Temporal and infratemporal

region
DR: Eman layas
M.B.Ch.B. , (MD)
Lecturer of Human Anatomy and Embryology
2022-2023
 Temporal region
• Content:
Temporalis muscle.
Deep temporal vessels & nerves.
Superficial temporal vessels.
Auriculotemporal nerve.
 Contents of infratemporal fossa
1. Lateral pterygoid muscle.
2. Medial pterygoid muscle.
3. Mandibular nerve.
4. Maxillary artery .
5. Pterygoid plexus of veins.
6. Corda tympani & otic ganglion.
The mandible
The mandible
Ligaments attached to mandible
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Muscles attached to mandible
 MCQ
The following are contents of the infratemporal
fossa except:
A.Masseter muscle.
B.Lateral pterygoid muscle.
C.Medial pterygiod muscle.
D.Mandibular nerve
 MCQ Answer
The following are contents of the infratemporal
fossa except:
A.Masseter muscle.
B.Lateral pterygoid muscle.
C.Medial pterygiod muscle.
D.Mandibular nerve