Which of the following would be most associated with housing the special sense organs?
A) the bones of the inner ear
B) the temporal bones
C) the cranial bones
D) hyoid bone

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The temporal bones house the structures of the inner ear which are responsible for the special senses of hearing and equilibrium. The cranial bones include the bones of the skull which provide protection for the brain but do not specifically house the special senses. The hyoid bone is not associated with the special senses. The bones of the inner ear are located within the temporal bones but are not specifically called out in this question.

Which of the Following Would Be Most Associated with Housing