Deep Face & Infratemporal

1.A 58 years – old man presented with a rapidly growing swelling of the parotid gland. On examination, there was an inability to close the left eye and to blow the cheek. The angle of mouth was deviated to the right side. Based on your anatomical knowledge, answer the following questions. • Briefly mention the external features and secretomotor innervations of the parotid gland. • Name the structures lying within the gland and which of these is injured in this case. • What is the reason for the inability to close the eye and to blow the cheek. • Briefly mention the course of the parotid duct and structures pierced by it. (5+2+1½+1½=10)

1.Muscles of mastication

2.Describe the attachments, innervation and actions of muscles of mastication

3.Temporomandibular joint

1.Anatomical basis of inability to close the right eye following surgery on right parotid gland

2.Lateral pterygoid

1.Name two structures passing through foramen ovale

2.Structures passing through foramen ovale of skull

3.Name any two structures within the parotid gland

4.Temporalis

5.Structures related to the antero-medial surface of the parotid gland