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Platysma

o Origin: superficial fascia over pectoralis major and deltoid
o Insertion: mandible; muscles around mouth
o Innervation: CN VII
o Action: depresses mandible, draws lower lip downward, tenses skin of neck
Orbicularis Oculi
• O: medial orbital margin, medial palpebral ligament, lacrimal bone
• I: skin around margin of orbit, tarsal plate
• A: close eyelid
Temporalis
o Origin: inferior temporal line, temporal fossa, temporalis fascia
o Insertion: coronoid process; anterior border of mandibular ramus
o Innervation: deep temporal branches of V3
o Action: anterior fibers-elevate mandible; posterior fibers-retrude mandible
Masseter
o Origin: zygomatic arch/maxilla
o Insertion: coronoid process/ramus mandible
o Innervation: CN V
o Action: elevates and retracts the mandible (closes jaw)
Masseter
o Origin: zygomatic arch/maxilla
o Insertion: coronoid process/ramus mandible
o Innervation: CN V
o Action: elevates and retracts the mandible (closes jaw)
Buccinator
• O: mandible, pterygomandibular raphe, alveolar process of maxilla and mandible
• I: angle of mouth
• A: press cheek against molar teeth to keep food between teeth, expel air from oral cavity
Parotid (Stenson's) Duct
found along the edge of the parotid gland; exits from the anterior border of the gland and passing about a finger’s breadth below the zygomatic arch over the superficial fibers of masseter, the duct makes a sharp turn over anterior border of masseter to perforate buccinator and enter the oral cavity (around the max 2nd molar)
Facial Artery and Vein
• Facial artery: arises in carotid triangle from ECA, ascends deep to submandibular gland, winds around inferior border of mandible and enters the face (torturous which allows for distention and opening of the jaw); distributes to the muscles of facial expression/face
Facial vein: direct continuation of angular vein past inferior margin of orbit; descends along lateral border of the nose, receiving external nasal and inferior palpebral veins, then obliquely across face to mandible. It receives anterior division of retromandbiular vein, after which it is sometimes called the common facial vein.
Facial Nerve - Cervical Branch
• Cervical:
• Runs forward beneath platysma; one branch descends to join cervical cutaneous nerve from the cervical plexus, which innervates Platysma

Facial Nerve - Mandibular Branch

• Marginal mandibular:
• Innervates muscles of lower lip & chin; [communicates with mental branch of inferior alveolar branch]
Facial Nerve - Buccal Branch
Runs laterally over the Masseter muscle;• Superficial branches innervate procerus; [join with infratrochlear and nasociliary branches of V1]
• Deep branches innervate zygomaticus and levator labii superioris & nasalis; [form infraorbital plexus with infraorbital branch of V1]
• Lower deep branches innervate buccinators & orbicularis oris; [join with fibers of buccinator branch of V3]
Facial Nerve - Zygomatic Branch
• Innervates orbicularis oculi
• [Joins with fibers of lacrimal n. and zygomaticofacial branch of V2]
Facial Nerve - Temporal Branch
• Innervates auriculares anterior & superior, [and join with zygomaticotemporal branch of V2 & auriculotemporal branch of V3]
• Anterior branches innervate frontalis, orbicularis oculi, corrugator supercilii, [and join the supraorbital & lacrimal branches of V1]
Opthalmic Nerve (V1) -> Frontal Nerve -> Supraorbital Nerve (through Supraorbital Foramen)
Maxillary Nerve (V2) - Infraorbital Nerve (through Infraorbital Foramen) NVB
infraorbital NVB exits here (anterior superior and middle superior alveolar nerve/artery branch off before exit)
Mandibular Nerve (V3) -> Inferior Alveolar Nerve -> Mental Nerve (through Mental Foramen)

Long Buccal Nerve (CN V3 - BAIL)

Innervates skin and oral mucosa of the cheek; sensory innervation to the vestibule of the oral cavity

Facial Artery

arises in carotid triangle from ECA, ascends deep to submandibular gland, winds around inferior border of mandible and enters the face (torturous which allows for distention and opening of the jaw); distributes to the muscles of facial expression/face

Facial Vein

direct continuation of angular vein past inferior margin of orbit; descends along lateral border of the nose, receiving external nasal and inferior palpebral veins, then obliquely across face to mandible. It receives anterior division of retromandbiular vein, after which it is sometimes called the common facial vein.
It terminates at the internal jugular vein, and drains the anterior scalp and forehead, eyelids, external nose, anterior cheek, lips, chin, and submandibular gland.
and receives drainage from external palatine vein; joins either the anterior branch of retromandibular vein OR drains directly into internal jugular vein

Angular Artery

Branch of facial artery (ECA)

Platysma
o Origin: superficial fascia over pectoralis major and deltoid
o Insertion: mandible; muscles around mouth
o Innervation: CN VII
o Action: depresses mandible, draws lower lip downward, tenses skin of neck
Transverse Cervical Nerve (C2 & C3) - Cutaneous branch of cervical plexus
(C2, C3) - innervates skin overlying anterior triangle of neck
Omohyoid (Inferior Belly)

O: upper border of scapula and suprascapular lig.
I: lower border body of hyoid
A: depresses hyoid bone
I: ansa cervicalis (C1-C3)

Omohyoid (Superior Belly)

superior belly: central tendon located deep to SCM; here, superior belly unites with inferior belly
I: lower border body of hyoid
A: depresses hyoid bone
I: ansa cervicalis (C1-C3)

Transverse Cervical Artery (Superior) and Suprascapular Artery (Inferior)

branches off of thyrocervical trunk
• Transverse Cervical
• supplies trapezius, serratus anterior, muscles of rotator cuff (teres major, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapular muscles)
• Suprascapular
• supplies SCM and Supraspinitus

Branches of Facial Nerve
Two Zebras Bit My Cookies
Temporal, Zygomatic, Buccal, Marginal Mandibular, Cervical (& Posterior Auricular)
Angle of Mandible
attachment of stylomandibular ligament, m pterygoid, masseter
Coronoid Process
masseter and temporalis insert here
Medial Pterygoid Muscle
• Origin – deep head (medial side of the lateral pterygoid plate); superficial head (pyramidal process of palatine bone and maxillary tuberosity)
• Insertion – medial surface of the ramus and angle of the mandible
• Innervation – nerve to medial pterygoid of V3
• Action – elevates mandible; helps lateral pterygoids in lateral movement
Medial Pterygoid Muscle

• Origin – deep head (medial side of the lateral pterygoid plate); superficial head (pyramidal process of palatine bone and maxillary tuberosity)
• Insertion – medial surface of the ramus and angle of the mandible
• Innervation – nerve to medial pterygoid of V3
• Action – elevates mandible; helps lateral pterygoids in lateral movement

Lateral Pterygoid Muscle
o Origin: greater wing of sphenoid; lateral pterygoid plate
o Insertion: pterygoid fovea; articular disk/meniscus of TMJ (neck of condyle)
o Innervation: lateral pterygoid n of V3
o Action: depress mandible; protrude mandible; lateral excursion
Lateral Pterygoid Muscle
o Origin: greater wing of sphenoid; lateral pterygoid plate
o Insertion: pterygoid fovea; articular disk/meniscus of TMJ (neck of condyle)
o Innervation: lateral pterygoid n of V3
o Action: depress mandible; protrude mandible; lateral excursion
Lingual Nerve
Between medial and lateral pterygoids. Courses inferiorly on the superficial aspect of medial pterygoid. Adjacent to inferior alveolar nerve (Superior). Innervates anterior 2/3 of tongue; parasympathetic fibers to submandibular ganglion
Lingual Nerve
Between medial and lateral pterygoids. Courses inferiorly on the superficial aspect of medial pterygoid. Adjacent to inferior alveolar nerve (Superior). Innervates anterior 2/3 of tongue; parasympathetic fibers to submandibular ganglion
Inferior Alveolar Nerve
Between medial and lateral pterygoids. Adjacent to lingual nerve (Inferior). Enters mandibular foramen.
Inferior Alveolar Nerve
Between medial and lateral pterygoids. Adjacent to lingual nerve (Inferior). Enters mandibular foramen. Accompanied by inferior alveolar artery and vein
Mandibular Nerve (CN V3)
Branches of Trigeminal nerve; Branches: BAIL (Long Buccal, Auriculotemporal, Inferior Alveolar, Lingual)
Chorda Tympani
Emerges from petrotympanic fissure, passes anteriorly and joins the Lingual nerve
Nerve to Mylohyoid
Arises from Inferior Alveolar Nerve. Innervates mylohyoid and anterior belly of digastric
Nerve to Mylohyoid
Arises from Inferior Alveolar Nerve. Innervates mylohyoid and anterior belly of digastric
Inferior Alveolar NVB (vein, artery, nerve)
Passes through mandibular foramen. Course inferiorly on the superficial aspect of medial pterygoid
Condylar Process of Mandible
Articular Disc of TMJ
lateral pterygoid inserts here
Auriculotemporal Nerve and Middle Meningeal Artery
two divisions encircling the middle meningeal artery→f. spinosum; conveys sensory fibers from the skin of the temporal region and postganglionic parasympathetic fibers from the otic ganglion to the parotid gland. The otic ganglion is located near the main trunk of the mandibular nerve
Maxillary Artery
One of two terminal branches of External Carotid Artery; runs deep to condylar neck; 3 parts: mandibular, pterygoid, pterygopalatine
Maxillary Artery
One of two terminal branches of External Carotid Artery; runs deep to condylar neck; 3 parts: mandibular, pterygoid, pterygopalatine
Anterior Belly of Digastric
• O: anterior belly: digastric fossa of mandible; posterior belly: mastoid notch of temporal bone
• I: tendinous connection of both bellies through a fascial loop on the hyoid bone
• A: depresses mandible/elevates hyoid
• I: anterior belly: branch of mylohyoid of V3; posterior belly: branch of CN VII
Posterior Belly of Digastric
• O: anterior belly: digastric fossa of mandible; posterior belly: mastoid notch of temporal bone
• I: tendinous connection of both bellies through a fascial loop on the hyoid bone
• A: depresses mandible/elevates hyoid
• I: anterior belly: branch of mylohyoid of V3; posterior belly: branch of CN VII
Neck Region: 1) Internal Jugular Vein, 2) Common Carotid Artery, 3) Thyroid Cartilage, 4) Thyroid Gland, 5) Thyroglossal Duct, 6) Hyoid Bone
Sternohyoid
O: posterior manubrium, sternoclavicular lig., and medial end of clavicle
I: medial lower body of hyoid
A: depresses hyoid bone
I: ansa cervicalis (C1-C3)
Orbicularis Oris
• O: some fibers near medial plane of maxilla superiorly and mandible inferiorly, deep surface of skin
• I: mucous membrane of lips
• A: compresses and protrudes lips
Frontal Bone
Parietal Bone
Occipital Bone
Temporal Bone
Sphenoid Bone
Ethmoid Bone
Zygomatic Bone
Maxilla Bone
Nasal Bone
Lacrimal Bone
Vomer Bone
Palatine Bone
Inferior Nasal Concha
Mandible Bone
Mental Foramen
Infraorbital Foramen
Supraorbital Foramen
Orbital Plate of Frontal Bone
Coronal Suture
Superior Orbital Fissure
Inferior Orbital Fissure
Hypoglossal Canal
Middle Concha
Mental Symphysis
Anterior Cranial Fossa
Middle Cranial Fossa
Posterior Cranial Fossa
Crista Galli
Cribriform Plate
part of ethmoid bone; olfactory bulbs sit here - rootlets pass through perforations in plate to reach nasal epithelium in nasal cavity
Pituitary/Hypophyseal Fossa (Sella Turcica)
Groove for Transverse Sinus
lateral from IOP, Occipital: in tentorium cerebelli; Right: larger, drains superior sagittal; Left: drains straight; drains to internal jugular vein
lateral from IOP, Occipital: in tentorium cerebelli; Right: larger, drains superior sagittal; Left: drains straight; drains to internal jugular vein
Groove for Sigmoid Sinus
continue from transverse sinuses and end at the jugular f.
continue from transverse sinuses and end at the jugular f.
Jugular Foramen
CN IX, X and XI pass through it
Foramen Magnum
Internal Acoustic Meatus
CN VII and VIII pass through it
Petrous Part of Temporal Bone
Squamous Part of Temporal Bone
Clivus
Orbital Plate of Frontal Bone
Middle Cranial Fossa Structures
A. Optic nerve
B. Tentorium cerebelli
C. Diaphragma sellae
D. Cerebral peduncles
E. Tectum
F. Tegmentum
Tentorium cerebelli – horizontal fold across posterior third of skull to separate cerebral hemispheres (occipital lobes) from cerebellum, attaches along transverse sulcus on each side of skull, and attaches along superior petrosal sulcus and ends medially at posterior clinoid process

Diaphragma sellae – dura mater membrane covering sella turcica; stretches from anterior clinoid processes to posterior clinoid processes; pierced by the infundibulum (stalk of pituitary gland)
Foramen Lacerum
Inferior to carotid canal
Greater petrosal nerve-heads to foramen lacerum, enters the pterygoid canal and joins the nerve of the deep petrosal to form the nerve of the pterygoid canal.
Foramen Spinosum
• Middle meningeal artery: passes through foramen spinosum
Groove for Middle Meningeal Artery
supplies dura of anterior and middle cranial fossae; 1st branch off of maxillary artery (1 of two terminal branches off ECA); passes through foramen spinosum to enter middle cranial fossa; ascends lateral walls of skull and branches to anterior and posterior
branches
Foramen Ovale
V3 passes through
Posterior Clinoid Process

posterior are lateral ends of dorsum sellae

Foramen Rotundum
V2 passes through
Anterior Clinoid Process
anterior are medial ends of lesser
wings of sphenoid bone
Lesser Wing of Sphenoid
Optic Canal
Lamboidal Suture
Pterion
Greater Wing of Sphenoid
Zygomaticofacial Foramen
Pterygomaxillary Fissure
Pterygopalatine Fossa
small triangular fossa at the angle of the junction between the pterygomaxillary and inferior orbital fissures. It contains the pterygopalatine ganglion, maxillary nerve (V2), and terminal parts of the internal maxillary artery. Six foramina open into it: foramen rotundum, pterygoid canal, pharyngeal canal, sphenopalatine foramen (which transmits the sphenopalatine artery into the nasal cavity), pterygopalatine foramen, and the inferior orbital fissure
Sagittal Suture
Superior Nuchal Line
External Occipital Protuberance
Greater Palatine Foramen
Lesser Palatine Foramen
Infratemporal Fossa
Foramen Ovale
anterior and medial to foramen spinosum
Foramen Spinosum
inferior and lateral to foramen ovale
Carotid Canal
posterior to foramen spinosum; superior to foramen lacerum
Stylomastoid Foramen
facial neve (CN VII) exits here
Jugular Foramen
Occipital Condyle
Palatine Plate of Maxilla
Maxillary Tuberosity
Vomer
Medial Pterygoid Plate and Hamulus
Lateral Pterygoid Plate
Mandibular/Glenoid Fossa
Pterygoid/Vidian Canal
Spine of Sphenoid Bone
Petrous Part of Temporal Bone
Hypoglossal Canal
Stylomastoid Foramen
Condylar Process
Neck of Mandible
Angle of Mandible
Body of Mandible
Ramus of Mandible
Coronoid Process of Mandible
Mental Foramen
Mylohyoid Line
Mental Spines/Genial Tubercles
Mandibular Foramen
Submandibular Fossa
Pterygoid Fovea
Vomer
Perpendicular Plate of Ethmoid Bone
Crista Galli
Nasal Septum
Inferior Concha
Middle Concha
Superior Concha
Sphenopalatine Foramen
- Near the posterior aspect of the superior conchae and anterior to the sphenoid sinus; sphenopalatine artery passes through (pterygopalatine portion of maxillary artery)
Pterygoid Hamulus
tensor veli palatini attaches here
Ostium of Maxillary Sinus
Below the bulla ethmoidalis, and partly hidden by the inferior end of the uncinate process
Ostium of Middle Ethmoid Air Cells
Pterygoid/Vidian Canal
Pterygoid Process of Sphenoid Bone
Semilunar Hiatus
External Auditory Meatus
Tympanic Part of Temporal Bone
Zygomatic Process of Temporal Bone
Mandibular/Glenoid Fossa
Parotid Gland
Sagittal Section of Brain:
Falx Cerebri
Falx Cerebelli
Tentorium Cerebelli
Falx cerebri – separates cerebral hemispheres, attached anteriorly to crista galli, superiorly to lips of superior sagittal sulcus, posteriorly ends at internal occipital protuberance, posterior third of inferior border is attached to tentorium ...
Falx cerebri – separates cerebral hemispheres, attached anteriorly to crista galli, superiorly to lips of superior sagittal sulcus, posteriorly ends at internal occipital protuberance, posterior third of inferior border is attached to tentorium cerebelli, anterior two-thirds of inferior border is free edged
b) Falx cerebelli – smaller fold that also separates cerebral hemispheres but inferior to tentorium cerebelli (from internal occipital crest to foramen magnum) note: impt anastomoses occur btw venous dural sinuses and the internal vertebral venous plexus @f. magnum
c) Tentorium cerebelli – horizontal fold across posterior third of skull to separate cerebral hemispheres (occipital lobes) from cerebellum, attaches along transverse sulcus on each side of skull, and attaches along superior petrosal sulcus and ends medially at posterior clinoid process
Internal Carotid Artery (next to Optic Nerve)
enters skull through carotid canal, transverses the petrous portion of the temporal bone, and passes through the cavernous sinus. The two internal carotid arteries join to send communicating branches anteriorly and posteriorly (communicating branc...
enters skull through carotid canal, transverses the petrous portion of the temporal bone, and passes through the cavernous sinus. The two internal carotid arteries join to send communicating branches anteriorly and posteriorly (communicating branches) to join with basilar to form Circle of Willis
Ophthalmic Artery
First branch from ICA, through optic canal; distal to cavernous sinus; supply all the structures in the orbit as well as some structures in the nose, face and meninges
CN III - Oculomotor Nerve
pierces dura and enters cavernous sinus, travels along lateral wall; enters orbit by passing through superior orbital fissure 
-Controls eye movement and pupil constriction (superior: levator palpebrae superioris, superior rectus; inferior: media...
pierces dura and enters cavernous sinus, travels along lateral wall; enters orbit by passing through superior orbital fissure
-Controls eye movement and pupil constriction (superior: levator palpebrae superioris, superior rectus; inferior: medial rectus, inferior rectus, inferior oblique; ciliary muscle
CN IV - Trochlear Nerve
passes through cavernous sinus; exits cranial cavity through superior orbital fissure; innervates superior oblique
passes through cavernous sinus; exits cranial cavity through superior orbital fissure; innervates superior oblique
CN V - Trigeminal Nerve
pierces dura just antero-inferior to the trochlear nerve
pierces dura just antero-inferior to the trochlear nerve
Olfactory Bulb
olfactory bulbs sit on cribriform plates of ethmoid bone; rootlets pass through perforation in the cribriform plates to reach the nasal epithelium in the nasal cavity
CN VII - Facial Nerve
pierces dura and exits through internal auditory meatus, entering the petrous temporal bone; goes through the facial canal; exits base of skull through stylomastoid foramen; innervates muscles of facial expression (motor trunk divides in parotid g...
pierces dura and exits through internal auditory meatus, entering the petrous temporal bone; goes through the facial canal; exits base of skull through stylomastoid foramen; innervates muscles of facial expression (motor trunk divides in parotid gland to temporal, zygomatic, buccal, marginal mandibular, cervical branches); chorda tympani branch of VII eventually joins lingual branch of V3 to hitchhike along it (innervates anterior 2/3 of tongue: taste); Greater petrosal nerve – branches from VII at geniculate ganglion and exits via hiatus of facial nerve, crosses foramen lacerum, and joins deep petrosal nerve to form nerve of the pterygoid canal (Vidian nerve); nerve to the stapedius; PS innervation of submandibular, sublingual, and lacrimal glands
Straight Sinus
base of falx tentorium cerebelli; drainage: inferior sagittal and great cerebral vein to confluence of sinuses
base of falx tentorium cerebelli; drainage: inferior sagittal and great cerebral vein to confluence of sinuses
Cavernous Sinus
paired, 1cm wide, R and L of sphenoid bone; transversed by network of fibrous filaments (unusual): serve to slow flow of venous blood through these structures; allows pathogens to colonize within these regions
- extends 2cm from superior orbital fissure anteriorly to apex of petrous temporal bone posteriorly; anterior and posterior intercavernous sinuses (forms circular sinus) connects both L and R cavernous sinus; receives blood from: Pterygoid plexus via inferior ophthalmic vein, emissary veins, and deep facial vein drain into cavernous thru sphenoid foramen
Confluence of Sinuses
sinus junction at internal occipital protuberance; drainage from: Superior Sagittal, Straight, and Occipital Sinuses; drainage to: transverse sinuses
Inferior Sagittal Sinus
inferior to falx cerebri; anterior: crista galli; posterior: joins Great Cerebral Vein; drainage: small cerebral veins
Superior Sagittal Sinus
largest dural sinus; cranial falx cerebri; anterior: foramen cecum; posterior: internal occipital protuberance; drains: cerebral veins, emissary veins, diploic veins
largest dural sinus; cranial falx cerebri; anterior: foramen cecum; posterior: internal occipital protuberance; drains: cerebral veins, emissary veins, diploic veins
Frontal Nerve (CN V1)
supraorbital nerve, supratrochlear nerve; provides sensory info for forehead skin, frontal sinus mucosa, and upper eyelid; above levator palpebrae superioris
Lacrimal Nerve (CN V1)
innervates lacrimal gland (smallest of three branches)
Supraorbital Nerve
branch of Frontal Nerve (CN V1)
branch of Frontal Nerve (CN V1)
Supratrochlear Nerve
branch of Frontal Nerve (CN V1)
branch of Frontal Nerve (CN V1)
Lateral Rectus
abducts; innervated by CN VI
abducts; innervated by CN VI
Medial Rectus
adducts; inferior division of CN III
adducts; inferior division of CN III
Superior Rectus
elevates, adducts, intorts; innervated by CN III
elevates, adducts, intorts; innervated by CN III
Inferior Rectus
depresses, adducts, extorts; innervated by CN III
depresses, adducts, extorts; innervated by CN III
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
elevates upper eyelid; innervated by CN III
elevates upper eyelid; innervated by CN III
Superior Oblique
depresses, abducts, extorts; arises from superomedial margin of the optic foramen, runs forward forming a tendon passing though the trochlea; innervated by CN IV
depresses, abducts, extorts; arises from superomedial margin of the optic foramen, runs forward forming a tendon passing though the trochlea; innervated by CN IV
Inferior Oblique
o action: depresses, adducts, extorts (3 axes movement)
o course: arise from annular tendon to attach to anterior sclera
o innervation: inferior division of CN 3
Trochlea
Lacrimal Gland
• located in the lacrimal fossa of the frontal bone
• sensory innervation from lacrimal nerve (V1)
• secretomotor nerves piggyback on zygomatic nerve (V2)
o parasympathetic innervation from greater petrosal nerve of CN 7
o sympathetic innervation from deep petrosal nerve from internal carotid plexus
o greater petrosal and deep petrosal → Vidian nerve → pterygopalatine ganglion → infraorbital nerve (V2) → zygomatic branch of infraorbital → lacrimal gland
• arterial supply from lacrimal artery (branch of ophthalmic artery)
Lacrimal Sac & Nasolacrimal Duct
•	tears are secreted by the lacrimal gland (at superolateral part of eye) to lubricate the eyes
•	tears pool in the lacrimal caruncle/lake (at medial part of eye)
•	tears drain into the puncta lacrimalis and then through the lacrimal canal...
• tears are secreted by the lacrimal gland (at superolateral part of eye) to lubricate the eyes
• tears pool in the lacrimal caruncle/lake (at medial part of eye)
• tears drain into the puncta lacrimalis and then through the lacrimal canaliculi to the lacrimal sac
• lacrimal sac (above medial palpebral ligament) drains into the nasolacrimal duct which opens at the inferior nasal meatus (of the same side)
• remember tears are disseminated by actions of the orbicularis oculi and related papebral musculature
Zygomaticus Major
Innervated by buccal and zygomatic branches of facial nerve; extends from zygomatic arch to corner of the mouth; supplied by facial artery
Phrenic Nerve (C3-C5) - muscular branch of cervical plexus
important nerve that lies on the anterior surface of the anterior scalene; descends from its origins in the cervical plexus along the anterior surface of the anterior scalene; deep nerve of cervical plexus
Hypoglossal Nerve
courses between the mylohyoid and hyoglossus muscles
courses between the mylohyoid and hyoglossus muscles
Superior Thyroid Artery (ECA)
• Infrahyoid: GT
• Sternocleidomastoid: GT
• Superior Laryngeal: GT (upper larynx)
• Cricothyroid: cricothyroid ligament
Ascending Pharyngeal Artery (ECA)
• Pharyngeal: middle constrictors
• Palatine: soft palate & tonsil
• Prevertebral: longus capitis & colli
• Inferior tympanic: tympanic cavity
• Posterior meningeal: dura mater
Lingual Artery (ECA)
• Suprahyoid: GT
• Dorsal lingual: post. part of dorsum of tongue, tonsil, soft palate & epiglottis
• Sublingual: sublingual gland & mylohyoid m.
• Deep lingual: underside of tongue, genioglossus
Facial Artery (ECA)
• Cervical branches: ATGS
• Ascending palatine: soft palate, palatine glands
• Tonsilar: tonsil & tongue
• Glandular: submandibular gland
• Submental: chin & lip
• Facial branches: ISLAM
• Inferior labial: GT
• Superior labial: GT
• Lateral nasal: GT
• Angular (terminal branch): lacrimal sac; anastomoses with V1
• Muscular: neck, face
Occipital Artery (ECA)
supplies scalp, mastoid process, SCM & Trapezius
• Muscular: digastric, stylohyoid
• SCM: GT
• Auricular: mastoid air cells
• Meningeal: dura of PC fossa
• Terminal: occipital bone
Hypoglossal Nerve passes over it
Transverse Facial Artery
Labial Arteries
Angular Arteries
Superficial Temporal Arteries
Levator Labii Superioris

• O: frontal process of maxilla and infraorbital region
• I: skin of upper lip and alar cartilage of nose
• A: elevates lip, dilate nostril, raise angle of mouth

Deep Facial Vein
Angular Vein
Posterior Auricular Vein
Mylohyoid
• O: mylohyoid line of mandible
• I: median raphe from chin to hyoid bone and onto hyoid (mylohyoid raphe)
• A: elevates floor of mouth & hyoid bone/depresses mandible (raises tongue in early stage of swallowing)
• I: mylohyoid branch of inferior alveolar branch of V3
Geniohyoid
• O: inferior genial tubercle
• I: anterior border of hyoid
• A: elevates the hyoid and draws it forward/depresses mandible
• I: C1 through the hypoglossal n.
Genioglossus
Origin – superior genial tubercle/superior part of mental spine of mandible
Insertion – dorsum of tongue and body of hyoid
Innervation – CN XII
Action – depresses tongue, posterior part pulls tongue anteriorly for protrusion
Stylohyoid
• O: posterior border of styloid process of temporal bone
• I: hyoid bone, at junction of the body and greater cornu
• A: elevates hyoid & draws it posteriorly
• I: stylohyoid branch of VII
• O: posterior border of styloid process of temporal bone
• I: hyoid bone, at junction of the body and greater cornu
• A: elevates hyoid & draws it posteriorly
• I: stylohyoid branch of VII
Stylopharyngeus
o Only muscle derived from pharyngeal arch 3
o Origin: styloid process
o Insertion: thyroid cartilage (pharynx)
o Innervation: only muscle innervated by CN 9; CN 9 accompanies stylopharyngeus thru the gap between the superior and middle constrictors
o Action: elevates the pharynx and larynx
Hyoglossus
Origin – body and greater horn of hyoid
- Insertion – side and inferior aspect of tongue
- Innervation – CN XII
- Action – depresses and retracts tongue
Sternothyroid
deep to sternohyoid; is raised and stretched by the mass of the underlying thyroid gland;
O: posterior manubrium, deep to sternohyoid; 1st costal cartilage
I: oblique line on lamina of thyroid cartilage
A: depresses larynx
I: ansa cervicalis (C1-C3)
Thyrohyoid
(deep to the sternohyoid)
O: oblique line on thyroid cartilage
I: lower border of body and greater cornu of hyoid
A: depresses hyoid bone/elevates larynx
I: thyrohyoid branch of C1 through the hypoglossal
Levator Anguli Oris
immediately below the infraorbital foramen; innervated by buccal branches of the facial nerve
Vagus Nerve (in neck)
internal jugular vein courses with the nerve laterally, common carotid medially
Carotid Sinus
dilation of the ICA near the bifurcation of the common carotid a. containing baroreceptors
• Convey info abt changes in BP; innervated by IX to medulla
Common Carotid Artery
Part of the carotid sheath (with internal jugular vein and vagus nerve); bifurcates into internal and external branches
External Carotid Artery
More superficial branch of the common carotid artery; branches into SALFOPSM
Internal Carotid Artery
More deep branch of the common carotid artery; supplies the brain
Thyroid Gland (Isthmus)
covered by a pretracheal layer of deep cervical fascia; two lobes and an isthmus); look for pyramidal lobe or partially obliterated thyroglossal duct; supplied by superior and inferior thyroid arteries; drains to superior, middle and inferior thyroid veins
Cricothyroid Muscle
• O: lateral surface of cricoid cartilage
• I: (lower fibers) anterior margin of inferior horn of thyroid C; (upper fibers) lower border of lamina of thyroid C
• I: external laryngeal nerve (from superior laryngeal branch of X)
• A: tenses vocal folds (raise pitch of speech)
Cricothyroid joint: Movement at this joint changes length and tension of the vocal ligaments, determining pitch of speech
Thyroid Cartilage
contains the larynx; laryngeal prominence in front is palpable, superior and inferior thyroid notches; posteriorly, superior horns of the thyroid come close to greater horns of hyoid; many muscles originate and insert here; sternothyroid inserts, thyrohyoid originates, inferior pharyngeal constrictor inserts, stylopharyngeus inserts, palatopharyngeus inserts
Cricoid Cartilage (Signet Ring)
only complete ring around the trachea; disparity in anterior arch thickness (band) and posterior lamina thickness (slightly broader)… like a signet ring; opposite the sixth cervical vertebra
Hyoid Bone
floating bone just below the mandible with lesser and greater horns
Greater Petrosal Nerve
branches from VII at geniculate ganglion and exits via hiatus of facial nerve, crosses foramen lacerum, and joins deep petrosal nerve to form nerve of the pterygoid canal
Depressor Anguli Oris
frowning; from mandible to angle of the mouth; innervated by mandibular branch of facial nerve
Inferior Alveolar Artery (Mandibular Portion of Maxillary Artery)
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#29
Runs with inferior alveolar nerve
Runs with inferior alveolar nerve
Middle Meningeal Artery (Mandibular Portion of Maxillary Artery) w/ Auriculotemporal Nerve
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#41
Mandibular portion of Maxillary Artery; passes through foramen spinosum; surrounded by two branches of auriculotemporal nerve
Mandibular portion of Maxillary Artery; passes through foramen spinosum; surrounded by two branches of auriculotemporal nerve
23: Inferior Thyroid Artery
21: Ascending Cervical Artery
19: Superior Thyroid Artery
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#23 + #21 + #19
inferior thyroid artery (supplies trachea, esophagus, larynx, thyroid gland) is a branch off the thyrocervical trunk, ascending cervical artery (supplies vertebrae and neck muscles) branches off inferior thyroid; superior thyroid is a branch off ECA; both thyroid arteries supply the thyroid gland
Vertebral Artery
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#47
branch off Subclavian artery; ascends and courses posteriorly toward the cervical spine where it normally ascends thru the transverse foramina of the upper six vertebrae
• Supplies blood to the posterior part of circle of Willis and anastomoses with blood supplied to the anterior part of the circle of Willis from the carotid
Submandibular Gland
mixed gland found below the mandible and superior to the digastric muscles; located inferior to mylohyoid muscle and close to medial surface of the body of the mandible
Nasopharynx
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o Communicates anteriorly with nasal cavity
o Nasal cavity is split into left and right by the nasal septum
o Continuous with nasal cavity at the choanae or posterior nasal aperture
o Nasopharynx and oropharynx separated by soft palate musculature
Oropharynx
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o Communicates anteriorly with oral cavity
o Separated from oral cavity by the fauces or pillars
o Nasopharynx and oropharynx separated by soft palate musculature
Laryngopharynx
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#17
Below the oropharynx to the esophagus
Submandibular/Wharton's Duct
runs with the lingual nerve in the floor of the mouth; crosses superior to the lingual nerve as the duct courses toward its opening on the sublingual caruncle
Hard Palate
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#2
Oral and nasal cavity separated by hard palate
Soft Palate & Uvula
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#14
soft palate divides nasopharynx from oropharynx; o Soft palate muscles attach to a fibrous aponeurosis
o Soft palate is elevated and tensed to limit reflux of fluid into nasopharynx during swallowing and to enable certain plosive speech sounds
o Musculus uvulae, levator veli palatini, tensor veli palatini
Styloid Process
Its proximal part (tympanohyal) is ensheathed by the vaginal process of the tympanic portion.
Its distal part (stylohyal) gives attachment to the following:
stylohyoid ligament
stylomandibular ligament
styloglossus muscle (innervated by the hypoglossal nerve)
stylohyoid muscle (innervated by the facial nerve)
stylopharyngeus muscle (innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve)
Auditory/Eustachian/Pharyngotympanic Tube
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#27
extends from middle ear to lateral wall of nasopharynx at inferior nasal concha level; opening of the auditory tube is found below the broad cartilaginous end of the tube know as the torus tubarius
Levator Veli Palatini
soft palate muscle;
o Origin: petrous temporal + cartilaginous auditory tube (torus tubarius)
o Insertion: contralateral muscle in the velum palatinum (soft palate)
• Review: torus tubarius is ridge in the nasopharyngeal wall posterior to the opening of the auditory tube, caused by the projection of the cartilaginous portion of this tube. The salpingopharyngeal fold also descends from this torus tubarius.
o Action: elevates the soft palate, pulling posteriorly and narrowing the walls of the nasopharynx (drawing medially)
o Innervation: pharyngeal plexus of CNX.
Tensor Veli Palatini
soft palate muscle;
o Origin: scaphoid fossa, spina angularis, and cartilaginous part of the auditory tube
o Insertion: velum palatinum after being redirected by the tendinous portion of the pterygoid hamulus.
o Action: tenses the soft palate and opens the cartilaginous auditory tube. In other words, it elevates the lateral edges, providing a good seal of the soft palate from the nasopharynx.
o Innervation: tensor veli palatini branch of CNV3
Lingual Tonsil (& Root of Tongue)
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#16
lymph tissue covering the base of the tongue
Palatoglossus
Origin – palatine aponeurosis of soft palate
- Insertion – side of tongue
- Inneration – cranial root of CN XI vial pharyngeal branch of CN X and
pharyngeal plexus
- Action – elevates posterior part of tongue
Palatopharyngeus
(covered by a mucosal fold)
o Origin: palatine aponeurosis and hard palate
o Insertion: thyroid cartilage
o Innervation: vagus and cranial accessory nerve
o Action: pulls pharynx and larynx upward
Oropharyngeal Isthmus/Oropharynx
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• Boundaries of oropharynx: laryngopharynx inferior, oral cavity anterior (by the oropharyngeal isthmus or the isthmus of the fauces= bounded superiorly by soft palate, inferiorly by root of tongue (where lingual tonsils lie), laterally by palatoglossal and paaltopharyngeal arches/folds), nasopharynx superior (by the soft palate muscles), pharyngeal wall posteriorly (sup constrictor)
Palatine Tonsils/Tonsilar Fossa
palatoglossal fold and palatopharyngeal fold (aka anterior and posterior pillars of the fauces); palatine tonsils lie btw the pillars of the fauces on the loose connective tissue covering the superior pharyngeal constrictor
palatoglossal fold and palatopharyngeal fold (aka anterior and posterior pillars of the fauces); palatine tonsils lie btw the pillars of the fauces on the loose connective tissue covering the superior pharyngeal constrictor
Epiglottis
o Lid-like flap of cartilage guarding the entrance of the laryngeal inlet
o During swallowing, elevation of the hyoid draws the epiglottis down to direct food to esophagus
o Upper epiglottis: CN 9 fibers contribute to afferent gag reflex
o Lower epiglottis: CN 10 fibers contribute to afferent cough reflex
Epiglottis
o Lid-like flap of cartilage guarding the entrance of the laryngeal inlet
o During swallowing, elevation of the hyoid draws the epiglottis down to direct food to esophagus
o Upper epiglottis: CN 9 fibers contribute to afferent gag reflex
o Lower epiglottis: CN 10 fibers contribute to afferent cough reflex
Vestibular/False Vocal Fold
• Contain no muscle and are found superior to the true vocal folds; Vestibule: portion of the larynx above the vocal folds
True Vocal Fold
contain: vocal ligament, vocalis muscle, thyroarytenoid muscle; Ventricle: fossa between the vocal folds; inferior to false vocal folds
Arytenoid Cartilage
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#14
triangular cartilages articulating inferiorly with cricoid lamina
o	Vocal process: attaches vocalis muscle and vocal ligament
o	Muscular process: attached thyroarytenoid muscles
triangular cartilages articulating inferiorly with cricoid lamina
o Vocal process: attaches vocalis muscle and vocal ligament
o Muscular process: attached thyroarytenoid muscles
Superior Nasal Concha
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#13
protect olfactory bulb, part of ethmoid bone
protect olfactory bulb, part of ethmoid bone
Middle Nasal Concha
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#14
protect sinuses from coming into direct contact with nasal airflow, part of ethmoid bone
protect sinuses from coming into direct contact with nasal airflow, part of ethmoid bone
Inferior Nasal Concha
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#15
responsible for airflow, humidification, filtering; are separate bones (superior and middle conchae are parts of other bones)
responsible for airflow, humidification, filtering; are separate bones (superior and middle conchae are parts of other bones)
Superior Nasal Meatus
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#2
sphenopalatine foramen opens into it posteriorly, posterior ethmoidal cells anteriorly (drain here)
Middle Nasal Meatus
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#3
bulla ethmoidalis(=elevation containing the middle ethmoidal cells (drain here)), hiatus semilunaris (anterior ethmoidal cells (drain here), frontonasal duct, ostium of maxillary sinus…. Sooooo frontal, middle ethmoid, and maxillary drain here!!!), uncinate process
Inferior Nasal Meatus
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#17
ostium of nasolacrimal duct anteriorly (draining tears form the lacrimal sac into the inferior meatus
Nasolacrimal Duct Opening
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#19
ostium of nasolacrimal duct anteriorly (draining tears form the lacrimal sac into the inferior meatus
Semilunar Hiatus
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#16
hiatus semilunaris (anterior ethmoidal cells (drain here); on lateral wall of middle nasal meatus
Lingual Branch of Glossopharyngeal Nerve
posterior to palatoglossal fold, runs medially and on posterior border of stylopharyngeus muscle for a short distance before it passes deep to hyoglossus muscle to enter the deep portion of the tongue
Sublingual gland
primarily mucous-secreting salivary gland
- Located in floor of mouth, nestles laterally in sublingual fossa of mandible and
medially against base of tongue
- It is elongated – L and R meet anteriorly →horseshoe shape of sublingual folds
- Covered by a thin lining of mucosa to separate from oral cavity