Overview
The fossa of Rosenmüller, also known as the posterolateral pharyngeal recess, is located superior and posterior to the torus tubarius (posterior projection of the cartilaginous portion of the Eustachian tube), formed by the mucosal reflection over the longus colli muscle.
Relations
- Posterosuperior to the ostium of the Eustachian tube on axial and coronal images respectively 3.
Clinical Significance
The fossa of Rosenmüller is the most common site of origin for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.