ANS of Head & Neck

Question 1

What is the outflow of sypathetic ?

Answer 1

Thoracolumbar outflow, T1-L2

Question 2

What is the outflow of parasympathetic?

Answer 2

Craniosacral outflow, 4 cranial nerves and S2-4

Question 3

Briefly describe horners syndrome

Answer 3

miosis, ptosis and anhidrosis caused by damage to the sympathetic nerves of the face. Pathology may be in the apex of the lung and common carotid artery

Question 4

What structure do the post ganglionic neurones of the parasympathetic system follow?

Answer 4

Trigeminal nerve

Question 5

What is the name of the parasympathetic nuclei and ganglia of the oculomotor nerve?

Answer 5

Edinger Westphal nuclei and ciliary ganglia

Question 6

Which 2 branches of the facial nerve carry parasympathetics?

Answer 6

Greater petrosal nerve, Chorda tympani nerve

Question 7

Which 2 ganglia are associated with the facial nerve?

Answer 7

Pterygopalatine ganglion and submandibular ganglion

Question 8

Which ganglia is associated with the glossopharyngeal nerve?

Answer 8

Otic ganglion