facial muscles and glands

Question 1

where is the muscle temporals?

Answer 1

muscle of mastication on each side of the head

Question 2

what is the function of the temporalis?

Answer 2

elevation and retraction of mandible

Question 3

what is the nerve supply to the temporalis?

Answer 3

trigeminal nerve

Question 4

where is the buccinator?

Answer 4

muscle of mastication in anterior part of cheek

Question 5

what is the function of the buccinator?

Answer 5

maintain food in middle of oral cavity

Question 6

what is the nerve supply to the buccinator?

Answer 6

facial nerve

Question 7

what common pathology results in the buccinator not functioning properly, and what are the consequences for the patient?

Answer 7

stroke - drooling as cannot maintain food in middle of oral cavity

Question 8

what are the proximal and distal attachments of the masseter muscle?

Answer 8

zygomatic arch (cheekbone) and mandible (lower jawbone)

Question 9

what is the function of the masseter?

Answer 9

elevation of mandible

Question 10

what is the nerve supply to the masseter?

Answer 10

trigeminal

Question 11

how would you test integrity of masseter?

Answer 11

clench teeth

Question 12

where is the parotid gland?

Answer 12

front of ear extending to lower border of jaw bone

Question 13

what type of secretions does the parotid gland produce?

Answer 13

serous

Question 14

how do the secretions of the parotid gland enter the oral cavity?

Answer 14

through buccinator to open opposite 2nd upper molar

Question 15

which nerve passes through parotid gland?

Answer 15

facial

Question 16

what type of secretions does the sublingual gland produce?

Answer 16

mucous

Question 17

what type of secretion does the submandibular gland produce?

Answer 17

mixed