retromandibular fossa

ret·ro·man·dib·u·lar fos·sa

the depression inferior to the auricle and posterior to the ramus and angle of the mandible. Synonym(s): fossa retromandibularis

retromandibular fossa

An obsolete term for a wedged space posterior to the ramus of the mandible and anteroinferior to the external auditory meatus, which is primarily occupied by the parotid gland.

ret·ro·man·dib·u·lar fos·sa

(retrō-man-dibyū-lăr fosă) Depression inferior to auricle and posterior to ramus and angle of mandible.