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ANAT316 - Test #2
(Face & Senses)
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 3
02/11/2012

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Term
What shape is the orbit?
Definition
Pyramidal - has a roof, base and walls
Term
What bones contribute to each of the 4 borders of the orbit?
Definition
Upper Border - frontal bone
Lower Border - maxillary & zygomatic bones
Lateral Border - frontal process of zygoma & zygomatic process of frontal
Medial Border - frontal process of maxillary & maxillary process of frontal & lacrimal bone
Term
Which bone contributes to the greatest # of borders of the orbit?
Definition
Frontal bone - contributes to upper, middle and lateral borders
Term
What forms the roof of the orbit?
Definition
The orbital plate of the frontal bone
Term
What forms the floor of the orbit?
Definition
The zygomatic bone & maxilla
Term
What forms the lateral vs. medial walls of the orbit?
Definition
Lateral - zygomatic bone & greater wing of sphenoid
Medial - lacrimal, maxilla & ethmoid bones
Term
Where is the optic canal located in the orbit?
Definition
At the apex of the pyramid - posterior eye
Term
What is the main sensory component in the eye?
Definition
The retina - located at the posterior eye in an incomplete sphere
Term
How many layers of CT and how many cavities are there in the eye? Name each...
Definition
CT - 3 layers - sclera-cornea, choroid, retina
Cavities - 2 (separated by the lens)
Term
What is the outermost layer of the eye known as?
Definition
The cornea-sclera
Term
Where is the blood supply of the eye located?
Definition
In the choroid (middle) layer of CT
Term
Difference in cornea vs. sclera
Definition
Sclera - posterior outer portion of eye; opaque
Cornea - anterior part of outer layer; smaller radius than rest of eye; focuses light rays
Term
What is the 1st structure light rays pass through entering the eye?
Definition
The cornea
Term
Which part of the eye has the smallest radius?
Definition
The anterior portion where the cornea is located
Term
What is the anterior border of the choroid known as?
Definition
The PUPIL (circular opening)
Term
Where are the pupil and iris located in relation to one another? What layer of the eye are the part of?
Definition
Pupil = circular opening in the center for light
Iris = coloured portion surrounding pupil

Both are located in the CHOROID layer
Term
In what layer of the eye are the ciliary muscles located?
Definition
In the choroid layer
Term
What is the function of the lens in the eye?
Definition
To act as a prism to refract light rays onto the retina
Term
How many layers exist in the retina?
Definition
10
Term
What is the most sensitive aera of the retina called?
Definition
Macula lutea - in line with center of cornea to get most amount of light here
Term
What are the 3 chambers (compartments of the eye)?
Definition
Anterior - filled with aqueous humor & pupil; from cornea to iris
Posterior - also filled with aqueous humor; from iris to lens
Postremal - filled with vitreous humor; majority of eye (posterior to lens)
Term
Largest compartment of the eye?
Definition
Postremal (filled with vitreous humor)
Term
What muscles control the thickness of the lens? What is their innervation?
Definition
The CILIARY MUSCLES

Under parasympathetic control from CN III via the ciliary ganglion
Term
Innervation & Function of Dilator vs. Sphincter Pupillae
Definition
Dilator - dilate the pupil to allow more light in; sympathetic innervation
Sphincter - constrict pupil to allow less light; parasympathetic via CN III
Term
What extraocular muscle does NOT arise from the fibrous ring?
Definition
The inferior oblique
Term
Lev Palpebrae Superioris
Definition
O - sphenoid
I - upper eyelid
A - lift upper eyelid
I - CN III (oculomotor)
Term
Superior Rectus
Definition
O - fibrous ring (annulus of Zinn)
I - superior part of eye
A - elevate eye & intorsion
I - CN III
Term
Inferior Rectus
Definition
O - fibrous ring
I - bottom of eye
A - depress eye & extorsion
I - CN III
Term
Medial Rectus
Definition
O - fibrous ring
I - medial side of eye
A - adduct eyes
I - CN III
Term
Lateral Rectus
Definition
O - fibrous ring
I - lateral side of eye
A - abduct eye
I - CN VI (abducens)
Term
Superior Oblique
Definition
O - fibrous ring; runs through trochlea on medial border
I - lateral part of superior eye
A - depress eye & abduct (also intorsion)
I - CN IV (trochlear)
Term
Inferior Oblique
Definition
O - floor of orbit
I - lateral underside of eye
A - elevate & abduct eye (also extorsion)
I - CN III
Term
What parts of the eye are under SYMPATHETIC innervation?
Definition
Parts of the levator palpebrae superioris and the dilator pupillae (intrinsic)
Term
Path of sympathetic innervation to the eye...
Definition
Start in spinal cord level T1, axons travel up and synapse in superior cervical ganglion
Then postganglionic fibers travel with internal carotid to synapse at targets
Term
Symptoms of disruption of sympathetic innervation to the eye...
Definition
Ptosis (droopy pupils)
Permanently constricted pupils
Term
What parts of the eye are under PARASYMPATHETIC innervation?
Definition
Interior surface (ciliary muscles and sphincter pupillae) - via CN III
Lacrimal apparatus - via CN VII
Term
Path of parasympathetic innervation to the lacrimal apparatus...
Definition
Parasympathetic preganglionics come from CN VII (facial) and synapse in the pterygo-palatine ganglion
Postganglionic fibers travel to and synapse at their target, the lacrimal glands
Activation causes smooth muscle contraction and production of tears
Term
Path of parasympathetic innervation to the intrinsic eye muscles...
Definition
Preganglionics travel from CN III to synapse in the ciliary ganglion
Postganglionic fibers travel either to sphincter pupillae OR the ciliary muscles (control pupil size or lens size, respectively)
Term
If a person does not exhibit the pupillary reflex upon testing, what is the likely nerve that is damaged?
Definition
CN III - occulomotor (damage causes inability to constrict pupils)
Term
What is the layer that covers the inside of the eyelids called?
Definition
Conjunctiva
Term
What are the tarsal plates?
Definition
Thick, fascial core of the eyelids; dense CT plate in the core of each eyelid
Term
What is the palpebral fissure?
Definition
The space located between the upper & lower eyelids
Term
Where are the lacrimal glands located?
Definition
The superior, lateral part of the orbit (top lateral corner of each eye)
Term
Path of tear drainage...
Definition
Tears travel medially and inferiorly from release, entering the lacrimal duct via the lacrimal punctum (canaliculi)
Term
What bone does the pharynx hang down from?
Definition
The OCCIPITAL BONE
Term
What are the 3 layers of the pharynx?
Definition
Inner mucosa, middle fibrous tissue, outer muscular layer
Term
Borders of each of the 3 regions of the pharynx...
Definition
Nasopharynx - from nasal cavity to soft palate
Oropharynx - from soft palate to hyoid
Laryngopharynx - from hyoid to esophagus
Term
In what region of the pharynx is the Eustachian tube located? What does it connect to?
Definition
Located in the lateral wall of the nasopharynx; connects to middle ear
Term
What does the nasopharynx open into anteriorly?
Definition
The nasal choanae
Term
What connects the oropharynx to the oral cavity proper?
Definition
The fauces
Term
Pharyngeal Tonsil
Definition
UNPAIRED
In posterior wall in the roof of the nasopharynx
Term
Palatine Tonsils
Definition
PAIRED
In a depression in the fauces of the oral cavity
Oval shaped w/ upper & lower poles
Most commonly surgically removed
Term
Lingual Tonsils
Definition
Numerous
Located on posterior surface of tongue in clusters
Term
What is another name for the tympanic tube?
Definition
The Eustachian tube
Term
Why is there rapid spread of infection from pharynx to ear?
Definition
Because of the direct connection facilitated by Eustachian tube
Term
Eustachian Tube
Definition
Made of elastic tissue
Lined with mucosa
Medial 2/3 supported by cartilage
Term
What divides the mouth into two different compartments?
Definition
The teeth & gums divide the mouth into the VESTIBULE and the ORAL CAVITY PROPER
Term
Vestibule
Definition
Between the lips and gums/teeth
Duct from parotid glands empties into vestibule opposite upper 2nd molar
Term
What forms the hard palate?
Definition
Hard palate forms roof of mouth proper
Anteriorly, formed by palatine processes of maxillae and posteriorly formed by horizontal plates of palatine bones
Term
Function of uvula?
Definition
Non-functional
Term
What part of the mouth do each of the salivary glands empty into?
Definition
Parotid - into vestibule opposite 2nd upper molar
Sublingual & Submaxillary - into mouth proper under the tongue (floor of mouth)
Term
What passes through the supra/infraorbital foramina?
Definition
Supra - V1 (ophthalmic)
Infra - V2 (maxillary)
Term
Where are the superior & inferior orbital fissures located?
Definition
Superior - in between greater & lesser wings of sphenoid
Lesser - in between greater wing & maxilla
Term
In what part of the sphenoid is the optic canal located?
Definition
Lesser wing
Term
What is the only complete layer of the eye?
Definition
Cornea-sclera

Retina is only posterior & choroid has a hole at pupil
Term
What is the conjunctival sac?
Definition
Continuous space on outer surface of eye
Location where tears flow into from lacrimal glands
Term
What protects the larynx from debris entering? How is this done?
Definition
The epiglottis. During swallowing, larynx moves up so epiglottis covers the opening into it
Term
Another name for infected pharyngeal tonsil?
Definition
ADENOIDS
Term
What tonsils are located in the fauces of the mouth?
Definition
The PALATINE tonsils
Term
Names of the 3 tonsil(s) in the mouth
Definition
Pharyngeal (unpaired), Palatine (paired), Lingual (numerous)
Term
Where is the genial tubercle location?
Definition
On the inside of the chin (on mandible at mental prominence interiorly)
Term
Genioglossus
Definition
O - genial tubercle (mandible)
I - dorsum of tongue (at base)
A - pulls tongue forwards (sticks out tongue)
I - CN XII
Term
Hyoglossus
Definition
O - hyoid bone
I - side of the tongue (one on each side)
A - retract & depress tongue
I - CN XII
Term
Styloglossus
Definition
O - styloid process of temporal
I - side of tongue (one on each side)
A - retract & elevate tongue
I - CN XII
Term
Name the 4 extrinsic tongue muscles?
Definition
Genioglossus, Hyoglossus, Styloglossus & Palatoglossus
Term
Innervation of extrinsic tongue muscles?
Definition
ALL are CN XII EXCEPT for palatoglossus (which is CN X)
Term
Direction of intrinsic tongue muscle fibers?
Definition
Longitudinal, vertical & transverse
Term
Palatoglossus
Definition
O - side of hard palate
I - base of tongue (into it)
A - elevate tongue
I CN X
Term
Frenulum
Definition
Located on underside of the tongue - links tongue to the floor of the mouth
Term
What does the sulcus terminalis separate?
Definition
Located about 2/3 of the way back on the tongue
Anterior 2/3 and posterior 1/3 of tongue has different innervation
Term
Which direction does the sulcus terminalis "V" face?
Definition
Faces anteriorly (so that apex of the V points posteriorly)
Term
Specialized processes on tongue?
Definition
Papillae
Term
Sensory innervation to the TONGUE:
Definition
Anterior 2/3 - CN V for general sense, CN VII for taste
Posterior 1/3 - CN IX for both general sense & taste
Term
Secretion "types" from the 3 salivary glands?
Definition
Parotid = serous
Submandibular = mixed (serous & mucus)
Sublingual = mainly mucus
Term
Innervation to the salivary glands & their autonomic ganglia...
Definition
Parotid - CN IX via the OTIC ganglion
Submandibular & Sublingual - CN VII via the SUBMANDIBULAR ganglion
Term
Composition of teeth in each 1/2 jaw? How many teeth in total?
Definition
8 teeth in each 1/2 jaw, therefore 32 teeth in total

2 incisors, 1 canine (cuspid), 2 bicuspids (premolars), 3 molars
Term
What two structures does the larynx connect?
Definition
Connects the oropharynx/nasopharynx to the trachea
Term
Where is the larynx located in relation to hyoid?
Definition
Inferior to it
Term
What is the organ of phonation?
Definition
The larynx
Term
What two structures form the external skeleton of the larynx?
Definition
The THYROID & CRICOID cartilages
Term
What is the largest cartilage of the larynx?
Definition
The THYROID cartilage
Term
Which cartilage of the larynx is NOT made with hyaline cartilage?
Definition
EPIGLOTTIS (made of elastic cartilage)
Term
Shapes of the thyroid & cricoid & arytenoids?
Definition
Thyroid - shield shaped
Cricoid - shaped like signet ring
Arytenoids - pyramid shaped
Term
Articulations of thyroid cartilage?
Definition
INFERIOR HORN - w/ cricoid bone

SUPERIOR HORN - does not articulate w/ hyoid, NOTHING articulates with hyoid; horn hangs from greater horn on hyoid by membrane
Term
Relation of thyroid cartilage vs. glands?
Definition
Thyroid glands hang just BELOW thyroid cartilage
Term
Cricothyroid Joint
Definition
Formed between inferior horn on thyroid & posterior cricoid cartilage
SYNOVIAL joint
Allows thyroid cartilage to move anteriorly & posteriorly (uniaxial)
Term
Cricothyroid Muscle
Definition
O - anterior & lateral cricoid cartilage
I - inferior horns of thyroid cartilage
A - tightens vocal cords (tenses cords)
I - external laryngeal branch of CN X
Term
What structures form the internal skeleton of the larynx?
Definition
The arytenoids & epiglottis
Term
Where are the arytenoids located?
Definition
On the posterior aspect at the superior point of the cricoid cartilages
Term
Processes of Arytenoids...
Definition
Muscular Processes - postero-lateral aspect
Vocal Processes - anterior processes to attach to cords (allow for adduction/abduction of vocal cords)
Term
Where is the epiglottis attached inferiorly?
Definition
Attached to the interior surface of the thyroid prominence (Adam's Apple)
Term
What is the quadrangular membrane attached to? What does it form?
Definition
Four-sided membrane; superior of the 2 laryngeal membranes
Attached to the epiglottis anteriorly & the arytenoids posteriorly
Lower border forms the FALSE vocal folds
Term
What is the triangular membrane/conus elasticus attached to? What does it form? Other names?
Definition
Also called cricothyroid ligament/membrane
Attached to inside of thyroid cartilage anteriorly & cricoid cartilage inferiorly
Superior border forms the true vocal folds
Term
Which of the laryngeal membranes is more superior?
Definition
The QUADRANGULAR membrane is superior to the TRIANGULAR membrane (conus elasticus)
Term
What is the space between the true vocal folds called?
Definition
Rima Glottidis
Term
Sensory innervation to the LARYNX...
Definition
ABOVE vocal folds - superior laryngeal branch of CN X
BELOW vocal folds - recurrent laryngeal branch of CN X
Term
Motor innervation to the LARYNX...
Definition
ALL muscles EXCEPT cricothyroid = recurrent laryngeal branch of CN X
Cricothyroid = external laryngeal branch of CN X
Term
What CN does all innervation to the larynx?
Definition
CN X
Term
In the larynx, recurrent laryngeal branch is responsible for...
Definition
Motor to all muscles except cricothyroid
Sensory below the vocal folds
Term
What is the largest muscle that controls the larynx? What innervates it?
Definition
The CRICOTHYROID (innervated by external laryngeal branch of CN X)
Term
What kind of joint is the temporo-mandibular joint?
Definition
SYNOVIAL
Term
Bones involved in TMJ...
Definition
Condyloid (articular) process of the mandible and the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone
Term
Unique feature about TMJ...
Definition
Posteriorly, socket is concave, but anteriorly joint is convex - causes physiological dislocation of TMJ when jaw moves FORWARD
Term
What divides the neck into anterior & posterior triangles?
Definition
STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID
Term
Sternocleidomastoid
Definition
O - manubrium of sternum & clavicle
I - mastoid process of temporal
A - turn head to opposite side
I - CN XI (accessory via the vagus)
Term
What muscles are present in the posterior triangle of the neck?
Definition
The scalene muscles - anterior, middle & lower
Term
Anterior Scalenes
Definition
O - T processes of middle-lower C vertebrae (C2-7)
I - scalene tubercle on rib 1
A - raise thoracic cage
I - small branches from C spinal nerves
Term
Innervation to the scalene muscles & general function?
Definition
Innervation - branches from cervical spinal nerves

Function - raise thoracic cage (secondary muscles of respiration)
Term
Middle Scalenes
Definition
O - T processes of middle-lower C vertebrae
I - behind scalene tubercle on rib 1
A - raise thoracic cage
I - branches from C spinal nerves
Term
Lower Scalenes
Definition
O - T processes of middle-lower C vertebrae
I - rib 2
A - raise thoracic cage
I - branches from C spinal nerves
Term
What are the muscles of the MOUTH?
Definition
3 in total - mylohyoid, digastric & stylohyoid
Term
Mylohyoid
Definition
O - inside mandible
I - hyoid bone & median raphe (onto itself)
A - elevate hyoid
I - CN V (mandibular branch - V3)
Term
Digastric
Definition
Two bellied muscle - bellies separated by tendon running through pulley on hyoid

Posterior Belly - from mastoid process to pulley (hyoid); innervated by CN VII
Anterior Belly - from pulley on hyoid to genial tubercle; innervated by CN V (V3)

A - depress mouth/elevate hyoid
Term
What two muscles of the mouth run nearly parallel and have matching innervation?
Definition
Stylohyoid & Posterior Belly of Digastric - both are innervated by CN VII
Term
Geniohyoid
Definition
O - genial tubercle on mandible
I - hyoid bone
A - depresses mouth/raises hyoid
I - CN XII
Term
What travels through the gap in the scalenes?
Definition
Gap between ANTERIOR & MIDDLE scalenes allows for passage of most major BVs going to upper limb
Term
What is true of all muscles of mastication?
Definition
All innervated by V3 - mandibular branch of trigeminal nerve (CN V)
Term
What is the most powerful muscle of mastication?
Definition
Temporalis
Term
Temporalis
Definition
O - temporal fossa (covers temporal, parietal & sphenoid)
I - passes under zygomatic arch & inserts on coronoid process of mandible (anterior process)
A - closes mouth
I - V3
Term
Masseter
Definition
O - zygomatic arch
I - ramus of mandible
A - closes mouth
I - V3
Term
Medial Pterygoid
Definition
O - medial side of lateral pterygoid plate
I - deep to angle of mandible
A - closes mouth
I - V3
Term
Lateral Pterygoid
Definition
O - lateral side of lateral pterygoid plate & greater wing of sphenoid
I - neck of condyloid process on mandible
A - protrudes jaw & moves side to side & depresses jaw
I - V3
Term
What muscles aid in moving the jaw side to side?
Definition
The medial & lateral pterygoids
Term
What muscle is responsible for protrusion of the jaw?
Definition
The LATERAL pterygoid
Term
What innervates the pharyngeal constrictors?
Definition
Spinal accessory (CN XI) via the vagus (CN X)
Term
Superior Constrictor
Definition
O - medial pterygoid plate & pterygomandibular raphe
I - pharyngeal raphe on posterior throat
A - initiate swallowing
I - CN XI
Term
Middle Constrictor
Definition
O - hyoid bone
I - pharyngeal raphe on posterior throat
A - initiate swallowing
I - CN XI
Term
Inferior Constrictor
Definition
O - thyroid & cricoid cartilages
I - pharyngeal raphe
A - initiate swallowing
I - CN XI
Term
Different name for pterygomandibular raphe?
Definition
Sphenomandibular raphe
Term
Where does the pterygomandibular raphe run from?
Definition
From medial pterygoid plate to mandible
Term
Orbicularis Oculi
Definition
Surrounds eyes (inserts onto palpebral raphe)
A - closes eyelids (squints eyes)
I - CN VII
Term
Orbicularis Oris
Definition
Runs around the mouth (inserts on skin around lips)
A - puckers lips
I - CN VII
Term
What is the main muscle of the cheek?
Definition
The BUCCINATOR
Term
Buccinator
Definition
O - pterygomandibular raphe
I - corner of the mouth on each side
A - moves food around in mouth
I - CN VII
Term
Where do the frontalis & occipitalis insert?
Definition
Onto the fronto-occipital aponeurosis
Term
Layers of the SCALP
Definition
Skin
Connective Tissue
Aponeurosis
Loose CT
Periosteum
Term
Two main functions of the nose?
Definition
Olfaction AND warm air entering pulmonary system
Term
What are the sets of hyaline cartilage that make up EXTERNAL nose?
Definition
Septal Cartilage - interior part of septum
Alar Cartilages - paired; distal to lateral septal cartilage @ tip of nose
Term
Apart from hyaline cartilage, what is the rest of the external nose made of?
Definition
Fibroareolar CT
Term
What are the parts of the external nose?
Definition
Made of 2 nostrils & skeleton (paired nasal bones + septal cartilage + alar cartilages)
Term
What is the function of the skeleton of the internal nose?
Definition
Link external nose to nasal apertures (choanae)
Term
How many bones make up the internal nose skeleton? Name them.
Definition
4 in total - ethmoid, sphenoid, vomer, palatine
Term
What is the septum made out of (anterior vs. posterior)
Definition
Anteiror - made of cartilage (hyaline cartilage forms septal cartilage)
Posterior - bony septum; made of vertical plate of ethmoid and vomer)
Term
What forms the roof of the internal nose?
Definition
The cribriform plate of ETHMOID and the body of the SPHENOID
Term
What do the lateral walls of the internal nose include?
Definition
3 conchae (S, M, I)
Sphenoethmoidal recess
3 meatuses (S, M, I)
Term
Spheno-Ethmoidal Recess
Definition
Located SUPERIOR to the superior nasal conchae
Contains olfactory mucosa in its roof
Term
Where is the sphenoethmoidal recess located?
Definition
Superior to the superior nasal conchae in the roof of the nose
Term
Where are the meatuses in the inner nose located in relation to the conchae?
Definition
Located posteriorly to the conchae (also slightly inferior to the conchae they are spatially close to)
Term
Where does the nasolacrimal duct drain into?
Definition
The inferior meatus of the internal nose
Term
What does NOT receive any drainage from the paranasal air sinuses?
Definition
The inferior meatus (only gets drainage from nasolacrimal duct)
Term
What is the opening of the maxillary sinus called and where does it empty into?
Definition
Opening = OSTIUM

The maxillary sinus drains into the middle meatus in the internal nose
Term
Where are the ethmoid sinuses located and where do they drain into?
Definition
Located in lateral masses of ethmoid bone/medial wall of orbit

Anterior sinuses drain into middle meatus
Posterior sinuses drain into superior meatus
Term
Where are the frontal sinuses located and where do they drain into?
Definition
Located superior to the margin of the orbit in the frontal bone

Long ducts drain into middle meatus
Term
How many sphenoid sinuses exist and where do they drain into?
Definition
Two exist - in the body of the sphenoid, one on each side

Drain into the sphenoethmoidal recess
Term
What is the cartilaginous portion of the external ear called?
Definition
Auricle/Pinna
Term
What are the boundaries of the external/middle/internal ear?
Definition
External - from auricle to the tympanic membrane
Middle - from tympanic membrane to oval window
Inner - from oval window into the labyrinths
Term
How many layers does the tympanic membrane have?
Definition
2
Term
Structural composition of acoustic canal?
Definition
Lateral 1/3 = cartilaginous
Medial 2/3 = bony
Term
3 structures that the external ear contains cutaneously?
Definition
Hair, sebaceous glands, ceruminous glands (wax glands)
Term
What does the middle ear contain?
Definition
Ossicles - malleus, incus, stapes
Entrance to auditory (Eustachian) tube
Connection to mastoid air cells
Round & oval windows
Term
What kind of joints are formed between ossicles?
Definition
SYNOVIAL
Term
What part of the ear do mastoid air cells connect to?
Definition
The middle ear
Term
Bony Labyrinth vs. Membranous Labyrinth
Definition
Bony - external, filled with perilymph
Membranous - series of membranous sacs; internal, filled with endolymph
Term
What is the organ of hearing? What is the organ of balance?
Definition
Hearing = COCHLEA

Balance = VESTIBULAR APPARATUS
Term
Path of sound waves entering the ear...
Definition
Funneled into ear by the auricle, into the acoustic canal
Travel through acoustic canal to tympanic membrane where they pass through the middle ear via the ossicles to the oval window
Travel through oval window, up cochlea, and back to round window
Term
What is the innervation to the inner ear? How does this nerve reach here?
Definition
Innervation from CN VIII (vestibulocochlear/statoacoustic)

Travels through internal acoustic meatus to reach inner ear
Term
Difference in origin between R and L common carotid
Definition
R - branches from brachiocephalic trunk
L - branches directly from aortic arch
Term
Where does the common carotid bifurcate?
Definition
At the level of the top of the thyroid cartilage
Term
Branches of EXTERNAL carotid... (in order from proximal to distal)
Definition
Superior Thyroid
Ascending Pharyngeal*
Lingual
Facial
Occipital
Posterior Auricular
Maxillary
Superficial Temporal
Term
Path of internal carotid...
Definition
Enters skull through carotid canal in occipital bone, makes sharp turns (carotid siphon) before branching off to supply brain
Term
Carotid Siphon
Definition
Tight turns made by internal carotid in skull

Exists bilaterally to pituitary & runs through cavernous sinus distally
Term
Unique feature of vertebral arteries?
Definition
Branches in the neck are irregularly muscular
Term
Where do all dural venous sinuses empty into eventually?
Definition
The INTERNAL jugular vein
Term
Name all of the dural venous sinuses...
Definition
8 in total:
Superior, Inferior & Straight Sagittal Sinuses
Transverse Sinus
Sigmoid Sinus
Cavernous Sinus
Superior & Inferior Petrosal Sinuses
Term
Drainage path of sagittal sinuses...
Definition
Superior sagittal joins with the straight sagittal at the confluence at the center of the occipital bone; both drain into confluence to go into transverse sinuses

(Straight sagittal receives drainage from inferior sagittal)
Term
Where do the sigmoid sinuses drain into?
Definition
The internal jugular vein
Term
Where do the transverse sinuses empty into?
Definition
The sigmoid sinuses (and then indirectly into internal jugular)
Term
Where does the cavernous sinus drain into?
Definition
The superior & inferior petrosal sinuses
Term
Where do the superior & inferior petrosal sinuses drain into?
Definition
Superior - proximal sigmoid sinus, traveling eventually to internal jugular
Inferior - directly into the internal jugular
Term
Name where each of the dural venous sinuses drains DIRECTLY into...
Definition
Superior Sagittal - confluence (transverse)
Straight Sagittal - confluence (transverse)
Inferior Sagittal - straight sagittal
Cavernous - superior & inferior petrosal
Sigmoid - internal jugular
Transverse - sigmoid
Superior Petrosal - proximal sigmoid
Inferior Petrosal - internal jugular
Term
What shape do the veins of the face form?
Definition
W shape

Posterior Auricular on L side; Facial on R side; Retromandibular bifurcates in the middle
Term
Where are each of the facial veins located generally?
Definition
Posterior Auricular - behind ear on side of head
Retromandibular - anterior to ear, deep to parotid gland
Facial - runs over masseter & body of mandible
Term
Where do each of the veins of the face drain into?
Definition
Retromandibular - internal jugular (anterior branch) external jugular (posterior branch)

Facial - internal jugular

Posterior Auricular - external jugular
Term
At what level does the external jugular vein form?
Definition
Forms near the angle of the mandible
Term
Sensory innervation to face from CN V?
Definition
V1 - forehead and anterior nose
V2 - lateral nose, cheek and temple
V3 - jaw and lateral cheek
Term
Sensory innervation to the neck?
Definition
Anterior neck & posterior to ear - C2-C3

Lateral & posterior neck & back of head - C2-C5
Term
Motor innervation to the face?
Definition
Muscles of facial expression get motor innervation from CN VII (facial nerve)
Sends out branches near area of parotid
Term
What is unique that exists between the articulating bones in the TMJ?
Definition
Articular disc (made of fibrocartilage)
Term
Pharyngeal constrictor origins...
Definition
Upper - medial pterygoid plate & pterygomandibular raphe
Middle - hyoid bone & stylohyoid ligament
Lower - thyroid & cricoid cartilages
Term
What muscles originate from the pterygomandibular raphe?
Definition
Superior Pharyngeal Constrictor and the Buccinator
Term
Shape of the cochlea?
Definition
2 and 1/2 turns of a spiral
Term
Can the middle or internal ear be seen from the outside?
Definition
NO. Both are located deep within the skull.
Term
What prevents ossification of the foramen lacerum?
Definition
The internal carotid artery pulsating on top of it
Term
If the pharynx was infected, what part of the ear would be likely to get infected first?
Definition
Middle ear - directly connected to nasopharynx via the Eustachian tube
Term
What is the only muscle of the mouth (involved in hyoid elevation) that is NOT innervated by CN V3 or CN VII? What is its innervation?
Definition
Geniohyoid - innervated by CN XII
Term
What vessel do post ganglionic sympathetic fibers travelling to the eye travel alongside?
Definition
The internal carotid artery
Term
If a person with a headache is rubbing their temples, which artery are they likely palpating?
Definition
The superficial temporal artery (distal branch from external carotid)
Term
How many lateral plates does the septal cartilage have?
Definition
2
Term
What is the only muscle of mastication that retracts the mandible?
Definition
The lateral pterygoid
Term
Foramina & CN...
Definition
I - cribriform plate
II - optic canals
III, IV, V1, VI - SOF
V2 - foramen rotundum
V3 - foramen ovale
VII - stylomastoid foramen
VIII - internal acoustic meatus
IX, X, XI - jugular foramen
XII - hypoglossal canal
Term
Extraocular muscle NOT attached to fibrous ring?
Definition
Inferior Oblique (origin from middle of floor of orbit)
Term
What connects the oropharynx to the mouth?
Definition
The FAUCES
Term
Location of palatine tonsils?
Definition
Rest on thick fibrous bases in the depressions of the FAUCES of the mouth
Term
Which muscles alter the shape of the tongue?
Definition
Intrinsic tongue muscles - vertical, longitudinal, transverse fibers
Term
How many extrinsic tongue muscles are there? Which are paired?
Definition
4 - genioglossus, hyoglossus, styloglossus, palatoglossus

All are paired
Term
Innervation to the jaw...
Definition
Upper jaw & teeth - maxillary branch (V2)

Lower jaw & teeth - mandibular branch (V3)
Term
Scalene Hiatus
Definition
Gap between anterior and middle scalenes; brachial plexus and subclavian artery pass through here
Term
Origin, path and insertion of TEMPORALIS fibers...
Definition
O - temporal fossa (squamous temporal, frontal, sphe., parietal)
Fibers run under the zygomatic arch
I - coronoid process of mandible
Term
At the level of the jaw, which is superficial, temporalis or masseter?
Definition
Masseter is superficial
Term
What is superior, stylohyoid or posterior belly of digastric?
Definition
Stylohyoid is superior

(Think of it as it has to be superior b/c styloid process is anterior to mastoid process)
Term
What muscle protrudes the jaw?
Definition
The LATERAL PTERYGOID MUSCLE

Runs from greater wing/lesser plate to the condyloid process of mandible (runs horizontally)
Term
What muscle originates on and inserts on a raphe? What are these structures?
Definition
The SUPERIOR PHARYNGEAL CONSTRICTOR

Originates on pterygomandibular raphe (+ medial pterygoid plate) and inserts on the pharyngeal raphe
Term
Which sinuses meet at the confluence?
Definition
Superior Sagittal
Straight
Transverse
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