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temporal fossa boundaries
anteriorly: frontal & zygomatic bones

posteriorly & superiorly: temporal lines

laterally: zygomatic arch

inferiorly: infratemporal crest
floor of the temporal fossa
pterion
what 4 bones form the pterion?
frontal, parietal, temporal & greater wing of the sphenoid
contents of the temporal fossa
temporalis muscle & fascia, masseter muscle
infratemporal fossa boundaries
lateral wall: ramus of mandible

medial wall: lateral pterygoid plate

superior boundary: infratemporal crest

inferior boundary: angle of the mandible
contents of infratemporal fossa
temporalis muscle
medial pterygoid muscle
lateral pterygoid muscle
maxillary artery
pterygoid venous plexus
mandibular division of CN V
chorda tympani
otic ganglion
what is the larger of the two terminal branches of the external carotid artery? The smaller branch?
maxillary artery; superficial temporal
which muscle divides the maxillary artery into 3 parts?
lateral pterygoid
what branches are from the first part of the maxillary artery?
deep auricular
anterior tympanic
middle meningeal
inferior alveolar
what branches are from the second part of the maxillary artery?
deep temporals (2)
masseteric
pterygoid
buccal
what branches are from the third part of the maxillary artery?
posterior superior alveloar
infraorbital
descending palatine
sphenopalatine
an artery to tympanic membrane from the maxillary
anterior tympanic
artery to cranial meninges through foramen ovale
accessory meningeal
artery to mandibular teeth through mandibular foramen
inferior alveolar
venous plexus located in the infratemporal fossa
pterygoid venous plexus
small veins of the pterygoid venous plexus join together to give rise to what?
maxillary veins
the maxillary veins leave the infratemporal fossa and join the superficial temporal vein where? What do they form?
in the parotid gland

form the retromandibular vein
where do the motor branches of CN V go? (which muscles)
(muscles from the 1st pharyngeal arch!)
muscles of mastication
mylohyoid
anterior belly of digastric
tensor tympani
tensor veli palatini
supplies skin and mucous membrane of cheek and lateral surface of oral gingiva

what is this nerve a branch of?
Buccal nerve (long buccal)

sensory branch of CN V
name the 2 parts of the skull
neurocranium & viscerocranium
name the bones of the neurocranium
frontal
parietal
temporal
occipital
sphenoid
ethmoid
name the bones of the viscerocranium
lacrimal
nasal
maxilla
zygomatic
palatine
inferior nasal concha
mandible
vomer
at what age do the frontal bones fuse?
8
name the parts of the frontal bone
squamous & orbital
reference point where frontal bone and nasal bones intersect
nasion
glabella
smooth portion of the frontal bone superior to the nasion
supraciliary arch
sharp ridge of bone deep to the eybrows
where is the lacrimal fossa located? What does it contain?
superior wall of the orbit. Contains the lacrimal gland
what bones form the superior wall of the orbit (roof)?
orbital part of frontal bone & sphenoid (lesser wing)
what bones from the medial wall of the orbit?
ethmoid, frontal, lacrimal & sphenoid bones
what bones form the floor of the orbit?
maxilla, zygomatic, & palatine bones
what bones form the lateral wall of the orbit?
zygomatic & sphenoid bones
inferior fleshy part of the ear consisting of fibrofatty tissue
lobule
outside rim of the external ear
helix
external ear - elevation anterior to the meatus
tragus
external auditory meatus extends from _______ to _______
extends from the auricle to the tympanic membrane
ceruminous glands
glands located in the skin that lines the canal.

Produce waxy type material
what is the auditory canal made of
lateral 1/3 - cartilaginous

medial 2/3 - bony
nerve supply to the external acoustic meatus
auriculotemporal nerve & vagus nerve
blood supply to the external auditory meatus
deep auricular branch of maxillary artery
veins of the external auditory meatus drain where?
drain into external jugular and maxillary
nerve supply to the tympanic membrane
auriculotemporal nerve (external surface)

glossopharyngeal (internal surface)
blood supply to the tympanic membrane
deep auricular branch of maxillary (external surface)

posterior auricular (internal surface)
where is the middle ear (tympanic cavity) located?
the petrous portion of the temporal bone
what forms the roof of the middle ear (tympanic cavity)?
tegment tympani - a thin layer of temporal bone
where is the floor of the middle ear (tympanic cavity)?
lies above the carotid canal and the beginning of the internal jugular vein
what forms the lateral wall of the middle ear (tympanic cavity)?
the tympanic membrane
what separates the tympanic cavity from the inner ear
medial wall of the tympanic cavity
3 structures contained in the medial wall of the tympanic cavity
tympanic plexus
oval window
round window
formed by the tympanic nerve (branch of CN IX)
tympanic plexus
covered by the footplate of the stapes
oval window (fenestra vestibuli)
inferior to oval window; usually enclosed by a membrane
round window (fenestra cochlea)
separates tympanic cavity from carotid canal and opening for the eustachian tube
anterior wall of the tympanic membrane
where is the eustachian (auditory) tube located?
from nasopharynx to the middle ear
what is the function of the eustachian tube?
equalize the pressure on each side of the tympanic membrane
the action of what muscles opens the eustachian tube?
tensor villi palatini & salpingopharyngeal muscles
what are the ossicles?
malleus, incus, stapes
what is the orgin of the malleus & incus?
meckels's cartilage of the 1st arch
what is the origin of the stapes?
reichart cartilage of the 2nd arch
what is the intermediate ossicle?
incus; articulates w/ malleus & stapes
this ossicle connects the middle ear to the inner ear
stapes - foot plate fits in the oval window
tensor tympani - attachment & innervation
attaches to malleus

innervated by mandibular division of CN V (trigeminal)
stapedius - attachment & innervation
attached to the neck of the stapes

innervated by CN VII
which 2 cranial nerves do not originate from the brainstem
olfactory & optic
which cranial nerve attaches to the dorsum of the brainstem
CN IV
where are the cell bodies of sensory fibers located
in ganglia outside the brain
where are the cell bodies of motor fibers located
in nuclei within the brain
CN 1 is sensory or motor?
sensory
where are cell bodies of the olfactory nerve located?
in the olfactory mucosa of the nose
what do the axons of the olfactory nerve pass through?

what do they synapse with?
the cribriform plate

they synapse with 2ndary neurons in the olfactory bulb
where do the fibers of CN II (optic) arise?
the retina (not the brain)
what is the optic chiasma
place where the right & left optic nerves meet
what are optic tracts
leave the chiasma to terminate in the lateral geniculate bodies of the thalmus
What does CN II do
nerve of sight
where does CN III come from?
Where does it go?
from ventral surface of brain
pierces dura to enter cavernous sinus
enters orbit thru sup. orb. fissure
this nerve provides motor fibers to all the extraocular muscles (except 2)
CN III
CN that carries preganglionic parasympathetic fibers to the ciliary ganglion & proprioception fibers to eyeball muscles
CN III
what causes drooping of the upper eye lid (ptosis)
damage to CN III (oculomotor)
which division of CN V contains motor fibers
mandibular
which nerves pass through the cavernous sinus
occulomotor, trochlear maxillary & opthalmic of trigeminal, abducens
subdivisions of the posterior triangle
sublclavian & occipital
which nerve crosses the occipital triangle
spinal accessory nerve (CN XI)
name the layers of the deep cervical fascia
investing & prevertebral
muscles that form the floor of the posterior triangle
splenius capitis, levator scapulae, posterior middle anterior scalenes
scalenes origins & insertion
origin: T. process C4-C6
insertions: M&A 1st rib P 2nd rib
name the sensory branches of the cervical plexus
lesser occipital (C2)
great auricular (C2,C3)
transverse cervical (C2,C3)
supraclavicular (C3,C4)
lesser occipital nerve supplies:
skin of the scalp posterior to the auricle
great auricular nerve supplies
skin inferior to the auricle
supraclavicular nerve supplies:
skin over the clavicle & superior wall of the chest
name the motor branches of the cervical plexus
ansa cervicalis (C1,C2,C3)
Phrenic nerve (C3,C4,C5)
what muscles do the branches of the ansa cervicalis supply
strap muscles: sternohyoid, sternothyroid, omohyoid
what do C1 fibers of the cervical plexus supply
contribute to superior ramus of ansa cervicalis; supply the thyrohyoid and geniohyoid
what is the spinal level of the phrenic nerve? supplies?
3,4,5 - diaphragm
the brachiocephalic vein is formed by what 2 veins
subclavian & internal jugular vein
arteries in the posterior triangle
transverse cervical, suprascapular, occipital
when does the pharyngeal apparatus begin developing
week 4
what are the components of the pharyngeal apparatus
pharyngeal arches, pouches, grooves, membranes
what are arches separated by on the outside? on the inside?
pharyngeal grooves

pharyngeal pouches
the first arch is known as what
mandibular arch
what 2 prominences develop from the mandibular arch
maxillary prominence

mandibular prominence
what muscles develop from the 1st pharyngeal arch
muscles of mastication,
mylohyoid,
ant. belly of digastric, tensor tympani
tensor veli palatini
what is the nerve supply of the first pharyngeal arch
CN V
what is the 2nd pharyngeal arch called
hyoid arch
what muscles develop from the 2nd pharyngeal arch
muscles of facial expression
stapedius
stylohyoid
posterior belly of digastric
what is the nerve supply of the second pharyngeal arch
CN VII
what is the level of origin of the cervical plexus?
ventral rami of C2,C3,C4 nerves (with contribution from C1 & C5)
what does the lesser occipital nerve supply?
skin of the scalp posterior to the auricle
what does the great auricular nerve supply?
skin inferior to the auricle
what does the transverse cervical nerve supply?
skin over the anterior triangle
what does the supraclavicular nerve supply?
skin over the clavicle & superior wall of the chest
what innervates the SCM & trapezius?
spinal accessory nerve (CN XI)
name the veins in the posterior triangle
External jugular
Subclavian
which parts of the brachial plexus are located in the posterior triangle?
medial, lateral, & posterior trunks; between the anterior and middle scalene muscles
what develops from the third arch?
some of the hyoid bone
stylopharyngeus muscle
CN IX - glossopharyngeal
Muscles and cartilage of the larynx develop from which arch?
4th
what is the nerve of the 4th arch?
Vagus - CN X
what are pharyngeal pouches?
space between the arches on the inside surface of the pharyngeal wall
what is the embryonic pharynx derived from?
forgut
the embryonic pharynx widens cranially to join __________ and narrows inferiorly to join __________
stomodeum; esophagus
what are some structures that the pouches will give rise to?
parathyroid gland
thymus gland
palatine tonsils
tympanic cavity
what does the first pharyngeal membrane give rise to?
tympanic membrane
what comes from pharyngeal membranes 2-6?
nothing! they disappear!!
what does the first pharyngeal groove give rise to?
external acoustic meatus
what develops from pharyngeal grooves 2-4?
nothing! they disappear!!
what is another name for the submandibular triangle?
digastric triangle
name the triangles within the anterior triangle
submandibular (digastric)
submental
carotid
muscular
name the borders of the anterior triangle
anterior midline of neck
mandible (inferior border)
SCM (anterior border)
what forms the base & apex of the anterior triangle?
base: inferior border of mandible

apex: jugular notch
what forms the roof of the anterior triangle? (hint:SPS)
Superficial fascia
Platysma
Skin
what are the boundaries of the submandibular triangle?
superiorly: mandible
laterally: posterior belly of digastric
medially: anterior belly of digastric
the mylohyoid & hypoglossal muscles form the floor of what triangle?
submandibular triangle
list the contents of the submandibular triangle
submandibular gland, ganglion(parasympathetic), & lymph nodes
Hypoglossal nerve (CN IX)
Facial a & v
what is the 2nd largest salivary gland?
submandibular
name the borders of the submental triangle (inferior, lateral & floor)
inferior: hyoid bone
lateral: anterior belly of digastric
floor: mylohyoid
where do the anterior jugular veins begin?
in the submental triangle
name the boundaries of the carotid triangle (anterior, superior, lateral)
anterior: superior belly of omohyoid
superior: posterior belly of digastric
lateral: SCM
name the contents of the carotid triangle
carotid sheath: common carotid artery, vagus nerve, internal jugular vein

external carotid artery
internal carotid artery (remains in the sheath)
name the boundaries of the muscular triangle (lateral, anterior, inferior)
lateral: superior belly of omohyoid
anterior: anterior midline of neck
inferior: SCM
the thyroid, parathyroid & infrahyoid muscles (strap) are contained in which triangle?
muscular triangle
what is the right common carotid artery a branch of?
the brachiocephalic trunk
what is the left common carotid artery a branch of?
the aorta
where do you check for a carotid pulse? (level)
thyroid cartilage level
what would happen if the carotid artery is blocked?
lack of blood flow to the brain -> stroke
which artery enters the skull through the carotid canal?
internal carotid artery
which artery terminates in the parotid gland? what does it become?
external carotid artery; superficial temporal & maxillary
name the branches of the external carotid artery
Superior Thyroid
Ascending Pharyngeal
Lingual
Facial
Occipital
Posterior Auricular
Some Angry Lady Figured Out PMS
what divides the subclavian artery into 3 parts?
anterior scalene muscle
name the branches of the 1st part of the subclavian
Vertebral
Internal Thoracic
Thyrocervical Trunk (transverse cervical, suprascapular, inferior thyroid)
name the branch of the 2nd part of the subclavian
costocervical trunk
name the branch of the 3rd part of the subclavian
dorsal scapular
where does the internal jugular vein begin? what is it called?
jugular foramen as jugular bulb
where does the anterior jugular vein begin? where does it drain?
submental triangle; external jugular vein
what do the internal jugular vein & subclavian vein form?
brachiocephalic vein
name the longest cranial nerve
vagus CN X
where does the vagus nerve exit the skull?
jugular foramen
name the branches of the vagus nerve
recurrent laryngeal
pharyngeal plexus contribution
cardiac
superior laryngeal
name the cervical ganglia of the sympathetic trunk
superior cervical ganglion
middle cervical ganglion
inferior cervical ganglion
what is the stellate ganglion?
inferior cervical ganglion fused with first thoracic ganglion
what separates the foregut from the amniotic cavity
oropharyngeal membrane
when does the oropharyngeal membrane rupture?
4th week
when do nasal placodes appear?
end of 4th week
how is the maxillary prominence produced?
migration of neural crest cells from the neural fold
what type of cells produce the mandibular prominence
neural crest cells
which nerve provides sensory innervation to the skin of the face?
CN V
provides sensory to the forehead
opthalmic division of CN V
branches of the opthalmic division of CN V
Supraorbital
Supratrochlear
Infratrochlear
sensory to lateral forehead and upper eyelid
supraorbital
sensory to medial forehead & upper eyelid
supratrochlear
sensory to bridge of nose
infratrochlear
provides sensory to the skin between the lower eyelid & the upper lip & skin over zygomatic bone
maxillary division of CN V - zygomatic nerve
provides sensory to skin over the mandible
mandibular division of CN V
branches of the mandibular division of CN V
motor branches to muscles of mastication
long buccal
auriculotemporal
lingual
inferior alveolar
provides sensory to skin over the chin
mental nerve
provides sensory to skin and mucus membrane of the cheek
long buccal
posterior belly of digastric & stylohyoid are both innervated by what nerve?
CN VII - facial nerve
where should the facial artery be compressed?
on the mandible
why doesn't the facial artery stop bleeding when it is compressed on one side?
b/c it anastamoses with the artery on the other side
when do the salivary glands begin development? end?
begin: 6th week
end: 18th week
what is the connective tissue of the glands derived from? salivary portion?
neural crest cells; oral ectoderm
what is the largest paired salivary gland?
parotid gland
name the investing layer of deep cervical fascia around the parotid gland
parotid sheath
describe the course of the parotid duct
crosses over top of masseter then pierces buccinator
what can happen if the facial nerve is injured
parotidectomy
most superficial structure in the parotid gland
facial nerve
the superficial temporal & maxillary veins fuse to form what?
retromandibular vein
what forms the external jugular vein
the posterior auricular v & posterior retromandibular v
name the structures within the parotid gland
facial nerve
retromandibular vein
external carotid artery
what does the maxillary artery enter as it leaves the parotid gland?
the infratemporal fossa
sympathetic nerve supply to the parotid gland
postganglionic fibers from superior cervical ganglion travel on the external carotid artery to the parotid gland
parasympatheic nerve supply to the parotid gland
preganglionic fibers are brought to the otic ganglion by CN IX, tympanic nerve & lesser petrosal nerve

postganglions fibers go from the otic ganglion to the gland with the auriculotemporal nerve
what does stimulation of the parotid gland by the sympathetic system do?
gland produces thick saliva
what does stimulation of the parotid gland by the parasympathetic system do?
gland produces watery saliva
what happens to people w/ mumps?
acute, communicable viral infection of salivary gland (mainly parotid).

Gland swells causing severe pain b/c it is restricted by sheath
masseter muscle

origin/insertion
origin: zygomatic arch & zygomatic bone

insertion: ramus & angle of mandible
an irregular space located posterior to the maxilla and deep to the ramus of the mandible
infratemporal fossa
artery to tympanic membrane
anterior tympanic (of maxillary)
artery to the cranial meninges through foramen spinosum
middle meningeal (of maxillary)
artery to cranial meninges through foramen ovale
accessory meningeal (of maxillary)
artery to mandibular teeth through mandibular foramen
inferior alveolar
arteries to masseter
masseteric branches of maxillary
artery to the temporalis m.
deep temporal branches (anterior & posterior)
artery to the medial & lateral ptergoids
pterygoid branches of maxillary
artery to the muscles of cheek
buccal branches of maxillary
what do the branches of the 2nd part of the maxillary artery mostly supply?
muscles of mastication
what do veins of the pterygoid plexus make connections with laterally & medially?
laterally: facial v

medially: cavernous sinus
mandibular nerve is motor/sensory/both?
both
sensory to TMJ
auriculotemporal nerve
nerve that encircles the middle meningeal artery
auriculotemporal nerve
which nerve is commonly numbed by dentists?
inferior alveolar nerve
name the branches of the inferior alveolar nerve
mylohyoid nerve
mental nerve
incisive nerve
nerve supply to the anterior belly of digastric & mylohyoid
mylohyoid nerve
nerve supply to skin of chin
mental nerve
nerve supply to the canine and incisor teeth
incisive nerve
sensory to the tongue (anterior 2/3), floor of mouth, & gingiva
lingual nerve
branch of CN VII that joins the lingual nerve
chorda tympani
taste sensation from anterior 2/3 of tongue
chorda tympani
this nerve conveys preganglionic parasympathetic fibers to the submandibular ganglion
chorda tympani
what type of ganglion (parasympathetic/sympathetic) is the otic ganglion
parasympathetic
where is the otic ganglion located
infratemporal fossa
what type of joint is the temporaomandibular joint (TMJ)
modified hinge joint

between mandibular fossa/articular emminence of temporal bone & condyle of mandible
upper joint cavity of TMJ is what type of joint?
gliding joint

between articular emminence of temporal, mandibular fossa & articular disc
articular disc of TMJ
fibrous tissue that separates the upper & lower joints
what type of joint is the lower joint of TMJ?
hinge joint

between articular disc and condyle of mandible
name the ligaments of the TMJ
stylomandibular
sphenomandibular
lateral ligament
stylomandibular ligament of TMJ
band of deep cervical fascia from styloid process to angle of mandible
sphenomandibular ligament of TMJ
membranous band from spine of sphenoid to lingula of mandible
lateral ligament of TMJ

what is its job?
attached to capsule and articular disc.

checks mediolateral movements of TMJ
opening of the mouth involves what muscles? (depression of mandible)
supra/infrahyoids (strap muscles)
what muscles elevate the mandible? (close the mouth)
temporalis & masseter (some medial pterygoid)
what muscles allow protraction (protrusion) of the mandible?
lateral pterygoids, masseter, medial pterygoid
what muscles allow retraction of the mandible?
posterior (horizontal) fibers of temporalis & masseter
what muscles allow lateral movement of the mandible
temporalis & masseter of same side
masseter, lateral/medial pterygoids of opposite side
name the muscles of mastication & their nerves
temporalis - deep temporal n
masseter - masseteric n
lateral pterygoid - nerve to lateral pterygoid
medial pterygoid - nerve to medial pterygoid
what are some causes of TMJ dislocation?

what nerve could be damaged?
yawning
large bite
blow to the chin w/open mouth

auriculotemporal nerve
where is the mandibular condyle when teeth are clenched?
in the mandibular fossa
where is the mandibular condyle when the jaw is in normal resting position?
against the articular eminence
where is the mandibular condyle when the mouth is wide open?
below the articular eminence
what bone forms the roof of the orbit?
the orbital plate of the frontal bone
what are the four parts of the temporal bone?
squamous, petromastoid, tympanic, styloid process
what does the neurocranium protect?
the brain, brainstem
list the 3 cranial fossae
anterior, middle, posterior cranial fossa
what bones form the anterior cranial fossa?
frontal
ethmoid
body & wings of lesser sphenoid
what bones form the middle cranial fossa?
greater wings of sphenoid
squamous & petrous portions of temporal
what bones form the posterior cranial fossa?
occipital
sphenoid
petrous & mastoid parts of temporal
what does the anterior fossa of the skull contain?
frontal lobes of cerebrum
what does the middle fossa of the skull contain?
temporal lobes of cerebrum
what does the posterior fossa of the skull contain?
cerebellum, pons, medulla oblongata
what comes through the superior orbital fissure
opthalmic division of CN V
CN III - oculomotor
CN IV - trochlear
CN VI - abducens
what goes throught the inferior orbital fissure
infraorbital nerve of maxillary division
infraorbital vessels
what travels through the greater palatine foramen
greater palatine n.
descending palatine vessels
what travels through the lesser palatine foramen
lesser palatine n.
what travels through the incisive foramen
nasopalatine n.
terminal branch of descending septal artery
what travels through the stylomastoid foramen
facial n.
stylomastoid artery
what travels through the supraorbital notch
supraorbital nerve
supraorbital vessels
what exits the skull through the infraorbital foramen
infraorbital nerve
infraorbital vessels
what exits the skull through the mental foramen
mental artery
mental nerve
what travels through the foramen cecum
nasal emissary vein
what travels through the foramina of the cribriform plate
axons of the olfactory neurons
what travels through the optic canal
optic nerve
opthalmic artery
what travels through foramen rotundum
maxillary division of CN V
what travels through foramen ovale
mandibular division of CN V
accessory meningeal artery
what travels through foramen spinosum
middle meningeal artery & vein
what travels through the jugular foramen
CN IX, X, XI (glossopharyngeal, vagus, accessory)
internal jugular vein
what travels through foramen magnum
medulla oblongata
vertebral artery
CN XI
Anterior/Posterior spinal arteries
what travels through the hypoglossal canal
CN XII - hypoglossal nerve
what travels through the condylar canal
emissary veins
what travels through the mastoid foramen
meningeal branch of occipital artery
emissary vein from sigmoid sinus
what travels through the internal acoustic meatus
CN VII - facial n
CN VIII - vestibulocochlear n
what does the skull develop from?
mesenchyme derived from mesoderm & neural crest cells
what is endochondral ossification
the process the replaces the cartilaginous base of the skull with bone
what is the order of ossification of the skull base
1. occipital bone
2. sphenoid
3. ethmoid
where does parachordal cartilage of the skull develop
around the cranial end of the notochord
what develops via intramembraneous ossification (direct bone formation)
calvaria
mesenchyme of the membranous neurocranium results in formation of what bones
parietal & frontal
what is the precursor of the cartilaginous viscerocranium
pharyngeal arches
what are the malleus & incus cartilage derived from?
the first pharyngeal arch
what is the cartilage of the stapes & styloid process derived from?
the 2nd pharyngeal arch
the chin and the mandibular condyle are formed by what type of ossification
endochondral ossification
what forms the squamous part of the temporal, maxillary & zygomatic bones
maxillary prominence ossification via intramembranous ossification
name some features of a new born skull
bones are thin
skull is large to rest of body
what are fontanelles
fibrous sutures that permit growth of the calvaria
how many fontanelles exist? name them
6 total
anterior,
posterior,
sphenoidal (2),
mastoid (2)
maxillary & mandibular growth coincides with what?
eruption of primary & secondary teeth
what is failure of the skull to develop called
acrania
what do you call premature closure of sutures?
craniosynostosis
what do you call premature closure of the saggital suture?
scaphocephaly
what is premature closure of the coronal suture
oxycephaly
what is premature closure of coronal & lambdoid sutures on one side of the skull
plagiocephaly
what is microcephaly
an abnormally small cranium
meroacrania
Absence of the cranium with the exception of the occipital bone
What causes:
asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side) of the skull.

A common finding at birth and may be the result of a restrictive intrauterine environment.
plagiocephaly
what deformity of the skull results in a long narrow head
scaphocephaly
what craniosyntosis is the most severe?
oxycephaly
what is trigonocephaly
premature closure of the metopic suture resulting in a triangular forehead & close set eyes
what forms the pterion?
frontal, parietal, squamosal of temporal & greater wing of sphenoid
what could happen if someone was hit in the pterion
possible death due to middle meningeal artery bursting
this is a pyramidal shaped cavity in the skull
the orbit
what lines the bones of the orbit? what is it made of?
periorbita; periosteum
what bones make up the orbit
palatine
zygomatic
maxillary
lacrimal
ethmoid
frontal
sphenoid
what does the medial wall of the orbit contain?
the lacrimal sac & nasolacrimal duct
where is the apex of the orbital located? what bone makes it
located at the optic canal;

made by the lesser wing of the sphenoid
what is a blowout orbital fracture?
from indirect traumatic injury;

the medial & inferior walls of the orbit are fractured

cause contents to be displaced and to stick out from the orbit
what is exophthalmos
protrusion of the eyeball from orbital tumors
what is the result of tumors in the sinuses along the medial wall of the orbit
the tumor can press against the optic nerve -> impaired vision
what covers the internal aspect of the eyelid
conjunctiva
connective tissue plates that form the skeleton of the eye lids
tarsal plates
what are tarsal glands?

What do they do?
glands embedded in the tarsal plates of the eyelid

secrete lipid material to stop eyelids from sticking together
large sebaceous glands of the eyelids
ciliary glands
what is the action of the orbicularis oculi muscle?
blinking; shutting eyelids
levator palpebrae superioris

action/innervation
action: raises the eyelid

innervation: CN III
what is the lacrimal apparatus responsible for?
producing tears to keep mucus membrain moist & to remove particulate matter
superior conjunctival fornix
opening of the lacrimal gland ducts
parasympathetic nerves of CN VII stimulate this gland
lacrimal gland
what is the lacrimal lake
collecting area of tear on the medial side of the eye
what are lacrimal canaliculi?

How many are there
ducts leading to the lacrimal sac.

2 per eye - 1 per eyelid
what is the opening of the lacrimal canaliculi called?
lacrimal papilla
what is the lacrimal sac?
the dialiated upper end of the nasolacrimal duct
this duct extends inferiorly into the nose & opens at the inferior meatus of the nasal cavity
nasolacrimal duct
what is the origin & insertion of the recti eye muscles?
origin: common tendinous ring

insertion: sclera of the eyeball
superior rectus

action/innervation
action: rotate eye superiorly & medially

innervation: CN III
medial rectus

action/innervation
action: rotate eye medially

innervation: CN III
lateral rectus

action/innervation
action: rotate eye laterally

innervation: CN VI
inferior rectus

action/innervation
action: rotate eye inferiorly & medially

innervation: CN III
superior oblique

action/innervation
action: abducts eye/ down & out

innervation: CN IV
inferior oblique

action/innervation
action: abducts eye: up & out

innervation: CN III
Name the 3 branches of the opthalmic division of CN V
nasociliary, frontal , lacrimal
what does the opthalmic divsion of CN V provide sensory to?
anterior orbit, face & scalp
name the branches of the frontal nerve
supraorbital & supratrochlear
name the branches of the nasociliary nerve
long ciliary
short ciliary
posterior ethmoidal
anterior ethmoidal
infratrochlear
what is difference between long & short ciliary nerves?
long ciliary pass to the eyeball w/o entering the ciliary ganglion

short ciliary pass through the ciliary ganglion, pick up postganglionic parasympathetic fibers then go onto the eyeball
Name the motor nerves of the orbit
oculomotor (CN III)
trochlear (CN IV)
Abducens (CN VI)
explain the path of parasympathetic fibers to the eyeball
preganglionic goes to the ciliary ganglion via CN III

postganglionic leave the ciliary ganglion via short ciliary nerves
explain the path of sympathetic fibers to the eyeball
postganglionic fibers from the superior cervical ganglion enter the orbit with the wall of blood vessels
name the branches of the opthalmic artery
supraorbital
anterior/posterior ethmoidal -> supratrochlear
lacrimal
posterior ciliary arteries
what are the veins of the orbit?

what do they drain into?
superior/inferior opthalmic veins

drain into facial vein & cavernous sinus in the skull
what does the tympanic membrane separate?
the external ear from the middle ear
what is the umbo
a central depression of the tympanic membrane that attaches to the handle of the malleus
what is the cone of light
a small area of the tympanic membrane anterioinferior from the umbo that shines brightly on exmaination
this area of the tympanic membrane is devoid of connective tissue making it more transparent
pars flaccida
what is the shape of the tympanic cavity (middle ear)?
a biconcave lense
what are the contents of the tympanic cavity
opening to eustachian tube
ossicles
stapedius & tensor tympani
chorda tympani & tympanic plexus
what muscle attaches to the handle of the malleus?
tensor tympani
what is the purpose of the ossicles
to conduct vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the oval window
where in the skull is the inner ear located
petrous portion of the temporal bone (seen through the orbit on X-ray)
name the 2 parts of the inner ear
vestibular & auditory
name the 2 labyrinths of the inner ear
bony & membranous
where is perilymph?

where is endolymph?
perilymph: bony labyrinth of inner ear
endolymph: membranous labyrinth
name the 3 parts of the bony labyrinth
vestibule
cochlea
semicircular canals
the oval window opens to this portion of the bony labyrinth
vestibule
what is located in the center of the cochlea?
modiolus - central pillar
what do the semicircular canals communicate with
the posterior part of the vestibule
where is the membranous labyrinth located
inside the bony labyrinth in the inner ear
cochlear duct, 3 semicircular ducts & 2 small sacs (utricle & saccule) are part of what?
the membranous labyrinth
which cranial nerve has the longest intracranial course?
trochlear (CN IV)
where does the trochlear nerve begin?
the dorsum of the brain stem
what would happen if a patient's trochlear nerve was damaged?
double vision & patient looks down & out due to loss of control of superior oblique m.
what is the semilunar ganglion
the portion of CN V before it splits into 3 divisions
greater & lesser palatine are branches of what nerve?
CN V - from the maxillary division
what do the greater & lesser palatine nerves do?
sensory to the hard/soft palate
how does the lacrimal gland receive sympathetic innervation?
postganglionic fibers leave the superior cervical ganglion and travel up the greater petrosal nerve to the pterygopalatine ganglion

postganglionic fibers leave the pterygopalatine ganglion and travel on the maxillary nerve to the gland
how does the lacrimal gland receive parasympathetic stimulation?
preganglionic fibers follow CN VII to the pterygopalatine ganglion

postganglionic fibers leave the pterygopalatine ganglion and travel on the maxillary nerve to the lacrimal gland
the nasal nerve is a major branch of what nerve?
maxillary
what nerves branch off the nasal nerve?

what do they supply?
sphenopalatine & nasopalatine

supply the mucosa of the nose
name the major branches of the maxillary division of CN V
infraorbital
nasal
palatine
zygomatic
what does the long buccal innervate?
sensory to buccal mucosa & gingiva
where does the abducens nerve leave the brain?
at the lower border of the pons
what happens if CN VI is damaged?
cannot move eye laterally beyond midpoint
name the types of fibers of CN VII
motor
parasympathetic to sublingual, submandibular, lacrimal glands
taste to anterior 2/3 tongue
where does CN VIII come from on the brain?
leaves the brainstem
describe the 2 division of CN VIII
cochlear division: nerve of hearing

vestibule division: nerve of equilibrium
what part of the brain do CN IX, X, XI, XII nerve come from?
lateral side of medulla
what does CN IX do?
motor to stylopharyngeus m. & forms part of pharyngeal plexus
name the branches of CN X
pharyngeal plexus
superior laryngeal & recurrent laryngeal
cardiac branches
carotid sinus
how do the nerves (spinal & cranial) CN XI meet? separate
spinal nerves from C1-C5 enter forament magnum & join crainial part

the spinal part separates after exiting skull
what does CN XII do?
supples motor branches to the intrinsic & extrinsic muscles of the tongue
what happens if CN XII is damaged
the tongue becomes paralyzed & can shift posteriorly suffocating a person
which nerves travel through the cavernous sinus?
trochlear, abducens, maxillary, opthalmic, oculomotor
what is the oral vestibule?
space between cheeks & teeth
pterygomandibular raphe is a junction of what?
junction between buccinator & superior constrictor muscles
what is the oropharyngeal isthmus?

what's in it
narrowing area between oral cavity & pharynx

palatopharyngeal arch, palatoglossal archl, palatine tonsils
name the muscles that make up the soft palate
levator veli palatini
tensor veli palatini
palatoglossus
palatopharyngeus
uvula
what is the sulcus terminalis?
a v-shaped groove that marks the separation between the anterior 2/3 & posterior 1/3 of the tongue
small hair-like structures that cover the entire surface of the tongue
filiform papillae
mushroom-like structures scattered among the filiform papillae
fungiform papillae
where is foliate papillae located?
along the lateral side of the tongue
what are the largest papillae of the tongue
vallate (circumvallate) papillae
which tonsil is the largest?
lingual
what is the motor innervation of the tongue (genioglossus m.)?

what else does this nerve innervate?
CN XII - hypoglossal n.

the rest of the extrinsic & intrinsic tongue muscles (except palatoglossus - pharyngeal plexus)
what artery supplies the tongue?
lingual artery from the external carotid artery
what bones form the roof of the nose
cribriform plate (ethmoid bone)
nasal bones
maxilla & frontal bones
nasal cartilage
what makes up the nasal septum
vomer
perpendicular plate of ethmoid
septal cartilage
the floor of the nose is also what structure?
the roof of the oral cavity - hard palate
which concha is not part of the ethmoid bone?
inferior concha - part of vomer
which arteries bring blood supply to the nose
anterior/posterior ethmoid - opthalmic artery

sphenopalatine & greater palatine - maxillary artery

superior labial artery - facial a.
these nerves from the hard & soft palates also supply the nose
greater/lesser palatine
nasopalatine - also to septum
pterygopalatine ganglion
what do the paranasal sinuses do in relation to sound?
serve as resonating chambers for sound quality
these sinuses are absent in new borns and develop after birth
paranasal sinuses
name the paranasal sinuses
frontal (2)
maxillary sinus (2)
sphenoid sinus (2)
ethmoidal air cells
where does the frontal sinus drain?
through the middle meatus into the nasal cavity
where is the opening of the maxillary sinus
at the hiatus semiluminaris of middle meatus
where is the opening of the sphenoid sinus
sphenoethmoidal recess
where do posterior, middle & anterior ethmoidal air cells open into?
posterior: superior meatus

anterior & middle: middle meatus
what is the continuation of the digestive tube below the oral & nasal cavities
pharynx
the inferior opening of the pharynx is located at what spinal level?
C6
name the 3 parts of the pharynx
oropharynx, nasalpharynx, laryngopharynx
what are the 5 layers of the pharyngeal wall (middle to exterior)
mucus membrane
submucosa
pharyngobasilar fascia
pharyngeal muscles
buccopharyngeal fascia
where is the retropharyngeal space located?
between buccopharyngeal fascia & prevertebral fascia of deep cervical fascia
where is the pharyngeal plexus located
in the buccopharyngeal fascia
the posterior midline where the pharyngeal muscles meet
pharyngeal raphe
this constrictor muscle takes it origin from the pterygoid hamulus, pterygomandibular raphe, & mandible
superior constrictor
this pharyngeal muscle is innervated by CN IX
stylopharyngeus
where do the middle and inferior constrictors take their origin?
middle: hyoid bone

inferior: thyroid cartilage
if these tonsils get enlarge they restrict the amount of air passing thru the nose
pharyngeal tonsils in the nasopharynx
name the motor & sensory supply to the pharyngeal plexus
sensory: IX, X

motor: XI, X XI

also gets some sympathetic fibers
sensory innervation to the pharynx is provided by what nerve?
CN IX (glossopharyngeal)
what cartilages make up the larynx
thyroid, cricoid, epiglottic, arytenoid, corniculate, cuneiform
what type of joints exist in the larynx
synovial

cricothyroid & cricoarytenoid
this joint is for rotation & gliding; between inferior horn of thyroid cartilage & cricoid cartilage
cricothyroid joint
this joint of the pharynx allows sliding, tilting, and rotary
cricoarytenoid
what attaches the epiglottic cartilage to the thyroid cartilage?
thyroepiglottic ligament
extrinsic ligament of the larynx connecting the hyoid bone & thyroid cartilage
thyrohyoid membrane
what is an emergency cricothyrotomy
opening an airway by cutting the median cricothyroid ligament
this ligament for the larynx connects the cricoid cartilage to the thyroid cartilage
cricothyroid ligament
what does the cricotracheal ligament connect?
connects the cricoid cartilage to the first tracheal ring
what is the vocal ligament? what are its connections?
the true vocal cord - elastic ligament

connects laminae of thyroid cartilage to the vocal processes of the arytenoids
conus elasticus - what is it; what are its components
elastic membrane extending from cricoid cartilage to vocal ligament

components: median cricothyroid ligament, vocal ligament, cricothyroid ligament
what is the vestibular ligament?
false vocal cords - free ends of the quadrangular membrane
this cavity lies superior to the vestibular folds
vestibule of larynx
this cavity lies on the lateral walls between the vestibular & vocal folds
ventricle of the larynx
where is the infraglottic cavity?
cavity below the vocal folds
what is the rima glottidis?
opening between the vocal folds
what is the rima vestibuli?
opening between the vetibular folds
this keeps the larynx closed during swallowing
rima vestibuli
name the extrinsic muscles of the larynx
infrahyoid muscles - depressors of larynx
suprahyoid muscles - levators of larynx
what do intrinsic laryngeal muscles do?
close the laryngeal inlet
name the adductors of the vocal cords
lateral cricoarytenoids
these muscles abduct the vocal cords
posterior cricoarytenoids
what is the action of the cricothyroid
tense the vocal cords
what is the action of the thyroarytenoid
relax the vocal cords
blood supply to the larynx
superior & inferior laryngeal arteries which branch from the superior & inferior thyroid arteries
motor innervation of the larynx
recurrent laryngeal nerve to all extrinsic muscles except cricothyroid (external laryngeal nerve)
sensory innervation of the larynx
superior to vocal folds: internal laryngeal nerve

inferior to vocal folds: recurrent laryngeal nerve