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Term
function of autonomic nervous system
Definition
regulate internal environment and maintenance of normal body funtions. it is the "vegetative" or "visceral" nervous system.
Term
the autonomic nervous system is said to be the "_________" or "________" nervous system
Definition
vegetative or visceral
Term
what does the autonomic nervous system innervate/target, in general
Definition
smooth muscle
glands
cardiac muscle
Term
by innervation, what does the autonomic nervous system control
Definition
digestion
blood vessel diameter
heart rate
sweat
salivation
diameter of respiratory airways
pupillary diameter
release of adrenaline
Term
what are the divisions of the autonomic nervous system
Definition
sympathetic and parasympathetic
Term
origin of sympathetic nervous system
Definition
thoracolumbar origin (between T1 and L2)
Term
origin of parasympathetic nervous system
Definition
craniosacral origin =2 origins (CN3, 7, 9, 10 and S2, 3, 4)
Term
what does the sympathetic nervous system respond to, and what happens when it is activated
Definition
needs requiring mobilization of all resources (emergencies, fight/flight syndrome)
-increase heart rate
-dilate pupils and airways
-decrease digestive tract motility
-stimulate adrenal and sweat glands to liberate energy
Term
what does the parasympathetic nervous system respond to, and what happens when it is activated
Definition
opposite of sympathetic= rest and digest
-decrease heart rate
-increase digestive tract motility
-pupil constriction
Term
in the anatomy of autonomic efferents, what type of chain is present--describe
Definition
two neuron chain:
-PREGANGLIONIC cell in CNS, synapses on
-POSTGANGLIONIC cell in one of various peripheral ganglia and projects to glands, smooth muscle, or cardiac muscle
Term
in the sympathetic nervous system, is the preganglionic cell long or short, and why
Definition
short because ganglion is close to spinal cord.
Term
in the parasympathetic nervous system, is the preganglionic cell long or short, and why
Definition
long because ganglia are close to targets ("terminal ganglia")
Term
in the sympathetic nervous system, where are preganglionic cells located
Definition
close to spinal cord, in lateral horn (intermediolateral cell column), between T1 and L2 (thoracolumbar)
Term
in the sympathetic nervous system, where what are the paravertebral postganglionic cells, and where are they located, what are they connected to
Definition
paravertebral ganglia: chain of paired/bilateral ganglia that extend from base of skull to coccyx on ventrolateral side of vertebral column (collectively called sympathetic trunk). connected to spinal nerves on each side of vertebral column by white and gray rami communicates, and connected to each other above and below.
Term
name for the collection of paravertebral chain/ganglion in sympathetic nervous system
Definition
sympathetic trunk
Term
in the sympathetic nervous system, where are the prevertebral postganglionic cells, and what do they consist of
Definition
prevertebral ganglia: located anterior to vertebral column, and has 3 pairs in the gut
1) celiac
2) superior mesenteric
3) inferior mesenteric
Term
types of postganglionic cells/ganlglia in sympathetic nervous system
Definition
1) paravertebral
2) prevertebral
"3) adrenal medulla"
Term
cells in adrenal medulla that are contacted by preganglionic neurons in SYMP division, and what do they make
Definition
chromaffin--make adrenaline/epinephrine
Term
what axons in the SYMP nervous system are myelinated, and where are they located
Definition
preganglionic axons--in white rami--between T1 and L2
Term
what axons in the SYMP are NOT myelinated, and where are they located
Definition
postganglionic axons--in gray rami-- at all levels of spinal cord
Term
lengths of preganglionic and postganglionic fibers in the SYMP 2-neuron chain
Definition
short preganglionic fiber
long postganglionic fiber
Term
what drives/stimulates preganglionic neurons
Definition
hypothalamus with input from amygdala (Papez circuit) in limbic system
Term
in SYMP, what are the possible pathways a PREGANGLIONIC fiber can take
Definition
1- synapse with postganglionic neurons in paravertebral ganglion at the same level/segment, and join mixed spinal nerves that project to the peripheral target
2- pass up/down sympathetic trunk before synapsing with a postganglionic cell at a different level, and axon rejoins mixed spinal nerves that project to peripheral target
3-bypass trunk/pass through paravertebral ganglion to synapse with a postganglionic cell at a prevertebral ganglion (celiac, sup.mesenteric, inf. mesenteric) and project to the gut
4- bypass trunk/pass through paravertebral ganglion and course to adrenal medulla to stimulate chromaffin cells to release epinephrine/adrenaline into bloodstream
Term
are PSYMP functions inhibited with SYMP activation
Definition
yes
Term
location of preganglionic fiber in PSYMP
Definition
in brain regions that give rise to CN3, 7, 9, 10 and in the spinal cord at S2, 3, 4

(craniosacral)
Term
PSYMP/craniosacral innervation of auto. nervous system:
1-nuclei
2-CN
3-ganglion
4-whats innervated
Definition
1-edinger-westfall nucleus, CN3, ciliary ganglion, visual control by constrictor muscles of pupils
2-lacrimal nucleus, CN7, pterygopalatine ganglion, lacrimal glands and glands of nasal and oral cavities
3-sup. salivatory nucleus, CN7, submandibular ganglion, submandibular and sublingual salivary glands
4-inf. salivatory nucleus, CN9, otic ganglion, parotid salivary gland
5-nucleus ambiguus, CN10, terminal to heart
6-dorsal motor nucleus of vagal nerve, CN10, many terminal ganglia/collections of postganglionic cells found near or within innervated organs
(and S2, 3, 4 to pelvic nerves)
(all are located near targets)
Term
lenghts of preganglionic and postganglionic fibers in PSYMP
Definition
long preganglionic fiber
short postganglionic fiber
(ganglion is close to target organ)
Term
where are white rami found
Definition
only between T1 and L2 because have preganglionic axons
Term
where are gray rami found
Definition
at all levels of spinal cord because have postganglionic axons
Term
under stress, does SYMP or PSYMP dominate, and what happens during stressful situations
Definition
SYMP: hypothalamus stimulates pituitarty to relase ACTH to the adrenal gland that stimulates release of cortisol to affect central nervous system and shift metabolic properties to a catabolic state that also inhibits immune function
Term
if you are being chased by a killer, how is the autonomic nervous system stimulated
Definition
1) amygdala stimulates paraventricular nucleus in hypothalamus
2) hypothalamus sends a projection down the lateral horn of the brain stem to T1 and L2
3) stimulation of preganglionic axons to take pathways for fight/flight response and inhibit PSYMP actions (CN3, 7, 9, 10 and S2, 3, 4 discussed)
Term
what is the largest of the cranial nerves
Definition
CN5/ trigeminal
Term
CN5 has a sensory root with cells bodies located in the _____________ and a motor root with cell bodies in the ____________ in the _______
Definition
trigeminal ganglion

motor nucleus in the pons
Term
major branches of CN5
Definition
V1-opthalmic
V2-maxillary
V3-mandibular
Term
CN5 functional components
Definition
Resident:
GSA & SVE

Acquired:
GVE & SA
Term
what branches of CN5 have GSA components, where are they found, and what GSA functions
Definition
all 3 divisions: face, most of scalp, teeth, mucosa of paranasal sinuses, oral and nasal cavities, anterior 2/3 of tongue, conjuctiva of eye, external aspect of tympanic membrane, meninges of anterior and middle cranial fossae
-pain, temp., pressure, light touch, proprioceptive sensation from masticatory and extraocular eye muscles
Term
what branches of CN5 have SVE components, where are they found, and what SVE functions
Definition
mandibular division only: muscles of mastication (masseter, medial and lateral pterygoid, temporalis), tensor tympani, tensor veli palatini, mylohyoid, anterior belly of digastric
-motor component
Term
what parts of CN5 have GVE components, where are they found, and what GVE functions
Definition
pregang. parasymp. fibers associated with ciliary ganglion from CN3, pterygopalatine ganglion from CN7, otic ganglion from CN9, submandibular ganglion from CN7
Term
what parts of CN5 have SVA components, where are they found, and SVA functions
Definition
taste fibers from anterior 2/3 of tongue via lingual nerve and soft palate via palatine nerves, SVA=taste & smell
Term
whats the overall course of the trigeminal nerve from start to where it branches into 3 divisions
Definition
1) emerges from ventral surface of pons as large sensory and small motor root
2) 3 divistions emerge from trigeminal ganglion
Term
associated ganglia of CN5
Definition
trigeminal
pterygopalatine
ciliary
otic
submandibular
Term
wheres the trigeminal ganglion and what does it contain
Definition
in trigeminal/Meckel's cave near apex of petrous temporal bone

has cell bodies of fibers that comprise the sensory root of trigeminal nerve
Term
wheres the pterygopalatine ganglion, discuss parasymp and motor components, what is it functionally connected with, pre-and-postgang. fiber locations
Definition
in the pterygopalatine fossa

is a parasymp. ganglion thats functionally connected with CN7, but provides passage of fibers from V2
-preganglionic fibers synapse from CN7
-postganglionic fibers run through V2 to destinations

has a motor root via nerve of pterygoid canal formed by deep (symp) and greater (parasymp) petrosal nerves
Term
what ganglia of CN5 have sensory root components
Definition
trigeminal
ciliary
Term
what ganglia of CN5 have parasympathetic root components
Definition
pterygopalatine
ciliary
otic
submandibular
Term
what ganglia of CN5 have sympathetic root components
Definition
ciliary
otic
submandibular
Term
what ganglia of CN5 have motor root components
Definition
pterygopalatine
Term
whats the ciliary ganglion functionally connected with, where are symp, parasymp, and sensory roots from

what connects ciliary gang to eyeball
Definition
functionally connected with CN3
-psymp root from Cn3, but passage of fibers from V1
-symp root from internal carotid plexus
-sensory root=ramus communicans of nasociliary nerve of V1 (short ciliary nerves connect ciliary gang. to eyeball)
Term
what is the otic ganglion functionally connected with, where are symp and psymp roots from
Definition
functionally connected with CN9, but communicates with auricotemporal nerve of V3

-symp roots formed by lesser petrosal nerve
-psymp roots formed by plexus middle meningeal artery
Term
whats the submandibular ganglion functionally connected with, where are symp roots from, discuss postgang. psymp fiber function
Definition
functionally connected with CN7, but linked with CN10 since its suspended by filaments from lingual nerve of V3

-psymp root=post. filament connecting it to lingual nerve and is derived from nerve plexus on facial artery. postgang. psymp fibers=secremotor to submandibular and sublingual salivary glands
Term
where does V1 of CN5 emerge from and pass through, connecting fibers, routes formed

*divisions of V1/opthalmic nerve and entry
Definition
1) emerges from anteromedial end of trigeminal ganglion 2) passes in the lateral wall of cavernous sinus inferior to oculomotor and trochear nerves
3) is joined by symp fibers from internal carotid plexus
4) and has connecting fibers to oculomotor, trochlear, and abducent nerves
5) forms routes for proprioceptive sensation

*lacrimal, frontal, nasociliary, meningeal branches divide before entrance through SUP. ORB. FISSURE
Term
ganglion associated with CN3
Definition
ciliary
Term
ganglion associated with CN7
Definition
submandibular
sublingual
Term
ganglion associated with CN9
Definition
otic
Term
topographical origin of CN1
Definition
telencephalon
Term
topographical origin of CN2
Definition
diencephalon
Term
topographical origin of CN3
Definition
mesencephalon
Term
topographical origin of CN4
Definition
mesencephalon
Term
topographical origin of CN5
Definition
pons
Term
topographical origin of CN6
Definition
pons
Term
topographical origin of CN7
Definition
pons
Term
topographical origin of CN8
Definition
medulla
Term
topographical origin of CN9
Definition
medulla
Term
topographical origin of CN10
Definition
medulla
Term
topographical origin of CN11
Definition
medulla
Term
topographical origin of CN12
Definition
medulla
Term
cranial nerves with GSA/general somatosensory (touch, pain, temp) components
Definition
CN5, 7, 9, 10
Term
cranial nerves with GVE/PSYMP (motor innervation to smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, glands) functions of autonomic nervous system
Definition
CN3, 7, 9, 10
Term
cranial nerves with GVA/generalviscerosensory (smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, gland innervation) components
Definition
CN9, 10
Term
cranial nerves with SSA/special somatosensory (sight, hearing, balance) components
Definition
CN2, 8
Term
cranial nerves with SVA/special viscerosensory (taste, smell) components
Definition
CN7, 9, 10
Term
cranial nerves with GSE/somatomotor (skeletal muscle) components
Definition
CN3, 4, 6, 11, 12
Term
cranial nerves with SVE/branchiomotor (skeletal muscle innervation from branchial arches) components
Definition
CN5, 7, 9, 10, 11
Term
CN7/facial nerve supplies motor fibers to these muscles
Definition
stapedius
post. digastric
stylohyoid
all muscles of facial expression
Term
CN7/facial nerve sends pregang psymp fibers to what ganglia? via what?
Definition
to pterygopalatine and submandibular ganglia via greater petrosal nerve and chorda tympani
Term
CN7/facial nerve carries sensory fibers from ____________ and taste from __________ via chorda tympani and _________ via greater petrosal and palatine nerves
Definition
skin of external acoustic meatus
anterior 2/3 of tongue
soft palate
Term
what happens if you have a lesion in the 4th ventricle that affects CN6 & 7
Definition
paralysis of facial muscles and inability to abduct eye on affected side (=double vision)
Term
what does it mean to say that the facial nerve is a mixed nerve
Definition
it has motor and sensory functional components
Term
what functional components does CN7/facial nerve have
Definition
SVE
GVE
GSA
SVA
Term
types and locations of motor and sensory components of CN7
Definition
large SVE and small GVE components run in the nervus intermedius with GSA and SVA fibers
Term
whats the nervus intermedius named for
Definition
its intermediate location between motor branch of CN7 and CN8
Term
CN7 innervation by SVE fibers
Definition
all muscles of facial expression, stylohyoid, posterior digastric, stapedius
Term
CN7 innervation by GVE fibers
Definition
(preganglionic parasympathetic axons) innervate lacrimal glands, glands of nasal and palatine mucosa, sublingual and submandibular salivary glands
Term
CN7 innervation by GSA fibers
Definition
small area of skin in external acoustic meatus
Term
CN7 innervation by SVA fibers
Definition
(taste fibers) from anterior 2/3 of tongue and soft palate
Term
course taken by CN7
Definition
1) 2 roots of CN7 leave brainstem at cerebellopontine angle
2) CN7 enters internal acoustic meatus with CN8
3) fibers enter facial canal to geniculate ganglion
4) greater petrosal nerve diverges
5) CN7 turns backwards to go within medial wall of middle ear
6) branch to stapedius diverges
7) CN7 continues down and gives off chorda tympani
8) CN7 exits stylomastoid foramen
9) stylohyoid, posterior digastric, occipitalis branch off
10) CN7 runs anteriorly in parotid gland
11) CN7 divides into 5 branches (temporal, zygomatic, buccal, mandibular, cervical) to supply muscles of facial expression
Term
associated ganglia of CN7 and functional components in each, what nucleus is each derived from
Definition
pterygopalatine ganglion (GVE/parasymp)-superior salivatory nucleus

submandibular ganglion (GVE/parasymp)-superior salivatory nucleus

geniculate ganglion (SVA and GSA)

(ciliary ganglion=CN3--visceral oculomotor/-edinger westfall nucleus, Otic ganglion=CN9--inferior salivatory nucleus)
Term
arrangement, control, and input of facial motor nucleus
Definition
ventral half=control lower half of face, input from ipsilateral side

dorsal half=control upper half of face, input from ipsilateral AND contralateral side
Term
if a person has a stroke/upper motor neuron lesion of the corticobulbar tract on the LEFT side, what happens
Definition
lose facial muscle function on LOWER RIGHT side of face
Term
if a person has Bell's palsy/lower motor neuron lesion, what happens
Definition
lose function of upper AND lower facial muscles on SAME side of face as lesion
Term
pathway of CN7 fibers through pterygopalatine ganglion
Definition
1) pregang. psymp. fibers from sup. salivatory nucleus in pons travel as part of nervus intermedius
2) greater petrosal nerve is formed
3) travel through pterygoid canal and join postgang. symp. fibers/deep petrosal nerve
4) formation of nerve of pterygoid canal/vidian nerve
5) postgang. psymp. fibers travel to lacrimal, nasal, palatine, pharyngeal mucosal glands with V2 branches
Term
where is the pterygopalatine ganglion
Definition
pterygopalatine fossa, suspended from V1 of CN5
Term
wheres the submandibular ganglion
Definition
within hyoglossus muscle, suspended from lingual nerve
Term
pathway of CN7 fibers through submandibular ganglion
Definition
1) pregang. psymp. fibers come from sup. salivatory nuc. in pons and run with nervus intermedius and then the lingual nerve
2) reach submandibular ganglion
3) postgang. fibers travel with lingual nerve to sublingual and submandibular glands
Term
what glands of the head and neck are NOT supplied by CN7's psymp. fibers
Definition
parotid
integumentary
Term
what happens with lingual nerve damage
Definition
lose taste fibers and autonomic outflow to submandibular and sublingual glands
Term
what happens with lingual nerve damage at the facial canal
Definition
1-lose taste fibers and autonomic outflow to submandibular and sublingual glands
2- lose motor function to muscles of facial exp.
Term
what happens with lingual nerve damage prior to entrance of facial canal
Definition
1-lose taste fibers and autonomic outflow to submandibular and sublingual glands
2- lose motor function of muscles of facial exp.
3-can't lacrimate or make mucus
Term
what ganglion of CN7 have GVE/psymp function
Definition
pterygopalatine
submandibular
Term
what ganglion of CN7 have sensory/SVA/GSA function
Definition
geniculate
Term
components of geniculate ganglion, related to CN7
Definition
cell bodies for sensory taste fibers/SVA that arise from anterior two of tongue and soft palate and small component of GSA fibers from the ear
Term
pathway of CN7 fibers through geniculate ganglion
Definition
1) central processes of cells carrying taste/SVA info enter brainstem
2) travel to anterior part of nucleus of solitary tract in medulla
3) synapse on 2nd order neurons
4) carry taste info to VPM of thalamus via central tegmental tract
5) central processes with GSA info travel in spinal trigeminal tract and synapse on spinal trigeminal nucleus
6) 2nd order neurons ascend trigeminothalamic tract to VPM of thalamus
7) 3rd order neurons with SVA and GSA info bring info to layer 4 of somatosensory cortex
Term
concerning CN3, the axons of the oculomotor complex most dorsomedial and superior are part of ____________nucleus and carry ______________ to the __________
Definition
edinger westfall

visceral/pregang. psymp. efferents

ciliary ganglion
Term
MR function
Definition
move eye to middle
Term
LR function
Definition
look outward
Term
levator palpebrae superioris function
Definition
lift upper eyelid
Term
SR function
Definition
look up and inward
Term
IR function
Definition
look down and inward
Term
SO function
Definition
look down and outward
Term
IO function
Definition
look up and outward
Term
location of trochlear nucleus
Definition
caudal to oculomotor complex at level of inferior colliculus
Term
location of abducens nucleus
Definition
paired nucleus in lower pons, separated from floor of 4th ventricle by genu of facial nerve
Term
function of abducens nerve
Definition
coordinate horizontal gaze of both eyes (LR)
Term
pathway of abducens motor neurons
Definition
1) course ventrally and pierce medial lemniscus
2) run lateral to corticospinal bundles
3) emerge on anterior surface between pons and medulla
--nerve ascends along base of pons
Term
what are abducens motor neurons mixed with and what do they do
Definition
mixed with internuclear neurons that send axons across the midline to the contralateral medial longitudinal fasciculus, where they ascend through the pons and midbrain to the oculomotor complex
Term
where are the horizontal gaze centers found
Definition
reticular formation of pons
Term
another name for horizontal gaze center and what is it
Definition
paramedian pontine reticular fromation (PPRF)
-collection of local circiut neurons near midline in pons, responsible for generating horizontal eye movements
Term
what do PPRF neurons innervate
Definition
cells in abducens nucleus on SAME side of brain
Term
types of neurons in abducens nucleus
Definition
1-motor neuron that innervates LR on same side
2-internuclear neurons for MR on opposite side (internuclear neurons that send axons across midline to ascend in medial longitudinal fasciculus to oculomotor nucleus with motor neurons for MR)
Term
what does activation of PPRF neurons on RIGHT side of brainstem cause, in general
Definition
horizontal movements of both eyes to the RIGHT
Term
if you have a lesion to the abducens nerve, what happens
Definition
loss of LR function on SAME side (CN6 palsy)
Term
if you have a lesion to the abducens nucleus, what happens
Definition
lose LR function on SAME side and MR on OPPOSITE side (lateral gaze palsy)
Term
if you have a lesion to the PPRF, what happens
Definition
lose LR function on SAME side and MR on OPPOSITE side (lateral gaze palsy)
Term
if you have a lesion to the medial longitudinal fasciculus, what happens
Definition
lose MR on SAME side (LR nystagmus on opposite side)
Term
if you have a lesion that affects the medial longitudinal fasciculus and sbducens nucleus, what happens
Definition
lose MR and LR on SAME side and MR on OPPOSITE side
Term
if you have a lesion to CN3, how does this affect horizontal gaze
Definition
lose MR on SAME side (LR nystagmus on opposite side)
Term
another name for vertical gaze center, and where is it located
Definition
rostral interstitial nucleus of the MLF (riMLF)
-in rostral part of midbrain reticular formation
Term
what does activation of vertical gaze center/riMLF cause, in general
Definition
movements of eyes along a vertical axis
Term
what does activation of horizontal and vertical gaze centers in concert cause
Definition
oblique eye movements whose trajectories are specified by relative contribution
Term
what controls gaze centers
Definition
neurons in frontal eye fields (part of frontal lobe)
Term
components of auditory system
Definition
middle ear ossicles and muscles
(malleus, incus, stapes, tensor tympani (V), stapedius (VII))
Term
function and innervation of tensor tympani
Definition
CN5, prevents/tenses movement of tympanic membrane to blunt auditory signal/sound
Term
function and innervation of stapedius
Definition
CN7, limits footplate from being pushed into oval window to blunt auditory signal/sound
Term
whats the modiolus, what resides here
Definition
hub/bony core surrounded by the coiled osseous cochlea, where ganglion cells of cochlear part of CN8 are found
Term
components of membranous cochlea, and what each is filled with
Definition
cochlear duct/scala media, filled with endolymph
upper chamber/scala vestibuli filled with perilymph
lower chamber/scala tympani filled with perilymph
Term
another name for cochlear duct
Definition
scala media
Term
another name for upper chamber of cochlea
Definition
scala vestibuli
Term
another name for lower chamber of cochlea
Definition
scala tympani
Term
within the cochlea, where are auditory receptors found
Definition
in Organ of Corti
Term
where is the organ of corti
Definition
sits on upper surface of basilar membrane of scala media
Term
what are oscillations of basilar membrane due to, what do they do
Definition
response to fluid motion on scala media, produce shearing force on stereocilia of receptor cells=electrical potential within hair cells
Term
what are receptor cells in contact with
Definition
gelatinous tectorial membrane
Term
what are hair cells innervated by
Definition
-dendritic terminals of large bipolar neurons located within the spiral ganglion in the modiolus

-efferent fibers from olivocochlear bundle
Term
general steps to generate sound reception up to reception by auditory nerve
Definition
1-tympanic membrane vibrates
2-ossicles shake
3-footplate of stapes vibrates oval window
4-cochlear fluid movement
5-reception by stereocilia
6-electrical potential in hair cells
7-action potential through auditory nerve
Term
what forms the cochlear nerve
Definition
central processes of spiral ganglion cells/modiolus
Term
where does cochlear nerve travel, and with what
Definition
1-through internal auditory canal with vestibular and facial nerves
2-enters brainstem at pontocerebellar angle
3-divides into branches that innervate ventral and dorsal cochlear nuclei at ventrolateral side of inferior cerebellar peduncle
Term
what forms the trapezoid body
Definition
axons leaving the ventral cochlear nucleus
Term
where do axons from the ventral cochlear nucleus/trapezoid body run
Definition
medially across midline and terminates in superior olivary complex bilaterally
Term
if fibers join the contralateral lateral lemniscus, where do they ascend
Definition
to the inferior colliculus
Term
where do axons from the dorsal cochlear nucleus run
Definition
cross midline and ascend with lateral lemniscus
Term
where do fibers from the superior olivary complex ascend
Definition
in lateral lemniscus BILATERALLY
Term
where do fibers from both the ventral and dorsal cochlear nuclei terminate
Definition
in nuclei of lateral lemniscus on CONTRALATERAL side en route to the inferior colliculus
Term
where do axons from neurons in the inferior colliculus project
Definition
through brachium of inferior colliculus to IPSILATERAL medial geniculate nucleus (MGN) of the thalamus
Term
where do axons from neurons in the MGN/medial geniculate nucleus project
Definition
to superior temporal/Heschl's gyrus of primary auditory cortex
Term
what provides further communication between sides of brain for audition
Definition
commissural connections between inferior colliculi and between nuclei of lateral lemnisci
Term
what parallels ascending projections of auditory system
Definition
smaller descending projections from auditory cortex to the MGN, inferior colliculus, and additional auditory relay nuclei
Term
whats the final link in the descending system of CN8 before innervation to inhibit inner and outer hair cells
Definition
olivocochlear bundle
Term
where does the olivocochlear bundle originate
Definition
in superior olivary complex
Term
where does the olivocochlear bundle terminate
Definition
on afferent fibers reaching inner and outer hair cells
Term
function of olivocochlear bundle
Definition
inhibit inner and outer hair cells
Term
function of vestibular system
Definition
1-facilitate balance
2-coordination of head and body movements
3-fixation of vision/retina while head is moving

(coordinate head and eye movements)
Term
main components of vestibular system
Definition
bony labyrinth
membranous labyrinth (with semicircular ducts/canals, ampullae, cupula, otolith)
Term
components of membranous labyrinth of vestibular system
Definition
semicircular ducts/canals
ampullae
cupula
otolith
Term
what is the bony labyrinth in the vestibular system
Definition
cavity within petrous part of temporal bone
Term
whats is contained in the membranous labyrinth in the vestibular system/function (not the individual components)
Definition
specialized epithelium serving as a transduction apparatus for vestibulation/balance
Term
what are the semicircular canals/ducts in the membranous labyrinth of the vestibular system
Definition
Anterior, posterior, and horizontal canals/ducts that are oriented at 90 degrees to each other and work in pairs

(anterior with posterior, horizontal with each other)
Term
whats found at the base of each semicircular canal
Definition
ampullae
Term
what are ampullae
Definition
-dilation of semicircular canals just before junction with utricle
-epithelium here thickens to form the cristae ampullaris/ampullary crest
Term
components of cristae ampullaris/ampullary crest
Definition
specialized vestibular receptor cells/hair cells
Term
what are hair cells
Definition
specialized vestibular receptor cells
Term
what are hair cells innervated by in ampullae
Definition
peripheral processes/dendrites of bipolar sensory cells of Scarpa's ganglion
Term
what forms the ampullary nerve
Definition
peripheral processes/dendrites of bipolar sensory cells of Scarpa's ganglion
Term
function of ampullae
Definition
detect angular rotation
Term
whats the cupula
Definition
gelatinous mass from ampullary crest to roof of ampulla
Term
function of cupula
Definition
detect rotational motion from inertial force that displaces hair cells and generates a local receptor potential
Term
what are the otolith organs
Definition
utricle
saccule
Term
components of otolith organs/utricle and saccule
Definition
-thickenings called maculae (that have receptor hair cells innervated by vestibular ganglion neurons)
-overlying gelatinous substance with calcium carbonate crystals
Term
components of maculae
Definition
receptor hair cells innervated by vestibular ganglion neurons
Term
function of calcium carbonate crystals in otolith organ gelatinous substance
Definition
aid in deforming gelatinous mass and bending hair cells
Term
function of otolith organs (specific for each organ)
Definition
respond to linear acceleration
-utricle=horizontal direction
-saccule=vertical direction
Term
what are the vestibular nuclei, where are they located
Definition
4 pairs in pons and medulla:
-lateral/Delter's
-medial
-superior
-inferior
Term
where does the lateral vestibular nucleus receive input from
Definition
-ampullae of semicircular canals
-maculae
-vestibular parts of cerebellum
Term
what does output from the lateral vestibular nucleus form, whats its function
Definition
lateral vestibulospinal tract-provides tonic excitation to lower extremity extensors to maintain upright posture
Term
where do medial and superior nuclei of vestibular system receive input from
Definition
ampullae of semicircular ducts
Term
what does output from medial nucleus of vestibular system form, whats its function
Definition
medial vestibulospinal tract-coordinate neck movements with eye movements

medial longitudinal fasciculus-mediate vestibulo-ocular reflexes (connect abducens nucleus with oculomotor complex)
Term
what does ouput from superior nucleus of vestibular system form, whats its function
Definition
medial longitudinal fasciculus-mediate vestibulo-ocular reflexes (connect abducens nucleus with oculomotor complex)
Term
where does the inferior nucleus of the vestibular system receive input from
Definition
ampulla and maculae
Term
what does output from inferior nucleus of vestibular system form, whats its function
Definition
fibers descend as parts of medial and lateral vestibulospinal tracts-postural stability
Term
functional components of CN9/glossopharyngeal
Definition
SVE
GVE
GSA
GVA
SVA
Term
for CN9, where are SVE cell bodies found, where do axons emerge and travel to innervate
Definition
in nucleus ambiguous-axons emerge as 3-4 rootlets, merge and pass through posterior cranial fossa, then jugular foramen, then descend behind styloid process to innervate stylopharyngeus muscle
Term
what are GVE fibers
Definition
preganglionic parasympathetic fibers
Term
where do GVE fibers for CN9 originate and travel initially
Definition
from neurons in inferior salivatory nucleus- axons join other CN9 components in medulla and exit through jugular foramen
Term
what nerves branch from GVE fibers of CN9, where do they travel, whats innervated
Definition
TYMPANIC NERVE-leaves inferior ganglion and re-enters skull by ascending through inferior tympanic cannaliculus to form a plexus on the surface of the middle ear cavity

-LESSER PETROSAL NERVE of visceral motor fibers emerges from this plexus and passes through lesser petrosal foramen in petrous temporal bone and foramen ovale to the otic ganglion

-postganglionic fibers travel with auricotemporal/V3 nerve to the parotid gland
Term
what functional components does the nucleus ambiguous carry and for what CNs
Definition
SVE for CN9, 10 (motor outputs)
Term
what functional components does the nucleus of the solitary tract carry and for what CNs
Definition
upper: SVA for CN7, 9, 10 (taste by inf/petrosal or nodose gang)

lower: GVA for CN9, 10 (baro/chemo receptors by inf/petrosal or nodose gang)
Term
what functional components does the spinal trigeminal nucleus carry and for what CNs
Definition
GSA for CN5, 7, 9, 10 by superior/jugular gang
Term
what do GSA fibers of CN9 do
Definition
carry general sensation from posterior 1/3 of tongye and upper pharynx, skin of external ear, internal surface of tympanic membrane
Term
where do cell bodies of GSA fibers in CN9 reside, how do central processes descend
Definition
superior glosopharyngeal ganglion/jugular ganglion--central processes descend in spinal tract of CN5 to caudal part of spinal trigeminal tract nucleus
-secondary neurons cross and ascend to contralateral VPM of thalamus as trigeminothalamic tract
-third order neurons project to postcentral gyrus/sensory
Term
where are chemoreceptors in GVA fibers of CN9, how are they relayed
Definition
carotid body-relayed to inferior ganglion as carotid nerve with baroreceptors
Term
where are baroreceptors in GVA fibers of CN9, how are they relayed
Definition
carotid sinus-relayed to inferior/petrosal ganglion as carotid nerve with chemoreceptors
Term
chemo and baroreceptors/GVA fibers of CN9--course traveled
Definition
1-travel as carotid nerve to inferior/petrosal ganglion
2-central processes travel to nucleus of the solitary tract via the solitary tract (caudal part)
3-connections to hypothalamus and medullary reticular formation=reflex for respiration, BP/cardiac output
Term
function of SVA fibers in CN9
Definition
contact taste receptors of posterior 1/3 of tongue
Term
where do cell bodies of SVA fibers of CN9 reside, where do they travel
Definition
cell bodies in inferior/petrosal ganglion-central processes project to nucleus of solitary tract (rostral part)
Term
where are cells bodies of SVE of CN10, course
Definition
cell bodies in nucleus ambiguous-nerve rootlets (8-10) exit under those of CN9 and exit skull through jugular foramen
-split into pharyngeal, superior laryngeal, and recurrent laryngeal nerves
Term
three major branches of CN10 SVE
Definition
1-pharyngeal nerve
2-superior laryngeal nerve
3-recurrent laryngeal nerve
Term
what does the pharyngeal nerve supply
Definition
all muscles of soft palate except stylopharyngeus(CN9) and tensor palatine(V3)
Term
what does the superior laryngeal nerve supply
Definition
-internal laryngeal nerve
-external laryngeal nerve=cricothyroid muscle
Term
what does the recurrent laryngeal nerve supply
Definition
intrinsic muscles of larynx (except cricothyroid)
Term
where are cell bodies of GVE in CN10, where do fibers travel
Definition
dorsal motor nucleus/DMN--preganglionic parasympathetic fibers are distributed to pharyngeal and laryngeal mucosa
-CN10 breaks up in thorax to many branches that join plexi around blood vessels to lungs and heart
-gastric nerves emerge from esophageal plexus to supply stomach
-intestinal branches act on GI tract

*terminal ganglia in walls of targets
Term
functional components of CN10
Definition
SVE
GVE
GSA
SVA
GVA
Term
where are cell bodies of GSA in CN10, where do processes travel
Definition
superior/jugular vagal ganglion-central processes join spinal tract of CN5 to spinal trigeminal nucleus
-second order fibers ascend on contralateral side as trigeminothalamic tract and synapse on third order neurons in VPM in thalamus
-VPM neurons project to postcentral gyrus
Term
what do GSA fibers of CN10 innervate
Definition
general sensation from larynx, pharynx, skin of external ear, external auditory canal, external surface of tympanic membrane, meninges of posterior cranial fossa, vocal cords, larynx
Term
what carries general sensation from vocal cords and larynx above
Definition
internal laryngeal nerve
Term
what carries general sensation from vocal cords and larynx below
Definition
recurrent laryngeal nerve
Term
where are cell bodies of SVA of CN10, what do they carry and course traveled
Definition
inferior/nodose vagal ganglion-carry taste from region of epiglottis-central processes enter medulla and synapse at rostral nucleus of solitary tract
Term
what do GVA of CN10 carry and via what
Definition
sensory info from mucous membrane of epiglottis, base of tongue, and most of larynx via internal laryngeal nerve
-below larynx=via recurrent laryngeal nerve
Term
where are cell bodies of GVA in CN10, where do processes get input and travel to
Definition
inferior/nodoes ganglion-peripheral processes get input from baro and chemoreceptors, sensation from tongue, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, heart, esophagus, stomach, intestines
-central process enter medulla and descend in tractus solidus to caudal nucleus of solitary tract
Term
where are the cell bodies of SVE in CN11, where projected, whats innervated
Definition
lateral part of ventral horn gray of first 5-6 cervical segments (in line with nucleus ambiguous)
-nerve rootlets exit and collect as accessory nerve, enter foramen magnum, exit through jugular foramen, runs behind styloid to innervate sternocleidomastoid and trapezius
Term
where are neurons from GSE of CN12, where projected, whats innervated

-what brain structure does CN12 work with
Definition
neurons from hypoglossal nucleus-exit medulla ventrally at preolivary sulcus
-hypoglossal nerve exits skull through hypoglossal canal and innervates extrinsic(genioglossus, styloglossus, hyoglossus) and intrinsic tongue muscles

-works with cerebellum
Term
what are the extrinsic tongue muscles innervated by CN12
Definition
hyoglossus
styloglossus
genioglossus
Term
whats the only system lacking a pre-cortical relay in the thalamus
Definition
olfactory nerve system
Term
what are olfactory receptor cells, where do they project
Definition
bipolar cells in olfactory epithelium of nasal mucosa
-project through perforations of cribiform plate to the mitral cells of olfactory bulb
Term
what are mitral cells, where do they project and how
Definition
principle relay cells of bulb
-project via olfactory tract and lateral olfactory stria to primary olfactory cortex and amygdala
Term
what does the primary olfactory cortex consist of
Definition
piriform cortex of temporal lobe overlying the uncus
Term
what are lesions of the olfactory pathway due to
Definition
trauma/skull fracture or meningioma in olfactory groove
Term
what are lesions in the uncus/parahippocampal gyrus associated with
Definition
olfactory hallucinations
Term
whats the functional component of CN1
Definition
SVA (taste and smell-chemical sense)
Term
why is the olfactory nerve a misnomer
Definition
its actually a tract
Term
location of olfactory bulb and tract
Definition
cribiform plate of ethmoid
Term
function of pigment epithelium of visual system
Definition
-absorb light thats not caught by retina
-turnover/phagocytosis of photoreceptor discs
Term
retinal cell types
Definition
vertical: photoreceptor (rods, cones), bipolar, ganglion

horizontal: horizontal, amacrine
Term
types of photoreceptors and their functions
Definition
rods-detect dim light (even a single photon)
cones-mediate color vision, spatial and temporal resolution
Term
characteristics of rods
Definition
have more photoreceptive pigment, outnumber cones 20:1, highly convergent upon bipolar cells
Term
characteristics of cones
Definition
outperform rods in all tasks, except detection of dim stimuli, 3 types of cones, populate fovea (area of highest acuity)
Term
functional regions of photoreceptor cells and their characteristics
Definition
outer-stacked membranous discs with light-absorbing photopigment, is continuously renewed (3 discs/hour)

inner-nucleus, biosynthetic machinery (cell body, mitochondria)

synaptic terminal-contact for target cell (synapse with bipolar cells and project to ganglion cells to become optic tract)
Term
function of ganglion cells of retina, where do projections go
Definition
output cells-axons become optic nerve, then optic tract -project to lateral geniculate nucleus/LGN of thalamus -input from receptor and bipolar cells
Term
function of LGN for visual system
Definition
receive output from ganglion cells (fibers from right half of retina form right optic tract and project to right LGN)
Term
name for primary visual cortex, where found
Definition
striate cortex-located at calcarine fissure (cuneus/upper and lingual/lower gyrus surround)
Term
what visual field does the medial/nasal half of retina mediate
Definition
temporal/lateral half of visual field
Term
if the optic nerve is cut, what happens, technical name
Definition
complete blindness in eye on the same side = right/left monocular blindness
Term
if someone has a pituitary adenoma that cuts crossing fibers in optic chiasm, what happens, technical name
Definition
no peripheral vision/tunnel vision (since nasal retina info is what crosses, no peripheral/temporal vision can be perceived because that is what is picked up by medial/nasal part)
=bitemporal hemianopsia
Term
if someone has a lesion to an optic tract, what happens, technical name
Definition
can't see peripherally on opposite side or medially on same side of lesion (nasal/medial retinal info, picking up the peripheral field crosses, so don't see peripheral on opposite side. temporal/lateral retina info stays on same side and carries info from medial visual field, so don't see medially on same side)
=left homonymous hemianopsia
Term
if someone has a lesion to the lateral geniculate nucleus, what happens, technical name
Definition
can't see peripherally on opposite side or medially on same side of lesion (nasal/medial retinal info, picking up the peripheral field crosses, so don't see peripheral on opposite side. temporal/lateral retina info stays on same side and carries info from medial visual field, so don't see medially on same side)
=left homonymous hemianopsia
Term
if someone has a lesion to the UPPER 1/2 of the optic radiation, what happens, technical name
Definition
can't see LOWER visual field on opposite side of lesion (upper optic radiation carries info from lower 1/2 of visual field. lose medial retinal info on opposite side associated with peripheral visual field and lose temporal retinal info on same side associated with medial visual field)
=left/right lower quadrantonopsia
Term
if someone has a lesion to the cuneus, what happens, technical name
Definition
can't see LOWER visual field on opposite side of lesion (cuneus receives info from lower 1/2 of visual field. lose medial retinal info on opposite side associated with peripheral visual field and lose temporal retinal info on same side associated with medial visual field)
=left/right lower quadrantonopsia
Term
if someone has a lesion to the LOWER 1/2 of the optic radiation, what happens, technical name
Definition
can't see UPPER visual field on opposite side of lesion (lower optic radiation carries info from upper 1/2 of visual field. lose medial retinal info on opposite side associated with peripheral visual field and lose temporal retinal info on same side associated with medial visual field)
=left/right upper quadrantonopsia
Term
if someone has a lesion to the lingual gyrus, what happens, technical name
Definition
can't see UPPER visual field on opposite side of lesion (llingual gyrus receives info from upper 1/2 of visual field. lose medial retinal info on opposite side associated with peripheral visual field and lose temporal retinal info on same side associated with medial visual field)
=left/right upper quadrantonopsia
Term
whats the pupillary light reflex mediated by and where is it found
Definition
pretectal nucleus in midbrain
Term
where does the pretectal nucleus receive axonal input from
Definition
retinal ganglion cells
Term
where do neurons from the pretectal nucleus project and how, what is stimulated
Definition
project BILATERALLY to edinger westfall nucleus to initiate PSYMP outflow to the ciliary gangion and papillary constrictor muscles=slacken suspensory ligaments and lens becomes more convex to bend light rays for bilateral accomodation
Term
if you shine light on one eye, why do both pupils constrict
Definition
info that reaches the edinger westfall nucleus is projected to both ciliary ganglions
Term
if light is shined, and only the same pupil constricts, whats wrong
Definition
damage to area of output/efferent pathway of opposite eye
Term
if light is shined, and neither pupil constricts, whats wrong
Definition
damage to optic nerve of the eye that light was shown on
Term
if light is shined in one eye, and only the other eye constricts, whats wrong
Definition
damage to area of output/efferent pathway of the eye that light was shown on
Term
how does the opthalmic/V1 branch of CN5 emerge from the middle cranial fossa
Definition
through superior orbital fissure to the orbit
Term
how does the maxillary/V2 branch of CN5 emerge from the middle cranial fossa
Definition
through foramen rotundum to pterygopalatine fossa
Term
how does the mandibular/V3 branch of CN5 emerge from the middle cranial fossa
Definition
through foramen ovale to the infratemporal fossa
Term
what branch/es of CN5 have motor fibers
Definition
V3 only
Term
what type of fibers from CN5 innervate facial skin, nasopharyngeal mucosa, anterior 2/3 of tongue
Definition
GSA
Term
how many myelinated fibers are in V1
Definition
25,000
Term
how many myelinated fibers are in V2
Definition
50,000
Term
how many myelinated fibers are in V3
Definition
75,000
Term
how does CN5 emerge from the brainstem, as a whole
Definition
as large sensory/GSA root and small motor/SVE root and projects to the middle cranial fossa
Term
what are the resident functional components of CN5, and to where
Definition
GSA-pain, temp, light tough, pressure, proprio. from face
SVE-muscles of 1st pharyngeal arch/muscles of mast.
Term
what are the acquired functional components of CN5, and to where
Definition
SA-taste (tongue)
GVE-psymp to glands and sphinter of pupil
Term
in the middle cranial fossa, theres a depression in the petrous temporal bone for ___________. this depression is called__________
Definition
the trigeminal ganglion
-trigeminal cave/Meckel's cave/cavity
Term
where are cell bodies of GSA fibers of CN5 mainly located
Definition
trigeminal ganglion
Term
before reaching foramen rotundum (V2) and superior orbital fissure (V1) what must V1 and V2 course through
Definition
cavernous sinus
Term
before reaching foramen ovale, does V3 course through the cavernous sinus
Definition
no, takes an inferior course
Term
what cranial nerves are involved in a cavernous sinus thrombosis, and what results from this
Definition
CN3, 4, 5, 6
=opthalmoplegia, facial analgesia, periorbital edema
Term
branches of V1
Definition
meningeal, lacrimal, frontal, nasociliary
Term
branches of frontal nerve
Definition
supraorbital nerve
supratrochlear nerve
Term
branches of nasociliary nerve
Definition
long ciliary nerves
sensory root to ciliary ganglion=short ciliary nerves
posterior ethmoidal nerve
ant. ethmoidal nerve=internal and external nasal branches
infratrochlear nerve
Term
after emergence from V1, where does the meningeal branch travel
Definition
through superior orbital fissure
Term
where does the lacrimal nerve travel before reaching the lacrimal gland and lateral eye
Definition
along lateral border of orbit
Term
what does V2 innervate
Definition
dura of middle cranial fossa, skin of temple and part of cheek, maxillary teeth, mucosa of roof of mouth, nasal cavity, soft palate, nasopharynx, sensory info from muscles of facial expression
Term
components of pterygopalatine fossa
Definition
-pterygopalatine ganglion
-maxillary nerve and branches (zygomatic, post. sup. alv., ganglionic branches to pterygopalatine ganglion)
-maxillary artery branches
Term
what maxillary arter branches arise within the pterygopalatine fossa
Definition
posterior superior alveolar artery
infraorbital artery
descending palatine artery
artery of pterygoid canal
pharyngeal branch
sphenopalatine artery
Term
to anesthetize the maxillary anterior teeth, what nerve must be infiltrated
Definition
anterior superior alveolar nerve
Term
to anesthetize the maxillary premolars, what nerve must be infiltrated
Definition
middle superior alveolar nerve
Term
to anesthetize the maxillary molars, what nerve must be infiltrated
Definition
posterior superior alveolar nerve (if working on 1st molar, must also anesthetize middle superior alveolar nerve for the MB cusp)
Term
to anesthetize mandibular teeth, what nerve must be infiltrated
Definition
*inferior alveolar nerve
mandibular nerve/V3
Term
functional components of V3 and whats innervated
Definition
GSA-teeth and gums of mandible, skin of temporal region, part of ear, lower lip, lower face, mucosa of oral cavity, anterior 2/3 of tongue

SVE-muscles of mastication (temporalis, masseter, medial and lateral pterygoids), oral floor muscles (mylohyoid, anterior digastric), tensor tympani of middle ear, tensor veli palatini of palate
Term
what nerve conveys psymp fibers from CN7 to the lacrimal gland, via what
Definition
lacrimal nerve (V1), via zygomatic nerve (V2)
Term
what nerve conveys psymp fibers from CN9 to the parotid gland
Definition
auricotemporal nerve (V3)
Term
what nerve conveys psymp fibers from CN7 to submandibular and sublingual glands, via what
Definition
lingual nerve (V3), via chorda tympani
Term
what nerve innervates the anterior 2/3 of the tongue
Definition
lingual nerve (V3)
Term
to anesthetize maxillary anteriors, the superior lingual gingiva, and vestibular gingiva in the area, what nerves must be infiltrated
Definition
anterior superior alveolar nerve for teeth and labial mucosa, infraorbital nerve for further infiltration of labial mucosa, and nasopalatine nerve for palatal/lingual gingiva
Term
to anesthetize maxillary premolars, palate, and facial mucosa, what nerves must be infiltrated
Definition
middle superior alveolar nerve for teeth and facial mucosa, infraoribital nerve for further infiltration of facial mucosa, and greater palatine nerve for palate
Term
to anesthetize maxillary molars, palate, and buccal mucosa, what nerves must be infiltrated
Definition
posterior superior and middle superior(MB of 1st) alveolar nerves for teeth and buccal mucosa, and greater palatine nerve for palate
Term
what does the lingual nerve innervate
Definition
floor of mouth, inferior lingual gingiva, anterior 2/3 of tongue (GSA)
Term
what does the inferior alveolar nerve block anesthetize
Definition
inferior alveolar nerve and lingual nerve because of their close proximity
Term
what does the middle superior alveolar nerve innervate
Definition
maxillary premolars and associated labial mucosa, and MB root of 1st molar and associated labial mucosa
Term
what does the anterior superior alveolar nerve innervate
Definition
maxillary anteriors and associated labial mucosa
Term
what does the nasopalatine nerve innervate
Definition
maxillary palate from canines forward
Term
what does the greater palatine nerve innervate
Definition
maxillary palate from premolars backward
Term
where do you deploy anesthetic for a nasopalatine nerve block
Definition
in front of incisive foramen
Term
where do you deploy anesthetic for a greater palatine nerve block
Definition
in front of greater palatine foramen, adjacent to post. molar
Term
if you deploy anesthetic too far back for the greater palatine nerve block, what may happen
Definition
anesthetize lesser palatine nerves too
Term
for more extensive anesthesia during a nasopalatine nerve block, whats done
Definition
deploy INTO incisive canal
Term
where is anesthetic deployed for an inferior alveolar nerve block
Definition
above lingula
Term
what type of functional components innervations are seen in the tongue, by what
Definition
GSA-lingual nerve/CN5 to ant. 1/3, glossopharyngeal nerve/CN9 to post. 1/3, vagus/CN10 nerve to back-most part for sensation

SSA- facial nerve (chorda tympani)/CN7 to ant. 2/3, glossopharyngeal nerve/CN9 to post. 1/3, vagus nerve/CN10 to back-most part for taste

GSE by CN12 in extrinsic and intrinsic muscles for movement
Term
where is anesthetic deployed for a buccal nerve block
Definition
through buccinator near medial pterygoid muscle next to mandible
Term
what does the buccal nerve of the inferior alveolar nerve innervate
Definition
buccal mucosa of mandibular molars
Term
what does the mental branch of the inferior alveolar nerve innervate
Definition
facial mucosa of mandibular anteriors and premolars
Term
what does the incisive branch of the inferior alveolar nerve innervate
Definition
mandibular anterior teeth
Term
what does the inferior alveolar nerve innervate
Definition
all mandibular teeth and facial mucosa
Term
what does the lingual nerve innervate
Definition
floor of mouth and anterior 2/3 of tongue
Term
when anesthetizing the inferior alveolar nerve, why does the tongue and floor of mouth also get numb
Definition
lingual nerve is very close to inf. alv., so lingual nerve is anesthetized as well
Term
what is anesthetized from a posterior superior alveolar nerve block
Definition
maxillary molars, except MB root of 1st molar, and associated buccal mucosa
Term
where is anesthetic deployed for a superior alveolar nerve block
Definition
next to pterygomaxillary fissure
Term
what does a maxillary division block innervate, and what nerve is anesthetized
Definition
all teeth, mucosa, and palate on that side, knock out entire infraorbital nerve and its branches
Term
where is anesthetic deployed for a maxillary division block
Definition
into pterygopalatine fossa
Term
when is a maxillary division block used
Definition
for major reconstruction/trauma--more risky
Term
where is anesthetic deployed for a mental and incisive nerve block, and what nerve is anesthetized
Definition
region of mandibular second premolar near mental foramen to knock out mental nerve
Term
if someone has a proximal lesion of the facial nerve, what happens
Definition
can't salivate via submandibular and sublingual glands
no taste from anterior 2/3 of tongue on that side
dry eye on same side
Term
pathway of GVE distribution via CN5 to parotid gland
Definition
1-CN9/glossopharyngeal nerve goes through jugular foramen
2-tympanic nerve branch goes through temporal bone into tympanic plexus in middle ear
3-lesser petrosal nerve goes through middle cranial fossa and reaches otic ganglion
4-postganglionic psymp fibers follow auricotemporal nerve (V3) and goes through foramen ovale into the infratemporal fossa
5-joins auricotemporal nerve and innervates the parotid gland
Term
in SYMP, what ganglion is associated with innervation of dilatory of pupil, lacrimal, sublingual, and submandibular glands
Definition
superior cervical ganglion
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