Nervous system Flashcards
Cranial Nerve V
trigeminal nerve, the nerve we are most concerned with in dentistry. has three divisions, comes off the lateral surface of the pons. large sensory root, small motor root. the sensory and motor roots enter the trigeminal ganglion, which sits in the middle of the skull.
the three divisions of the trigeminal nerve
- ophthalmic V1-sensory
- maxillary V2-sensory
- mandibular V3-sensory and motor
ophthalmic nerve V1
purely sensory. it transmits pain, temperature, touch, and proprioception from conjunctiva, cornea, eye, forehead, and frontal sinuses. it travels through in superior orbital fissure of the sphenoid bone.
most important nerves in dentistry
Trigeminal
Facial
Glossopharyngeal
Hypoglossal
branches of ophthalmic nerve V1
Frontal n.
Lacrimal n.
Nasociliary n.
Lacrimal nerve
General sensory:
Lateral part upper eyelid
Conjunctiva
Lacrimal gland
Maxillary nerve (V2)
General sensory: Maxillae and overlying skin Maxillary sinuses Nasal cavity Palate Nasopharynx Part of dura matter
Maxillary nerve (V2) BRANCHES
Branches: Zygomatic Zygomaticofacial n. Zygomaticotemporal n. Infraorbital Anterior superior alveolar (ASA) n. Middle superior alveolar (MSA) n. Posterior superior alveolar (PSA) n. Greater & lesser palatine nerves Nasopalatine nerve
To which of the following structures does the posterior superior alveolar nerve and its branches supply?
maxillary posterior teeth
Through which of the following foramina does the facial nerve pass through the skull?
stylomastoid foramen
Which of the following cranial nerves is directly involved in Bell palsy?
facial nerve
Which of the following nerve and muscle pairs is a correct match?
hypoglossal nerve, intrinsic tongue muscles
Which of the following nerve and innervation pairs is a correct match?
chorda tympani, sublingual salivary gland
Which of the following cranial nerves has fibers that provide crossover innervation to the contralateral side in the skull before continuing into the brain?
optic nerve
Which of the following cranial nerves carries taste sensation for the base of the tongue?
glossopharyngeal nerve
In which of the following regions of the head and neck is the trigeminal ganglion located?
anterior surface of the petrous part of the temporal bone
Sensory information is supplied for the soft palate by which of the following?
lesser palatine nerve
What is not present in all people?
middle superior alveolar nerve (MSA) When not present, ASA & PSA innervate area When present, There is communication between MSA and both ASA & PSA
Zygomaticofacial n.
General Sensory: skin of cheek
Pierces foramina in frontal process of zygomatic bone
Enters orbit through lateral wall
Turns posteriorly to join with zygomaticotemporal n
Zygomaticotemporal n
General Sensory: skin of temporal region
Pierces foramina in temporal surface of zygomatic bone
Transverses lateral wall of orbit
Joins with zygomaticofacial n
Zygomatic n.
Merger of:
Zygomaticofacial n.
Zygomaticotemporal n.
Travels posteriorly along lateral orbit floor; enters pteryopalatine fossa through inferior orbital fissure (between maxilla and sphenoid bone); joins maxillary nerve
Infraorbital n.
From cutaneous (skin) branches:
Upper lip
Medial part of cheek
Lower eyelid
Side of nose
Enters infraorbital foramen, travels through infraorbital canal to emerge in floor of orbit.
ASA & MSA nerves join IO here.
After merger with ASA & MSA nerves, IO travels posterior through inferior orbital fissure and enters pterygopalatine fossa.
Here it receives the posterior superior alveolar (PSA) nerve.
Infraorbital (IO) Nerve branches
-Anterior superior alveolar (ASA) n.
General sensory
Maxillary incisors, canine & associated tissues
-Middle superior alveolar (MSA) n.
General sensory
Maxillary premolars, MB root of maxillary 1st molar, & associated tissues