Parotid gland relations

The parotid gland is located in the preauricular area and is bounded by the following structures: zygomatic arch superiorly, mandibular angle, inferior border of the mandibular body and sternocleidomastoid inferiorly, masseter muscle anteriorly, external ear, mastoid process of the temporal bone and sternocleidomastoid posteriorly, parapharyngeal space medially and parotid fascia, platysma and skin laterally.