module 7- cutaneous supply of face and scalp

Question 1

Opthalmic nerve

Answer 1

area of skin supplied- anterior aspect of the scalp, forehead, upper eyelids, superior and medial aspect of the nose
origin- branch of trigeminal nerve

Question 2

Maxillary nerve

Answer 2

Area of skin supplied- lower eyelids, lateral aspect of nose, upper cheek, upper lip
Origin- branch of trigeminal nerve

Question 3

Greater occipital nerve

Answer 3

Area of skin supplied- posterior scalp from occipital bone to the vertex
Origin- dorsal ramus of C2

Question 4

Lesser occipital nerve

Answer 4

Area of skin supplied- scalp posterior and superior to ear (more lateral skin than greater occipital which is most posterior)
Origin- branch of cervical plexus

Question 5

Great auricular nerve

Answer 5

Area of skin supplied-small area of scalp posterior to ear
Origin- dorsal ramus of C3

Question 6

Third occipital nerve

Answer 6

Area of skin supplied-small area of lower part of posterior scalp
Origin-branch of cervical plexus

Question 7

Mandibular nerve

Answer 7

Area of skin supplied-
Origin-