Parotid fascia extends anteriorly as _______________?
Correct answer: C. Masseteric fascia
- A. Deep cervical fascia
- B. Fascia lata
- C. Masseteric fascia
- D. Stylomandibular ligament
Explanation
The parotid fascia continues anteriorly over the masseter as masseteric fascia. The stylomandibular ligament is a thickened part of the deep cervical fascia, not the anterior continuation of parotid fascia.
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