Parotid, Masseteric, and Temporal Regions Flashcards
Temporal muscle origin
Temporal lines and temporal fossa
Thinnest portion of the neurocranium?
Temporal fossa
Zygomatic arch
Where zygoma articulates with the temporal bone
Facial nerve foramen
- Stylomastoid foramen
- Internal acoustic meatus
TMJ
Point of articulation between the mandible and cranium
What joint do muscles of mastication act on?
TMJ
Mylohoid muscle origin
Horizontal portion of the mandible
Parotid region borders
Medially and inferiorly to the zygomatic arch
Temporal regions border
Above ramus of the mandible
Parotid gland
Largest of salivary glands
Parotid duct
Delivers parotid gland secretions into the mouth
Mumps
Infection in parotid gland that causes pain
Structures that course through the parotid glands
- Facial nerve
- Retromandibular vein
- External carotid
What are the terminal branches of the external carotid artery?
- Maxillary artery
- Superficial temporal artery
Where does the transverse facial artery come from?
Superficial temporal artery