Lecture 8 - Cranial Nerves (part 2) Flashcards
What are the 3 divisions of the trigeminal nerve?
opthalamic, maxillary and mandibular
Each division of the trigeminal nerve passes through a different opening in which bone?
the sphenoid bone
Where are cell bodies of sensory neurons found in the trigeminal nerve?
the trigeminal ganglion
What type of nerve is the trigeminal nerve?
sensory and motor
What is the modality of the trigeminal nerve?
somatic sensation and branchial motor
Which division of the trigeminal nerve carries motor signals to muscles of mastication?
the third division (mandibular)
Which trigeminal dermatome is responsible for innervation in the forehead to nose?
V1 (ophthalmic nerve)
Which trigeminal dermatome is responsible for innervation of the cheeks and temples?
V2 (maxillary nerve)
Which trigeminal dermatome is responsible for innervation of the chin and lateral face?
V3 (mandibular nerve)
Where does the trigeminal nerve originate from?
the lateral aspect of pons
What are the 3 branches of the ophthalmic nerve?
nasociliary, frontal, lacrimal
Where does the nasociliary nerve travel to?
orbit, cornea, ant. nasal cavity, dorsum of nose
Where does the frontal nerve travel to?
anterior forehead, upper eyelid
What are the 2 terminal branches of the frontal nerve called?
supraorbital and supratrochlear nerves
What type of nerve is the ophthalmic nerve?
sensory
What kind of modality is the ophthalmic nerve?
somatic sensation
Where does the ophthalmic nerve pass through?
superior orbital fissure
What does the tentorial branch carry?
sensory innervation of dura mater
What is the tentorial branch associated with?
headaches
What type of nerve is the maxillary nerve?
sensory
What is the modality of the maxillary nerve?
somatic sensation
Where does the maxillary nerve originate from?
foramen rotundum
What are the 4 branches of the maxillary nerve?
infraorbital, palatine, alveolar, nasal
Where do the alveolar nerves carry information to?
maxillary teeth
Where does the infraorbiral nerve carry information?
lower eyelids, cheeks, sides of nose, upper lip
Where does the meningeal branch remain?
inside cranial cavity
What does the meningeal branch of the maxillary nerve carry?
sensory innervation of dura mater
What type of nerve is the mandibular nerve?
sensory and motor
What modality is the mandibular nerve?
somatic sensation + branchial motor
Where does the mandibular nerve pass through?
the foramen ovale
Where does the mandibular nerve carry sensation from?
the temples, lower face & chin, lower lip,
inner cheek, anterior 2/3 of tongue, and lower teeth
Where does the mandibular nerve carry motor information to?
muscles of mastication
What are the 5 branches of the mandibular nerve?
auriculotemporal nerve, buccal nerve, lingual nerve, inferior alveolar nerve, mental nerve
Which nerve is responsible for sensory innervation of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
lingual nerve
What nerve is responsible for the general sensation of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
CN V3
What nerve is responsible for the taste of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
CN VII
What kind of nerve is the facial nerve?
multimodal