Sciatic Nerve & Gluteal Region Anatomy — Topic Test
20 questions · exam mode (answers revealed at the end). 18 min suggested.
A 45-year-old man develops a swelling in the deep part of the parotid region. During superficial parotidectomy the surgeon must protect a nerve that traverses the gland. Which structure is the MOST superficial of the three neurovascular structures embedded within the parotid gland?
AAuriculotemporal nerve
BExternal carotid artery
CRetromandibular vein
DFacial nerve