Parotid, Eyes, Mouth, Ears, and Nose Anatomy Flashcards
Outline the bounds of the parotid region
- Superior = Zygomatic arch
- Posterior = External ear and anterior border of SCM
- Medial = ramus of mandible
- Anterior = masseter
- Inferior = angle and inferior border of mandible
List the structures passing through the parotid gland
- Facial nerve and branches (Temporal zygomatic, buccal, mandibular, cervical)
- External carotid artery
- Retromandibular vein
- Auriculotemporal nerve
What encloses the parotid gland
Parotid sheath
How does the parotid duct (Stensen’s duct) enter the oral cavity
Pierces Buccinator to enter cavity opposite 2 maxillary molar tooth
What is the most superficial structure embedded in the parotid gland
Facial nerve
What nerve supplies the skin over the parotid gland
Greater auricular nerve
Describe the secretomotor innervation of the parotid gland
Parasympathetic - Glossopharyngeal to otic ganglion - post-synaptic via auriculotemporal nerve
What type of joint is the TMPJ
Modified hinge-type synovial
Arterial supply of the parotid gland
Branches of the external carotid
Venous drainage of the parotid gland
Retromandibular vein
Lymphatic drainage of the parotid gland
Deep cervical nodes
Describe the differences in saliva output with sympathetic vs parasympathetic stimulation of the parotid
- Parasympathetic = water-rich, serous saliva
- Sympathetic = low-volume, enzyme rich
List the ligaments that attach the mandible to the cranium
- Stylomandibular
- Sphenomandibular
Describe the distribution of the auriculotemporal nerve
- Supplies sensory fibres to auricle and temporal regions
- Sends articular fibres to TMJ
- Conveys postsynaptic parasympathetic fibres to parotid gland
Describe the distribution of the inferior alveolar nerve
- Supplies lower molar and premolar teeth
- Ends as mental nerve
Describe the distribution of the mental nerve
- Supplies skin and mucous membranes of lower lip
- Skin of the chin
What nerve supplies the canines and incisor teeth
Incisor branch of mental/inferior alveolar nerve
Describe the distribution of the lingual nerve
- Sensory to the anterior 2/3rd of the tongue
- Sensory to floor of the mouth and mandibular gums
Describe the course of the lingual nerve
- Arises from posterior trunk of the mandibular nerve (branch of trigeminal)
- Runs past tensor veli palatani and lateral pterygoid where it is joined by chorda tympani
- Runs formward from mylohyoid
- Winds around submandibular duct
- Eventually reaches periosteum of 3rd molar tooth
Where is the otic ganglion situated
Infratemporal fossa - just inferior to foramen ovale
Temporalis (OIIA)
O = floor of temporal fossa I = coronoid process and anterior border of ramus I = CN V3 via deep temporal branches A = elevates mandible
Masseter (OIIA)
O = Inferior border of maxillary process of zygomatic bone I = Angle and lateral surface fo ramus of mandible I = CN V3 via masseteric nerve A = elevates mandible
Lateral Pterygoid (OIIA)
O = two heads 1) infratemporal surface of greater wing of sphenoid, 2) lateral surface of pterygoid plate I = Joint capsule and pterygoid fovea on neck of condyloid process of mandible I = CN V3 via lateral pterygoid nerve A = protracts mandible and depresses chin
Medial Pterygoid (OIIA)
O = two heads 1) medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate, 2) tuberosity of maxilla I = Medial surface of ramus of mandible I = CN V3 via medial pterygoid nerve A = acts synergistically with masseter to elevate jaw, grinds jaw
What muscle forms the floor of the mouth
- Mylohyoid - joins at the midline raphe
- Reinforced by geniohyoid superiorly
What connects the tongue to the mandible
Frenulum
Where are the sublingual papilla situated
Either side of the frenulum
What opens into the sublingual papilla
Submandibular (Wharton’s) duct
Origin of the lingual nerve
Mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve
When is the lingual nerve typically damaged
3rd molar tooth extraction
Which muscles does the hypoglossal nerve innervate
- Supplies superior limb of ansa cervicalis (C1) to innervate infrahyoid muscles
- Supplies all muscle of the tongue except palatoglossus
Describe the sulcus terminalis
- V-shaped groove that separates the buccal and pharyngeal parts of the tongue
- Foramen caecum lies at the apex
Histological structure of the tongue
Covered by thick stratified squamous epithelium bearing papillae on the anterior 2/3rd
Where are the taste buds situated
Within the papillae of the surface epithelium of the tongue
List the extrinsic muscle of the tongue
- Genioglossus
- Styloglossus
- Hyoglossus
- Palatoglossus
Describe the attachments and function of Genioglossus
Attachments: Arises from the mandibular symphsis. Inserts into the body of the hyoid bone and the entire length of the tongue.
Function: Inferior fibres protrude the tongue, middle fibres depress the tongue, and superior fibres draw the tip back and down
Describe the attachments and function of Styloglossus
Attachments: Originates at the styloid process of the temporal bone and inserts into the side of the tongue
Function: Retracts and elevates the tongue
Describe the attachments and function of Hyoglossus
Attachments: Arises from the hyoid bone and inserts into the side of the tongue
Function: Depresses and retracts the tongue
Describe the attachments and function of palatoglossus
Attachments: Arises from the palatine aponeurosis and inserts broadly across the tongue
Function: Elevates the posterior aspect of the tongue
What innervates palatoglossus
Vagus nerve
Blood supply of the tongue
Lingual branch of the external carotid artery