Middle cranial fossa
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The middle cranial fossa, or the central skull base, lies at a lower plane than the anterior cranial fossa. However, it is positioned higher than the posterior cranial fossa. Also, the middle cranial fossa is wider than the anterior cranial fossa. Overall, the middle cranial fossa is found at the center of the internal cranial base.