Parotid region
Question 1. What are the boundaries of the parotid region?
Answer.
“Factors influencing success with parotid and submandibular region knowledge: Q&A”
Parotid Region Boundaries
Anterior: Anterior border of masseter
Posterior: Mastoid process
Parotid Region Above: Zygomatic arch
Parotid Region Below: Line joining the angle of the mandible to the mastoid process
“Understanding the anatomy of the parotid and submandibular regions through FAQs: Q&A explained”
Question 2. What is the parotid bed?
Answer.
It is the retromandibular space where the parotid gland lies.
Parotid Bed Boundaries
Anterior: Posterior border of ramus of mandible
“Importance of studying parotid and submandibular regions for dental and medical students: Questions explained”
Posterior: Mastoid process
Superior: External acoustic meatus
Medial: Styloid process
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