Pterygopalatine fossa : Head and neck Gross anatomy , medical animation

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The Terrigal Palatine fossa, a pyramid-shaped space beneath the orbit's apex, connects to the orbit, middle cranial fossa, and infra temporal fossa, housing the maxillary artery, maxillary nerve, and tear go Palatine ganglion. It is bordered by the maxilla, pterygoid process, greater wing of the sphenoid, and Palatine bone.

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  • The Terrigal Palatine fossa is a complex anatomical structure situated deep within the orbit, connecting multiple regions like the orbit, middle cranial fossa, and infra temporal fossa, housing critical components such as the maxillary artery, maxillary nerve, and tear go Palatine ganglion.
  • Detailed boundaries of the Terrigal Palatine fossa encompass the maxilla, pterygoid process, greater wing of the sphenoid, and Palatine bone, highlighting the intricate interplay of these structures within this pyramid-shaped space.

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  • What is the Terrigal Palatine fossa?

    An anatomical space in the skull.

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Terrigal Palatine Fossa: Pyramid-shaped Orbit Space

  • The Terrigal Palatine fossa is a small pyramid-shaped space located deeply below the apex of the orbit, with boundaries including the maxilla, pterygoid process, greater wing of the sphenoid, and Palatine bone. It communicates with various areas such as the orbit, middle cranial fossa, and infra temporal fossa, containing structures like the maxillary artery, maxillary nerve, and tear go Palatine ganglion.
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