle moves the tongue up and down and pulls it back into the mouth. Intrinsic muscles.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the temporal bone of the skull to the mandible, or jaw bone, on each side of the jaw.