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The Pterygopalatine Fossa: Skeletal Framework, Communications and Content

Georges Aoun, Wissam Sharrouf

Asian Journal of Biology · pp. 1–6 · Published 16 Sep 2022

10.9734/ajob/2022/v16i130249

Abstract

The pterygopalatine fossa, located on both sides of the skull, is a neurovascular crossroad between the middle cranial fossa, the orbit, the nasopharynx, the nasal and oral cavities, and the infratemporal fossa. It is considered a strategically complex region given its small size and the numerous structures that pass through it. This review aims to describe its skeletal framework, content, and communications with other regions.

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