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What is the anterior boundary of the infratemporal fossa?
Which muscles are contained within the infratemporal fossa?
Which structure does NOT form the walls of the Pterygopalatine fossa?
What shape does the Pterygopalatine fossa have?
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Which neurovascular structure does NOT pass through the infratemporal fossa?
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Which of the following structures is NOT located within the Pterygopalatine fossa?
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What is the function of the infratemporal fossa related to muscle activity?
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Which of the following bones form the medial boundary of the infratemporal fossa?
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How many foramina connect the Pterygopalatine fossa with surrounding areas?
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Which of the following bones forms the anterior wall of the Pterygopalatine fossa?
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What is the primary function of the cranium?
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Which term describes the joints that hold the cranial bones together?
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Which of the following cranial bones is located at the base of the skull and has a butterfly shape?
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What is the significance of the infratemporal fossa?
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What is the correct location of the pterygopalatine fossa?
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Which of the following bones is NOT part of the cranial structure?
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How many sutures are typically present in the adult human skull?
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Which cranial bone forms the forehead?
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Study Notes
Infratemporal Fossa
- Irregularly shaped cavity
- Located below and medial to the zygomatic arch
- Borders:
- Superiorly: Greater wing of the sphenoid bone
- Inferiorly: Medial pterygoid muscle
- Anteriorly: Maxilla
- Posteriorly: Styloid and condylar processes
- Medially: Sphenoid and palatine bones
- Laterally: Ramus and coronoid process of the mandible
Functions of the Infratemporal Fossa
- Contains muscles of mastication
- Lateral pterygoid muscle
- Medial pterygoid muscle
- Masseter
- Temporalis muscles
- Acts as a passageway for neurovascular structures:
- Inferior alveolar nerves
- Maxillary artery and vein
- Sensory branches of the trigeminal nerve
- Middle meningeal vein
- Posterior division of the mandibular nerve
Pterygopalatine Fossa
- Located between the Infratemporal fossa and the nasopharynx
- Inverted pyramidal shape
- Walls are formed by the maxilla, palatine, and sphenoid bones
Borders of the Pterygopalatine Fossa
- Anterior – Posterior wall of the maxillary sinus
- Posterior – Pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone
- Inferior – Palatine bone & palatine canals
- Superior – Inferior orbital fissure of the eye
- Medial – Perpendicular plate of the palatine bone
- Lateral – Pterygomaxillary fissure
Functions of the Pterygopalatine Fossa
- Houses important neurovascular structures & branches:
- Maxillary nerve
- Pterygopalatine ganglion
- Maxillary artery
- Contains seven foramina connecting it to:
- Orbit
- Nasal cavity
- Oral cavity
- Middle cranial fossa
- Infratemporal fossa
Cranial Bones
- Cranial bones are the bones that make up the skull
- They protect the brain and other vital organs
- Some cranial bones are paired, while others are singular.
Suture
- Immovable joints that connect cranial bones together
- There are four major sutures:
- Sagittal suture
- Coronal suture
- Lambdoid suture
- Squamosal suture
Cranial Bones (With Implications for Clinicians)
- Frontal Bone:
- Forms forehead
- Houses frontal sinuses
- Plays a role in facial expression and speech
- Parietal Bone:
- Forms the sides and roof of the skull
- Protects the brain and helps to shape the head
- Temporal Bone:
- Forms the sides and base of the skull
- Houses the middle and inner ear structures
- Important for hearing and balance
- Occipital Bone:
- Forms the back of the skull
- Contains the foramen magnum, the opening that connects the brain to the spinal cord
- Important for movement and coordination
- Sphenoid Bone:
- Forms the base of the skull and the floor of the orbit
- Houses the pituitary gland
- Important for vision, hormone production, and sensory functions
- Ethmoid Bone:
- Forms the roof of the nasal cavity and part of the orbit
- Houses the olfactory nerve
- Important for smell and breathing
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Explore the anatomy and functions of the infratemporal fossa through this quiz. Learn about its borders, the muscles present, and the key neurovascular structures that traverse this important anatomical space. Ideal for students of anatomy and dentistry.
