Superficial Head Flashcards
muscles of the scalp and face develop from…
mesoderm of 2nd pharyngeal arch
all facial muscles receive motor innervation from the ____
facial nerve (CN VII)
all facial muscles are involved in ____
facial expression
name the 5 smiling muscles
- levator labii superioris
- zygomaticus major
- levator anguli oris
- risoris
- orbicularis oculi (palpebral, orbital, lacrimal)
name the 7 frowning muscles
- depressor labii inferioris
- depressor anguli oris
- platysma
- orbicularis oris
- corrugator supercilli
- procerus
- mentalis
which muscle is known as the “Elvis muscle?”
nasalis
the nasalis muscle joins with what other muscle?
levator labii superioris alaque nasii
the masseter muscle is innervated by ____
CN V3
what is the name of the soft tissue opening for the eye?
palpebral fissure
what is the sphincter of the palpebral fissure?
orbicularis oculi
what are the dilator muscles of the palpebral fissure?
- levator palpebrae superioris
- occipitofrontalis (ant= frontalis; post= occipitalis)
what is the sphincter muscle of the oral fissure?
orbicularis oris
what are the dilator muscles of the oral fissure?
all mm of oral movement except mentalis
name 6 structures of the parotid region
- parotid gland
- parotid duct
- parotid plexus of CN VII
- retromandibular v
- external carotid a
- masseter m
name the 3 salivary glands
- parotid
- submandibular
- sublingual
what are the functions of saliva?
- maintain moist environment for oral mucosa
- lubrication during chewing
- digest and break down of starches
- prevent tooth decay/maintenance of biofilm
what is the largest salivary gland?
parotid gland
where is the parotid gland located?
anteroinferior to external acoustic meatus
the parotid sheath/capsule is derived from…
investing layer of deep cervical fascia
what ligament holds the styloid process in place?
stylomandibular ligament