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KYCO 2020 1st year, Block 3 > Anatomy: Pterygopalatine Fossa > Flashcards

Anatomy: Pterygopalatine Fossa Flashcards

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Small space that is medial to the infratemporal fossa

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Pterygopalatine Fossa

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Anterior boundary of the pterygopalatine fossa

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Posterior surface of the maxilla

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Posterior boundary of the pterygopalatine fossa

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Pterygoid process

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Superior boundary of the pterygopalatine fossa

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Greater wing of the sphenoid

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Medial boundary of the pterygopalatine fossa

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Perpendicular plate of the palatine bone

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Openings into the LATERAL wall of the pterygopalatine fossa

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Pterygomaxillary fissure

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Openings into the MEDIAL wall of the pterygopalatine fossa

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Sphenopalatine foramen

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Openings into the ANTERIOR wall of the pterygopalatine fossa

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Inferior orbital fissure

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Openings into the POSTERIOR wall of the pterygopalatine fossa

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Pterygoid canal

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Openings into the CEILING of the pterygopalatine fossa

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Foramen rotundum (“Skylight” on ceiling)

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Openings into the FLOOR of the pterygopalatine fossa

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No floor - just a passage to the greater and lesser palatine canals

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What nerve passes through the pterygopalatine fossa and what hangs off this nerve?

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  • V2 (maxillary division of CN 5 = trigeminal nerve)

- the pterygopalatine ganglion hangs from it

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Parasympathetic ganglion located in the pterygopalatine fossa

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Pterygopalatine ganglion

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The three types of fibers that the pterygopalatine ganglion receives.

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  • Sensory
  • Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers
  • Postganglionic sympathetic fibers
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Where do the SENSORY fibers come from that are received by the pterygopalatine ganglion

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From V2 (maxillary division of CN 5 = Trigeminal nerve)

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Where do the PREGANGLIONIC PARASYMPATHETIC fibers come from that are received by the pterygopalatine ganglion

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From the greater petrosal nerve (branch of VII = facial nerve)

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Where do the POSTGANGLIONIC SYMPATHETIC fibers come from that are received by the pterygopalatine ganglion

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From the deep petrosal nerve

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What kind of fibers does the greater petrosal nerve contain?

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Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers

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What kind of fibers does the deep petrosal nerve contain?

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Postganglionic sympathetic fibers from the superior cervical ganglion

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The greater petrosal nerve joins the deep petrosal nerve to form what nerve?

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The nerve of the pterygoid canal (aka Vidian’s nerve)

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Where does the nerve of the pterygoid canal/Vidian’s nerve terminate?

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Pterygopalatine ganglion

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What kind of fibers is the nerve of the pterygoid canal/Vidian’s nerve comprised of?

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Autonomic fibers: Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers & Postganglionic sympathetic fibers

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Where do the preganglionic parasympathetic fibers of the nerve of the pterygoid canal/Vidian’s nerve synapse?

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In the pterygopalatine ganglion

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What do the postganglionic sympathetic fibers do in the nerve of the pterygoid canal/Vidian’s nerve?

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They only pass through the ganglion

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Branches from the pterygopalatine ganglion

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  • Greater palatine nerve
  • Lesser palatine nerve
  • Nasopalatine nerve
  • Posterolateral branches
  • Pharyngeal nerve
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Where does the maxillary nerve (V2) exit the middle cranial fossa?

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Through the foramen rotundum

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What kind of fibers does the maxillary (V2) nerve contain?

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SENSORY FIBERS ONLY

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After exiting the middle cranial fossa, what does the maxillary nerve (V2) immediately do?

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Enters the pterygopalatine fossa where it travels in the upper part of the fossa

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After traveling through the upper part of the pterygopalatine fossa, what does the maxillary nerve (V2) do?

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Enters the orbit through the inferior orbital fissure and changes name

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What name does the maxillary nerve (V2) change to after it enters the orbit through the inferior orbital fissure?

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Infraorbital nerve

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Where does the maxillary (V2) nerve travel?

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  • Exits middle cranial fossa through foramen rotundum
  • Enters pterygopalatine fossa
  • Travels in the upper part of the fossa
  • Enteres the orbit through the inferior orbital fissure
  • Changes name to the infraorbital nerve
  • Runs in floor of the orbit
  • Exits on the face
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Branches of V2 (maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve)

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  • Intracranial branch
  • Ganglionic branch
  • Zygomatic nerve
  • Zygomaticotemporal nerve*
  • Posterior superior alveolar nerve
  • Middle superior alveolar nerve
  • Anterior superior alveolar nerve
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What does the intracranial branch of V2 innervate?

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Dura mater in the middle cranial fossa

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What do the ganglionic branches contain and do?

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  • Contain mostly sensory fibers (plus a few postganglionic parasympathetic fibers)
  • Connect V2 with the pterygopalatine ganglion
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What does the zygomatic nerve of V2 do and what does it supply?

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  • Divides into the zygomaticotemporal and zygomaticofacial nerves
  • Supplies skin over temporal region and cheek
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What branch of fibers does the zygomaticotemporal nerve of V5 contain and what’s it destined for?

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  • Has a branch that contains postganglionic parasympathetic fibers
  • Destined for the lacrimal gland
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What is the fiber compensation of the nerve of the pterygoid canal/Vidian’s nerve?

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  • Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers (from greater petrosal nerve)
  • Postganglionic sympathetic fibers (from deep petrosal nerve which is from the superior cervical ganglion)
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What does the POSTERIOR SUPERIOR ALVEOLAR NERVE of V2 supply?

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  • Maxillary molar teeth

- Mucosa of maxillary sinus

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What does the MIDDLE SUPERIOR ALVEOLAR NERVE of V5 supply?

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  • Maxillary premolars

- Mucosa of maxillary sinus

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What does the ANTERIOR SUPERIOR ALVEOLAR NERVE of V2 supply?

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  • Maxillary incisors and canine teeth

- Mucosa of maxillary sinus

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What is the one thing that all superior alveolar nerves of V2 supply?

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Mucosa of maxillary sinus

42
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What is the third part of the maxillary artery?

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Pterygopalatine Part (third part)

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Where does the pterygopalatine part of the maxillary artery travel?

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  • Maxillary artery leaves the infratemporal fossa
  • Enters pterygopalatine fossa through the pterygomaxillary fissure
  • Branches follow those of V2 and the pterygopalatine ganglion
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Branches of the pterygopalatine part of the maxillary artery

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  • Posterior superior alveolar artery
  • Infraorbital artery
  • Descending palatine artery
  • Pharyngeal artery
  • Artery of the pterygoid canal
  • Sphenopalatine artery
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What does the POSTERIOR SUPERIOR ALVEOLAR ARTERY of the pterygopalatine part of the maxillary artery supply?

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  • Maxillary molar and premolars teeth

- Mucosa of the maxillary sinus

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What does the INFRAORBITAL ARTERY of the pterygopalatine part of the maxillary artery accompany, and what are it’s branches?

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  • Accompanies the infraorbital nerve; emerges on the face
  • Branches:
  • -Anterior superior alveolar artery
  • -Terminal branches
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What does the ANTERIOR SUPERIOR ALVEOLAR ARTERY of the infraorbital artery of the pterygopalatine part of the maxillary artery supply?

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  • Maxillary incisor and canine teeth

- Mucosa of maxillary sinus

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What do the TERMINAL BRANCHES of the infraorbital artery of the pterygopalatine part of the maxillary artery supply?

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Structures on the face

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What does the DESCENDING PALATINE ARTERY of the pterygopalatine part of the maxillary artery divide into and supply?

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-Divides into the greater and lesser palatine arteries to hard and soft palate

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Where does the PHARYNGEAL ARTERY of the pterygopalatine part of the maxillary artery pass through, and what does it supply?

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  • Passes through the (palatovaginal)?? canal with a branch of the pterygopalatine ganglion
  • Supplies the mucosa of the nasopharynx and sphenoid sinus
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What does the ARTERY OF THE PTERYGOID CANAL of the pterygopalatine part of the maxillary artery supply?

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Supplies the walls and contents of the pterygoid canal and mucosa of the nasopharynx, auditory tube, and tympanic cavity

**Accompanies the nerve; “Little artery that does a big job”

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Where does the SPHENOPALATINE ARTERY of the pterygopalatine part of the maxillary artery enter, and what are it’s branches?

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  • Enters the nasal cavity through the sphenopalatine foramen (located in the medial wall)
  • Branches:
  • -Posterolateral nasal branches
  • -Posterior septal branches
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What do the POSTEROLATERAL NASAL BRANCHES of the sphenopalatine artery of the pterygopalatine part of the maxillary artery supply?

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Supplies posterior part of lateral wall of nasal cavity

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What do the POSTERIOR SEPTAL BRANCHES of the sphenopalatine artery of the pterygopalatine part of the maxillary artery supply?

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Supplies mucosa of the posterior part of the nasal septum

KYCO 2020 1st year, Block 3 (7 decks)

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