Skip to main content

Unfortunately we don't fully support your browser. If you have the option to, please upgrade to a newer version or use Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari 14 or newer. If you are unable to, and need support, please send us your feedback.

Elsevier
Publish with us
Temporal Fossa (Temporal Part)
Skeletal System

Temporal Fossa (Temporal Part)

Fossa temporalis

Read more

Description

The temporal fossa is the large, shallow depression found along the lateral aspect of the cranium. It is formed by the frontal, parietal, temporal, sphenoid and zygomatic bones and is an area that is bounded:

- anteroinferiorly, by both the zygomatic arch and the frontal process of the zygomatic bone;

- anterosuperiorly, by the temporal line of the frontal bone;

- posterosuperiorly, by the inferior temporal line of the parietal bone;

- posteroinferiorly, by the supramastoid crest of the temporal bone.

The temporal fossa is continuous inferiorly with the infratemporal fossa, consists of the pterion, and provides an origin site for the temporalis muscle.

Complete Anatomy
The world's most advanced 3D anatomy platform
Try it for Free

Complete Anatomy

The world's most advanced 3D anatomy platform

Complete Anatomy