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FOSSA INFRATEMPORALIS [1 record]

Record 1 2020-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
fossa infratemporalis
Latin
A02.1.00.024
classification system code, see observation
CONT

The infratemporal fossa is an irregularly shaped space deep and inferior to the zygomatic arch, deep to the ramus of the mandible and posterior to the maxilla ... It communicates with the temporal fossa through the interval between (deep to) the zygomatic arch and (superficial to) the cranial bones.

OBS

infratemporal fossa: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.00.024: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
fossa infratemporalis
Latin
A02.1.00.024
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La fosse infratemporale [...] est un espace de forme irrégulière situé en dessous et profondément par rapport à l'arcade zygomatique, à la face profonde de la branche (branche montante) de la mandibule et en arrière du maxillaire [...] Elle communique avec la fosse temporale par l'espace qui sépare la face profonde de l'arcade zygomatique de la face superficielle de la boîte crânienne (trou zygomatique).

OBS

fosse infratemporale : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.00.024 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Key term(s)
  • fosse infra-temporale
  • fosse ptérygomaxillaire

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Huesos y articulaciones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
fossa infratemporalis
Latin
A02.1.00.024
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La fosa infratemporal,​ también conocida como fosa cigomática, es un espacio irregular situado profunda e inferiormente al arco cigomático y en profundidad a la rama de la mandíbula.

OBS

A02.1.00.024: cifra identificadora única de la Terminología Anatómica Internacional.

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