Temporal and infratemporal fossae
Overview and topographic anatomy General information • The entire temporal area consists of 2 fossae divided by the zygomatic arch Temporal fossa • Related to the temple of the head…
Questions and answers
Chapter 1 Development of the head and neck 1. Your adult patient has a cleft palate that has been surgically corrected. This was caused by a failure of fusion of…
Lymphatics
Lymphatics General overview • The lymphatic system is a major part of the body’s immune system that functions to: • Collect, filter, and return excess interstitial fluid to the venous…
Temporomandibular joint
Overview and topographic anatomy General information • The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the articulation between the squamous portion of the temporal bone and the condyle of the mandible • It…
Pterygopalatine fossa
Overview and topographic anatomy General information • The pterygopalatine fossa is a pyramid-shaped fossa on the lateral aspect of the skull between the maxilla’s infratemporal surface and the pterygoid process…
Development of the head and neck
Overview General information • 3 major germ layers form the initial developing embryo: • Ectoderm • Mesoderm • Endoderm • Mesoderm differentiates into: • Paraxial mesoderm • Intermediate mesoderm •…
Muscles of mastication
Overview and topographic anatomy General information • Mastication is the process of chewing food in preparation for deglutition (swallowing) and digestion • All muscles of mastication originate on the skull…
Parotid fossa and gland
Overview and topographic anatomy General information • The largest of all the major salivary glands, which weighs approximately 25 g • Responsible for 20% to 25% of saliva formed by…
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