In anatomy, relating to the base of the temporal bone or the area at the base of the skull near the temples.
From Latin 'basis' (base) + 'temporalis' (relating to the temples). A compound anatomical term describing location relative to the skull base.
The temporal bone houses your inner ear and part of your brain—the 'basi' part means deep and basal, so basitemporal structures are literally at the foundation of your hearing and balance!
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