Question

the dr. is on the posterior superior aspect of the skull. they palpate inferior and medial and they feel a
ob\ like structure. from the
ob\ they palpate laterally and inferior. they palpate boney resistance to the most inferior aspect of the skull just behind the lobe of the ear. what is the doctor contacting? superior nuchal line mastoid process mandible eop inion

Explanation:

The mastoid process is located on the inferior - most aspect of the skull just behind the earlobe. It is a palpable bony structure. The superior nuchal line is more on the posterior surface above, the mandible is the lower jaw, EOP (external occipital protuberance) is more centrally located on the posterior skull, and the inion is also centrally located on the posterior part of the skull.

Answer:

B. Mastoid Process