Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is fossa?
A
Depression in bone which houses nerves, blood vessels and muscles.
2
Q
How can fossa be divided?
A
Into 2; external and internal
3
Q
What is inside external fossa?
A
Temporal
Infratemporal
Pterygopalatine
4
Q
What is inside internal fossa?
A
Posterior cranial
Anterior cranial
Middle cranial
5
Q
What is the relationship between the external fossa?
A
Further into skull, more complex