20 Questions
The area that is bounded by the zygomatic arch and connects two regions with the temporal fossa is known as the:
Infra-temporal fossa
The borders of the temporal fossa include all of the following EXCEPT:
Parietal bone
The depression on the side of the head is known as the:
Temporal fossa
Which muscles fill the region known as the superior temporal line?
Temporalis muscles
The region that arches posteriorly over the frontal, parietal, and temporal bones and ends in the supra-mastoid crest is called the:
Superior temporal line
Which structure forms the floor of the temporal fossa?
Greater wing of sphenoid bone
What is the origin of the deep temporal artery?
Maxillary artery
Which nerve supplies the skin over the temple region and the lateral surface of the tympanic membrane?
Auriculotemporal nerve
What is the role of the middle temporal artery?
Passes between the superficial temporal fascia and deep temporal fascia
Which fascia is a lateral continuation of the Epicranial aponeurosis?
Superficial temporal fascia
What forms the superior boundary of the temporal fossa?
Superior temporal line
What is the role of the zygomatic arch in relation to the temporal and infra-temporal fossa?
It connects the temporal and infra-temporal fossa
Which structure resembles the handle of a jug and is located between the zygomatic arch and the side of the skull?
Gap between zygomatic arch and skull
Which region lies deep to the zygomatic arch and is a continuation of the temporal fossa?
Infra-temporal fossa
Which muscles fill the region known as the superior temporal line?
Temporalis muscles
What is the area of the suture in the side of the skull that is the weakest point of the skull?
Pterion
Which nerve is a branch from the posterior division of mandibular nerve (V3) and passes between TMJ & External Auditory Meatus(EAM)?
Auriculotemporal nerve
Which artery ascends from the infratemporal fossa to the temporal fossa due to the connection between the two fossae?
Deep temporal artery
What is the lateral continuation of Epicranial aponeurosis, extending from superior temporal line to zygomatic arch?
Temporoparietal Fascia
Which muscle fills the temporal fossa and is the largest muscle of mastication?
Temporalis muscle
This quiz covers the anatomy of the temporal region, including its boundaries and the muscles that fill the depressed area. It also discusses the superior and inferior temporal lines.
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