The Ear

Question 1

What is the name given to the palpable posterior projection corresponding to the triangular fossa of the auricle?

Answer 1

Eminentia triangularis

Question 2

What is the name given to the palpable posterior projection corresponding to the concha of the auricle?

Answer 2

Eminentia concha

Question 3

What is the name of the palpable posterior projection of the eminent concha of the auricle?

Answer 3

Ponticulus

Question 4

Which branches of the external carotid artery supply the auricle?

Answer 4

OPS
Occipital Artery
Posterior auricular artery
Superficial temporal artery

Question 5

Sensory innervation of the auricle is derived from which cranial nerves?
(5)

Answer 5

Greater auricular (VR C2, C3)
Lesser occipital nerve (VR C2, possibly C3)
Auriculotemporal nerve (mandibular division, trigeminal)
Posterior auricular cutaneous nerve (facial)
Auricular nerve (vagus)

Question 6

The lateral third of the external acoustic meatus is protected by

Answer 6

Cartilage

Question 7

Skin lining the external acoustic meatus contains what modified sebaceous glands?

Answer 7

Ceruminous glands