M01.02.006 The Infra-temporal Fossa

The infratemporal fossa is an irregularly shaped space located below and medial to the zygomatic arch, playing a critical role in mastication, vascular supply, and neural connections. It houses important structures such as the mandibular nerve (V3), maxillary artery, pterygoid venous plexus, and the lateral and medial pterygoid muscles. Understanding the anatomy of this region…