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        | What are the branches of the superficial temporal artery? |  | Definition 
 
        | Transverse facial branch and middle temporal branch |  | 
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        | What forms the retromandibular vein? |  | Definition 
 
        | Joining of the maxillary vein and superficial temporal vein |  | 
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        | What forsm the common facial vein? |  | Definition 
 
        | Joining of the retromandibular vein and the facial vein |  | 
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        | What nerve ascends with the superficial temporal artery and vein? |  | Definition 
 
        | Auriculotemporal nerve (V3) |  | 
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        | What are the muscles of mastication? |  | Definition 
 
        | Temporalis, masseter, lateral pterygoid, and medial pterygoid |  | 
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        | What is the developmental origin of the muscles of mastication? |  | Definition 
 
        | 1st pharyngeal arch of the embryo |  | 
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        | What innervates the muscles of mastication? |  | Definition 
 
        | Mandibular division of trigeminal nerve (V3) |  | 
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        | What are the contents of the infratemporal fossa? |  | Definition 
 
        | Sphenomandibular ligament, lateral and medial pterygoid muscle, mandibular nerve and chorda ympani, maxillary artery, pterygoid plexus of veins |  | 
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        | What is the developmental origin of the sphenomandibular ligament? |  | Definition 
 
        | 1st pharyngeal arch of the embryo |  | 
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        | What are the attachment points of the sphenomandibular ligament? |  | Definition 
 
        | Spine of sphenoid bone to lingula of mandible |  | 
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        | What ligament limits the extreme protrusion of the mandible? |  | Definition 
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        | Where do the upper and lower heads of the lateral pterygoid attach? |  | Definition 
 
        | Greater wing of sphenoid an lateral pterygoid plate respectively |  | 
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        | What action is performed by contraction of the lateral pterygoid muscle? |  | Definition 
 
        | Depress and protrude mandible, unilateral contraction pushes chin to contralateral side |  | 
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        | Where do the superficial and deep heads of the medial pterygoid attach? |  | Definition 
 
        | Maxillary tuberosity and lateral ptarygoid plate respectivel |  | 
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        | What action is performed by the medial pterygoid muscle? |  | Definition 
 
        | Elevates amandible, unilateral contraction assists lateral pterygoid in side-to-side movement |  | 
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        | What forms the mandiubular sling? |  | Definition 
 
        | Medial pterygoid and masseter muscles |  | 
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        | The mandibular nerve (V3) enters the infratemporal fossa through what opening? |  | Definition 
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        | What is distinct about the mandibular branch of CN V in contrast to the other two branches? |  | Definition 
 
        | Only division of CN V that carries motor fibers to innervate muscles of mastication |  | 
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        | The meningeal branch of the mandibular nerve travels to what area? |  | Definition 
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        | What is innervated by the anterior division of the mandibular nerve? |  | Definition 
 
        | Muscles of mastication and sensory to the cheek via a buccal branch |  | 
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        | What king of innervation is provided by the posterior division of the mandibular nerve? |  | Definition 
 
        | Gives off auriculotemporal, lingual, and inferior alveolar nerves which are sensory with the exception of the mylohyoid branch of the inferior alveolar |  | 
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        | Where does the auriculotemporal nerve split? |  | Definition 
 
        | Around middle meningeal artery before exiting the infratemporal fossa behind the neck of the mandible |  | 
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        | What provides parasympathetic innervation to the parotid gland? |  | Definition 
 
        | Auriculotemporal nerve via otic ganglion |  | 
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        | What carries general sensation from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue and floor of the oral cavity? |  | Definition 
 
        | Lingal nerve branch of the mandibular nerve (V3) |  | 
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        | What carries taste from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue as well as preganglionic innervation to submandibular ganglion? |  | Definition 
 
        | Chorda tympani branch of the mandibular nerve (V3) |  | 
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        | What carries general sensation from mandibular teeth and gengiva? |  | Definition 
 
        | Inferior alveolar nerve branch of the mandibular nerve (V3) |  | 
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        | What carries sensation from mucosa and skin of lower lip, chin, and incisive teeth? |  | Definition 
 
        | Mental nerve branch of the inferior alveolar nerve |  | 
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        | What are the branches of the first part of the maxillary artery? |  | Definition 
 
        | Deep auricular & anterior tympanic arteries, middle meningeal artery, inferior alveolar artery |  | 
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        | What are the branches of the second part of the maxillary artery? |  | Definition 
 
        | Deep temporal arteries, buccal artery |  | 
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        | What are the branches of the third part of the maxillary artery? |  | Definition 
 
        | Infraorbital, greater palatine, sphenopalatine, pharyngeal, artery of pterygoid canal, and posterior superior alveolar artery |  | 
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        | Where do most branches of the third part of the maxillary artery originate? |  | Definition 
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        | What is the location of the pterygoid plexus of veins? |  | Definition 
 
        | Surrounds lateral pterygoid muscle |  | 
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        | What connects the pterygoid plexus of veins to the cavernous sinus? |  | Definition 
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        | What connects the pterygoid plexus of veins to the facial veins? |  | Definition 
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        | The pterygoid plexus of veins coalesce to form what vein? |  | Definition 
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        | What subdivides the articular cavity of the temporomandibular joint into upper and lower cavities? |  | Definition 
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        | What movements are performed by the temporomandibular joint? |  | Definition 
 
        | Hinge via lower cavity and gliding via upper cavity |  | 
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        | What depresses and opens the jaw for chewing? |  | Definition 
 
        | Primarily gravity and lateral pterygoid muscle though other accessory masticatory muscles help |  | 
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        | What elevates and retracts the jaw for closure during chewing? |  | Definition 
 
        | Masseter, temporalis, and medial pterygoid muscles |  | 
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        | What shifts the mandible side to side during chewing? |  | Definition 
 
        | Masseter and medial pterygoid muscles |  | 
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