NSB 11. Scalp, Face, Parotid, VII Flashcards
What are the layers of the scalp from outside to in?
[1] Skin [2] Dense Connective Tissue [3] Aponeurotic Layer [4] Loose Connective Tissue [5] Periosteum (Pericranium) [6] Bone
What is the occipitofrontalis?
- a muscle that covers a part of the skull
- there are 2 bellies: frontalis and occipitalis
What are the 2 different types of haematomas?
[1] Sub-Periosteal Haematoma
[2] Sub-Galeal Haematoma
What is a sub-periosteal haematoma?
- bleeding occurs underneath the periosteum, but the bleeding is contained
- may be due to vacuum suctioning of the baby during labour
What is a sub-galeal haematoma?
- bleeding under the periosteum that is NOT as well contained
- this leads to blood pooling around the eyes (raccoon eyes)
What is the blood supply of the to the scalp?
[1] Superficial Temporal [2] Posterior Auricular [3] Occipital [4] Opthalmic -- Supratrochlear -- Supraorbital
What is the venous drainage of the scalp?
[1] Posterior Auricular Vein
[2] Occipital Vein
[3] Supratrochlear Vein
[4] Supraorbital Vein
What are the 3 salivary glands?
[1] Sublingual
[2] Submandibular
[3] Parotid
Where is the parotid gland located?
- parotid gland is an exocrine gland
- lies lateral to the masseter muscle
- masseter muscle is a muscle that aids in chewing (mastication)
What is the parotid duct? Where is it located?
- parotid duct runs over the masseter muscle into the last molar tooth
- the parotid duct secretes saliva into the mouth
What does the parotid gland secrete?
- it secretes alpha-amylase to break down STARCH
- has serous, watery secretions
When does the parotid gland develop?
develops in the 6th week of development
What is a common type of benign tumour of parotid glands?
pleomorphic adenoma
What is parotitis and what may cause it?
Parotitis: inflammation of the parotid gland
- most common cause: mumps
(caused be mumps virus)
Where does the facial nerve leave the skull?
stylomastoid foramen