HNS4: part 2

Question 1

1. Demonstrate how the temporo-mandibular joint produces chewing movements

Question 2

1. Describe the positions of salivary glandsand the lymph nodes draining the oral and oropharyngeal structures

Question 3

Give an overview of the swallowing physiology, how can it be viewed, describe examples of swallowing pathophysiologies.

Question 4

1. Identify the major branches of the external carotid artery (superior thyroid, ascending pharyngeal, lingual, facial, posterior auricular, occipital, superficial temporal, maxillary)

Question 5

1. Demonstrate the routes by which the maxillary, mandibular, facial, glossopharyngeal, vagus and hypoglossal nerves leave the skull, and indicate the courses of the lingual and inferior alveolar nerves
2. Describe the relationship between the facial nerve and the parotid gland
3. Assess those functions of the trigeminal, facial, glossopharyngeal, vagus and hypoglossal nerves which relate to biting chewing and swallowing (covered before as well, and here)

Question 6

1. Identify the teeth in the living mouth and record them accurately; recognise characteristic dental patterns for children and adults