THE TEMPORAL FOSSA

Question 1

temporal fossa

Answer 1

is a narrow fan-shaped space that covers the lateral surface of the skull
it lies superior to the infra-temporal fossa

Question 2

boundaries of the TF

Answer 2

1. posterior and superior= temporal lines
2. anterially= zygomatic bone and frontal processes
3. inferioly= infratemporal crest
4. laterally/roof= temporal fascia
   5 medially/floor= bones forming the pteryoin

Question 3

contents of the TF

Answer 3

1. temporalis muscle

2. zygomaticotemporal branch of the maxillary branch(CN V2)