Term
Parotideomassetric Fascia
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Definition
- covers parotid gland and masseter
- continuation of outer investing layer of deep cervical fascia
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Term
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Definition
- Attaches to zygomatic arch, superior temporal line
- Muscle fibers also arise from its inferior surface
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Term
Parotid Gland
(Three Portions) |
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Definition
- Superficial to masseter muscle
- Isthmus between posterior border of mandible and mastoid process
- Deep to posterior border and ramus of the mandible
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Term
Parotid Gland: Relationships
Superiorly |
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Definition
| Adjacent to external auditory meatus and TMJ |
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Term
Parotid Gland: Relationships
Inferiorly |
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Definition
| Lies on posterior belly of diagastric muscle between SCM and the angle of the mandible |
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Term
Parotid Gland: Relationships
Medially |
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Definition
| Extends to styloid process and its musculature |
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Term
Parotid Gland: Relationships
Posteriorly |
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Definition
| extends into retromandibular space |
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Term
Parotid Fossa/Space
(Retromandibular Region)
Boundaries :
External |
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Definition
| Parotideomassetric fascia |
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Term
Parotid Fossa/Space
(Retromandibular Region)
Boundaries:
Anterior
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Definition
masseter, ramus of mandible, TMJ, Stylomandibular ligament
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Term
Parotid Fossa/Space
(Retromandibular Region)
Boundaries:
Posterior
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Definition
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