Temporal and Infratemporal Regions Flashcards
what are the superior and posterior borders of the temporal fossa?
superior & inferior temporal lines
what is the anterior border of the temporal fossa?
- frontal process of zygomatic bone
- zygomatic process of frontal bone
what is the inferior border of the temporal fossa?
infratemporal crest deep to zygomatic arch
what is the roof of the temporal fossa covered by? why is this?
Temporal fascia
- provides resistance to masseter muscle
what is the lateral border of the infratemporal fossa?
ramus of mandible
what is the medial border of the infratemporal fossa?
lateral pterygoid plate of sphenoid bone
what is the anterior border of the infratemporal fossa?
posterior aspect of maxilla
what are the posterior borders of the infratemporal fossa?
- tympanic plate
- mastoid & styloid processes
What is the superior border of the infratemporal fossa?
infratemporal crest of sphenoid bone
what is the inferior border of the infratemporal fossa?
angle of the mandible (site where the medial pterygoid attaches)
what muscles are located in the infratemporal fossa?
- inferior part of temporalis muscle
- lateral pterygoid
- medial pterygoid
what blood vessels are located in the infratemporal fossa?
- maxillary artery
- pterygoid venous plexus
what nerves are located in the infratemporal fossa?
- mandibular
- inferior alveolar
- lingual
- buccal
- chorda tympani
- otic ganglion
where does the mandibular nerve originate from?
the trigeminal ganglion
where does the mandibular nerve exit the skull?
foramen ovale