| Skull base | |
|---|---|
 Base of the skull, inferior or inner surface | |
 Base of the skull, exterior or outer surface. Showing various muscle attachments. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | basis cranii externa et. interna |
| MeSH | D019291 |
| TA98 | A02.1.00.044 |
| TA2 | 447 |
| FMA | 52801 |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
The base of skull, also known as the cranial base or the cranial floor, is the most inferior area of the skull. It is composed of the endocranium and the lower parts of the calvaria.