Basic Sciences

602) Which of following statements about the anatomy of the temporal region is FALSE?

A. The superficial temporalis fascia and the temporoparietal fascia are synonymous terms for the same fascia.
B. The temporoparietal fascia is located immediately beneath the skin and subcutaneous fat.
C. The temporal artery and vein travel inferiorly to the temporoparietal fascia.
D. The temporoparietal fascia is continuous with the SMAS in the lower face.
E. The deep temporal fascia is considered the true temporalis fascia.




REFERENCES & ANSWER


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Graham III H. D., Quatela V. C., Sabini P.: Endoscopic Approach to the Brow and Midface, in Chapter 20, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Third Edition, Thieme (Papel, I., editor), 2009, pp. 227-241

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602) C       The temporal artery and vein travel inferiorly to the temporoparietal fascia.