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[The buccal adipose body (Bichat's fat-pad). Morphological study]
Acta Anatomica
|January 1, 1988
Summary
The Bichat's fat pad, crucial for infant feeding, has a main body with six distinct extensions identified through dissections and histological analysis.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Histology
- Embryology
Context:
- The Bichat's fat pad is a significant anatomical structure in the face.
- Understanding its detailed morphology is essential for various medical and surgical fields.
Purpose:
- To describe the detailed anatomical structure of the Bichat's fat pad.
- To identify and delineate its various extensions in different age groups.
Summary:
- Dissections of newborns and adults, along with histological examination of embryonic and fetal tissues, were performed.
- A central body of the Bichat's fat pad was identified, along with six specific extensions: masseteric, superficial temporal, deep temporal, pterygomandibular, sphenopalatine, and inferior orbital.
Impact:
- Provides a detailed anatomical description of the Bichat's fat pad and its extensions.
- Contributes to a better understanding of craniofacial development and anatomy.
- Informs surgical procedures and the study of facial growth and pathology.