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Test 2-Parotid Region
Parotid Regoin
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Anatomy
Graduate
08/01/2011

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Term

Parotideomassetric Fascia

 

Definition
  • covers parotid gland and masseter
 
  • continuation of outer investing layer of deep cervical fascia 

 

 

Term

Temporalis Fascia

 

Definition
  • Attaches to zygomatic arch, superior temporal line
 
  • Muscle fibers also arise from its inferior surface
Term

Parotid Gland

(Three Portions) 

Definition
  1. Superficial to masseter muscle
  2. Isthmus between posterior border of mandible and mastoid process
  3. Deep to posterior border and ramus of the mandible 
Term

Parotid Gland: Relationships 

 

Superiorly 

Definition
Adjacent to external auditory meatus and TMJ
Term

Parotid Gland: Relationships

 

Inferiorly 

Definition
Lies on posterior belly of diagastric muscle between SCM and the angle of the mandible
Term

Parotid Gland: Relationships

 

Medially

Definition
Extends to styloid process and its musculature 
Term

Parotid Gland: Relationships

 

Posteriorly

Definition
extends into retromandibular space
Term

Parotid Fossa/Space

(Retromandibular Region)

 

Boundaries :

 

External

Definition
Parotideomassetric fascia
Term

Parotid Fossa/Space

(Retromandibular Region)

 

Boundaries:

 

Anterior

Definition

masseter, ramus of mandible, TMJ, Stylomandibular ligament

 

Term

Parotid Fossa/Space

(Retromandibular Region)

 

Boundaries:

 

Posterior

Definition
SCM, Stylohyoid mm.
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