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what is the significance of the deltopectoral triangle?
important landmark for brachial plexus block
what is the anterior body border of the axillary fossa?
clavical
whats the medial bony border of the axillary fossa?
1st rib
what are the contents of the axilla?
axillary artery
axillary vein
cords of brachial plexus
the lymphoid tissue in axilla recieves and filters lymph from where?
Upper extremity
thorax and abdomen
what are the 3 lymph nodes in the axilla?
subscapular
clavicular
brachial
when axillary artery is bleeding profusely you can?
compress it against the humerus or the 1st rib
what joints does the clavicle form?
sternoclavicular
acromioclavicular
what ligament attaches the corocoid process and the acromion proces?
coracoacromial ligament
what do the acromion and corocoid form?
coracoacromial ligament forms the coracoacromial arch
what two groups of muscles move the pectoral girdle?
anterior axioappendicular
posterior axioappendicular
what four muscle make up the axioappendicular group?
pec major
pec minor
subclavius
serratus anterior
what are the actions and innervation of serratus anterior?
protract scapula, adduct scapula, rotate inferiomedially, hold it against the thoracic wall
Long thoracic C5,6,7
how do you test head of pec?
clavicular head: abduct the arm to 90 degrees and bring arm anteriorly against resistance and clavicular head is observable and palapable
sternocostal head: raise to 60 degrees and adduct arm against resistance
injury to the long thoracic nerve that paralyzes serratus anterior muscle causes?
winged scapula
what are the muscles of the superficial group of the posterior axioappendicular group?
Trapezius
Latissimus dorsi
what are teh muscles of the intermediate group of posterior axioappendicular group?
Levator scapulae
rhomboids
what are the muscles of the rotator cuff and what innervates them?
supraspinatous and infraspinatous innervated by suprascapular nerve
Teres minor innervated by axillary nerve
subscapularis innervated by upper and lower subscapular
if dorsal scapular nerve is injured on the left what muscles will be effected and how will it affect the scapula?
rhomboids and levator scapulae on the left
scapula will be lower
what innervate deltoid?
axillary nerve
what rotator cuff muscle is commonly injured and what action is most affected?
Supraspinatous
Abduction
what is painful arch syndrome?
when you have pain between 50 to 130 degrees because of subacromial bursitis because it is pinched between the supraspinatus and coracoacromial ligament
what type of joint is the glenohumeral joint?
ball and socket
what type of joint is the SC joint?
saddle joint
what type of joint is the AC joint?
planar
what are the two apertures of the glenohumeral joint?
opening for biceps tendon between tubercles below the coracoid process
what is the function of the 3 bands of the glenohumeral ligament?
strengthens the anterior aspect of capsule
what is strange about the 3 bands of the glenohumeral ligament?
no tensile strength along the long axis
what do the coracohumeral ligaments do?
prevent superior dislocation
what joint dislocates more than any joint in the body?
glenohumeral joint
what muscles are involved in elevation of the scapula?
levator scapulae
rhomboids
trapezius
what muscles are involved in depression of the scapula?
latissimus dorsi
trapezius
serratus anterior
pec major and minor
what muscles are involved in protraction fo the scapula?
serratus anterior
pec major and minor
what muscles are involved in retraction of the scapula?
rhomboids
trapezius
latissimus dorsi
what muscles are involved in upward rotation of the scapula?
trapezius
serratus anterior
what muscles are involved in downward rotation of the scapula?
latissimus dorsi
rhomboids
pec major and minor
levator scapula
which is true about the pectoral fascia?
1. Becomes costacoracoid membrane
2. forms floor of the axilla
3. forms suspensory ligament
4. is the deep fascia investing the pec muscles
is the deep fascia investing the pec muscles
forms the floor of the axilla
describe the clavipectoral fascia.
forms costacoracoid membrane which is pierced by the pec nerve and suspensory ligament
what type of fascia encloses the arm like a shirtsleeve
Brachial
what type of fascia runs deep to both extensor and flexor retinaculum?
deep fascia
what fascia separates into two compartments, flexor and extensor?
brachial and antebrachial fascia
what type of fascia becomes fibrous tendon sheath of each digit?
deep fascia
what fascia becomes extensor and flexor retinaculum?
antebrachial fascia
what occurs in the middle part of the posterior portion of the humerus?
radial groove
what separates greater and lesser tubercles from the head?
anatomical neck
what includes both tubercles of the humerus?
head
what is the anterior surface is covered by?
biceps, brachialis, and coracobrachialis
what is the posterior surface covered by?
triceps and aconeus
shaft
what is formed by the groove circumscribing the head?
anatomical neck
The medial epicondyle:
a. is the site of radial collateral ligament
b. is the site of the ulnar collateral ligament
c. origin of common extensor tendons
d. origin of common flexor tendons
is the site of ulnar collateral ligament
origin of the common flexor tendons
the Capitulum is on the:
lateral side
Coronoid fossa is on the:
medial side
trochlea is on the?
medial side
olecranon fossa is on the:
medial side
most common fracture of humerus:
surgical neck fracture
surgical neck fractures:
are extracapsular
a direct blow to the arm may cause
a transverse fracture
a patient presents to your office with avulsion of the greater tubercle. Do you expect the radiographs to show an anterior or posterior dislocation?
Anterior
what action can cause an avulsion?
Fall on point of shoulder
Acromion
Fall on outstretched arm
what nerve and artery should be considered in humeral shaft fractures?
Radial nerve
Profunda brachii artery
A patient presents having just fallen on the point of his flexed elbow. Radiographs show the olecranon driven like a wedge into the condyle. At what location do you expect a fracture?
Distal humerus, intercondylar fracture
describe a biceps tendonitis
involves long head of biceps
inflammation, irritation, crepitus
Caused by microtrauma from overuse
describe long head of biceps tendon dislocation
involves long head of biceps
sensation of catching or popping when arm is rotated
Forceful flexion of arm against excessive resistance
Name the anterior compartment arteries of the arm
Brachial
Profunda brachii
Ulnar collateral superior & inferior
Name veins of anterior compartment
Cephalic
Basilic
Vena comites
Describe most common variation of brachial artery?
splits high
describe the other variation of brachial artery.
splits high and then comes back together and splits again
what is the best place to compress the brachial artery
distal to profunda brachii artery because its branches anastomose with the brachial artery in the elbow
why do you not compress the brachial artery proximal to the profunda brachii artery?
because it will produce ischemia of the arm
what is the joint between the 2 rows of carpal bones?
midcarpal joints
extension occurs here
what are the classes of bones in the wrist and hand?
carpal and metacarpal
what tendon does the pisiform develop in?
Flexor carpi radialis
what other tendons develop sesamoid bones in the hand?
develop at the head of the 1st metacarpal
Flexor pollicus brevis (radial side)
Adductor pollicus (ulnar side)
at what joint does pronation and supination occur?
radioulnar
what is the main joint of extension of the wrist?
midcarpal joint
what joint allows for cupping of the hand?
intermetacarpal joint
functionally the hand is an extension of what bone of the forearm?
radius
with malunion after Colle's fracture, what tendon is at risk?
extensor pollicus longus
what tendons of the 6 tunnels of extensor retinaculum house?
extensor tendons of:
extensor digitorum
extensor digiti minimi
extensor indices
what kind of symptoms can arise with ganglion cysts in flexor sheath?
can be painful
Carpal tunnel syndrome arises from entrapment of what nerve?
Median nerve
what structure limits abduction of the wrist?
styloid process of the radius
what produces abduction of the wrist?
flexor carpi radialis
extensor carpi radialis
what flexor muscle breaks the rule that muscles that cross more joints are superficial?
flexor digitorum profundi
what muscles would ou expect to be innervated by ulnar nerve and are innervated by median nerve?
Thenar emminance
what are the contents of the anatomical snuffbox?
radial artery
superficial branches of radial nerve
what two tendons compose the anatomical snuffbox?
extensor pollicus longus
abductor pollicus longus
At what joints do flexion and extension of the thumb occur?
Carpometacarpal
Metacarpophalangeal
Single interphalangeal joint
What movements do that of the dorsal and plantar interossei allow for?
dorsal: ABDuction
plantar: ADduction
Where do interossei originate and insert?
originate on the side of metacarpals and double insertions into the base of the proximal phalanges and extensor hood
what nerve innervates interossei?
deep branch of ulnar nerve
what muscles produce movements key to pinching with or oppressing pads of fingers with the thumb pad?
lumbricals
flex the MP joint
Extend PIP and DIP
what muscles are in the thenar e
compartment?
opponens pollicis
aductor pollicis brevis
Flexor pollicis brevis
Adductor pollicis
what nere innervates the thenar compartment of the hand?
median nerve
except for adductor pollicis is innervated by ulnar nerve
why is dorsal ulnar cutaneous sensation not affected in dorsal canal syndrome?
because the ulnar nerve branches before it gets to the retinaculum and the wrist compartment
what nerve innervates the skin on the dorsum of the hand?
superficial branches of radial nerve
dorsal cutaneous branches of ulnar nerve
You see an x-ray of a male hand in which the pisiform is ossified, but the sesmoid bones in the flexor pollicis brevis and adductor pollicis are not visible. Assuming a healthy individual, about how old is he?
12 to 15 years of age
what are the contents of the central compartment of the hand?
palmar aponeurosis
superficial palmar branch of median nerve
flexor tendon sheath
lumbricals
superficial branch of ulnar
midpalmar space
which muscles of the hand attach to the extensor hood?
extensor palmaris longus
extensor indices
extensor digiti minimi
what are the spinal nerves involved in Erb-duchenne palsy?
C5-C6
what usually causes nerve injuries?
traction or pressure
what type of motion may cause Erb-Duchenne's palsy?
displacement of the head toward the contralateral side and depression of the shoulder to the ipsilateral side
what type of injury may cause Erb-Duchenne's palsy?
may result from a newborn's neck being excessively stretched during delivery or
a fall from a horse or motorcycle
what is upper radicular syndrome and what does it affect?
Roots of C5-C8 may be injured by prolapsed intervertebral disck
what myotomes/actions/muscles does Erb-Duchenne's palsy effect?
C5: at the shoulder, abduction of arm & lateral rotation
C5-C6: at the elbow flexion
causes paralysis to the muscles of the shoulder, arm, and forearm supplied by C5-C6
deltoid, biceps brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis
what are features of Erb's point lesion?
junction of C5-C6
Arm is abducted and medially rotated at shoulder
Arm hangs at the side in a medial position and is extended at the elbow
Forearm is rotated medially and palm of hand faces superiorly
What is the waiter's tip?
abnormal attitude of the upper brachial plexus lesion
Klumpke's palsy involves what spinal nerves?
C8-T1 spinal nerves
Claw-hand is a symptom of which syndrome?
Klumpke's palsy
What movement/motion may cause Klumpke's palsy?
may occur due to difficult breech birth or occur as a result of grasping something to break a fall which causes the arm to abduct excessively
what may cause injury to the inferior trunk?
the upper limb is suddenly pulled superiorly
affecting the short muscles of the hand causing claw deformity of the hand
Thoracic outlet syndrome involves what region?
superior thoracic aperture
what syndrome attributes to the compromise of blood vessels or nerves at any location between the base of the neck and the axilla?
thoracic outlet syndrome
what syndrome is associated with a difficult breech birth?
Klumpke's palsy
what syndrome is associated with a difficult birth?
Klumpke's palsy
what are the two types of thoracic outlet syndrome?
obstruction that occurs in the root of the neck with the manifestation of the syndrome involves the upper limb
what is costaclavicular syndrome?
coldness of the skin of the upper limb and diminished radial pulse
results from the compression of the subclavian artery between the clavicle and 1st rib
what myotomes/actions/muscles are affected by Klumpke's palsy?
myotomes and actions of the upper limb
C8: Flexion of the wrist
T1: intrinsic muscles of the hand
what is Horner's syndrome?
ptosis, miosis, anhydrosis
proximal injuries that cause damage to the cervicothoracic ganglion producing sympathetic denervation of the head
what is the physical manifestation of Klumpke's palsy?
injury to C8-T1 produced combined claw hand (ulnar n.) and simian hand (median n.) cannot oppose thumb
what does damage to ulnar nerve cause?
prevents thumb from being adducted because of nerve loss to the adductor pollicis muscle
what does damage to median nerve cause?
holds the thumb in the same plane as the palm because the motor loss of the thenar muscles
why is loss of hyperextension of MCP joints occurring in Klumpke's palsy but little clawing of the IP joints?
because of the weak flexor muscles of the forearm
With a lesion of median nerve can the thumb be opposed?
NO
loss of opposition of the thumb
If C8 is involved in the lesion of Klumpke's palsy what occurs?
flexion is weak for the wrist and finger
what myotomes does the middle brachial plexus segment syndrome effect?
C7: extension of the elbow
extension of wrist and digits
so with the syndrome: loss of triceps reflex and loss of extension at elbow and wrist drop
Damage to the ulnar nerve causes what?
compression of the ulnar nerve occurs where it passe between the pisiform and hook of hamate
damage causes hypoesthesia in the medial 1 and 1/2 digits, and weakness of the intrinsic muscles of the hand
what is simian hand?
when the thumb is in the same plane as the palm of the hand because of damage to median nerve causing loss of abudctor pollicis
what are the symptoms of injury to musculocutaneous nerve?
flexion of the elbow joint and supination of forearm greatly weakened
what syndrome is Radial nerve palsy similar to?
Damage to C7 middle brachial plexus syndrome
what is the symptom of the associated syndrom with radial nerve palsy but not the similar syndrome?
brachioradialis reflex escapes but the loss of triceps reflex
hand of benediction may be caused by injury to what nerve?
lesion of the median nerve at or above the elbow
what is the path of the median nerve
passe between the two head of pronator teres-- its deep branch arises from the cubital fossa -- occurs between superficial and deep flexors of the forearm -- occurs superficial to the flexor tendons at the level of the wrist --- passes through the carpal tunnel to enter the palm -- short stubby muscular branch given off from radial side
what dose the median nerve innervate?
muscles of the anterior compartment of forearm (flexor)
muscles of the thenar eminence
radial most two lumbricals (2,3)
sensation to the area skin used in precisions gripping over the pulps of the thumb and index fingers
what are the symptoms of median nerve injury?
forearm is supinated and the index finger is extended and middle finger extended and there is serial flexion of digits IV-V
where can the ulnar nerve lesions or compressions occur?
posterior to medial epicondyle
cubital tunnel
wrist
hand
what is Guyon's canal?
compression of the ulnar nerve occurs where it passes between the hook of hamate and pisiform. Depression converted by pisohamate ligament into an osseofibrous tunnel
resulting in hypoesthesia in meidal 1 & 1/2 digits
weakness of intrinsic muscles of hand
what does the ulnar nerve supply?
flexor capri ulnaris
intrinsic muscles of hand
sensory supply to the ulnar side of hand
what is the path of the ulnar nerve?
passe posterior to the medial epicondyle--passes between the two heads of flexor carpi ulnaris -- lies between the flexor carpi ulnaries and flexor digitorum profundus -- occurs superficially at the level of the wrist -- lies lateral to the pisiform bone and passe in the passageway referred to as the ulnar canal
what are symptoms of ulnar nerve lesions at or above the elbow?
flattening of ulnar forearm musculature
wasting of hypothenar muscles and interossei between metacarpals
inability to hold a piece of paper between the pulp of straight thumb and curved index finger
weakness of key grip due to loss of 1st dorsal interossei and adductor pollicis muscle
flexion of wrist produces radial deviation
what is the ulnar nerve paradox?
the higher the ulnar nerve lesion the less obvious the clawing is
what does the radial nerve supply
muscles of posterior compartments of the arm and forearm
only exception is brachioradialis which occurs in the anterior compartment and is a flexor or the arm
what is the path of radial nerve?
posterior aspect of humerus within radial groove --lies anterior to lateral epicondyle between brachialis & brachioradialism --divides into superficial and deep branches --superficial branch is sensory and lies deep to brachioradialis
what is the path of the deep branch of radial nerve?
deep branch penetrates supinator muscle and emerges between it and abductor pollicis longus supplying EDC, ECU, EDM muscles
posterior interossei in continuation of deep branch that supplies the ABPL, EPB, EPL, EI
what is saturday night palsy?
compression of radial nerve
because of poor fitting crutches or arm of chair while being asleep
-pressure on the radial nerve in the axilla area or in the radial groove
radial nerve can be damaged in fracture of what?
radial nerve can be damaged by a fracture of the surgical neck or the shaft of the humerus
what are the symptoms of radial nerve injury at the axilla or the elbow?
loss of the ability to flex and extend the forearm at the elbow
loss of extension of the wrist -- resulting in wrist drop
loss of supination of the extended forearm
loss of extension of IP and MCP joints of the thumb & MCP joints of digits II-IV
injury to deep branch of radial nerve results from what
inability to extend the thumb and MP joints of other digits
digits remained flexed at MCP joints
what is the cranial nerve and artery that originates from pharyngeal arch 1?
Cranial nerve V3
part of maxillary artery
muscles of mastication
what is the cranial nerve and artery that originates from pharyngeal arch 2?
cranial nerve VII
stapedial and hyoid artery
muscles of facial expression
what is the cranial nerve and artery originates from pharyngeal arch 3?
cranial nerve IX
common carotid artery
styloharyngeaus
what is the cranial nerve and artery originating from pharyngeal arch 4?
Cranial nerve X
superior laryngeal
aortic arch and subclavian artery
what is the cranial nerve and artery originating from pharyngeal arch 6?
cranial nerve X
inferior laryngeal
pulmonary artery and ductus arteriosus
what rhombomere does growth of V come from?
Rhombomere 2
pharyngeal arch 1
what rhombomere does growth of VII come from?
rhombomere 4
pharyngeal arch 2
what rhombomere does growht of IX come from?
Rhombomere 6
pharyngeal arch 3
what type of diaphragmatic hernia is thought to be due to congenital shortness of the esophagus?
Esophageal hernia
upper portions of stomach are retained in thorax and the stomach is constricted at the level of the diaphragm
what is the frequency of a diaphragmatic hernia?
1/2000
at what age do most diaphragmatic hernias occur and which sex is most commonly affected?
4 weeks
male
what is polyhydramnios?
too much amniotic fluid
what is oligohydraminos?
too little amniotic fluid
what treatments are used to stimulate surfactant production in Type II pneumocytes?
Glucocorticoids stimulate surfactant production
what type of diaphragmatic hernia is thought to be due to congenital shortness of the esophagus?
Esophageal hernia
upper portions of stomach are retained in thorax and the stomach is constricted at the level of the diaphragm
how many alveoli are there at birth?
1/6th that of an adult
what type of defects would be expected with a baby born with TEF?
vertebral abnomalies
anal atresia
cardiac defects
tracheoesophageal fistula
esophageal atresia
renal anomalies
limb defects
what is the frequency of a diaphragmatic hernia?
1/2000
can diaphragmatic defects in CDH be repaired by surgery before birth? what is the mortality rate of CDH? why do most new borns with CDH die?
Yes
Mortality rate is 75%
pulmonary hypoplasia and pulmonary hypertension
at what age do most diaphragmatic hernias occur and which sex is most commonly affected?
4 weeks
male
what stimulates an infant to start breathing at birth?
fluid in the lungs is cleared through the mouth and nose and taken up into the capillaries and lymphatics and allows for rapid replacement of intraalveolar fluid by air
what is polyhydramnios?
too much amniotic fluid
what is oligohydraminos?
too little amniotic fluid
what treatments are used to stimulate surfactant production in Type II pneumocytes?
Glucocorticoids stimulate surfactant production
how many alveoli are there at birth?
1/6th that of an adult
what type of defects would be expected with a baby born with TEF?
vertebral abnomalies
anal atresia
cardiac defects
tracheoesophageal fistula
esophageal atresia
renal anomalies
limb defects
can diaphragmatic defects in CDH be repaired by surgery before birth? what is the mortality rate of CDH? why do most new borns with CDH die?
Yes
Mortality rate is 75%
pulmonary hypoplasia and pulmonary hypertension
what stimulates an infant to start breathing at birth?
fluid in the lungs is cleared through the mouth and nose and taken up into the capillaries and lymphatics and allows for rapid replacement of intraalveolar fluid by air
can an infant born at 22 weeks after fertilization survive? how many deaths are there among newborns as a result of RDS?
not likely because no production of surfactant
20% of newborns with RDS die
what are the functions of amniotic fluid?
absorbs jolts
prevents adherence of embryo to amnion
allows for fetal movement
describe dextrocardia?
the heart lies on the right side of the thorax instead of the left side
is caused by right heart loops to the left instead of the right
may coincide with situs inversus
list reasons for importance of right to left blood flow during heart development
Mainly to sculpt and develop the atria
important when sculpting the atria when forming the atrial septum
also involved in build up of pressure of left atrium will help to close foramen ovale in atria
list structures arising from bulbus cordis
Bulbus cordis is the early embryonic ventricle
the bulbus coris is narrow except for its proximal third
forms:
1. proximal third becomes the trabeculated part of the right ventricle
2. Midportion forms the outflow tracts of both ventricles
3. distal part the truncus arteriosous which becomes the proximal portion of the aorta and pulmonary artery
what are the boundaries of the midgut?
liver and vitelline duct
what is the artery of the midgut?
superior mesenteric artery
what is the artery of the foregut?
celiac trunk
what is the artery of the hindgut?
inferior mesenteric artery
what is the fate of the umbilical veins?
umibilical vein becomes the round ligament of the uterus
what is the fate of the ductus arteriosus?
ligamentum venosum
describe the pathway of blood before birth.
1. Blood returns from placenta via the umbilical vein
2. Some goes through the liver sinusoids and some through the ductus venosus
3. Blood enters the IVC and mixes with deoxygenated blood from lower limbs
4. Goes toward formane ovale and enter left atrium
5. some blood goes through the pulmonary circulation but most goes to left ventricle and then aorta
6. Blood is shunted through ductus arteriosus
what is the ductus arteriosus?
small vessel connecting the pulmonary trunk and the aorta
what is the fate of ductus arteriosis?
ligamentum arteriosus
what does damage to the AV node result in?
heart block
how is right or left dominance of coronary arteries determined?
by which coronary artery gives rise to posterior interventricular artery
nerve roots of thoracoabdominal nerves?
T7-11
continuation of lower intercostal nerves which course between the 2nd and 3rd layers of the abdominal muscles
nerve roots of subcostal nerve
from ventral ramus of 12th thoracic nerve and runs inferior to border of the 12th rib
what does the lumbar plexus arise from?
anterior rami of L1-L3 and part of L4 and is embedded in the psoas major muscle and has major branches and segmental derivatives
nerve roots of iliohypogastric nerve?
arise from ventral rami of L1
pierces the transverse abdominal muscle and branches
ilioinguinal nerve roots
arise from ventral rami of L1 and pass between the 2nd and 3rd layers of the abdominal muscles and through the inguinal canal
nerve roots of genitofemoral nerve
L1-L2 spinal nerves
A patient presents with a stab wound in the superior 2/3 of the abdominal wall. Describe the order of the layers that the knife passed through.
superior 2/3 of the anterior abdominal wall sheath is formed by the external oblique and internal oblique alone. Here the IO splits into two layers at the border of rectus abdominus muscle. One lamina courses anterior to the rectus abdominus.
The posterior wall of the sheath is formed by a second lamina of the IO and transverse abdominal muscle to the arcuate line.
describe the cremasteric reflex
where the clinician strokes the inside of the thigh to elicit a response with the cremaster muscle.
If a young male has a cryptic testi, the clinician can try to encourage the drop of that testi into the scrotum by lightly stroking the medial surface of the thigh which will stimulate the cremaster muscle and maybe lower the testicle. The area of skin is innervated by illioinguinal nerve. The rapid elevation of the testis on the same side is the cremasteric reflex
what type of inguinal hernia is the most common?
indirect hernia
describe an indirect hernia of the inguinal canal.
most common
occur lateral to the inferior epigastric artery. Such hernias enter the deep inguinal ring or the canal of Nuck in females.
describe an indirect inguinal hernia
a type of hernia which leaves the abdominal cavity medial to the inferior epigastric artery. It protrudes through an area of weakness in the posterior wall of the inguinal canal. The hernial sac is formed by transversalis fascia. It occurs outside the process vaginalis and is usually obliterated, parallel to the spermatic cord. Thus it is outside one or two of the fascial coverings of the cord. It will not traverse the entire canal and protrudes through the inguinal canal wall. It emerges from or about the conjoint tendon to reach the superficial inguinal ring. Thus it gains an outer covering of external spermatic fascia inside or parallel to that of the cord. In males it usually does not enter the scrotum.
what separates the parotid gland and submandibular gland?
stylomandibular ligament
what makes up the parotid bed
mastoid
styloid
spine of sphenoid
ramus of mandible
what does the facial nerve innervate?
muscles of facial expression:
stylohyoid muscle
posterior belly of digastric
auricular muscles
occipitalis muscle
where are the sensory fibers associated with the facial nerve located?
geniculate ganglion
what are the 5 named branches of the facial nerve
temporal
zygomatic
buccal
mandibular
cervical
what are the terminal branches for the external carotid artery
superficial temporal a.
maxillary artery
what two veins anastomose to make the retromandibular vein?
superficial temporal vein
maxillary vein
what does the retromandibular vein divide into after it has passed inferior to the parotid gland?
external jugular vein
common facial vein
where does the common facial vein empty into?
internal jugular vein
what nerve travels with the superficial temporal artery?
auriculotemporal nerve a division of V3
what nerve provides preganglionic parasympathetic innervation for the secretomotor control of the parotid gland?
lesser petrosal nerve a branch of IX
what ganglion do the preganglionic parasympathetic nerves of the lesser petrosal nerve synapse in?
Otic ganglion
after the lesser petrosal nerve has synapsed in the Otic ganglion what nerve do the post ganglionic nerve fibers join to deliver secretomotor information to the parotid gland?
join auriculotemporal nerve
describe the path of parasympathetic innervation of the parotid duct
it is for secretomotor control
lesser petrosal nerve (IX) -- Otic ganglion --- Auriculotemproal nerve
what carries pain sensation of the parotid gland that might be felt with mumps?
intraglandular branches of auriculotemporal nerve (V3)
what is fluid content of the parotid gland controlled by?
Sympathetic innervation
what ganglion does sympathetic preganglionic fibers synapse in for fluid content control of the parotid gland?
Superior cervical ganglion from the external carotid plexus
what are the muscles of mastication innervated by?
branches of V
action of masseter muscle
elevation of mandible
protrusion of mandible
actions of temporalis
elevates mandible
retraction of mandible
action of medial pteygoid
synergistically acts with masseter
elevates mandible
protrusion of mandible
lateral motions
actions of lateral pterygoid
superior head: protrusion of mandible
inferior head: opening of mouth
what motions are used to test for lesions of V3?
protrusive motions of the jaw
paralysis of either lateral pterygoid will cause the mandible to deviate to the other side of damaged muscle or injured nerve
what type of joint is the tempromandibular joint?
inferior compartment: hinge rotation
superior compartment: sliding joint
what ligaments stabilize the TMJ?
lateral ligament
stylomandibular ligament
sphenomandibular ligament
How are the muscles of mastication tested? what nerve are you testing ?
1. palpation of temporalis and masseter while patient clenches teeth
2. patient protrudes jaw
testing Trigeminal nerve branches (V3)
what passes through foramen rotundum?
V2
what passes through foramen ovale
V3
accessory meningeal artery
lesser petrosal nerve (IX)
what passe through foramen spinosum?
middle meningeal artery and vein
meningeal branches of V3
located at the base of the sphenoid spine
what passes through foramen lacerum?
greater petrosal nerve
what muscle wraps around the pterygoid hamulus?
tensor veli palatini
what are the contents of the infratemporal fossa?
temporalis muscle
lateral pterygoid m
medial pterygoid m
maxillary atery
pterygoid venous plexus
V3
chorda tympani nerve (VII)
Otic ganglion (PS ganglion)
what are the divisions of the mandibular portion of the maxillary artery
deep auricular a.
anterior tympanic a.
middle meningeal a.
accessory meningeal a.
inferior alveolar a.
what does the deep auricular artery supply
external auditory meatus and TMJ
what does the anterior tympanic artery supply
tympanic cavity
vascular network around tympanic membrane
what does the middle meningeal artery supply?
principle artery of the cranial dura and bone
what foramen does middle meningeal artery pass through?
foramen spinosum
what does accessory meningeal a. supply?
semilunar ganglion and adjacent dura if artery is present
passes though the foramen ovale
what does the inferior alveolar artery supply?
substance of the mandible through the mandibular foramen, lower teeth
what are the branches of inferior alveolar artery?
artery to myelohyoid and mental artery
what nerve is distributed with the pterygoid branches of the maxillary artery?
V3 branches
what are the branches of the 2nd part of the maxillary artery?
masseteric artery
deep temporal branches
pterygoid branches
Buccal artery
what nerve distributes with the pterygopalatine portion of the maxillary artery?
branches of V2
what does the posterior superior artery branch of maxillary supply?
teeth, maxillary sinus, gingiva, buccinator
what does the infraorbital artery supply?
enters the orbit through the inferior orbital fissure
proceeds forward with infraorbital nerve and emerges on the face
supplies teeth and maxillary sinus through alveolar branch
what does the descending palatine artery supply? where does it course?
courses through the oral surface of the hard palate
supplies the soft palate, palatine tonsil, and continues forward as the Greater palatine artery
what does the greater palatine artery supply ?
gingiva, palatine glands, mucus membrane of mouth
what does the greater palatine artery anastomose with?
sphenopalatine artery in the incisive canal
what does the artery of pterygoid canal supply?
pharynx
auditory tube
tympanic cavity
what does the pharyngeal artery supply ?
pharynx
sphenoid sinus
auditory tube
what does the sphenopalatine artery supply?
passe straight medially into the nasal cavity
supplies lateral nasal wall and nasal septum
what are the posterior divisions of V3?
meningeal branch
medial pterygoid nerve
what does the middle meningeal branch of V3 supply?
re-enters the skull with middle meningeal artery through foramen spinosum
sensory to dura and mastoid air cells
what does the medial pterygoid nerve supply?
associated with Otic ganglion
branches to nerve to tensor veli palatini and tensor tympani
what are the pure motor divisons of V3?
masseteric nerve
anterior, middle, and posterior deep temporal nerve
nerve to lateral pterygoid
this nerve branches from the anterior division of V3 but is purely sensory. It is the terminal division of the anterior division of V3.
Buccal nerve
Exclusively sensory
what does the Auricotemporal nerve supply?
2 roots that encircle middle meningeal artery
Postganglionic PS fibers from Otic ganglion that are secretomotor to the parotid gland
branches to Parotid, TMJ, external pinna of ear, and temporal area
Sensory for pain and general sensation over the upper portions of V3 dermatome of the face
what does the inferior alveolar nerve supply?
enters mandibular foramen
Entirely sensory
lies posterior to LIngual nerve
motor branch to myelohyoid and anterior belly of digastric muscles
mental nerve branches and exits the mental foramen
supplies gingiva, mucosa, and skin of lower lip
what nerve does nerve to myelohyoid and anterior belly of digastric branch from?
inferior alveolar nerve
division of V3
what nerve receives chorda tympani nerve?
LIngual nerve
describe the function of the chorda tympani nerve?
preganglionic secretomotor fibers from VII from tympanic plexus
Special Sensory Afferent for TASTE running from anterior 2/3 of tongue to the geniculate ganglion of VII
describe the course of the LIngual nerve?
passe lateral to styloglossus and hypoglossus and enters the floor of the mouth
what is the function of the Lingual nerve?
general sensation from anterior 2/3 of tongue, mucus membrane, and floor of the mouth
what does the optic canal transmit?
CN II
ophthalmic artery
what is the trochlear spine an attachment site for?
superior oblique muscle tendon
what does the inferior orbital fissure transmit?
maxillary nerve (V2)
superior orbital fissure transmits what?
II
III
IV
V3
VI
superior ophthalmic vein
how do infections of the sphenoid sinus pass through to the carotid sinus?
infections of the sphenoid sinus can penetrate the bony wall and enter the venous sinus
what is the mechanism of the lens bulging?
contractions of the ciliary muscle relaxes the suspensory muscles which allows the lens to bulge
what contains the sphincter papillae and dilator papillae muscles
Iris
both are smooth muscle
What are the two layers of the retina?
outer layer: pigmented
inner layer: neural
what is the ora serrata?
light sensitive area/layer ends at the posterior edge of the ciliary body
Optic disc
optic nerve enters the eyeball
no photoreceptors -- blind spot
Macula lutca
lateral to the optic disc
area of most acute vision
what supplies the retina?
central retina artery
Cornea is vascular/avascular?
avascular
Lens is vascular/avascular?
avascular
what holds the lens in place?
suspensory ligament of lens
describe the vitreous humor.
forms about 4/5 of the eyeball
holds retina in place
provides support for the lens
what are the check ligaments of the eye?
attach to walls of orbit
limit excessive actions of medial rectus muscle and lateral rectus muscle
posterior pull of rectus muscles
what is the levator palpebrae superioris muscle innervated by?
III
cervical sympathetic trunk
describe what happens in III palsy
the upper eyelid cannot be raised voluntarily because of the unopposed o.o. supplied by VII
what is the origin of rectus muscles of the eye?
common tendinous ring
what is the origin of the inferior oblique muscle?
maxilla
actions of medial rectus
moves cornea medially
adducts eyeball
actions of lateral rectus
moves cornea laterally
abducts eyeball
actions of superior rectus
elevates moves cornea medially
rotates cornea medially
actions of inferior rectus
depresses moves cornea medially
rotates cornea laterally
actions of superior oblique
depress moves cornea laterally
rotates cornea medially
(downward and outward)
actions of inferior oblique
elevates moves cornea laterally
rotates laterally
(upward and outward)
what supplies the orbital contents
infraorbital artery, branch of maxillary
ophthalmic artery, branch of internal carotid
what is the most important branch of the ophthalmic artery
central artery of the retina
describe CN II
special sensory nerve
accompanied by pia, arachnoid, and dura mater
any rise in pressure in CSF will be transmitted to the back of the eyeball
describe the Lacrimal nerve
division of V1
joins zygomaticotemporal nerve to supply PS secretomotor to lacrimal gland
sympathetic fibers join enroute
describe the frontal nerve
division of V1
divides into supratrochlear nerve and supraorbital nerve
descrive Nasociliary nerve
division of V1
gives branches to:
ciliary ganglion
long ciliary nerve
anterior/posterior ethmoidal nerve
continues as infratrochlear nerve
what does the Nasociliary nerve supply?
sympathetics to dilator papilae muscle of iris
sensory to ethmoid sinuses
sensory to medial eyelid and adjacent part of nose
describe the ciliary ganglion
preganglionic PS fibers from III
postganglionic PS fibers leave it in short ciliary nerve
supply sphincter papillae in iris & ciliary muscle of ciliary body
describe III innervation
supplies majority of extrinsic muscles of the eye
intrinsic muscles of the eye: sphincter papillae and ciliary muscles
what does CN VI supply
supplies lateral rectus muscles
what does CN IV supply
superior oblique muscle
function of hyoglossus muscle
flatten tongue
action of genioglossus muscle
protrusion and prevents posterior shift of tongue
action of styloglossus muscle
elevates and retracts tongue
what palatal muscle is the only muscle of the palate not innervated by CN X?
Tensor veli palatini and it is innervated by V3
action of palatoglossus
depresses soft palate
action of palatopharyngeous m.
elevates larynx in swallowing
what are the components of Waldeyer's ring?
pharyngeal tonsil
tubal tonsil
palatine tonsil
lingual tonsil
inflammation of what can interfere with normal drainage of the paranasal sinuses?
inflammation of middle meatus mucosa
what concha are processes of the ethmoid bone?
superior and middle meatus
what drains into the superior meatus?
posterior ethmoid air cells
what drains into the sphenoethmoidal recess?
sphenoid sinus
what does the maxillary nerve transmit through?
foramen rotundum
describe what the pterygopalatine ganglion receives and transmits
preganglionic PS fibers from Greater Petrosal Nerve (VII)
Postganglionic PS neurons are secretomotor glands above the floor of the mouth through the Greater Palatine nerve
what is the nasal septum innervated by mainly?
Nasopalatine nerve
where does the terminal branch of the Nasopalatine nerve travel?
through the incisive foramen to the anterior 1/3 of the hard palate
what is the principle blood supply to the nose
sphenopalatine artery
what passe through the incisive foramen
sphenopalatine artery and greater palatine artery anastomose here
Nasopalatine nerve transmits through it to innervate the anterior 1/3 of the hard palate
what is the nerve supply to the mucosa of the maxillary sinus?
posterior and middle alveolar nerves of V2