Parapharygeal space is also known as
Parapharyngeal space is situated on the side of the pharynx. It is pyramidal in shape with the base at the base of the skull and apex at the hyoid bone. It contains carotid vessels, jugular vein, last 4 cranial nerves and cervical sympathetic chain. Ref: Diseases of ENT, PL Dhingra, 7th edition, pg no. 301
Retropharyngeal space
Pyriform sinus
Lateral pharyngeal space
Pterygomaxillary space
Pharynx