TEMPOROFACIAL Meaning and
Definition
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Temporofacial refers to the area of the face that includes the temporal region and its relationship with the facial features. Specifically, it pertains to the anatomical structures and physiological processes involving the temporal bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and surrounding tissues in conjunction with the face.
The temporal region is located on each side of the skull, above the ears and extends upward toward the skull's crown. It contains various important structures and functions that are essential for facial expressions, jaw movements, and sensory perception.
In medicine and anatomy, the term temporofacial is commonly used to describe conditions, disorders, or procedures that involve both the temporal region and the face. For instance, temporofacial trauma may refer to injuries or wounds affecting the region where the temporal bones meet the facial structures. Similarly, temporofacial paralysis may signify the loss of voluntary muscle control in both the temporal and facial regions.
Understanding the temporofacial relationship is crucial in several medical specialties such as plastic surgery, otolaryngology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, as well as neurology. By comprehending the complex interactions and components of the temporofacial region, healthcare professionals can diagnose and treat various disorders or conditions more effectively to restore both the function and aesthetics of this important area of the human body.
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Noting the nervus temporofacialis.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for TEMPOROFACIAL
- remporofacial
- femporofacial
- gemporofacial
- yemporofacial
- 6emporofacial
- 5emporofacial
- twmporofacial
- tsmporofacial
- tdmporofacial
- trmporofacial
- t4mporofacial
- t3mporofacial
- tenporofacial
- tekporofacial
- tejporofacial
- temoorofacial
- temlorofacial
- tem-orofacial
- tem0orofacial
- tempirofacial
Etymology of TEMPOROFACIAL
The word "temporofacial" is composed of two roots: "temporo-" and "-facial".
1. "Temporo-" is derived from the Latin word "tempus", meaning "time" or "temporal". In anatomy, the term "temporal" refers to the temples, which are the sides of the head approximately where the hairline begins.
2. "-Facial" is derived from the Latin word "facies", meaning "face". In medical terminology, "-facial" is used to describe something relating to the face or facial features.
When these roots are combined, "temporofacial" essentially means "related to both the temples and the face". It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe structures, nerves, or conditions involving both the temporal region and the face.
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