Nerves of Oral Cavity Flashcards

1
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nerves of the oral cavity include:

A

Trigeminal n. (CN V)
Facial n. (CN VII)
Glossopharyngeal n. (CN IX)
Hypoglossal n. (CN XII)

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2
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the trigeminal nerve originates in the ____

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trigeminal ganglion

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3
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3 divisions of the trigeminal n.

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  1. ophthalmic n (not to mouth)
  2. maxillary n. (to maxillary teeth)
  3. mandibular n. (to all mandibular teeth and muscles of mastication)
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4
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the ophthalmic nerve exits the cranium via the ____ in the ____ bone

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superior orbital fissure; sphenoid

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5
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3 main branches of the ophthalmic n.

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lacrimal n.
nasociliary n.
frontal n.

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6
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the maxillary n. exits the cranium via ____ in the sphenoid bone and goes into the _____

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foramen rotundum; pterygopalatine space

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7
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4 branches of the maxillary n.

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  1. pterygopalatine n.
  2. posterior superior alveolar n.
  3. infraorbital n.
  4. zygomatic n.
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8
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_____ (a branch of the pterygopalatine n.) passes through _____ to become the _____

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descending palatine n.; greater palatine foramen; greater palatine n.

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9
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greater palatine n. supplies ____

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mucosa of the posterior 2/3 of the hard palate and gingiva

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10
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branches of the pterygopalatine n.

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  1. greater palatine n. (via descending palatine n.)
  2. nasopalatine n.
  3. lesser palatine n.
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11
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nasopalatine branch supplies ____

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anterior 1/3 of the hard palate

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12
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lesser palatine branch goes to ____

A

tonsils and soft palate

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13
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greater palatine enters palate through the _____

A

greater palatine foramen

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14
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nasopalatine enters palate through _____

A

incisive foramen

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15
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lesser palatine enters palate through ____

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lesser palatine foramina

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16
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PSA n. separates from the maxillary n. before its entry into the ____; it enters the maxillae behind and above the ____ through alveolar canals

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infraorbital fissure; third molars

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17
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PSA n. goes to _____: pulps, ligaments, alveolar bone, and facial gingiva

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maxillary molars

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18
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PSA n. supplies the maxillary molars EXCEPT _____

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the mesiobuccal root of the maxillary first molars

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19
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branches of the infraorbital n.

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middle superior alveolar n. (MSA)

anterior superior alveolar n. (ASA)

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20
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MSA goes to ____ and MB root of maxillary 1st molars as well as facial gingiva, bone, and ligament

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maxillary premolar pulps

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21
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ASA branches to ____, facial gingiva, part of sinus, etc.

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anterior teeth

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22
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infraorbital n. goes through the _____ (roof of maxillary sinus) giving off MSA and ASA

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infraorbital canal

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23
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terminal branches of the infraorbital n. go through the _____ to the upper lip and nose

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infraorbital foramen

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24
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zygomatic branch of the maxillary n. supplies skin of ____ and ____ (not to mouth)

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temporal; orbit region

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25
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branches of the mandibular n.

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  1. auriculotemporal n.
  2. buccal n. (long buccal/buccinator n.)
  3. lingual n.
  4. inferior alveolar n.
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26
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mandibular n. exits the cranium via ____

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foramen ovale

27
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auriculotemporal n. provides sensation to the ____ and skin of the ____ anterior to the ear

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outer ear; face

28
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auriculotemporal n. provides proprioception to the ____

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TMJ

29
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buccal n. goes through ____ between heads of lateral pterygoid mm. to buccal gingiva of ____ and ____ (and buccal mucosa and skin of cheeks up to corner of mouth or commissure)

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infratemporal space; molars and premolars

30
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buccal n. goes ____ to the ____ of the mandible, to the cheek and mucosa/gingiva next to the molars

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lateral; ramus

31
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the facial nerve (CN VII) exits brain case via ____ into the _____

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internal acoustic meatus; petrous part of the temporal bone

32
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the facial nerve is a ____ nerve with ____ and ____ branches

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mixed; afferent; efferent

33
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branches of the facial nerve exit the temporal bone via ____ becoming ____ (for taste) and joining the ____ branch of CN V to the ____

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petrotympanic fissure; chorda tympani; lingual; anterior 2/3 of the tongue

34
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branches of the facial nerve exit the temporal bone via _____ for efferent fibers

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stylomastoid foramen

35
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efferent fibers of the facial nerve (CN VII) innervate the muscles of ____, including orbicularis oris and buccinator

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facial expression

36
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secretory fibers of the facial nerve control secretion of the ____ and ____ salivary glands

A

submandibular; sublingual

37
Q

glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) exits the cranium via the _____

A

jugular foramen

38
Q

afferent fibers of CN IX supply _____ for general sensation and taste ; also go to the pharynx and tonsils

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posterior 1/3 of the tongue

39
Q

secretory fibers of CN IX supply the ____

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parotid gland

40
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efferent fibers of CN IX supply the muscles of the ____

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pharynx

41
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hypoglossal n. (CN XII) exits the cranium via the ____ (on the walls of foramen magnum)

A

hypoglossal canals

42
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efferent fibers of the hypoglossal n. go to the muscles that move the ____

A

tongue

43
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afferent fibers to the tongue

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CN V: general sensation to ant. 2/3 of tongue
CN VII: taste to anterior 2/3 of tongue
CN IX: general sensation and taste to posterior 1/3 of tongue

44
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efferent fibers to the tongue

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CN XII: muscles that move the tongue

45
Q

____ (tongue m.) is innervated by CN X

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palatoglossus

46
Q

secretory fibers to the salivary glands

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CN VII: to submandibular and sublingual glands

CN IX: to parotid gland

47
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branch of the external carotid a. that goes to the tongue, floor of the mouth, sublingual gland, and adjacent gingiva

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lingual a.

48
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branch of external carotid a. that goes to the soft palate, tonsils, pharynx, chin, floor of the mouth, and lips and nose

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facial a.

49
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branch of the external carotid a. that goes to all maxillary and mandibular teeth and muscles of mastication

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maxillary a.

50
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3 parts of the maxillary a.

A

mandibular part
pterygoid part
pterygopalatine part

51
Q

the mandibular part of the maxillary a. (to the mandible) includes the ____ (to molars and premolars), the ____ (to the chin and lower lip), and the ____ (to anterior teeth)

A

inferior alveolar
mental
incisive

52
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the pterygoid part of the maxillary a.(to the muscles) goes to the _____ and ____ muscle

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muscles of mastication; buccinator

53
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the pterygopalatine part of the maxillary a. (to the maxillae) includes the ____ (to the molars), ____ (to the premolars and anterior teeth), and the _____ (to the nasal cavity, palate, and lingual gingiva)

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PSA; infraorbital branches MSA and ASA; descending palatine

54
Q

veins drain blood from the face into the _____

A

common facial vein

55
Q

blood from the upper part of the face, including maxillary teeth is collected by the _____

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pterygoid plexus

56
Q

the ____ drains the mandible and lower teeth into the pterygoid plexus

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inferior alveolar v.

57
Q

the pterygoid plexus empties into the ____ and into the _____

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maxillary vein; retromandibular v.

58
Q

the ____ runs parallel to the facial a. and collects from the ____ and ____ veins and muscles of mastication, nose, and eyes

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facial v.; superior labial; inferior labial;

59
Q

the ____ collects blood from the tongue

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lingual v.

60
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all orofacial veins drain via the ____ into the ____, ____ and to the heart

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common facial vein; internal jugular v.; superior vena cava

61
Q

____ nodes drain the cheek, ear, and eyelids

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parotid

62
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_____ nodes drain tip of tongue, anterior part of lower lip, anterior part of floor of mouth, and mandibular incisors

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submental

63
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_____ nodes drain other maxillary and mandibular teeth, as well as posterior floor, tongue, upper lip, and part of the lower lip

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submandibular