Bologna CH142 Surgical Anatomy Flashcards
Anterior border of temporalis muscle can be palpated in temporal fossa below the zygomatic bone
False above the zygomatic bone
Stensen’s duct travels across the posterior surface of the masseter muscle
False anterior
If Stensen’s duct is transacted, a chronic draining fistula will form which requires corrective surgical intervention
True
Erb’s point designates the areas where cervical plexus emerges from posterior margin of the SCM muscle
True
With ageing, the collagenous tissue becomes increasingly intertwined, diminished in volume and permanently elongated. This causes the accentuation of skin tension lines
True
Over time, progressive laxity of the presentation unit can cause functional visual impairment in some patients
True
Minimal anatomic distortion of Philtrum avoids a poor cosmetic outcome
False, even minimal distortion results in a poor cosmetic outcome
Orbicularis oris muscle is unique in that it has no bony or cartilaginous attachment
True
Orbicularis oculi muscle acts on the eyelid and periorbital skin, inserting into medial and lateral canthal tendons
True
Nasalis muscle is responsible for bunny lines
False, PROCERUS
The most superficial portion of Superficial temporal artery is often visible in younger individuals
False- older
Most facial arteries run posterior and parallel with corresponding veins
False anterior and Parallel
The veins of the face have valves and cannot permit two way flow of venous blood
False they do not , hence can permit two way flow
Facial nerve trunk is in a superficial subcutaneous plane in children as mastoid is not fully formed
True
Temporal branch provides motor innervation to frontalis, upper orbicularis oculi and corrugator supercilii
True