BDS2 Anatomy (Trigeminal Nerve, etc) Flashcards
what are the 2 divisions of the trigeminal nerve?
sensory
motor
why is the sensory route of the trigeminal nerve important
aiming for with LA
supples the skin of face; nasal and sinus mucosa and teeth
what does the motor route of the trigeminal nerve supply
muscles of mastication and 4 other muscles
aware of so know side effects
trigeminal nerve is CN
V
special feature of trigeminal nerve
largest CN nerve
3 divisions of trigeminal nerve
Ophthalmic V1
Maxillary V2
Mandibular V3
what branches of the CNV are targeted in local anaesthesia
CNV2 and 3 (maxillary and mandibular)
CNV1 ophthalmic can show symptoms
what is a foramen
hole
what is a notch
semi-circular opening
ligament disintegrates - get notch form
where does CNV1 exit
supra orbital notch/formamen
above the human orbit
where does CNV2 exit
infraorbital foramen
below orbit
2nd branch of CNV2
where does CNV3 exit
metal foramen
below the mandibular teeth
what is the frontal process of hard palate called
palatine process of maxilla
what is the dorsal section of hard palate called
horizontal plate of palatine bone (not maxilla)
what are the 3 openings on the hard palate
from front to back
- incisive foramen
- greater palatine foramen
- lesser palatine foramen
what are the functional purposes of the osteology of the mandible
condylar process, ramus, angle, body
- Site of muscle attachments
- Foramina for passage of neurovascular structures
- Lower teeth in alveolar process
condylar process
part of mandible (dorsal head)
part of TMJ - feel on opening and closing
coronoid process
part of mandible (anterior head)
site of attachment of temporalis
mandibular foramen
where the inferior alveolar nerve passes on the ramus of mandible
lingula
on the internal mesial side of the ramus of mandible
- can feel not easy to see
where does the CNV exit through on the base of the skull
through the mid-level of human brainstem pons
what are the 2 components of the CNV
special visceral efferent
general somatic afferent
special visceral efferent functions of the CNV
Motor from motor nucleus in the pons
Predominantly to muscles of mastication
general somatic afferent functions of CNV
To the mesencephalic (midbrain), chief (pons) and spinal nuclei (medulla)
Sensory is vital for clinical practice
- More complex – 3 brainstem nuclei
- Different sensory information processed at different parts of the brain
Fibres come together and exit brainstem at pons level
where is the motor nucleus of CNV
level of pons
predominately to muscles of mastication
what are the 3 sensory nuclei for the CNV
mesencephalic (midbrain)
chief sensory
spinal nucleus
what is the purpose of the mesencephalic sensory nucleus of CNV
proprioception
what is the purpose of the chief sensory nucleus of CNV
discriminating touch
what is the purpose of the spinal nucleus of the CNV
pain and temperature for structures supples by CNV as well as general conscious sensation for the viscera supplies by CN IX and X
where do the 3 sensory nuclei of CNV exit
come together and exit midway through the pons
exit point for CNV1
supraorbital notch/foramen
exit point for CNV2
infraorbital foramen
exit point for CNV3
mental foramen
carries motor fibres for muscles of mastication
basic key role of CNV3
carries motor fibres for muscles of mastication
trigeminal ganglion
lies in a cave of dura mater (Meckel’s cave)
role of Meckel’s cave
Practical
Protective cave that holds the trigeminal ganglion
- All the fibres of CNV are still together
- Before divide into the 3 divisions
what happens to the CNV nerve roots after they emerge from the mid pons
they pass forward to the apex on the petrous temporal bone where the trigeminal ganglion lies in a cave of dura mater (Meckel’s cave)
how does the CNV1 reach the superior orbital fissure
pass anteriorly in the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus to reach the superior orbital fissure
how does CNV2 pass through the foramen rotundum
pass anteriorly in the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus to pass through the foramen rotundum
what does CNV3 pass through
passes through the foramen ovale
what important structures are the foramina (superior orbital fissure, rotundum and ovale) close to
neurovascular structures - cavernous sinus
- close proximity to the internal carotid artery and sympathetic plexus
where must the lesion be if all 3 divisions of the CNV are affected
If all 3 CNV divisions are affected the lesion must be in the pons (i.e. stroke) or at the cranial base (i.e. trauma or tumour)
what can occur in the cavernous sinus which has a negative effect on the CNV
clot can develop in the internal carotid artery
- compression on CNV (esp V1 and V2 - maxillary and mandibular symptoms)
what else is seen if the CNV is affected in the cavernous sinus
usually evidence of effect on other nerves too
CNIII and CNIV sometimes CNVI. Eye issues
course of ophthalmic division
Will pass inside the human orbit
- Lateral to cavernous sinus, pass anteriorly to reach the superior orbital fissure
Once inside the orbit divide into different branches
branches of ophthalmic division
predominatly sensory
- never going to block sensory nerve
sensory to scalp, eyes, upper facial sinuses
- carries parasympathetic via cillary ganglion to eye for accommodation and pupal constriction (10 short ciliary nerves), via pterygopalatine ganglion for lacrimal gland
sympathetics via cavernous sinus to pupil for dilation (2 long cilary nerves)
main braches
- frontal
- lacrimal
- nasocillary
2 separate nerves provide sensation and innervation to different parts of head
- frontal nerve
- lacrimal nerve
- nasocilary nerve (complex)
3 main branches of opthalmaic division
main braches
- frontal
- lacrimal
- nasocillary
divisions of frontal division of CNV1
dividing into supraobiral and supratrochlear to skin of vertex and upper eyelid
divisions of lacrimal division of CNV1
to lacrimal gland and skin of lateral upper eyelid and forehead (crying and sensation to lateral side of eyelid)
division and course of nasocillary division for CNV1
gives off long ciliary nerve(s), anterior and posterior to ethmoidal nerves before continuing as the infratrochlear nerve to skin of medial upper eyelid and root of nose
anterior ethmoidal nerve divides into external nasal nerve to top of nose sensation
sensory distribution of CNV1
the supratrochlear, supraorbirtal and lacrimal nerves supply the vertex, forehead and upper eyelids
the anterior ethmoidal nerve continues as the external nasal nerve to the skin at the tip of the nose
the infratrochlear nerve supplies the skin at the medial angle of the eye and adjacent root of nose
the infratrochlear nerve supplies
supplies the skin at the medial angle of the eye and adjacent root of nose
course of the anterior ethmoidal nerve
continues as the external nasal nerve to the skin at the tip of the nose
what do the supratrochlear, supraorbirtal and lacrimal nerves supply?
the vertex, forehead and upper eyelids
what nerve supplies the tip of the nose
the external nasal branch of the anterior ethmoidal branch of the nasociliary branch of CNV1
nasocillary nerve also supplies sensation to the cornea of eye
- shingles at the tip of the nose may be a warning that the disease will also develop on the cornea
shingles can affect any of the 3 divisions of CNV
corneal reflex involves
nasocillary (sensory) and facial (motor)
trigger for conrneal reflex
Stimulate cornea with cotton wool
First part is mediated via nasocillary nerve (first limb)
Closing of eye (blink) via facial nerve CNVII
what do the ethmoidal nerves supply
Supply the ethmoidal sinuses, lateral wall of nasal cavity and nasal septum
course of CNV2
CNV2 passes anteriorly in the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus and reaches the pterygopalatine fossa via the foramen rotundum
Never actively block but be aware of
Provide substantial sensory function to maxilla and upper teeth and gingiva
- Remove the anterior and posterior fossa from cranial base and look at middle fossa
exit point for CNV2
foramen rotundum (middle cranial fossa) - CNV2 enters and goes to the pterygopalatine fossa
where does the pterygopalatine fossa lie
Lies just lateral to the upper aspect of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx behind the orbit and above the hard/soft palate
Hidden – can only ID on inner aspect (not if turn upside down)
what is the pterygomaxillary fissure
Opening leading to the pterygopalatine fossa and sphenopalatine foramen medial to this fossa
Below zygomatic bone and superior to hard palate
what is the sphenopalatine foramen
medial wall of the pterygopalatine fossa
what is the main role of the pterygopalatine fossa
houses a few things - including nerves of CNV
what does CNV2 supply
Sensory to middle face, hard & soft palate, sinuses, nasopharynx, nose
Carries parasympathetic via pterygopalatine ganglion to lacrimal gland, mucous gland of nose, palate and nasopharynx
Taste via hard and soft palate
parasympathetic role of CNV2
Carries parasympathetic via pterygopalatine ganglion to lacrimal gland, mucous gland of nose, palate and nasopharynx
sensory role of CNV2
Sensory to middle face, hard & soft palate, sinuses, nasopharynx, nose
- taste to hard and soft palate
2 main branches of CNV2
zygomatic
- splits into temporal and facial
infra-orbital
all the branches of CNV2 (6, 2 key)
zygomatic
infra-orbital
nasopalatine
greater and lesser palatine to palate
pharyngeal to nasopharynx
alveolar to upper teeth
course of nasal nerves
disappear through pterygoid fossa posteriorly sphenopalatine
course of palatine nerves
through palatine canal into greater and lesser branches
what does the infra-orbital branch of CNV2 supply
eye and upper lip
the 3 superior alveolar nerves
anterior superior alveolar nerve
middle superior alveolar nerve
posterior superior alveolar nerve
posterior superior comes from its on branch of CNV2
anterior and middle superior are from infra-orbital (a branch of CNV2)
what areas does CNV2 innervate
skin , nasal cavity, nasopharynx, maxillary sinus, hard and soft palate, upper teeth and gums
where does the infraorbital nerve exit
infraorbital foramen to supply the lower eyelid, cheek, nose and upper lip
what does the zygomatic branch of CNV2 supply
anterior temple (zygomaticotemporal)
zygoma (zygomaticofacial)
where is the sphenopalatine foramen
Opens inside the nasal cavity
- Lateral wall of Pterygoid fossa has this opening into the nasal cavity
what enters the sphenopalatine foramen
nasopalatine nerve
- reaches the nasal cavity septum
- goes inferiorly downwards into incisive foramen to reach anterior hard palate
what are the 3 alveolar branches
Anterior superior alveolar
Middle superior alveolar
Posterior superior alveolar
post - separate branch on its own
ant and middle - from infraorbital
what teeth do the 3 superior alveolar branches supply
maxillary teeth
what do the 3 superior alveolar branches enter
the pterygoid fossa
2 branches of palatine nerve
greater and lesser
what structure do the palatine nerves pass through
the palatine canal
- lateral wall of the nasal cavity
- roof of oral cavity
where do the 2 palatine nerves exit
through their corresponding foramen in the hard palate
where are the upper teeth and gum sensory supply processed
processed in brainstem
- gathered by different branches of maxillary CNV3
what are the 3 sensory detections of upper teeth and gums
General sensation
Proprioception
Discrimination
what nerve supplies upper anterior teeth (3 to 3)
anterior superior alveolar nerve
what nerve supplies upper premolars (14, 15, 24, 25)?
middle superior alveolar nerve