In this article we will discuss about the various parts of sphenoid bone which belongs to human skull. It resembles a bat or butterfly with outstretched wings. It takes part in the formation of orbit, middle cranial fossa, infra temporal, temporal and pterygopalatine fossae. It is a pneumatic bone - containing sphenoidal air sinus in its body. Parts of the [...]
In this article we will discuss about the temporal and infra temporal fossa of human face. Temporal Fossa of the Human Face: Boundaries: It is bounded: Anteriorly – Zygomatic process of frontal bone and frontal process of zygomatic bone. Posteriorly – Temporal line. Superiorly – Superior temporal line. Inferiorly – Zygomatic arch. Floor – Parts of - frontal, parietal, temporal [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Pterygo Palatine Fossa 2. Communications of Pterygo Palatine Fossa 3. Contents of Pterygo Palatine Fossa. Introduction to Pterygo Palatine Fossa: It is a pyramidal shaped space situated deep to infra temporal fossa, below the apex of the orbit. This fossa is concerned with blood and nerve supply of upper jaw, [...]