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Anatomy: Ear Flashcards

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petrous part of temporal bone

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zygomatic process of temporal bone

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arises from squamous part and articulates wihth zygomatic bone

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pterion

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frontal, parietal, temporal and sphenoid bones

thinnest part of the skull

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which part of the temporal bone is the mastoid process found on

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petrous part

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which bones form the anterior cranial fossa

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frontal, ethmoid and sphenoid

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which bones form the middle cranial fossa

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sphenoid and temporal

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which bones form the posterior cranial fossa

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temporal and occipital

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C O S F F I J H

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order of cranial foraminae

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“Carlos only smokes spliff since Rastaman offered skunk in indigenous Jamaica. Jamaican joint heaven”

COSFFIJH

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external ear

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from auricle to tympanic membrnae via external acoustic meatus

collect and convey sound waves to tympanic membrane

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middle ear

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from tympanic membrane to oval window and esutachian (auditory) tube

amplifies and conducts sound waves to internal ear

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internal ear

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from oval window to internal acoustic meatus

converts special sensory information - into fluid waves, then APs which are conducted to the brain

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auricle anatomy

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describe the innervation of the skin of the external ear

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tympanic membrane and EAM sensory nerve supply

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CNV3 (superior part of EAM and tympanic membrane) and CNX (inferior part of EAM and TM)

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what is the lymphatic drainage of the lateral surface of the superior half of the auricle

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parotid lymph nodes

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what is the lymphatic drainage of the cranial surface of the superior half of the auricle

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mastoid lymph nodes (purple) and deep cervical (light green)

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what is the lymphatic drainage of the rest of the auricle, including the lobe

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superficial cervical lymph nodes (dark green)

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where does all lymph from the auricle eventually drain to

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deep cervical lymph nodes (in carotid sheath), thoracic duct and then venous angle

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what forms the skeleton of the external ear

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temporal bone

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is the elastic cartilage of the ear vascularised?

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no - gets nutrients from the skin

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where does the EAM extend from

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deeper part of concha to tympanic membrane

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structure and support of EAM walls

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given structure from cartilage and bony support from temporal bone

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what glands does the EAM produce earwax via

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ceruminous glands

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what does otoscopic examination involve

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examination of the EAM and tympanic membrane, the EAM must be straight

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compare a child’s EAM to that of an adults

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a child’s is short and straight - pull posterioinferiorly (and be careful not to damage tympanic membrane)

curved in an adult - pull posteriosuperiorly

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umbo = most inwardly depressed part of tympanic membrane (handle of malleus)

pars flaccida = superiorly thin part of tympanic membrane

pars tensa = thickest part of tympanic membrane (posteroinferiorly)

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describe the innervation of the tympanic membrane

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external surface: mainly CNV3 (auriculotemporal branch)

internal surface: CNIX

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eustachian (auditory) tube

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connects the tympanic cavity to the lateral wall of the nasopharynx

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CNIX sensory innervation

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middle ear cavity

eustachian tube

naso and oro pharynx

tonsils

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what are the 3 bones of the middle ear called

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auditory ossicles

they link the tympanic membrane to the oval window of the internal ear

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how do the auditory ossicles articulate

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via synovial joints

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which part of the stapes bone joints the oval window

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base

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which bone creates the umbo

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the handle of the malleus - adheres to the internal aspect of the tympanic membrane

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what is the function of the auditory tube

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connects middle ear cavity to nasopharynx

acts to equalise pressure of the middle ear to that of the EAM

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which nerve runs over the internal aspect of the tympanic membrane

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chorda tympani

  • runs over handle of malleus
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what is the clinical impact of the eustachian tube and infection

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bacteria/viruses can spread between the middle ear cavity and nasopharynx

eg infection from pharynx/tonsils can cause pain and hearing loss

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give an example of referred pain with CNIX

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CNIX supplies: middle ear cavity, eustachian tube, nasopharynx, oropharynx, tonsils

tonsillitis or pharyngitis can mimic earache

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mastoid process of temporal bone

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how does the mastoid antrum communicate with the middle ear

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via the aditus

the antrum contains the mastoid air cells in the mastoid process of the temporal bone

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how does mastoiditis occur

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it is inflammation of the mucosal lining of the mastoid antrum and mastoid air system inside the mastoid process

spread of infection through aditus from middle ear cavity

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what forms the roof of the middle ear cavity

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the petrous part of the temporal bone

note the middle cranial fossa

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where does CNVII exit the cranial cavity

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enters internal acoustic meatus on temporal bone

then enters facial canal on petrous temporal bone

exits facial canal via stylomastoid foramen - opening on surface of petrous part of temporal bone

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stylomastoid forman in petrous part of temporal bone

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what does the chorda tympani branch of CNVII supply

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taste buds of anterior 2/3 rd of tongue

parasympathetic supply to submandibular and sublingual salivary glands

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what does the facial canal on the petrous temporal bone connect

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IAM and stylomastoid foramen

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which muscle controls the stapes

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the right/left stapedius (innervated by CNVII)

reduces the movement of the stapes to protect the internal ear from excessive noise

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describe the innervation of the tongue

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anterior 2/3:

  • taste - chorda tympani CNVII
  • general sensory - CNV3

posterior 1/3: CNIX

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vermillion border

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edge of lips

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buccal fat pad

  • what happens to it during illness
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its loss in illness gives the appearance of sunken cheeks

it is a clinical sign of malnutrition

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where do facial muscles originate and insert

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originate on bone, insert into superficial fascia

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how can muscles of facial expression and motor CNVII be tested

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asking patient to: frown, close eyes tightly, smile , puff out cheeks

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what are the 2 main functions of the inner ear

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To convert mechanical signals from the middle ear into electrical signals, which can transfer information to the auditory pathway in the brain.

To maintain balance by detecting position and motion.

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what are the 2 components of CNVIII

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cochlear nerve - hearing

vestibular nerve - balance

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where is the inner ear located

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from oval window to internal acoustic meatus

petrous part of temporal bone

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bony labryinth

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also called otic capsule

bony cavities inside the petrous part of the temporal bone

it is composed of the cochlea, vestibule and 3 semicircular canals

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what does the bony labryinth contain

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it is lined by periosteum and contains perilymph fluid

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membranous labryinth

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inside the bony labryinth - suspended in the perilymph

it contains the cochlear duct, semicircular ducts, urticle and saccule

contains endolymph fluid

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where are the saccule and urticle of the membranous labryinth located

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within the vestibule of the bony labryinth - innervated by vestibular nerve

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cochlear duct function

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conducts APs to the brain stem via the cochlear nerve - auditory part of the ear

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semicircular ducts

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conduct APs to brainstem via vestibular nerve

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describe the transmission of sound through the ear

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where does CNVIII exit the cranial cavity

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internal acoustic meatus

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where do CNVII and CNVIII connect with the brain stem

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at the junction between the pons and the medulla

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describe the course of CNVI in the cranial cavity, and what this makes it susceptible to

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leaves the brainstem at the pons

runs up and over petrous temporal bone

superior orbital fissure

Raised ICP can stretch the nerve and hinder its function causing a CNVI palsy. This is called a false localising sign

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