Intermaxillary Region

**The intermaxillary region** is the area of ​​the skull located between the upper and lower jaws. It is one of the most complex areas of the face in terms of anatomical structure, since it includes a large number of different structures, such as the mylohyoid muscles, the temporomandibular joint, the pterygoid processes (condylar processes), as well as the ligaments, vessels and nerves attached to them . Also in this area there are lymph nodes that form the lymphatic vessels of the facial region, which are distributed between the submandibular and parotid lymph nodes.

Behind this area is a structure called the vomer, which is a thin plate of bone that separates the oral and pharyngeal cavities. It plays an important role during swallowing and chewing, as it prevents