Anatomy Flashcards
The duct of the parotid gland (Stensen’s duct) travels across the posterior surface of the masseter muscle
F - anterior surface
If Stenson’s duct is transected, a chronic draining fistula will form, and this requires corrective surgical intervention
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Forehead undergoes transverse wrinkling due to contractions of frontalis — whose fibers run in a horizontal direction
False - fibers in cephalocaudal direction
Regarding the philtrum:
- minimal anatomic distortion results in a poor cosmetic outcome
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PROCERUS muscle is responsible for bunny lines
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Platysma provides a thick protective cover to the anterior facial vascular bundle and mandibular branch of the trigeminal n
F - thin protective cover
Platysma is continuous with the superficial fascia or SMAS of lower face
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Corrugator supercilii are responsible for a scowl expression
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Superficial temporal artery can be palpated medial to the upper Tragus of the ear
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Head and neck cancers usually spread to adjacent lymph nodes in a diagonal direction from cephalad to caudad
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