Anatomy Flashcards
Cribriform foramina in cribriform plate
Olfactory nerve (CN I) Anterior ethmoidal nerves
Anterior cranial fossa
Ethmoid bone
Olfactory nerve (CN I)
Cribriform foramina in cribriform plate
Anterior ethmoidal nerves
Cribriform foramina in cribriform plate
Optic canal
Optic nerve (CN II) Ophthalmic artery
Middle cranial fossa
Sphenoid bone
Optic nerve (CN II)
Optic canal
Ophthalmic artery
Optic canal
Superior orbital fissure
Lacrimal nerve
Frontal nerve- branch of ophthalmic nerve of trigeminal nerve (CN V)
Superior ophthalmic vein
Trochlear nerve (CN IV)
Superior division of the oculomotor nerve (CN III)
Nasociliary nerve- branch of ophthalmic nerve (CN V1)
Inferior division of the oculomotor nerve (CN III)
Abducens nerve (CN VI)
A branch of the Inferior ophthalmic vein
Middle cranial fossa
Sphenoid bone
Lacrimal nerve
Superior orbital fissure
Frontal nerve- branch of ophthalmic nerve of trigeminal nerve (CN V)
Superior orbital fissure
Trochlear nerve (CN IV)
Superior orbital fissure
Superior division of the oculomotor nerve (CN III)
Superior orbital fissure
Nasociliary nerve- branch of ophthalmic nerve (CN V1)
Superior orbital fissure
Inferior division of the oculomotor nerve (CN III)
Superior orbital fissure
Abducens nerve (CN VI)
Superior orbital fissure
Foramen rotundum
Maxillary branch of trigeminal nerve (CN V)
Middle cranial fossa
Sphenoid bone
Maxillary branch of trigeminal nerve (CN V)
Foramen rotundum
Foramen ovale
Mandibular branch of trigeminal nerve (CN V)
Middle cranial fossa
Sphenoid bone
Mandibular branch of trigeminal nerve (CN V)
Foramen ovale
Foramen spinosum
Middle meningeal artery Middle meningeal vein Meningeal branch of CN V3
Middle cranial fossa
Sphenoid bone
Middle meningeal artery Middle meningeal vein
Foramen spinosum
Meningeal branch of CN V3
Foramen spinosum
Internal acoustic
meatus
Facial nerve (CN VII) Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII) Vestibular ganglion Labyrinthine artery
Middle cranial fossa
Petrous part of temporal bone
Facial nerve (CN VII)
Internal acoustic
meatus
Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII)
Internal acoustic
meatus
Vestibular ganglion
Internal acoustic
meatus
Labyrinthine artery
Internal acoustic
meatus
Jugular foramen
Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) Vagus nerve (CN X) Accessory nerve (CN XI) Jugular bulb Inferior petrosal and sigmoid sinuses
Posterior cranial fossa
Anterior aspect: Petrous portion of the temporal Posterior aspect: Occipital bone
Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
Jugular foramen
Vagus nerve (CN X)
Jugular foramen
Accessory nerve (CN XI)
Jugular foramen
Inferior petrosal and sigmoid sinuses
Jugular foramen
Hypoglossal canal
Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
Posterior cranial fossa
Occipital bone
Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
Hypoglossal canal
Foramen magnum
Vertebral arteries
Medulla and meninges
CN XI (spinal division)
Dural vein
Posterior cranial fossa
Occipital bone
CN XI (spinal division)
Foramen magnum
Descirbe the C1 vertebrae
- No body - only anterior and posterior arches
- no spinous process
- occipital facets superiorly (occipital condyles)
- groove for vertebral artery (same for C2)
Describe C2 vertebrae
Dens - to allow C1 to rotate
Superior articular surfaces for C1 to glide
Describe the cervical vertebrae (C3-C7)
- Triangular vertebral canal
- Transverse foreamen –> vertebral artery
- Pos. process - nuchal ligament –> investing layer
Describe the Cruciate Ligament
2 parts
Transverse ligament –> C1 (more inf)
longitudinal ligament –> C2
Describe the Alar Ligament
Dens and occipital condyle
- allows for nodding (atlanto-occipital)
Describe the Atlanto-Axial Joint
Synovial joint between dens and posterior facet of the anterior arch of C1
Synovial Bursa - Between dens and cruciate ligament
movement - rotation
Curvatures of the spine
Cervical- lordosis
Thoracic - kyphosis
Lumbar- lordosis
Sacral - Kyphosis (primary) , Lordosis (secondary)
Describe the intervertebral joints
secondary cartilaginous joints
bone - hyaline cartilage - disc - hyaline - bone
At what vertebral level does the spinal cord end?
Adults - L1/L2
Children - L3/L4
At what vertebral level does the subarachnoid space end?
S2
How and where would a lumbar puncture be taken?
CSF at L3 and below
-Fetal position
What are the layers of the spinal cord punctured in a lumbar puncture.
Skin Subcutaneous tissue Muscle Supraspinous ligament Interspinous Ligamentum flavum Epidural space (venous plexus) Dura Arachnoid subarachnoid space
Describe the fontanelles. (with clinical applications)
When do they close?
Anterior - between frontal and parietal bones (18/12)
clinical - raised ICP –> bulging
state of hydration - convex (normal), concave
(unhealthy)
Posterior - between the occipital and parietal bones (closes first) (3/12)
Describe the sutures of the skull.
coronal - separates frontal and parietal
saggital - separates 2 parietal bones
lamboid - separates parietal and occipital
bregma
intersection between coronal and saggital sutures
lambda
intersection between lamboid and saggital sutures
Borders of Posterior Triangle of neck
ant - posterior margin of SCM pos - anterior margin of trapezius base - middle 1/3 of clavicle apex - mastoid process floor - posterior, middle and anterior scalene muscles prevertebral fascia
Contents of posterior triangle of neck
upper trunk of brachial plexus (b/w anterior and middle scalene)
apex of lung - 2cm above clavicle
Accessory nerve (1/3 down SCM; 2/3 down trapezius) - between them
Phrenic nerve - on anterior scalene
Subclavian vein - “””
3rd part of subclavian artery - between anterior and middle scalene)
Nerve supply to SCM
XI
Nerve supply to trapezius
XI
Blood supply to posterior triangle
thyrocervical trunk (subclavian)
Describe the layers of the deep cervical fascia
Investing layer
- encloses deep structures
- attached to nuchal ligament
- around SCM and Trapezius
Carotid Sheath
- contains common and internal carotid arteries, vagus nerve, IJV and lymphatics
Prevertebral Space
- anterior carotid sheath between prevertebral muscles and esophagus/pharynx
- prevertebral fascia is the floor of the posterior triangle
Pretracheal fascia
- encloses thyroid gland and in front of trachea
Platysma Muscle
- supplied by facial nerve
Borders of Anterior Triangle of neck
anterior border of SCM
midline
lower border of mandible
Contents of anterior triangle of neck
Anterior jugular vein
larynx, trachea, thyroid
stap muscles ( _hyoid muscles)
What vertebral level is the hyoid bone and what are its attachments?
C2
Does not articulate with any bone
held by digastric and stylohyoid
Describe the location of the Thyrohyoid membrane
C3
between hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage
Vertebral level of Thyroid Cartilage
C4, C5
formation of thyroid prominence
right and left laminae join at midline
Significance of superior thyroid notch
C4
biforcation of common carotid artery
carotid pulse
carotid sinus (baroreceptors and chemoreceptors)
Describe the location of the cricoid cartilage and its significance.
C5-C6
on top of trachea
surface marking for esophagus
articulates with inferior horns
location and clinical significance of cricothyroid membrane
C5
emergency laryngotomy can be done here
structure of thyroid gland
2 lateral lobes - central isthmus - overlies tracheal rings 2-4
bloody supply of thyroid gland
superior thyroid artery (near superior laryngeal)
inferior thyroid artery (near recurrent laryngeal)
these anastamose with each other
structure and location of parathyroid glands
2 small glands on the posterior surface of the thyroid
2 sup , 2 inf
blood supply to parathyroid glands
superior parathyroid - sup and inf thyroid arteries
inferior parathyroid - only inf thyroid artery
venous drainage of thyroid gland
superior and middle thyroid veins –> IJV –> subclavian –> brachiocephalic
inferior thyroid –> brachiocephalic
the inferior thyroid vein is a branch of what?
thyrocervical trunk
what does the central sulcus divide
frontal and parietal lobes
motor and sensory cortex
components and function of basal ganglia
lentiform nucleus - putamen and globus pallidus
substantia nigra
nucleus accubens
caudate
subthalmic
responsible for starting and stopping movement
nerves involved in gag reflex
IX, X, XI
emergence of nerves of the spinal cord
frist 7 over ( 8 cervical)
other under
Unlike the brain, the spinal cord does not have the layer ______.
Subdural space
location of white matter in the brain vs the spinal cord
brain - internal
spinal cord - external
what is the filum terminale
extension of pia mater into the coccyx
what nerve emerges between the pyramid and olives
XII
where does the superior ophthalmic vein end
cavernous sinus
which muscle opens the mouth
lateral pterygoid
relations of the anterior belly of digastric
lateral to the submental nodes
the middle meningeal artery is a branch of what artery
maxillary
Artery of Adamkiewicz is a branch of what artery?
segmental artery
what vertebral levels do the segmental arteries run?
T8-L1
what is the mastoid process formed from post-natally??
sternocleidomastoid muscles
where does the facial nerve exit the skull?
stylomastoid foreamen, behind the mastoid process
describe the passage of the greater occipital nerve
dorsal ramus of C2
passes superficial to subocipital muscles, through trapezius to supply the skin of back of head and scalp
Describe the passage of the ansa cervicalis and what does it supply.
C1,2,3
C1 –> superior root - travels with XII
C2/3 –> inferior root
Strap muscles
From what cervical vertebrae does the phrenic nerve branch from?
C3,4,5
Is the phrenic nerve sensory and/or motor and what does it supply?
both
sensory –> central diaphragmatic sensation
motor –> keeps diaphragm alive
Location and contents of Erb’s point
posterior border of SCM (1/2 way) and includes C2,3
contents:
nerves - lesser occcipital, greater auricular and transverse cervical.
what muscle crosses both the anterior and posterior triangles of the neck?
omohyoid
Many arteries run in the _____A______ layer of the brain. example ___B_____.
A - subarachnoid space
B - Basillar
location of the external jugular vein
behind angle of the mandible (3cm above middle 1/3 of clavicle)
Describe the passage of the IJV.
Runs with:
Vagus Nerve (x)
Internal Carotid Artery
within the carotid sheath before terminating at the subclavian vein to form the brachiocephalic vein.
What vessel does the thoracic duct drain into? Where?
subclavian vein
at junction between the IJV and the subclavian
Collection of anterior and posterior roots at base of spine is called the
Cauda Equina
The globus pallidus lies between
putamen and internal capsule
Which muscles have 2 bellies?
digastric omohyoid sternocleidomastoid pectoralis major occipitofrontalis
The lateral homunculus is for the ________.
face (upper limb)
The medial homunculus is for the ________.
lower limb
What anatomical landmark does the cervical sympathetic trunk cross?
neck of 1st rib
How many cervical ganglia are there? what are their names?
3
superior
middle
inferior – joins with T1 ganglion to form stellate ganglion
What is the name given to the ganglion formed as a result of the merger of the inferior and T1 ganglia?
stellate ganglion
What ganglia make up the stellate ganglion?
inferior cervical
T1
Where are the cervical ganglia located?
either side of spinal cord
within prevertebral fascia, posterior to carotid sheath
What are the layers of the scalp? Give a brief description if possible.
Skin
Connective Tissue - dense tissue filled with blood vessels and nerves
Aponeurosis of occipitofrontalis muscle - 2 bellies ( frontal and occipital)
Loose Areolar Tissue - barrier between muscle and bone
Periosteum - Beside skull
what is the name given to a haemorrhage in the periosteum?
cephalhaematoma
What is the innervation of the posterior scalp?
greater occipital nerve of dorsal ramus of C2
What is the innervation of the anterior scalp?
ophthalmic nerve (Va) –> supratrochlear and supraorbital
What is the blood supply to the scalp?
ICA –> ophthalmic artery –> supratrochlear and supraorbital
ECA –> posterior auricular, superficial temporal
What nerve runs with the superficial temporal artery?
Auriculotemporal nerve (branch of Vc)
The auriculotemporal nerve is a branch of what nerve?
Vc
The supratrochlear artery is a branch of what artery?
ophthalmic
The supraorbital artery is a branch of what artery?
ophthalmic
The ophthalmic artery is a branch of what artery?
ICA
What does the ophthalmic artery and its branches supply?
scalp
The posterior auricular artery is a branch of what artery?
ECA
The superficial temporal artery is a branch of what artery?
ECA
What are the branches of the external carotid artery?
Superior Thyroid lingual facial Occipital posterior auricular terminal (superficial temporal and maxillary)
The Superior Thyroid artery is a branch of what artery?
ECA
The lingual artery is a branch of what artery?
ECA
The facial artery is a branch of what artery?
ECA
The Occipital artery is a branch of what artery?
ECA
The maxillary artery is a branch of what artery?
ECA
What are the terminal branches of the ECA?
superficial temporal and maxillary
What vertebral level is the superior cervical ganglion found at?
C2,3,4
What vertebral level is the inferior cervical ganglion found at?
C7,8
What vertebral level is the middle cervical ganglion on found at?
C5,6
What does the superior cervical ganglion innervate?
Supplies eye, heart, pharyngeal plexus
What does the middle cervical ganglion innervate?
Pharynx, larynx, trachea, oesophagus
What does the inferior cervical ganglion innervate?
Cardiac plexus
Sympathetic innervation of the eye, heart, pharyngeal plexus comes from what cervical ganglion?
superior
Sympathetic innervation of the Pharynx, larynx, trachea, oesophagus comes from what cervical ganglion?
middle
Sympathetic innervation of the Cardiac plexus comes from what cervical ganglion?
inferior
What innervates the superior tarsal muscle?
Sympathetic specifically from T1
What muscle does the sympathetics of T1 innervate?
superior tarsal muscle of the eye
dilator pupillae
What innervates the dilator pupillae?
Sympathetic specifically from T1
What does the parasympathetic innervation control in the eye?
sphincter pupillae
pupillary light reflexes
accommodation
What are the main branches of the trigeminal nerve?
Ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular
What are the branches of the ophthalmic nerve?
Frontal –> supraorbital and supratrochlear
Lacrimal
Nasociliary
The lacrimal nerve branches off of what nerve?
ophthalmic
The Nasociliary nerve branches off of what nerve?
ophthalmic
The Frontal nerve branches off of what nerve?
ophthalmic
The supraorbital nerve branches off of what nerve?
ophthalmic (frontal)
The supratrochlear nerve branches off of what nerve?
ophthalmic (frontal)
What are the branches of the maxillary nerve?
Nasal and Palatine branches
Infraorbital
Superior alveolar
The Nasal and Palatine nerve branches off of what nerve?
maxillary
The Infraorbital nerve branches off of what nerve?
maxillary
The Superior alveolar nerve branches off of what nerve?
maxillary
What are the branches of the mandibular nerve?
Lingual
Inferior alveolar
Nerve to mylohyoid
The Lingual nerve branches off of what nerve?
mandibular
The Inferior alveolar nerve branches off of what nerve?
mandibular
The Nerve to mylohyoid branches off of what nerve?
mandibular
What region of the face is supplied by the ophthalmic nerve?
palpebral fissure to the vertex (middle of scalp)
What region of the face is supplied by the maxillary nerve?
palpebral fissure to upper lip (including zygomatic arch)
What region of the face is supplied by the mandibular nerve?
chin and beard region, except over the angle of the mandible and the sides of the face
What nerve supply is the Posterior aspect of the skull?
greater occipital nerve of dorsal ramus of C2
What nerves supply is this area of the face?
palpebral fissure to the vertex (middle of scalp)
ophthalmic
What nerves supply is this area of the face?
palpebral fissure to upper lip (including zygomatic arch)
maxillary
What nerves supply is this area of the face?
chin and beard region, except over the angle of the mandible and the sides of the face
mandibular
Describe the location of the parotid gland.
Behind the mandible
What anatomical structures separate the lobes of the parotid gland?
Mandible anteriorly
Mastoid posteriorly
How many lobes does the parotid gland have?
2
Describe the location of the lobes of the parotid gland.
Deep lobe - next to medial pterygoid
superficial lobe - next to the masseter
The masseter muscle is found next to what lobe of the parotid gland?
superficial lobe
The medial pterygoid muscle is found next to what lobe of the parotid gland?
Deep lobe
What nerve innervates the parotid gland?
articulotemporal (from VII)
What does the articulotemporal nerve innervate?
parotid gland
Describe the passage of the parotid duct.
emerges from anterior border
penetrates buccinator muscle
enters mouth
What anatomical structure pierces the buccinator muscle?
parotid duct
What nerve lies near to the parotid duct? what is the clinical significance?
facial –> fascial nerve palsy eg. bell’s palsy (lmn)
Describe the passage of the facial nerve to the parotid gland as it exits the skull.
through stylomastoid foreamen of temporal bone
over anterior border of parotid
How many branches does the facial nerve form the pes anserius?
5
What are the branches of the pes anserius?
Temporal Zygomatic Buccal Marginal Mandibular Cervical
What is the pes anserius?
from VII
forms the 5 branches (TZBMC)
What do the branches of the pes anserius innervate?
T - frontalis and occipital (occipitofrontalis) Z - orbicularis oculi (closes the eye) B - Buccinator M - Orbicularis Oris (lips) C - Platysma
What muscle closes the eye?
orbicularis oculi
What nerve supplies the occipitofrontalis?
Temporal branch of the pes anserius
What nerve supplies the orbicularis oculi?
Zygomatic branch of the pes anserius
What nerve supplies the Buccinator?
Buccal branch of the pes anserius
What nerve supplies the Orbicularis Oris?
Marginal Mandibular branch of the pes anserius
What nerve supplies the Platysma?
Cervical branch of the pes anserius
What does damage to the Orbicularis Oris lead to?
Bookie’s Mouth (drooping lip)
What layer covers the cerebellum?
tentorium cerebelli
What is the significance of the tentorium cerebelli?
separates the cerebrum and the cerebellum
What is the function of the cerebellum?
coordination
tone
equilibrium
What is the vermis?
separates the hemispheres of the cerebellum
how many hemispheres does the cerebellum have?
2
The cerebellum lies over what foreamen of the skull?
foreamen magnum
What matter composes the cerebellar peduncles?
white matter
How many cerebellar peduncles are found in the brain?
3
Name the cerebellar peduncles and identify what part of the brain they join to the cerebellum.
superior - midbrain
middle - pons
inferior - medulla
What sensory pathway involves the superior cerebellar peduncle?
anterior ventral spinocerebellar pathway (double cross)
What sensory pathway involves the inferior cerebellar peduncle?
posterior dorsal spinocerebellar pathway (d - direct)
The anterior ventral spinocerebellar pathway involves which cerebellar peduncle?
superior
The posterior dorsal spinocerebellar pathway involves which cerebellar peduncle?
inferior
What are the anatomical divisions of the cerebellum?
sup –> inf
rostral lobe
flocculondular lobe
caudal lobe
What the functional divisions of the cerebellum?
Vestibulocerebellum
Spinocerebellum
cerebrocerebellum
What is the oldest part of the cerebellum?
Vestibulocerebellum
What part of the cerebellum is separated from the rest?
Vestibulocerebellum
what nucleus is found in the Vestibulocerebellum?
Fastigial nucleus
What nerve connections does the Fastigial nucleus have and what are they responsible for?
VIII - balance
III, IV, VI - eye movements
Problems of the Fastigial nucleus can result in _______.
ataxia - lack of coordination, posture and eye movement
What part of the cerebellum involves all connections with the spinal cord?
Spinocerebellum
What motor tract does the Spinocerebellum involved in?
Rubrospinal
How many nuclei does the Spinocerebellum have?
2
What are the nuclei in the Spinocerebellum?
Globulose and emboliform
What is the largest part of the cerebellum?
cerebrocerebellum
What part of the cerebellum involves all connections that pass through the dentate and superior peduncle?
cerebrocerebellum
What connections does the spinocerebellum involve?
with spinal cord
What connections does the cerebrocerebellum involve?
all connections that pass through the dentate and superior peduncle
What tract is the cerebrocerebellum involved in?
Rubrothalamic
What functional part of the cerebellum is involved in the rubrothalamic tract?
Cerebrocerebellum
What functional part of the cerebellum is involved in the rubrospinal tract?
Spinocerebellum
What does damage of the cerebrocerebellum lead to?
intension tremors and nystagmus
What functional part(s) of the cerebellum is affected in a midline lesion?
Vestibulocerebellum
Spinocerebellum
What functional part(s) of the cerebellum is affected in a lateral lesion?
cerebrocerebellum
The cerebrocerebellum is affected in which lesion?
lateral
The Vestibulocerebellum is affected in which lesion?
midline
The Spinocerebellum is affected in which lesion?
midline
What is the most inferior part of the cerebellum?
tonsils
What separates the tonsils of the cerebellum?
uvula
What the clinical significance of the tonsils of the cerebellum?
Tonsilar Herniation (pushes through foreamen magnum)
What structures form the basal ganglia?
lentiform nucleus
caudate nucleus
substantia nigra
** subthalamic nucleus
The subthalamic nucleus is near which structure of the basal ganglia?
substantia nigra
What structures form the lentiform nucleus?
putamen
globus pallidus
What structures form the corpus striatum?
lentiform nucleus
caudate nucleus
The putamen and globus pallidus form what nucleus?
lentiform
What anatomical structure separates the caudate and lentiform nucleus?
posterior limb of internal capsule
What does the posterior limb of internal capsule separate?
caudate and lentiform nucleus
What tract is found in the genu of the internal capsule?
corticobulbar
What tract is found in the posterior limb of the internal capsule?
corticospinal
What part of the internal capsule is involved in the corticobulbar tract?
genu
What part of the internal capsule is involved in the corticospinal tract?
posterior limb
Where is the caudate nucleus found?
within lateral ventricles, around thalamus
What nucleus id found in the lateral ventricle?
caudate
What are the parts of the substantia nigra?
pars compacta
pars reticulate
What anatomical structure of the brain contains dopaminergic neurons?
pars compacta
What does a lesion in the contralateral subthalamic nucleus result in?
undesired limb movement
hemi ballismus
Undesired limb movement is as a result of a lesion in what nucleus?
contralateral subthalamic
Hemi ballismus is as a result of a lesion in what nucleus?
contralateral subthalamic
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Muscle, Nerve, and artery of Temporal Fossa
Temporalis muscle, Deep temporal Nerve (Vc), and Superficial temporal artery
What osteological structure is located at the Infratemporal fossa?
Zygomatic arch
What forms the
posterior
Medial
Lateral boundaries
Posterior: Mastoid
Medial: Lateral Pterygoid plate
Lateral: Ramus of the Mandible
What fissure is located in the infra temporal fossa and where is it located in relation to it.
Do the same for another fossa
The pterygomaxillary and pterygopalatine fossa are both located medial to the infratemporal fossa
What foramen open into the infra temporal fossa and what goes through them?
Foramen Ovale which has the mandibular nerve (Vc) pass through as well as the Middle meningeal artery of the External carotid artery through the Foramen Spinosum
What are the muscles of mastication and what are they innervated by?
All muscles of mastication are innervated by the Mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve.
Temporalis
Masseter
Lateral Pterygoid muscle (Lateral Pterygoid plate)
Medial Pterygoid (Medial pterygoid plate)
Mylohyoid Muscle (attached to mylohyoid line on the inner aspect of the mandible)
Anterior Belly of Digastric (Posterior belly by VII and not included here)
The mandibular Nerve gives off an anterior and a posterior branch. What do each supply?
The anterior branch supplies all motor except the Buccal Branch to the buccinator. The posterior branch is all sensory except for Mylohyoid.
What is the origin of the middle meningeal artery? What does it supply?
it comes from the maxillary artery (terminal branch of carotid) and supplies the Dura
Damage to the middle meningeal artery at the pterion causes?
Extradural Hemorrhage
TMJ type of joint
Atypical synovial joint as it has 2 separate compartments with an articular disc
What is the TMJ joint composed off
Head of the mandible and Temporal bone
What muscles of the TMJ Protrude Retract Elevate Depress
Protrusion: Medial and lateral pterygoid
Retraction: Temporalis muscle
Elevation: Temporalis and and masseter
Depression: Anterior belly of digastric and mylohoid
What muscle attaches to the Coronoid process of the mandible
Temporalis Muscle
What comes out of the Mandibular Foramen?
Inferior Alveolar Nerve
The inferior alveolar nerve originates from
Mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve
The mylohyoid line is significant as it
Traces the path of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve (Vc)
Trace the path of the inferior alveolar nerve
Emerges out of the Mandibular foramen, moves along the mylohyoid line and exits through the mental foramen where it becomes the mental nerve
Trace the path of the Lingual Nerve
The lingual nerve runs close to the inferior alveolar nerve and merges with the Chorda Tympani nerve (VII)
The tongue is divided into the oral and Pharyngeal part by?
Vallae Papillae
What supplies taste to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue
Chorda Tympani
What supplies sensory innervation to the tongue
Lingual Nerve
What supplies taste to the posterior 1/3 of the tongue
Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
What supplies sensory innervation posterior to the Vallae Papillae
Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)