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2024年8月29日 · The anterior cranial fossa is the most shallow and superior of the three cranial fossae. It lies superiorly over the nasal and orbital cavities. The fossa accommodates the anteroinferior portions of the frontal lobes of the brain. In this article, we shall look at the borders, contents and clinical correlations of the anterior cranial fossa.

2024年5月21日 · The middle cranial fossa is located, as its name suggests, centrally in the cranial floor. It is said to be “butterfly shaped”, with a middle part accommodating the pituitary gland and two lateral parts accommodating the temporal lobes of the brain

2023年1月18日 · Each fossa accommodates a different part of the brain. The posterior cranial fossa is the most posterior and deep of the three cranial fossae. It accommodates the brainstem and cerebellum. In this article, we shall look at the borders, contents and clinical correlations of the posterior cranial fossa.

The floor of the cranial cavity can be split in to three key areas: the anterior, middle and posterior cranial fossae. Each fossa accommodates and supports different parts of the brain, as well as allowing passage of neurovasculature in and out of the cranial cavity.

2024年1月3日 · It separates the anterior cranial fossa from the middle cranial fossa. It also forms the lateral border of the optic canal – through which the optic nerve and ophthalmic artery travel to reach the eye.

2024年9月5日 · The bones of the skull can be considered as two groups: those of the cranium (which consist of the cranial roof and cranial base) and those of the face. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the bones of the skull – their …

2023年1月16日 · In the skull base, there are numerous foramina that transmit cranial nerves, blood vessels and other structures – these are collectively referred to as the cranial foramina. In this article, we shall look at some of the major cranial foramina, and …

2024年9月30日 · The infratemporal fossa is a complex area located at the base of the skull, deep to the masseter muscle. It is closely associated with both the temporal and pterygopalatine fossae and acts as a conduit for neurovascular structures entering and leaving the cranial cavity.

2024年12月28日 · The mastoid fossa (also known as MacEwen’s triangle or suprameatal triangle) is a triangular shaped depression in the external surface of the temporal bone. It serves as an important anatomical landmark in otologic surgery.