Lecture5: The Face Flashcards
What is The Orbicularis oculi?
The circular muscle that opens the eye, blinking
Which part of the Orbicularis oculi is responsible for blinking?
Palpebral part
What is the Function of the Orbicularis Oris?
Compression of lips (kissing)
What is the Buccinator muscle?
The muscle of the cheek
What is the function of the buccinator muscle?
The compression of cheek against the teeth
What is the buccinator muscle pierced by?
Duct of the Parotid Gland
What are all the face muscles supplied by?
7th facial nerve
What is the embryogical origin of the facial nerve?
The 2nd branchial arch
What is the sensory nerve supply of the face?
Trigeminal nerve 5
What is the origin of the Facial Artery?
External carotid
What is the course of the facial artery?
Lower border of the mandible
What does the Facial artery terminate as?
Angular artery
Identify the branches of the Facial artery?
Superior and inferior labial, angular artery, and lateral nasal
Where does the Facial vein begin?
Behind the eye
What is the continuation of the facial vein?
The angular vein