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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
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Preferred Name

Parapharyngeal Space

Definitions
The deep neck space near the PHARYNX located anterior to the ptyergomandibular raphe, posterior to the prevertebral fascia, inferior to the SKULL BASE, and superior to the HYOID BONE. Prestyloid parapharyngeal space contains cranial nerves IX, X, XI, XII and internal JUGULAR VEIN and internal CAROTID ARTERY. Poststyloid parapharyngeal space contains AURICULARTEMPORAL NERVE and MAXILLARY ARTERY and ascending pharyngeal artery.
Synonyms
Pre-styloid Compartment
Poststyloid Compartment
Lateral Pharyngeal Space
Parapharyngeal Space, Poststyloid
Carotid Space
Post-styloid Compartment
Post-styloid Parapharyngeal Space
Post styloid Parapharyngeal Space
Prestyloid Compartment of the Parapharyngeal Space
Pharyngomaxillary Space
Poststyloid Compartment of the Parapharyngeal Space
Post styloid Compartment
Parapharyngeal Space, Prestyloid
Pre styloid Compartment
Prestyloid Parapharyngeal Space
Prestyloid Compartment
Poststyloid Parapharyngeal Space
Parapharyngeal Space, Post-styloid
Pharyngeal Space, Lateral
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