i. Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Which cranial nerve is the trigeminal nerve?
A
CNV (five)
2
Q
How many major branches are there to CNV and what are they?
A
- 3;
- Ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular.
3
Q
What is the exit point of the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve?
A
Supra-orbital notch (foramen)
4
Q
What is the exit point of the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve?
A
Infra-orbital foramen
5
Q
What is the exit point of the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve?
A
Mental foramen
6
Q
What is a foramen?
A
A hole, opening
7
Q
What are the two major bones of the maxilla from an inferior aspect and what do they form in combination?
A
- Palatine process of maxilla;
- Horizontal plate of palatine process;
- Form the hard palate.
8
Q
Where is the incisive foramen located?
A
Immediately behind the incisor teeth of the maxilla
