Face, Parotid, and Temporal Regions Flashcards
1
Q
Through what foramen does the facial nerve exit?
A
stylomastoid foramen
2
Q
What four facial muscles does the facial nerve innervate
A
orbicularis oculi
orbicularis oris
buccinator
platysma
3
Q
What are the 5 branches of the facial nerve?
A
temporal zygomatic buccinator marginal mandibular cervical
4
Q
What is the innervate of the masseter muscle?
A
mandibular division of trigeminal nerve
5
Q
What is Bell’s palsy?
A
paralysis of face–usually unilateral–due to interruption of the facial nerve
6
Q
What is the cause of trigeminal neuralgia?
A
usually an artery lying on top of and irritating the nerve below
7
Q
What is thrombophlebitis?
A
Clot in facial veins secondary to active inflammation
8
Q
Hat is the terminus of the external carotid?
A
Superficial temporal artery
9
Q
Which branches of the trigeminal nerve are most prone to trigeminal neuralgia?
A
2>1>3
