3-DIMENSIONAL AIDE MEMOIRE TO THE INFRATEMPORAL FOSSA

This article describes a simple, three-dimensional cut-out model of a notoriously difficult anatomical region, the infratemporal fossa. The model performs three functions. First, it allows the student to visual ize the area's boundaries in three dimensions. Second, it clearly show s the positions and relations of major passages into and out of the re gion and, third, it highlights the absence of a floor-a concept which is important in the spread of infection. It is felt that the model ena bles an easy Progression from superficial to deep learning of the area .