The parotid region (sometimes referred to as the parotideomasseteric region), contains the parotid gland, and various vessels and nerves.

Figure 1. Regions of the head

Borders

The parotid (or parotidomasseteric) region spans between the following landmarks:

  1. Anterior — Masseter muscle
  2. Posterior — Ear and ramus of mandible (also inferior border)
  3. Superior — Zygomatic arch

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