Temporal fossa

The temporal fossa is a shallow depression on the side of the skull bounded by the temporal lines and terminating below the level of the zygomatic arch.

Boundaries

 * Above: Superior and inferior temporal lines
 * Roof: Temporalis fascia
 * Posterior: Supramastoid crest
 * Floor: Skull
 * Anterior: Zygomatic process of frontal bone, and Zygomatic process of maxilla

Contents

 * Temporalis muscle
 * Deep temporal arteries
 * Deep temporal nerves
 * Superficial temporal artery (from external carotid)
 * Auriculotemporal nerve