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Head and Neck
Head and Neck
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Medical
Graduate
12/16/2011

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Term
What lies in the labyrinthine wall of middle ear immediately superior to the stapes footplate?
Definition
Facial n. (CN7)
Term
What opens into the nasopharynx posterior to the inferior nasal septum?
Definition
Eustachian tube
Term
What crosses the lateral surface of the ICA, and is bathed on all sides by venous blood, in the posterior part of the cavernous sinus?
Definition
Abducens n. (CN6)
Term
What is up against the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus?
Definition
Oculomotor n. (CN3), Trochlear n. (CN4), and V1 branch of trigeminal n. (CN5)
Term
What is the spinal nerve that is tested when you asses sensation to the earlobe?
Definition
C2
Term
What when torn leads to an epidural hematoma
Definition
middle meningeal a.
Term
What passes transversely 1 fb's below the zygomatic arch?
Definition
Parotid duct
Term
What are the two muscles innervated by the marginal mandibular n.?
Definition
Depressor anguli oris, depressor labii inferioris
Term
What is the laryngeal structure that needs to be penetrated in emergency access to the subglottic airway?
Definition
median cricothyroid ligament
Term
What is (are) the kind of teeth not preceded by deciduous precursors?
Definition
Molars
Term
What is (are) the kind of teeth for which there are two in each jaw on each side?
Definition
Incisors, premolars
Term
What lies immediately anterior to the 2nd-4th tracheal rings?
Definition
Isthmus of thyroid gland
Term
What is the dural sinuses through which venous blood passes on its way from the pituitary gland to the IJV?
Definition
Cavernous sinus-->inferior petrosal sinus--IJV
Term
What is a structure that can be palpated to tell you about intracranial pressure in an infant?
Definition
Anterior fontanelle
Term
Cancer is present on the lower lip near the corner of the mouth. Trace the lymphatic drainage.
Definition
Lip-->submandibular nodes-->deep cervical nodes-->
jugular trunk-->thoracic duct-->brachiocephalic v.
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