RMT: Small triangular subsite of oral cavity composed of mucosa posterior to last mandibular molar that covers anterior surface of lower ascending ramus of mandible and extends superiorly up to maxillary tuberosity
Pterygomandibular raphe (PMR): Thick fascial band that extends between posterior border of mandibular mylohyoid ridge and hamulus of medial pterygoid plate
Fascial band represents thickening of middle layer of deep cervical fascia condensed between posterior margin of buccinator muscle and anterior margin of superior constrictor muscle
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Retromolar trigone (RMT)
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RMT: Small triangular subsite of oral cavity composed of mucosa posterior to last mandibular molar that covers anterior surface of lower ascending ramus of mandible and extends superiorly up to maxillary tuberosity
Pterygomandibular raphe (PMR): Thick fascial band that extends between posterior border of mandibular mylohyoid ridge and hamulus of medial pterygoid plate
Fascial band represents thickening of middle layer of deep cervical fascia condensed between posterior margin of buccinator muscle and anterior margin of superior constrictor muscle
IMAGING ANATOMY
Overview
Extent
Anatomy Relationships
Internal Contents
ANATOMY IMAGING ISSUES
Questions
Imaging Recommendations
Imaging Pitfalls
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
Clinical Importance
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