Infratemporal Fossa and Trigeminal Nerve

Question 1

The Mandibular exits through the ____ ___ in the skull

Answer 1

Foramen Ovale

Question 2

The Lateral and Medial Pterygoid muscles are named based on their attachments to the plate and are responsible for what main action?

Answer 2

Mastication

Question 3

Within the Infratemporal fossa, the main blood supply comes from the ______ Artery, whereas major innervation comes from the ______ nerve

Answer 3

Maxillary, Mandibular

Question 4

The Masseter, Temporalis, and Medial Pterygoid Muscles all _______ the mandible when both sides are active.

Answer 4

Elevate

Question 5

In order to deviate your mouth to a side, the muscles get split up into two groups of two. The _____ and the ______ and the Lateral and medial Pterygoids take turns contracting.

Answer 5

Temporalis, Massester

Question 6

The Middle Meningeal Artery goes through the ____ ___ to get from the infra temp to the cranial fossa.

Answer 6

Foramen Sinosum