Masseteric fascia
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| Masseteric fascia | |
|---|---|
| Muscles of the head, face, and neck. (Masseter visible to left of ear.) | |
| Latin | f. masseterica |
| Gray's | subject #109 385 |
| Dorlands/Elsevier | f_03/12355224 |
Parotideomasseteric Fascia (masseteric fascia). Covering the Masseter, and firmly connected with it, is a strong layer of fascia derived from the deep cervical fascia.
Above, this fascia is attached to the lower border of the zygomatic arch, and behind, it invests the parotid gland.
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