Author: A. Mendelson, MD

The medial pterygoid is a deep facial muscle often seen on CT or MRI scans of the head and neck. It plays an important role in chewing and jaw movement….

The term “posterior fossa” on a radiology report refers to a specific area at the back of the brain. It’s a small but important region that holds important brain structures….

The internal acoustic meatus (IAM), also known as the internal auditory canal, is a small but important structure located deep within the skull. On a radiology report, mention of the…

When you see the term “middle cranial fossa” on a radiology report, it refers to a specific area at the base of the skull. This part of the skull is…

The anterior cranial fossa is the front portion of the base of the skull. On imaging studies like CT or MRI scans, it is an important region to evaluate, especially…

When you receive a radiology report mentioning your coronoid process of the mandible, it refers to a small but important triangular bone projection in your lower jaw. This bony structure…

The term “ramus of mandible” can be found on imaging results of X-rays, CTs and MRIs of the jaw. This term refers to a specific part of your lower jaw…

When you receive a radiology report from a CT scan or MRI of your neck or throat, you might see the term “pyriform sinus” mentioned. This small but important anatomical…

The hypopharynx forms the most inferior portion of the pharynx, being the continuation of the oropharynx superiorly and esophagus inferiorly. Medical imaging of this anatomical region provides essential diagnostic information…

Your ethmoid sinus is an air-filled space between your eyes that appears on CT scans and other imaging studies of this region. When your radiology report mentions this area, it…

Your maxillary sinuses are the largest air-filled spaces in your face, located beneath your eyes in your cheekbones. When imaging shows abnormalities in these areas, it usually indicates infection, inflammation,…

The retropharyngeal space is an important area in your neck that doctors frequently examine using medical imaging like CT scans and MRI. When this space appears on your radiology report,…