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<\/a>Margins<\/h4>\n<\/span>\n\n\nThe temporal region spans between the superior temporal line<\/strong> and the zygomatic arch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/span>\nStructures<\/h4>\n<\/span>\n\n\n- Temporalis muscle<\/li>
- Auriculotemporal nerve (branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve \u2014 CN V3)<\/li>
- Superficial temporal artery (from the external carotid artery)<\/li>
- Superficial temporal vein<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
The temporalis muscle is covered by the thick temporalis fascia<\/strong> which consists of two layers \u2014 an outer layer<\/strong> that inserts on the outer margin of the zygomatic arch, and an inner layer<\/strong> that inserts on the inner margin of the zygomatic arch. Between the layers, we can find loose connective tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe auriculotemporal nerve provides sensory innervation to the skin of the region.<\/p>\n<\/span>
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Structures<\/h4>\n<\/span>\n\n\n- Temporalis muscle<\/li>
- Auriculotemporal nerve (branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve \u2014 CN V3)<\/li>
- Superficial temporal artery (from the external carotid artery)<\/li>
- Superficial temporal vein<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
The temporalis muscle is covered by the thick temporalis fascia<\/strong> which consists of two layers \u2014 an outer layer<\/strong> that inserts on the outer margin of the zygomatic arch, and an inner layer<\/strong> that inserts on the inner margin of the zygomatic arch. Between the layers, we can find loose connective tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe auriculotemporal nerve provides sensory innervation to the skin of the region.<\/p>\n<\/span>
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