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What major artery lies within the infratemporal fossa
maxillary artery
Which nerves lie within the infratemproral fossa
chorda typani nerve: branch of the facial
branches of CN V3 : mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve
Which structure passes through the petrotympanic fissure
chorda tympani
Which structure passes though the stylomastoid foramen
the facial nerve
Which structure passes through the greater palantine foramen?
the greater palantine nerve and vessels
Which structure passes through the lesser palantine foramen
the lesser palantine nerve and vessels
What is the scalp
the skin and fascia that covers the neurocranium
What are the 5 layers of the scalp
SCALP
skin
connective tissue
aponeurosis
loose connective tissue
pericranium
Which layer provides the scalp's strength
the aponeruosis
Which layer contains nerves and blood vessels
the connective tissue layer
Branches of which artery constitute the major blood supply of the scalp?
external carotid artery
Which branch of the external carotid artery supply the scalp
superficial temporal
posterior auricular
occipital arteries
Which branches of the internal carotid artery supply the scalp
supratrochlear and supraorbital arteries
via the ophthalmic artery
What is unique about the veins of the scalp
the have no valves
What connects the veins of the scalp with the veins of the skull bones and the veins within the cranium
Emissary veins
What nerves provide sensory innervation to the scalp?
CN VI: supraobrital and supratrochlear nerves
CN V2: zygomaticotemporal nerve
CN V3:auriculotemporal nerve
C2 spinal nerve: greater occipital nerve and spinal nerves C2 and C3
From C3 spinal nerves: 3rd occipital nerve
What is the medical term for the nostrils?
nares
What is the name of the cartilaginous part of the external nose that surrounds each naris
The ala nasi
wing of the nose
What is the dilated part of the nostril called
the vestibule
What 3 effects does the nose have on inspired air
warming, moistening, and filtering
What is the source of the blood supply to the nose
Internal carotid artery: anterior, posterior ethmoidal arteries via opthalmic artery
external carotid artery: superficial labial artery (facial artery) sphenopalantine artery ( internal maxillary artery)
Name the 3 bones that make up the posterior nasal septum
ethmoid (perpendicular plate)
vomer
palatine
Dysfunction of which muscle results in difficulty with blinking
the orbicularis oculi
Which muscle is primarily responsible for raising the eyebrows
the frontalis muscle
Which muscle elevates the corners of the mouth
levator anguli oris
Which muscles depresses the corners of the mouth
depressor anguli oris
What is the action of the buccinator muscle if pierced by what structure
aids in chewing by pressing the cheeks against the molars
The buccinator muscle is pierced by what structure
the parotid duct in route to the oral cavity
Which muscle elevates the upper lip
levator labii superioris
What is the action of the mentalis
raises the chin of the skin and protrudes the lower lip
Which muscle encircles the mouth
Orbicularis oris
What large flat fascial muscle extends into the neck
platysma muscle
Which nerve innervates the muscles of facial expression
facial nerve
What type of joint is the TMJ
a synovial joint
Which 2 types of movements are provides by the TMJ
hinge movement
sliding movement
What are the articular surfaces of the TMJ
articular tubercle
mandibular fossa of the temporal bone
condyloid process of the mandible
Name the 3 ligaments of the TMJ
lateral tempromandibular ligament
sphenomandibular ligament
stylomanidbular ligament
Which ligament reinforces the TMJ by stretching from the tubercle on the zygoma to the neck of the mandible
the lateral tempromanidular ligament
Which ligament reinforces the TMJ by stretching from the spine of the sphenoid bone to the lingula of the mandible
the sphenomandibular ligament
Dislocation of the TMJ usually occurs in what direction
anterior
What is the TMJ syndrome
Pain at the TMJ due to a variety of causees
treatment is usually conservative with heat packs,soft diet, and antiinflammatory medications
What are the 4 muscles of mastication
masseter muscle
temporalis muscle
medial pterygoid muscle
lateral pterygoid muscle
Masseter Muscle
origin
lower border and medial surface of the zygomatic arch
insertion
lateral surface of the coronoid process, ramus, angle of the mandible
Temporalis muscle
origin
the floor of the temporal fossa
insertion
coronoid process and rambus of the mandible
Lateral pterygoid muscle
superior head
origin
infratemporal surface of the sphenoid bone
insertion
articular disk and capsule of the TMJ
Lateral pterygoid muscle
inferior head
origin
lateral surface of the lateral pterygoid plate
insertion
neck of the mandible
Medial Pterygoid muscle
orgin
tuber of the maxilla, medial surface of the lateral ptyerygoid plate, pyramidal process of the palantine bone
insertion
medial surface of the angle and rambus of the mandible
Closing the jaw and protruding the mandible
medial pterygoid muscle
Opening the jaw protruding the mandible
lateral pterygoid muscle
Depressing the mandible at the TMJ
The lateral pterygoid muscle
Retracting the mandible
the temporalis muscle
Which 3 muscles act to elevate the mandible at the TMJ
temporalis
masseter
medial pterygoid muscle
Which 2 muscles act to close the jaw and retract the mandible
masseter muscle
temporalis muscle
Which arteries supply the muscles of mastication
small braches from the maxillary artery
What is the name of the largest of the 3 sets of salivary glands
the parotid gland
What are the boundaries of the space containing the parotid gland
anterioly
mandible and muscles of mastication
Boundaries of the parotid gland
posteriorly
external auditory meatus and mastoid process
Boundaries of the parotid gland
medially
styloid process
Boundaries of the parotid gland
superiorly
zygomatic arch
Which structure divides the parotid gland into superifical and deep part
facial nerve
landmark for the superificial parotidectomy
Which blood vessels are located at the upper pole of the partotid, anterior to the ear
superificial temporal artery and vein
The superificial temporal vessels are accompanied by what nerve
auriculotemporal nerve
injury commonly occurs during parotid surgery may lead to cross-innervation with sympathetic fibers
can lead to Frey's syndrome: where the sight/smell of food leads to flushing and perspiration
What is the name of the major duct of the parotid gland
the parotid duct
Where does the partoid duct begin
at the anterior aspect of the parotid gland
The parotid duct pierces which muscle on its course anteriorly
the buccinator
Where does the parotid duct open into the oral cavity
opposite the second upper molar teeth
What 3 major structures transverse the parotid gland
facial nerve
retromandiblar nerve
external carotid artery
From which ganglion do the parasympthatetic fibers that supply the partoid gland orginate
the otic ganlion
What is the source of parasympathetic fibers to otic ganlion
originate in the inferior salivary nucleus of the CN 9
follow the typmanic branch
then travel to otic ganlion via the lesser petrosal nerve
Which nerve transmits postganglionic parasympthatic fibers to parotid gland
optic ganglion
transmitted to the parotid gland via the auriculotemporal nerve
Sympathetic innveration to the parotid gland follows
external carotid artery
Name the 2 sets of salivary glands that lie in the submandibular region
submandibular gland
sublingual gland
Of the 3 sets of salivary glands, which is the smallest
the sublingual glands
Where do the ducts of the sublingual salivary glands open into the mouth
mucous membrane of the floor of the mouth
Which structure separates the parotid gland and the submandibular gland
stylomandibular ligament
Which duct drains the submandibular gland
the submandibular duct
The submandibular duct lies between which 2 structures
sublingual glands
genioglossus muscle
Where does the submanidibular duct empty
lateral to the frenulum of the tongue
Which major blood vessels run in the submandibular region
facial and lingual arteries
branches of the external carotid artery
What is the source of parasympathetic innervation to the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands
facial nerve via the chorda tympani and lingual nerves
Which cranial nerve provides motor innervation to the face
facial nerve
How man terminal branches does CN 7 have
5
By what route does facial nerve exit the skull
stylomastoid foramen
WIthin which structure does the facial nerve divide its branches
parotid gland
What clinical syndrome is characterized by fascial nerve paralysis
idiopathic dysfunction of the fascial nerve
Bell's palsy
What cranial nerve provides the sensory innervation to the face
the trigeminal nerve
What are the 3 divisions of the trigeminal nerve
opthalmic, maxilary, and mandibular
What are the 2 branches of the cervical plexus innervate the skin behind the ear
lesser occipital and great auricular
c2, c3
The supraorbital and supratrochlear nerves are terminal branches of which nerve from the opthalamic division of the trigeminal nerve
frontal nerve
What areas are innervated by supraorbital and suprtrochlear nerves
forehead
scalp
the upper eyelid
Which nerve provides senseory innervation to the eye and the septum, lateral walls, tip of the nose
nasociliary nerve
opthalamic division of the trigmenal nerve
Which branch of the nasociliary nerve provides sensory innervation to the septum, lateral walls, and tip of the nosie
anterior ethmoidal nerve
What are the 3 major cutcaneous branches of CN v3 ?
mandibular division
auriculotemporal
buccal
mental nerves
Which cranial nerve provides special sensory innervation to the nose
CN 1 olfactory nerve
passes through the opening by the cribriform plate of the ethmoidal bone on the way to the olfactory bulbs
Sensory innervation of the roof of the mouth
greater palantine
nasopalantine
branches of of CN v2 the maxillary division of the trigmenal nerve
Sensory innervation of the floor of the mouth
lingual nerve
a branch of CN v2 the mandibular division
Sensory innervation of the cheek
the buccal nerve
What is the source of the arterial blood to the face
external carotid artery
Name the 8 branches of the external carotid artery
superior thyroid artery
ascending pharyngeal artery
lingual artery
facial artery
occipital artery
posteior auricular artery
superifical temporal artery
maxillary artery
Describe the course of the facial artery in the submandibular region
the external carotid artery superior to the hyoid bone
ascends deep to the digastric and stylohyoid muscles and then deep the submandibular gland
hooks around the inferior border of the mandibular body
enters the anterior margin of the masseter muscle
What cranial nerve branch crosses over the facial artery at the lower border of the mandible
to the mandibular branch of CN 7
Where can the pulse of the facial artery be easily pulpated
inferior to the mandible at the anterior border of the masseter muscle
Name 3 branches of the fascial artery
inferior labial artery
superior labial artery
lateral nasal artery
The fascial artery terminates at what vessel
angular artery
Where does the maxillary artery branch from the external carotid artery
posterior border of the ramus of the mandible
within the parotid gland
The maxillary artery is divided into 3 parts by which muscle
lateral pterygoid muscle
Where does the pterygopalantine part of the maxilary run in relation to the lateral ptyergoid muscle
between 2 heads
Name the 5 branches of the maxillary artery within the infratemporal fossa
Deep auricular artery
anterior tympanic artery
middle meningeal artery
accessory meningeal artery
inferior alveolar artery
external auditory meatus supplied by the
deep auricular artery
Tympanic membrane is supplied by the
anterior tympanic artery
Damage to which artery result in epidural hematoma
middle meningeal artery
How does the middle meningeal artery enter the skull
foramen spinosum
Which branch of the maxillary artery supplies the chin and lowe teeth
inferior alveolar artery
Within what region does the maxillary artery terminate
pterygopalantine fossa
Name the 6 major branches of the maxillary artery in the pterygopalantine fossa
posterior superior alveoloar artery
infraorbital artery
descending palantine artery
artery to the petrygoid canal
pharyngeal artery
sphenopalantine artery
Describe the course of the sphenopalantine artery and structures it supplies
leaves the pterygopalantine fossa
passes through the sphenopalantine foramen
enters the nasal cavity
supplies the conchae, meatus, nasal septum
Where can the superficial temporal arterial pulse be palpated?
Just anterior to the auricle of the external ear
Which nerve acompanies the superificial temporal artery
the auricolotemporal nerve
The superificial temporal artery gives rise to the transverse facial artery. Between which 2 structures does the transverse facial artery pass
zygomatic arch superiorly
parotid duct inferiorly
Describe the 3 pathways for venous drainage in the face and scalp
facial vein to the retromandibular vein to the external jugular vein
plexuses within the face to the external jugular vein
Venous sinuses to the internal jugular vein
Describe the origin of the retromandiblular vein
superificial temporal and maxillary veins unite
Describe the origin of the facial vein
surpaorbital and supratrochlear veins join to form the angular vein
which becomes the facial vein at the lower margin of the orbit
The facial vein joins with which structure to form the internal jugular vein
retromandibular vein
What forms the roof of the mouth
The hard palate anterioly
the soft palate posteriorly
What is the name of the midline structure that hangs from the soft palate
uvula
Which bones comprise of the hard palate
palatine processes of the maxilla
horizontal plates of the palatine bones
Abnormal development of the lip and palate
clefts of the lip
What is the incisive fossa located
posterior to the central incisor teeth
Which structures pass through the incisive forman
greater palantine artery (branh of the sphenopalantine artery)
nasopalatine nerve
What is the normal number of adult teeth
32
8 incisors, 4 canines , 8 premolars, and 12 molars
What is the normal number of deciduous teeth
20
Which nerves provide innervation of the maxillary teeth
anterior, middle, and posterior alveolar branches of CN V2
(maxillary division of the tigeminal nerve
Which nerve innervates the mandibular teeth
the inferior alveolar branch of CN v3
the mandibular nerve
What is the name of the mucous membrane fold on the midline undersurface of the tongue
the frenulum
What is ankyloglossia
an abnormally short frenulum
can lead to speech impediment
What duct enters the mouth on either side of the frenulum, beneath the tongue
the submandibular salivary duct
Where does the parotid duct enter the mouth
adjacent to the 2nd upper molar
What nerve provides for taste sensations on the anterior 2/3ds of the tongue
The chora typmani, a branch of the facial nerve
What other structures are innervated by the chorda typmani
parasympthatetic innervation to the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands
lacrimal glands
What nerve provides for taste sensation on the posterior third of the tongue
The glossopharyngeal nerve
Which nerve provides tactile sensory innervation of the tongue
Anterior 2/3s - CN v3
the mandibular division of the trigmenal nerve
Posterior 1/3 - CN IX
What is the function of intrinsic muscles
to help maintain the shape of the tongue
Which 4 muscles comprise of the extrinsic musculature of the tongue
Genioglossus
Hyoglossus
Styloglossus
Palatoglossus
Genioglossus
origin: genial tubercle of the mandible
insertion: inferior aspect of the tongue and the body of the hyoid bone
Action: protrudes and depresses the tongue
Hyoglossues
origin: the greater and lesser horns of the hyoid bone
insertion: side and inferior aspect of the tongue
action: depresses and retracts the tongue
Styloglossus
Origin: the styloid process
insertion: side and inferior aspect of the tongue
Action: retracts and elevates the tongue
Palatoglossus
Origin: aponeruoses of the soft palate
Insertion: dorsolateral side of the tongue
action: elevates the tongue
Which one of the extrinsic muscles of the tongue is not innvervated by the CN X11
palatoglossus
innervated by the vagus nerve via the pharyngeal plexus
Lesion of the CN XII cause the tongue to deviate toward which side
toward the side of the lesion
Retracts the tongue
Hyoglossus and styloglossus
Elevate the tongue
styloglossus and palatoglussus
Protrude the tongue
Genioglossus
Depresses the tongue
Genioglossus and hyoglossus
What is the arterial supply to the tongue
The lingual branch of the external carotid artery
The ascending pharyngeal artery
branches of the facial artery
What is the lymphatic drainage from the
Anterior third of the tongue
Posterior 2/3ds of the tongue
The submental nodes
Submental nodes and the submandibular nodes
What are the lymph nodules located under the posterior tongue called
the lingual tonsils
What is the pharynx
a muscular tube through which food and water passes to the esophagus and air passes to the larynx, trachea and lungs
What 2 groups of muscles comprise the pharynx
external circular layer
internal longitudinal layer
Name the 3 constrictor muscles from interior to exterior
Superior middle and inferior constrictor
What is the action of the constricotrs
push food into the esphogus
it is under involuntary control
What is the orgin of the superior contstrictor
petrygoid hamulus, pterygomandibular raphe, and posterior mylohyoid line of the mandible
Middle constictor
the stylohyoid ligament and hyoid bone
Inferior constrictor
Thryoid and cricoid cartilage of the larynx
What is the common insertion for the 3 constrictor muscles
median raphe of the pharynx
midline in the posterior of the pharnyx
What nerve innervates all of the constrictor muscles
pharyngeal and superior laryngeal branches of CN 10 via the pharyngeal plexus
Difficulty swallowing is a classic symptom of a sugical injury to the vagus in the neck
Name the 3 longitudinal internal muscles of the pharnx
Palatopharyngeus muscle
Salpingopharygngeous Muscle
Stylopharngeus Muscle
What is the action of the longitudinal muscles
raise the pharynx and larynx during swallowing and speaking
What is the origin of the palatopharyngues muscle
The hard palate
What is the origin of the salpingopharyngeus muscle
The cartilginous auditory tube
What is the origin of the Stylopharyngeus muscle
The styloid process
What is the common insertion of the longitudinal muscles
The posterior and superior border of the thyroid cartilage
What is the inervation of the longitudinal muslces
The palatopharngeus muscle and the salpingopharngeus muscle: CN X the vagus nerve
The stylopharngeuous muscle is innervated by the Glosopharyngeal nerve
What are the 3 subdivisions of the pharynx
the nasopharnx, oropharyx, and the laryngoparnx
What structures forms the boundary between the nasal cavity and the nasopharnx
choanae
large opening posterior extend to the nasal cavity
What is the Waldyeyer's ring
A ring of lymphoid tissue in the posterior oropharynx, consisting of palantine lingual, and pharyngeal tonsils
Which structures connect the typanic cavity with the nasopharynx
The auditory eustachian tube
role in regulating pressure within the middle ear
Where is the nasopharynx is the opening of the auditory tube
In the lateral wall
What muscle attaches to the auditory tube
the salpingopharyngeus muscle
What forms the border between the oral cavity and the oropharynx
the palatoglossal arch
What are the superior and inferior borders of the oropharynx
the soft palate superiorly
superior border of the epiglottis inferiorly
Which 2 folds bound the oropharynx laterally
the palatoglossal and palatopharyngeal
What lies in between the palatoglossal and paltopharngeal
paltine tonsils
What is the name of the inferior projection from the midline of the soft palate
the uvula
What is the sensory innervation of the oropharynx
CN 1X
List the 5 muscles of the soft palate
Tensor Vali Panatini
Levator veli palatine
Palatoglossus
palatopharyngeus
Musculus Uvulae
Which muscle is responsible for elevating and retracting the soft palate
the levator veli palantine
What is the laryngopharynx
The portions of the pharynx that lies posterior to the layrnx
What are the superior and inferior margins of the laryngopharynx
SUPERIOR:
the upper border of the epiglottis
INFERIOR:
the lower border of the cricoid cartilage
The lens between 2 structures
iris anterioly
vitreous body posteriorly
lens functions to transmit light
The iris divides the space between the lens and cornea into which chambers
anterior and posterior chambers
What fills those chambers
Aqueous humor
Trace the flow of the aqueus humor
made by the cilliary processes
enters the posterior chamber, flows into the anterior chamber and is drained from the anterior chamber via the canal of Schlemm
Obstruction of the canal of the Schlemm can lead to
Glaucoma
What are the consequences of glaucoma
The resultant increase in intraocular pressure can cause reintal damage and blindness
What is the vitreous humor
Watery fluid posterior to the lens that functions to support the lens and transmit light
What are the 3 ocular tunics
The fibrous tunic, vascular tunic, and the retina
What 2 structures form the fibrous tunic of the eyeball
sclera: covers the posterior five sixths of the eyeball
cornea: covers the anterior one sixth of the eyeball
Which structures pierce the sclera
optic nerve
central artery of the retina
ciliary nerve, artery and vein
What is the function of the cornea
Refraction of light
What is the clinical condition may result from trauma to the cornea or from an ocular foreign body
Corneal abrstraction
What is the name for the site where the cornea and the scalera meet
Limbus
What 3 structures comprimise the middle vascular tunic of the eyeball
choroid, cilliary body, and the iris
Which structure is responsible for nourishing the retina
the choroid
What action changes the convexity of the lens
contraction by the ciliary muscle
When the lens is focusing on distant objects which change occurs within it
its flattens
acheived by relaxation of the ciliary muscle, which leads to contraction of the suspensory ligament
What is the nerve supply to the ciliary muscle
Parasympathetic fibers from CN III
via the short ciliary nerves
What is the name of the central pigmented diaphragm in the middle eye layer
iris
What is the central aperture of the iris called
the pupil
What type of fibers innervate
The sphincter pupillae
parasympathetic fibers from CN III
via the short ciliary nerves from the ciliary ganglion
The dilator pupillae
Sympathetic fibers via the long ciliary nerves
What are the 2 layers of the retina
the pigmented retina
neural retina
Where are the photoreceptors found
in the neural retina
Which structures are specialized for the vision in dim light
rods
Which structures are specialized for visual acuity and color vision
Cones
The greatest visual acuity is found on which portion of the retina
macula
What is the name of the central depression in the macual
fovea centralis
Axons from the ganglion cells of the retina converge to form which structure
CN II the optic nerve
What is the name of the origin of CN II on the retina
the optic disc
What is the center of the optic disc called
The optic cup
What is the name of the parasymphatic ganlion in the posterior orbit, lateral to the optic disc
the ciliary ganlion
The ciliary ganglion transmits parasympathetic fibers to which structures via the short ciliary nerves
the sphincter pupillae and cillary muscles
Which nerve provides the sense of sight
the optic nerve
Is CN II part of the central or peripheral nervous system
central
Where does the optic nerve from 1 eye join the optic nerve from the opposite eye
at the optic chaism
can lead to bitemporal hemianopsia
The optic disc is pierced by which blood vessel
the central artery of the retina
What can result from occulusion of the central artery of the retina
instand blindness
Which feature of the central artery of the retina makes it occulsion such an emergency
it is an end artery
What is the venous drainage from the obrit
the superior and inferior ophthalmic veins, draining into the cavernous sinus
Superior rectus muscle
moves the eyeball superiorly and medially
Inferior Rectus Muscle
moves the eyeball inferiorly and medially
Medial Rectus Muscle
adducts the eyeball
Lateral Rectus Muscle
abducts the eyeball
Superior Oblique Muscle
Moves the eyeball inferiorly and laterally
Inferior oblique muscle
moves the eyeball superioly and laterally
What is the common origin of all 4 rectus muscles
they all arise from a common tendinous ring around the optic canal in the posterior orbit
Where do the rectus muscles insert
into the anterior sclera
How do the oblique muscles move the eye straight up and down
obliques recruit the recti muscles
inferior oblique works with the superior rectus
superior oblique works with the infeior rectus
Turning the eye medially and looking up and down
superior and inferior oblique
Turning the eye laterally and looking up and down
superior and inferior recti
What is the origin course and insertion of the superior oblique muscle
body of the sphenoid bone the muscle forms tendons that run anteriorly to reach the trochlea
turns posteriorly and courses laterally to insert on the sclera inferior to the superior rectus
What are the orgin and insertion of the inferior oblique muscles
origin: the floor of the orbit
insertion: the sclera, inferior to the lateral rectus
Describe the innveration of the extraocular muscles
Oculomotor nerves
Trochlear nerves: superior oblique muscle
Abducens nerve: lateral rectus muscle
The superior division of CN Iii innvervates which structures
superior rectus and levator palpebrae superioris msucles
The inferior divison of CN III inervates which structure
Medial and inferior recti, inferior oblique and ciliary muscles, and sphincter pupillaw
A lesion of CN IV will lead to what deficit
failure of the eye to depress fully in adduction
A lesion of CN VI will lead to what deficit
failure of the eye to abduct