Module 7a: The Head Flashcards
Layers of the scalp
-skin
-dense connective tissue
-aponeurosis
-loose connective tissue
-pericranium
Skin of the scalp
-contains hair follicles and sebaceous glands
Dense connective tissue of the scalp
-highly innervated and vascularized, also contains hair follicles
Aponeurosis of the scalp
-tendon-like sheet covers dome of skull
-intermediate muscle between occiptalis and frontalis muscle
Loose connective tissue of the scalp
-danger area
-infections can spread easily between in and enter cranial cavity
-provides plane of separation between upper 3 layers and pericranium
Pericranium of the scalp
-very thin layer of connective tissue that covers bones of skull
-serves for protection and provides nutrients o the bone
Complications with hair transplants
-nerve damage
-prolonged pain
Nerve damage with hair transplant
-numbness/lack of sensation
-bleeding from vascular damage
Prolonged pain with hair transplants
-pain that doesnt subside after 4-5 weeks may indicate infection
Ducts of the salivary gland
-parotid gland
-submandibular gland
Parotid gland
-secretions from gland exit through stensens duct, which passes superficial to masseter muscle and pierces buccinator to open into oral cavity
Submandibular gland
-in the neck
-medial to lower border of mandible
-secretions exit through whartons duct
Salivary gland stones
-calcified stones that form when chemicals in saliva accumulate in duct or gland
Salivary gland symptoms
-swelling of gland
-pain in lower jaw
-difficulty opening mouth due to blockage
Salivary gland stones risk factors
-dehydration
-poor eating
-use of certain medications
-trauma
-genetics
Which gender has a higher risk of salivary stones
-males
Function of the muscles of facial expression
-protect orifices of face by acting as sphincters and dilators
-attach to face and cause changes in expression
Buccinator
-contraction pulls cheeks tightly against teeth
-preventing food from collecting between teeth and gums during mastication
-works with tongue to keep food between molars
Branches of the facial nerve
-temporal
-zygomatic
-marginal mandibular
-cervical
-buccal
Buccinator muscle strain
-can occur from strenuous activity of jaw such as chewing gum, ill-fitted mouthpieces, or a contact injury to the face
What nerve is the buccinator innervated by
-buccal branch of facial nerve
Buccinator muscle strain
-deep pain in cheek
-pain during chewing, smiling, and swallowing
Function of the trigeminal nerve
-carries sensory and motor innervation to the face
Trigeminal nerve branches
-mandibular branch
-maxillary branch
-ophthalmic branch
Mandibular branch of trigeminal nerve
-supplies skin of lower lip, lower face, temporal region, and upper part of external ear, motor info to muscles of mastication
Maxillary branch of trigeminal nerve
-innervates skin of lateral sides of nose, lower eyelid, cheek, temporal region, and upper lip
Ophthalmic branch
-carries sensory info from skin of forehead, upper eyelid, and midline of nose
Trigeminal neuralgia
-chronic pain condition resulting from trigeminal nerve impairment
-can be caused by compression of nerve by neighbouring structures, multiple sclerosis, or natural aging/plastic surgery
Trigeminal neuralgia symptoms
-stabbing or shooting pain
-jaw and/or gum region
-forehead region triggered by brushing hair/teeth
-pain can last seconds or minutes with multiple attacks a day
Axis’ of extraocular muscles of eye
-horizontal axis
-vertical axis
Superior rectus
-elevation of eyeball
Inferior oblique
-elevation of eyeball
Inferior rectus
-depression of eyeball
Superior oblique
-depression of eyeball
Lateral rectus
-abduction of eyeball
Medial rectus
-adduction of the eyeball
Lateral rectus
-abduction of the eyeball
Arterial supply of the orbit
-ophthalmic artery branches off internal carotid artery and enters orbit through optic canal
-branches of this artery supply contents of orbit and eyelids
Central retinal artery
-branch of the ophthalmic artery that nourishes the retina of eyeball
Venous drainage of the orbit
-superior ophthalmic vein which is formed by smaller veins that drain into orbit, passes through superior orbital fissure to drain into cavernous sinus
Inferior ophthalmic vein
-usually joins superior ophthalmic vein before draining into cavernous sinus
Pyomositis of extraocular muscles
-acute bacterial infection caused by staphylococus aureus found in respiratory tract and on skin
Pyomositis of extraocular muscles symptoms
-pain
-swelling
-redness in eye
-restricted movement of eye
-vision impairments
-central retinal artery occlusion
Borders of the middle ear
-lateral
-medial
-posterior
-roof
-floor
-lower anterior
-upper anterior
Lateral border of middle ear
-tympanic membrane
Medial border of middle ear
-medial (labrinthe) wall
Posterior border of middle ear
-thin bone separating tympanic cavity from mastoid air cells
Roof of middle ear
-tegman tympani
Floor of middle ear
-thin bone separating middle ear from internal jugular vein
Lower anterior border of middle ear
-thin bone that separates tympanic cavity from internal carotid artery