63 Sensory Nerves of the Temporal Fossa

Question 1

Identify 1 - 3

4 AND 5 - reading

Answer 1

1. Auriculotemporal n.
2. Posterior division of the mandibular n.
3. Anterior division of the mandibular n.
   ____
4. Posterior deep temporal n.
5. Anterior deep temporal n.

Question 2

What are the 2 cranial nerves provide innervation to the temporal fossa?

Answer 2

the trigeminal and facial nn.

Question 3

The trigeminal n. enters the infratemporal fossa through (1)____.
-> It divides into anterior and posterior divisions that are continuous with (2)____

Answer 3

1. the foramen ovale

2. the temporal fossa.

Question 4

The auriculotemporal n. arises from ___

Answer 4

the posterior division of the trigeminal n. in the infratemporal fossa