Submandibular Region Flashcards
1
Q
what makes up the submandibular region
A
Submandibular tr + submental tri
2
Q
functions of the suprahyoid muscles
A
- elevate hyoid + larynx in swallowing + speaking
- Forms floor of mouth
- Forms base from which tongue forms
3
Q
What is the main content of the submandibular region
A
Submandibular gland
4
Q
what does the facial artery groove
A
grooves the submandibular glands posterosup part (deep to the gland)
5
Q
What nerve is located directly bellow the submandibular gland
A
Hypoglossal nerve
6
Q
path of submandibular duct
A
from superficial part of gland, traverses deep part passing bw mylohyoid and hyoglassal
at ant border of hyoglossal it is crossed by lingual n and eventually opens to sublingua fold
7
Q
what muscle is the lingual n deep to
A
deep to hyoglossus
8
Q
where would swelling be if the submandubular duct is blocked
A
swelling in the submandibular triangle
