Anatomy: Temporal Region (Fossa)

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The area that is bounded by the zygomatic arch and connects two regions with the temporal fossa is known as the:

  • Superior temporal line
  • Frontal process of the zygomatic bone
  • Infra-temporal fossa (correct)
  • Temporalis muscles

The borders of the temporal fossa include all of the following EXCEPT:

  • Temporalis muscles
  • Parietal bone (correct)
  • Superior temporal line
  • Frontal process of the zygomatic bone

The depression on the side of the head is known as the:

  • Temporal fossa (correct)
  • Supra-mastoid crest
  • Temporalis muscles
  • Inferior temporal line

Which muscles fill the region known as the superior temporal line?

<p>Temporalis muscles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The region that arches posteriorly over the frontal, parietal, and temporal bones and ends in the supra-mastoid crest is called the:

<p>Superior temporal line (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure forms the floor of the temporal fossa?

<p>Greater wing of sphenoid bone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the deep temporal artery?

<p>Maxillary artery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve supplies the skin over the temple region and the lateral surface of the tympanic membrane?

<p>Auriculotemporal nerve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the middle temporal artery?

<p>Passes between the superficial temporal fascia and deep temporal fascia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fascia is a lateral continuation of the Epicranial aponeurosis?

<p>Superficial temporal fascia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What forms the superior boundary of the temporal fossa?

<p>Superior temporal line (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the zygomatic arch in relation to the temporal and infra-temporal fossa?

<p>It connects the temporal and infra-temporal fossa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure resembles the handle of a jug and is located between the zygomatic arch and the side of the skull?

<p>Gap between zygomatic arch and skull (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region lies deep to the zygomatic arch and is a continuation of the temporal fossa?

<p>Infra-temporal fossa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles fill the region known as the superior temporal line?

<p>Temporalis muscles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the area of the suture in the side of the skull that is the weakest point of the skull?

<p>Pterion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is a branch from the posterior division of mandibular nerve (V3) and passes between TMJ & External Auditory Meatus(EAM)?

<p>Auriculotemporal nerve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artery ascends from the infratemporal fossa to the temporal fossa due to the connection between the two fossae?

<p>Deep temporal artery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lateral continuation of Epicranial aponeurosis, extending from superior temporal line to zygomatic arch?

<p>Temporoparietal Fascia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle fills the temporal fossa and is the largest muscle of mastication?

<p>Temporalis muscle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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