parotideomasseteric

The masseteric fascia (parotideomasseteric fascia) is a strong layer of fascia derived from the deep cervical fascia on the human head and neck.

Between the mandible and the mastoid process it ensheathes the parotid gland-the layer which covers the gland extends upward under the name of the parotideomasseteric fascia and is fixed to the zygomatic arch.