Chapter Three: The Senses Flashcards
What are the orbital cavities of the eye
-the roof
-the lateral wall
-the floor
-the medial wall
The roof of the orbit
-orbital plate of frontal bone
-lesser wing of sphenoid bone
The lateral wall of the orbit
-frontal process of zygomatic bone
-zygomatic process of frontal bone
-greater wing of sphenoid
The floor of the orbit
-maxilla
-palatine bone
-orbital plate of zygomatic bone
The medial wall of the orbit
-maxilla
-lacrimal bone
-ethmoid bone
-lesser wing of sphenoid
Supraorbital margin
-part of the frontal bone
-forms upper boundary of anterior base of orbit
Supraorbital foramen
-at junction of lateral 2/3 and medial 1/3 of the supraorbital margin
-where supraorbital nerve and vessels emerge
Infraorbital margin
-lower border of the base of the orbit
-formed by margin of maxilla and zygomatic bone
Infraorbital groove
-floor of the orbit
Infraorbital foramen
-lies below the orbital margin
Which nerve runs through infraorbital foramen
-infraorbital nerve
-which is a branch of the maxillary division of trigeminal nerve
Optic foramen
-opens at the nasal side of orbit
Which nerve and artery runs through the optic foramen
-optic nerve
-opthalamic artery
Superior orbital fissure
-lies between greater and lesser wings of the sphenoid bone
Structures passing through superior orbital fissure
-oculomotor nerve
-trochlear nerve
-branches of ophthalmic division of trigeminal nerve
-abducens nerve
-sympathetic roots of ciliary ganglion
Inferior orbital fissure
-lies on the floor of the orbit
-seperates greater wing of sphenoid from orbital surfaces of palatine, maxilla, and zygomatic bones
What nerve passes through inferior orbital fissure
-infraorbital nerve and vessels
Nasolacrimal fossa
-anterior end of medial orbital wall
What structures are in the nasolacrimal fossa
-lacrimal sac
3 layers of the eyeball
-fibrous layer
-vascular layer
-retina (inner layer)
Outer layer of the eyeball
-fibrous
Parts of the fibrous layer
-sclera
-cornea
Sclera
-white opaque connective tissue
-gives shape to the eyeball
-protects internal parts
-attachment site for eye muscles
Cornea
-transparent fibrous layer
-superficial to iris and allows light to enter interior of the eye
Scleral venous sinus
-at junction of cornea and sclera
-aids in drainage of aqueous fluid
Middle layer of the eyeball
-vascular layer (uvea)
Parts of the vascular layer (uvea)
-choroid
-ciliary body
-iris
Choroid
-posterior, dark brown, vascular portion
-absorbs stray light rays
Parts of the ciliary body
-ciliary processes
-ciliary muscles
Ciliary processes
-folds on the internal surface of the ciliary body which secrete aqueous humor
Ciliary muscles
-smooth muscle tissue which encircles the lens
-contracts and relaxes to alter shape of the lens in order to adapt the lens for near or far vision
Iris
-coloured portion of the eyeball
-located between cornea and lens
-surround the pupil
2 muscle layers of the iris
-sphincter pupillae muscle
-dilator pupillae muscles
Inner layer of the eyeball
-retina
Optic disc
-site of exit of the optic nerve
-blind spot
2 major portions of the retina
-outer pigmented layer
-inner neural layer
Outer pigmented layer of retina function
-contains melanin which helps absorb stray lights rays
Inner neural sensory layer of retina function
-contains photoreceptors
3 layers of the inner neural layer of retina
-photoreceptor cell layer (contains rods and cones)
-bipolar cell layer
-ganglion cell layer
Macula
-exact center of retina
-contains small depression called fovea centralis
Lens of the eyeball
-clear transparent disc structure located posterior to the iris and pupil
What changes the shape of the lens
-ciliary muscles
2 cavities of the inferior of the eyeball
-anterior segment
-posterior segment
Anterior segment of inferior of eyeball location
-located between cornea and lens
Posterior segment of inferior of eyeball location
-located between lens and retina
Anterior segment of inferior of eyeball structures
-anterior chamber
-posterior chamber (watery aqueous humor)
Posterior segment of inferior of eyeball structure
-jellylike vitreous body
-contributes intraocular pressure
How is aqueous humor produced and drained
-by ciliary processes
-drained into scleral venous sinuses
Hyaloid canal
-narrow channel that travels through vitreous body from the optic disc to the posterior aspect of the lens
Superior rectus action
-moves eyeballs superiorly and medially
Superior rectus innervation
-oculomotor nerve
Inferior rectus action
-moves eyeballs inferiorly and medially
Inferior rectus innervation
-oculomotor nerve
Lateral rectus action
-moves eyeballs laterally
Lateral rectus innervation
-abducens nerve
Medial rectus action
-moves eyeballs medially
Medial rectus innervation
-oculomotor nerve
Superior oblique action
-moves eyeballs inferiorly and laterally
Superior oblique innervation
-trochlear nerve
Inferior oblique action
-moves eyeballs superiorly and laterally
Inferior oblique innervation
-oculomotor nerve
Levator palpebrae superioris action
-elevates upper eyelids
Levator palpebrae superioris innervation
-oculomotor nerve
3 major regions of the ear
-external (outer) ear
-middle ear
-internal (inner) ear
Function of the external (outer) ear
-collects sound waves and channels them inward
Parts of the external (outer) ear
-auricle (pinna)
-external acoustic meatus
-tympanic membrane
Auricle (pinna)
-flap of elastic cartilage covered by skin
Parts of the auricle
-helix: rim
-lobule: inferior portion
External acoustic meatus
-ear canal
-curved tube that lies in temporal bone
-leads to tympanic membrane
Tympanic membrane
-eardrum
-thin wall of dense connective tissue between external acoustic meatus and middle ear
Ceruminous glands
-hairs located on external acoustic meatus
-secrete cerumen (earwax)
Middle ear
-small, air filled cavity in petrous portion of temporal bone
How is middle ear separated from external ear
-tympanic membrane
How is middle ear separated from internal ear
-vestibular window and cochlear window
3 auditory ossicles of the middle ear
-malleus
-incus
-stapes
2 skeletal muscles attached to ossicles
-prevent damage to ear
-tensor tympani muscle
-stapedius muscle
Tensor tympani muscle innervation
-mandibular division of trigeminal nerve
Stapedius muscle innervation
-innervated by facial nerve
Auditory tube
-opening of the anterior wall of tympanic cavity
-travels to the nasopharynx
Auditory tube function
-equalize air pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane
Internal ear (labyrinth) divisions
-outer bony labyrinth
-inner membranous labyrinth
3 areas of the bony labyrinth
-semicircular canals
-vestibule
-cochlea
Membranous labyrinth
-series of interconnected sacs and tubes inside the bony labyrinth
Vestibule parts
-utricle and saccule
Parts of the semicircular canals
-anterior
-posterior
-lateral
Ampulla
-swelling at one end of each semicircular canal
Semicircular ducts function
-communicate with the utricle of the vestibule
2 channels of the cochlea
-scala vestibuli
-scala tympani
What structure separates the scala vestibuli and scala tympani
-cochlear duct
Scala vestibuli
-ends at the vestibular window
Scala tympani
-ends at the cochlear window
Vestibular membrane
-sepeartes cochlear duct from scala vestibuli
Basilar membrane
-separates the cochlear duct from the scala tympani
Spiral organ (organ of corti)
-coiled sheet of epithelial and supporting cells which contains inner and outer hair cells
What are hair cells
-mechanoreceptors that detect auditory stimuli
Tectorial membrane
-flexible gelatinous projection over hair cells
Which structure forms the lateral walls of the mouth
-cheeks
What are the labia of the mouth
-the lips
Labial frenulum
-mucous membrane that attaches each lip to the gum
Oral cavity
-space that extends from the lips and teeth to the fauces
2 components of the oral cavity
-oral vestibule
-oral cavity proper
Oral vestibule
-space between external cheeks and lips and the internal gums and teeth
Oral vestibule
-space between external cheeks and lips and the internal gums and teeth
Oral cavity proper
-space that extends from the gums and teeth to the fauces that connects the oral cavity to the oropharynx
2 parts of the palate
-hard palate
-soft palate
Hard palate
-forms anterior 2/3 of the roof of the mouth
-consists of palatine processes of maxilla and perpendicular plates of palatine bones
Soft palate
-forms posterior portion of the roof of the mouth
-lies between oropharynx and nasopharynx
-contains uvula
Palatoglossal arch
-muscular fold that extends to the side of the base of the tongue
Palatopharyngeal arch
-muscular fold that extends to the side of the pharynx
Palatine tonsils
-located between the palatoglossal arch and palatopharyngeal arch
Lingual tonsils
-located on the base of the tongue
4 minor salivary glands
-labial
-buccal
-palatal
-lingual
3 major salivary glands
-parotid
-submandibular
-sublingual
Parotid glands location
-in retromandibular fossa
Lobes of the parotid gland
-superficial lobe
-deep lobe
Innervation of the parotid gland
-sympathetic and parasympathetic fibres
Sympathetic parotid innervation function
-vasoconstriction
Parasympathetic parotid innervation function
-secretion of saliva
Submandibular glands location
-located beneath the base of the tongue
-posterior portion of the submandibular triangle
Lobes of the submandibular gland
-superficial lobe
-deep lobe
What separates the superficial and deep lobes of the submandibular gland
-mylohyoid muscle
Submandibular gland parasympathetic input
-chorda tympani nerve
Sublingual glands location
-floor of the mouth superior to submandibular glands and resting on mylohyoid muscle
Sublingual glands parasympathetic input
-chorda tympani nerve
Major salivary glands blood supply
-branches of the external carotid, facial, or lingual arteries
Median septum of the tongue
-divides tongue into symmetrical lateral halves
Extrinsic muscles of the tongue
-genioglossus
-hyoglossus
-styloglossus
-palatoglossus
Genioglossus
-triangular muscle which protrudes and depresses the tongue
Hyoglossus
-thin muscle which depressed the tongue
Styloglossus
-draws tongue upwards and backwards and divide the tongue into 2 parts
Palatoglossus muscle
-elevates the root of tongue and closes off the oropharynx
Intrinsic muscles of the tongue function
-within the tongue itself to alter its size and shape to produce fine movements for talking and swallowing
Intrinsic muscles of the tongue
-superior longitudinal muscle
-inferior longitudinal muscle
-vertical muscle of the tongue
-transverse muscle of the tongue
Superior longitudinal muscle
-makes the tongue concave
-shortens the tongue
Inferior longitudinal muscle
-makes the tongue convex
Vertical muscle of the tongue
-flattens and widens the tongue
Transverse muscle of the tongue
-narrows and elongates the tongue
Lingual frenulum
-fold of mucous membrane that attaches the midline of the inferior surface of the tongue to the floor of the mouth
Lingual papillae
-projections of the lamina propria covered with stratified squamous epithelium that contain taste buds
Fungiform papillae
-elevations distributed among filiform papillae
-most contain taste buds
Vallate papillae
-arranged in inverted V shape on posterior surface of the tongue
-all contain taste buds
Foliate papillae
-on the tongues lateral margins
-have few taste buds in adults
Filiform papillae
-distributed in parallel rows over anterior 2/3 of tongue
-lack tastebuds but contain touch receptors
-give tongue mottled white colour and increase friction between tongue and food
The teeth sensory innervation
-maxillary branch of trigeminal nerve
-mandibular branch of trigeminal nerve
2 sets of teeth
-deciduous teeth (primary)
-permanent teeth (secondary)
What does each row of teeth contain
-2 central incisors
-2 lateral incisors
-2 canines
-2 first premolars
-2 second premolars
-2 first permanent molars (erupt at age 6)
-2 second permanent molars (erupt at age 12)
-2 third permanent molars (wisdom teeth)
3 parts of the pharynx
-nasopharynx
-oropharynx
-laryngopharynx
Nasopharynx function
-respiratory
Oropharynx function
-respiratory and digestive
Laryngopharynx function
-respiratory and digestive
Muscles of the pharynx
-superior pharyngeal constrictor
-middle pharyngeal constrictor
-inferior pharyngeal constrictor
Divisions of the inferior pharyngeal constrictor
-thyropharyngeal
-cricopharyngeal
Pharyngeal raphe
-structure where the constrictors come together at the midline
Pharyngobasilar fascia
-strong internal lining of the pharynx
3 longitudinal/elevator muscles of the pharynx
-stylopharyngeus
-palatopharyngeus
-salpingopharyngeus
Superior pharyngeal constrictor
-origin: pterygomandibular raphe
-insertion: pharyngeal tubercle & pharyngeal raphe
-innervated by vagus nerve
-constriction of the pharynx
Middle pharyngeal constrictor
-origin: greater and lesser horn of hyoid bone and stylohyoid ligament
-insertion: pharyngeal raphe
-innervated by vagus nerve
-constriction of pharynx
Inferior pharyngeal constrictor
-origin: oblique line of thyroid cartilage and cricoid cartilage
-insertion: pharyngeal raphe
-innervated by vagus nerve
-constriction of the pharynx
Stylopharyngeus
-origin: medial base of styloid process of temporal bone
-insertion: blends with pharyngeal constrictors
-innervated by glossopharyngeal nerve
-elevates pharynx and larynx
Palatopharyngeus
-origin: posterior border of hard palate & palatine aponeurosis
-insertion: posterior border of thyroid cartilage
-innervated by branches of pharyngeal plexus
-elevates pharynx superiorly, anteriorly and medially
Salpingopharyngeus
-origin: inferior/cartilaginous part of auditory tube
-insertion: blends with palatopharyngeus muscle
-innervated by branches of pharyngeal plexus
-elevated pharynx, opens auditory tube during swallowing
Larynx location
-extends from the laryngopharynx to the trachea
-lies anterior to C4-C6
Laryngeal vestibule
-portion of larynx that lies above the vocal folds
Infraglottic cavity
-portion of larynx that lies below the vocal folds
Pieces of cartilage of the larynx
-thyroid cartilage
-epiglottis
-cricoid cartilage
-arytenoid cartilage
-corniculate cartilage
-cuneiform cartilage
Thyroid cartilage
-prominence is adams apple
-composed of 2 fused plates of hyaline cartilage that form anterior and lateral walls of larynx
Epiglottis
-leaf shaped elastic cartilage
-can move up and down like a trap door
-prevents food and liquids from entering rima glottidis
Cricoid cartilage
-ring of hyaline cartilage that forms inferior wall of larynx
-attached to tracheal cartilage by criocotracheal ligament
Arytenoid cartilages
-paired
-triangular pieces of mostly hyaline cartilage
Corniculate cartilages
-paired
-horn shaped pieces of elastic cartilage located at the apex of each arytenoid cartilage
Cuneiform cartilages
-paired
-club shaped pieces of elastic cartilage located anterior to the corniculate cartilages
2 folds formed from mucous membrane of larynx
-vestibular folds (false vocal cords)
-vocal folds (true vocal cords)
Superior vestibular folds function
-aid in holding breath against the pressure in the thoracic cavity
Rima vestibuli
-space between vestibular folds and vocal folds
Intrinsic muscles of the larynx
-cricothyroid
-thyroarytenoid
-lateral cricoarytenoid
-posterior cricoarytenoid
-transverse arytenoid
-oblique arytenoid
-thyroepiglottic muscle
-aryepiglottic muscles
-vocalis muscle
Cricothyroid
-attachment: anterior border of thyroid cartilage
-elongates and places tension on vocal folds
-innervated by external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve
-also receives cross-innervation from the recurrent laryngeal branch of vagus nerve
Thyroarytenoid
-attachment: base and anterior surface of arytenoid cartilage of larynx
-shortens and relaxes vocal folds
-innervated by recurrent laryngeal branch of the vagus nerve
Lateral cricoarytenoid
-attachment: anterior surface of arytenoid cartilage of larynx
-brings vocal folds together, thus closing the rima glottidis
-innervated by recurrent laryngeal branch of vagus nerve
Posterior cricoarytenoid
-attachment: posterior surface of arytenoid cartilage of larynx
-moves the vocal folds apart, thus opening the rima glottidis
-innervated by recurrent laryngeal branch of vagus nerve
Transverse arytenoid
-attachment: corresponding parts of opposite arytenoid cartilage of larynx
-closes the posterior portion of rima glottidis
-innervated by recurrent laryngeal branch of vagus nerve
Oblique arytenoid
-attachment: apex of opposite arytenoid cartilage
-regulates the size of the inlet of the larynx
-innervated by the recurrent laryngeal branch of the vagus nerve
Thyroepiglottic muscle
-attachment: apex of opposite arytenoid cartilage
-regulates the size of the inlet of the larynx
-innervated by the recurrent laryngeal branch of the vagus nerve
Aryepiglottic muscles
-attachment: originate at the apex of the arytenoids and insert at lateral border of epiglottis
-works with thyroepiglottic muscle to close laryngeal inlet
-innervated by the recurrent laryngeal branch of the vagus nerve
Vocalis muscle
-attachment: lateral surface of vocal process of arytenoid cartilage
-assists in controlling and changing the tonal quality of the voice
-innervated by the recurrent laryngeal branch of the vagus nerve
Anterior triangle of the neck
-from midline of neck to sternocleidomastoid and body of mandible
4 divisions of the anterior triangle of the neck
-submandibular
-submental
-carotid
-muscular
Posterior triangle of the neck
-bordered by sternocleidomastoid, trapezius and clavicle
Divisions of the posterior triangle of the neck
-supraclavicular
-occipital
Lateral border of the submandibular triangle
-posterior belly of digastric
Superior border of the submandibular triangle
-inferior border of mandible
Medial border of submandibular triangle
-anterior midline of neck
Posterior border of submandibular triangle
-posterior belly of digastric and stylohyoid muscles
Anterior border of submandibular triangle
-anterior belly of digastric muscle
Roof of submandibular triangle
-skin, fascia etc
Floor of submandibular triangle
-mylohyoid and hyoglossus muscles
Contents of the submandibular triangle
-submandibular glands
-lymph nodes
-facial artery and vein
-etc
Lateral border of the submental triangle
-anterior belly of digastric muscle
Inferior border of submental triangle
-hyoid bone
Superior border of submental triangle
-mandibular symphysis
Floor of submental triangle
-mylohyoid muscle
Contents of submental triangle
-submental veins
-submental lymph nodes
Superior border of muscular triangle
-hyoid bone
Superolateral border of muscular triangle
-superior belly of omohyoid muscle
Inferolateral border of muscular triangle
-sternocleidomastoid muscle
Base of muscular triangle
-median line of neck
Apex of muscular triangle
-junction of sternocleidomastoid and superior belly of omohyoid muscles
Contents of muscular triangle
-infrahyoid muscles
-thyroid gland
-parathyroid gland
-etc
Anterior border of carotid triangle
-superior belly of omohyoid muscle
Superior border of carotid triangle
-posterior belly of digastric muscle
Posterior border of carotid triangle
-anterior border of sternocleidomastoid muscle
Floor of carotid triangle
-thyrohyoid, hyoglossus, middle and inferior constrictors of pharynx muscles
Contents of carotid triangle
-carotid sheath
-internal jugular vein
-vagus nerve
-deep cervical lymph nodes
Ansa cervicalis
-formed by branches of spinal nerves C1-C3
-runs through anterior part of carotid sheath and gives off several motor branches to infrahyoid muscles
Superior border of supraclavicular triangle
-inferior belly of omohyoid muscle
Anterior border of supraclavicular triangle
-sternocleidomastoid muscle
Inferior border of supraclavicular triangle
-clavicle
Floor of supraclavicular triangle
-anterior and middle scalene muscles
Contents of supraclavicular triangle
-subclavian artery
-transverse cervical artery
-brachial plexus
-etc
Anterior border of occipital triangle
-posterior border of sternocleidomastoid muscle
Posterior border of occipital triangle
-trapezius muscle
Inferior border of occipital triangle
-inferior belly of omohyoid muscle
Floor of occipital triangle
-levator scapulae, middle scalene and splenius capitis muscles
Contents of occipital triangle
-occipital artery
-accessory nerve
-brachial plexus
-etc
Digastric muscle
-double bellied muscle that depresses the mandible and opens the mouth
-origin: digastric fossa and mastoid notch
-insertion: hyoid bone
Mylohyoid
-true diaphragm of the floor of the mouth
-origin: mylohyoid line
-insertion: body of hyoid bone
-innervated by alveolar division of mandibular division of trigeminal nerve
Common carotid artery bifurcations
-internal carotid artery
-external carotid artery
Branches of the external carotid artery
-superior and inferior thyroid arteries and veins
-facial artery
Carotid sheath structures
-common carotid artery
-internal and external carotid arteries
-internal jugular vein
-cranial nerves
-sympathetic plexus of nerves
-deep cervical lymph nodes
Carotid sheath function
-separate and help protect vital structures within it
Muscles of mastication
-temporalis
-medial pterygoid muscle
-lateral pterygoid muscle
-masseter
Temporalis
-origin: temporal fossa
-insertion: apex and medial surface of coronoid process of mandible
-anterior fibres elevate mandible and posterior fibres retract it
-innervated by deep temporal branches of mandibular nerve
Medial pterygoid muscle
-origin: maxillary tuberosity & pyramidal process of palatine bone & lateral plate of pterygoid process
-innervated by branches of mandibular division of trigeminal nerve
-protrusion, elevation, medial movement of mandible
Lateral pterygoid muscle
-origin: infratemporal crest of greater wing of sphenoid & lateral surface of lateral pterygoid plate
-insertion: neck of mandible
-innervated by branches of mandibular division of trigeminal nerve
-protrusion, depression, medial movement of mandible
Masseter
-origin: maxillary process of zygomatic bone &b inferior border of zygomatic arch
-insertion: lateral surface of ramus & angle of mandible
-innervated by masseteric nerve of mandibular nerve
-elevates and protrudes mandible
Groups of facial expression
-buccolabial group
-orbital group
-nasal group
-muscles of cranium and neck
Buccolabial group
-levator labii superioris
-levator anguli oris
-zygomaticus minor
-zygomaticus major
Orbital group
-orbicularis oculi
-orbicularis oris
Nasal group
-nasalis
-procerus
What part of the eye is responsible for high resolution, colour vision
-macula/fovea centralis
Flow of tears
- lacrimal gland
- excretory lacrimal ducts
- superior or inferior lacrimal canaliculi
- lacrimal sac
- nasolacrimal duct
- nasal cavity
Parts of the nasal septum
-perpendicular plate of ethmoid
-septal nasal cartilage
-vomer
Paranasal sinuses
-maxillary
-frontal
-ethmoidal
-sphenoidal
Openings of the paranasal sinus
-superior meatus
-middle meatus
-inferior meatus
What type of fluid does the outer bony labyrinth contain
-perilymph
What type of fluid does the inner membranous labyrinth contain
-endolymph
Parts of the external nose
-nasal bone
-upper lateral cartilage
-lower lateral cartilage
Muscles of the floor of the mouth
-mylohyoid
-geniohyoid
-stylohyoid
-digastric
Taste sensation of the tongue is controlled by what nerves
-vagus
-glossopharyngeal
-facial
Somatic sensation of the tongue is controlled by what nerves
-vagus
-glossopharyngeal
-lingual
Membranes of the larynx
-thyrohyoid membrane
-triangular membrane
-quadrangular membrane
Rima glottidis
-space in between vocal folds
Scalene muscles of the neck
-scalenus anterior
-scalenus medius
-scalenus posterior
Muscles of the scalp
-occipitofrontalis
Infrahyoid muscles
-omohyoid
-thyrohyoid
-sternothyroid
-sternohyoid
Occipitofrontalis
-origin: superior nuchal line of occipital bone
-insertion: lambdoid suture
-innervated by facial nerve
-retracts the scalp
Platysma
-origin: shoulder region of the neck
-insertion: mandible
-innervated by facial nerve
-open mouth and lower corners of lower lip
Smiling muscle
-risorius
Anterior aperture of the nasal cavity
-nostrils
Posterior aperture of the nasal cavity
-nasopharynx
Superior aperture of the nasal cavity
-cribriform plate
Inferior aperture of the nasal cavity
-incisive canal
Posterosuperior aperture of the nasal cavity
-sphenopalatine foramen
Olfactory region of the nasal cavity
-cribriform plate
-olfactory epithelium and receptors
Respiratory region of the nasal cavity
-nasal concha
-meatuses
-sphenoethmoidal reces
Superior meatus openings
-posterior ethmoidal sinus
Middle meatus openings
-frontal sinus
-maxillary sinus
-anterior and middle ethmoidal sinus
Inferior meatus openings
-nasal lacrimal duct