Nasal Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the pathway of the sensory nerves innervating the nasal cavity
A
Olfaction- Receptor cells on roof of nasal cavity containing olfactory epithelium.
Passes through cribriform plate
Synapses with olfactory bulb (ganglia)
Neurons pass along olfactory tract to temporal lobe and olfactory areas
2
Q
What are the foramina of the nasal cavity
A
-Anterior and posterior ethmoidal foramen
-Sphenopalatine foramen
-Incisive foramen
3
Q
What are the five inputs to Kieslbach’s plexus
A
- Anterior ethmoid artery
- Posterior ethmoid artery
-Sphenopalatine artery - Greater palatine artery
- Superior labial artery
4
Q
What artery is usually ligated in surgical management of epistaxis
A
sphenopalatine
