Infratemporal Fossa-Sievert Flashcards
Which parts of the trigeminal nerve carry motor branches?
only V3…this has sensory & motor. The rest only have sensory branches.
What type of a joint is the TMJ? It is prone to what?
TMJ is multiaxial
it is prone to dislocation
What are the important muscles that are found in the infra temporal fossa?
muscles of mastication
Where is the infra temporal fossa located?
deep to the mandible
inferior to the zygomatic arch
What are the following boundaries of the infra temporal fossa?
Anterior Border: maxillary bone
Posterior Border: Temporal Bone
Medial Border: Lateral Pterygoid plate off the sphenoid bone
Lateral Border: ramus of mandible
Inferiorly: open, sorta contained by medial pterygoid
What makes up the temporal region?
the temporal area + infra temporal fossa
What is found in the temporal area?
the temporalis muscle & its overlying CT
T/F The styloid process & mastoid process that are found on the head are a part of the temporal bone.
True.
If you remove the zygomatic arch & mandible…which structures are visible in the infra temporal fossa region?
lateral pterygoid plate
infratemporal surface of the maxilla
pterygomaxillary fissure
What is the pterygomaxillary fissure? What does it lead to? What else follows it?
This is sort of a crack that is found b/w the lateral pterygoid plate & the maxilla. It leads to the pterygopalatine fossa. A blood supply branches & follows this pathway as well.
Which hole does the facial nerve exit from? What is the nerve mainly composed of at this point?
Exits via the stylomastoid foramen.
Mainly composed of motor branches at this point.
What exits out of the foramen ovale?
V3 out of the cranial cavity into the infra temporal fossa
What goes thru the foramen spinosum?
the middle meningeal artery goes from the infra temporal fossa into the cranial cavity. Opposite direction of V3.
What’s the significance of the mandibular fossa?
this is the depression of the temporal bone where the condylar process of the mandible articulates with the temporal bone.
What is the mandibular notch?
this is a little swoop of the bone b/w the coronoid process & the condylar process of the mandible.
What is the mandibular foramen?
this is important! This is an entrance point for the nerves & blood vessels that supply the mandible & the teeth.
Describe the TMJ.
the temporomandibular joint
this is made of 2 joint cavities (superior & inferior) & one articular disc
has a strong ligamentous capsule that contains it
Which bones are involved in the TMJ?
the condylar process of the mandible
the mandibular fossa w/ the articular tubercle
What is the most notable muscle involved in the TMJ? What does it attach to?
the lateral pterygoid muscle
one belly attaches to the condylar process of the mandible
the other belly attaches to the articular disc of the TMJ
What family of muscles is the lateral pterygoid muscle a part of? What is its action on the TMJ?
mastication muscles!
It pulls the articular disc & the condylar process anteriorly
Describe what happens to the TMJ when you open your mouth wide?
the lateral pterygoid muscle helps with this
the condyle rides anteriorly & pushes into the articular tubercle
**this is protraction
What tragic thing happens when you open your mouth too wide?
the condylar process pushes too far anteriorly & rolls off the articular tubercle & gets stuck in an in b/w space.
Then all of the muscles of mastication are contracted & don’t allow you to push your jaw back to a resting position.
Requires muscle relaxants to get it back.
What’s the deal with elevation & depression of the TMJ? Which joint cavity does this involve?
this involves hinge movements
this happens in the lower joint cavity
What’s the deal with protraction & retraction of the TMJ? Which joint cavity does this involve?
this involves gliding movements
this happens in the upper joint cavity
**this of course involves the condylar process hitting the articular tubercle
How does a side to side grinding motion occur @ the TMJ?
the involves protraction of one side of the jaw while there is retraction of the other side of the jaw
What are the 2 important ligaments near the TMJ? (excluding the ligamentous capsule around the TMJ)
the sphenomandibular ligament
the stylomandibular ligament
What is a fun fact about the actions of the sphenomandibular & stylomandibular ligaments on the TMJ?
they tighten up when you open your mouth & force the condylar process of the mandible to ride anteriorly if you open your mouth any further.
Wanna know something awesome about the TMJ? It has a high range of motion! What’s something less awesome that is necessarily associated w/ this attribute?
sadly, it is highly susceptible to dislocation.
T/F The TMJ is a synovial joint.
True.
What covers the articular surfaces of the TMJ?
hyaline cartilage
What connects the bones of the TMJ?
the joint capsule
What composes the joint capsule of the TMJ?
fibrous CT
What lines the non weight bearing surfaces of the TMJ?
synovial membranes
What are the muscles of mastication innervated by?
They are all innervated by V3 (mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve). they are more specifically innervated by branchiomotor fibers of this.
What are the muscles of mastication derived from? How does this fit with its innervation?
They are all derived from the 1st pharyngeal arch. This makes sense then why they are all innervated by branchiomotor fibers of the trigeminal nerve.
What are the branchiomotor fibers that innervate the muscles of mastication called?
SVE: special visceral efferent
When you cut thru the skin & are looking @ the muscles around the mandible…which is most prominent?
the masseter muscle
Describe the position & connection pts of the masseter.
runs a little posteriorly as you move inferiorly.
- *attaches to zygomatic arch
- *attaches to body, ramus of mandible, inferior angle of mandible
What is the main action of the masseter?
elevation of the mandible (closing the mouth)–>towards the zygomatic arch
**this makes sense b/c the origin & insertion are the in the same sagittal plane–>not as good at side to side movements. Plays a small role, though, in lateral grinding.
What are the 4 muscles of mastication?
Masseter
Temporalis
Medial Pterygoid
Lateral Pterygoid
What are the actions of the anterior fibers of the temporalis muscle?
anterior fibers are oriented vertically & help in elevating the mandible & closing the mouth. They move the coronoid process of the mandible closer to the temporal bone
What are the actions of the posterior fibers of the temporalis muscle?
posterior fibers are oriented horizontally & help in retracting the mandible & closing it when it is open wide & protracted.
**these fibers are also involved in grinding motions.
What is the origin & insertion of the lateral pterygoid muscle? What is its main action?
Origin: lateral pterygoid plate
Insertion: condyle & articular disc of TMJ/Mandible
Action: protraction of the mandible
What is the origin & insertion of the medial pterygoid muscle? What is its main action?
Origin: medial side of the lateral pterygoid plate
Insertion: medial border of the ramus & angle of the mandible
Action: Elevation of the mandible, closing the mouth
What is the similar muscle to the medial pterygoid muscle?
the masseter. The medial pterygoid is just deeper. They run in a similar direction & are both muscles of mastication.
Which muscle of facial expression is deep & can be seen near the pterygoids?
the buccinator!
What innervates (motor) the buccinator? Which cranial nerve is this from? Which primordial thing is this derived from?
the buccal branch of the facial nerve (CN7) innervates this (motor).
The buccal branch of the trigeminal nerve (CN5) gives sensory innervation to the inside of the cheek.
**buccinator is derived from the 2nd pharyngeal arch–makes sense why the facial nerve innervates it.
Which major duct passes thru it?
the duct of the parotid gland…pops in around the 2nd molar.