Head and Neck Flashcards

1
Q

Superior laryngeal nerve

A

Branch of vagus nerve
Smaller external - cricothyroid
Bigger internal - sensation to larynx above level of vocal cords

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2
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Cavernous sinus anatomy

A

Beneath and lateral to pituitary gland.

Extends from superior orbital fissure to apex of petrous part of temporal bone behind.

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3
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contents of cavernous sinus

A
OTOM (up to down) CAT (medial to lateral)
oculomotor nerve
trochlear nerve
opthalmic div of tri VI
maxillary div of tri V2
carotid artery 
abducens nerve
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