Boundaries and Contents of the Temporal Region Flashcards
What is the superior boundary for the temporal region?
temporal lines of the parietal and frontal bones
What is the posterior boundary for the temporal region?
temporal lines of the parietal bones
What is the anterior boundary for the temporal region?
zygomatic process (frontal bone) and frontal process (zygomatic bone)
What is the inferior boundary for the temporal region?
zygomatic arch (temporal and zygomatic bones)
What forms the floor of the temporal region?
pterion (sphenoid, parietal, temporal, frontal bones)
What is the major feature of the temporal region?
temporalis muscle
What tissue connects the superior temporal line to the zygomatic arch?
superficial temporal fascia
What tissue connects the superior temporal line to the mandible?
deep temporal fascia
The temporal region is vascularized by which branch of the external carotid artery?
superficial temporal artery
The tempora region is drained by which vein?
superficial temporal vein