The pituitary gland, other nearby structures, and the trigeminal ganglion (dave's notes) Flashcards

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Where is the pituitary gland found? What is above and below the gland?

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In the sella turcica, with the diaphragmatic sell above, and the inter cavernous sinuses below.

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What is found lateral to the pituitary?

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A dural flange separating it from the upper part of the cavernous sinus

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Where is the optic chiasma found relative to the pituitary?

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Above and towards the back

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What angle does the pituitary stalk follow?

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Passes forwards and downwards

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structure

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embryology physiology notes

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Discuss the course of the internal carotid artery after leaving the cavernous sinus

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After leaving the cavernous sinus, the internal carotid artery arches upwards lateral to the chiasma before dividing.

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Describe the course of the opthalmic artery relative to the cavernous sinus and other nearby structures

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The opthalmic artery branches from the internal carotid artery immediately above the cavernous sinus roof, with arteries below and lateral , nerve from above and medial??

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Where is the trigeminal ganglion found?

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The posterior part lies beneath the dura in the floor of the middle cranial fossa. The mouth faces backwards to the posterior cranial fossa.

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What are the branches of the trigeminal ganglion?

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Mandibular, maxillary, opthalmic

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How does the mandibular branch of the trigeminal ganglion leave the cranium?

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Passes laterally to the foramen ovale

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How does the maxillary branch of the trigeminal ganglion leave the cranium?

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Passes forward to the foramen rotundum

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How does the opthalmic branch of the trigeminal ganglion leave the cranium?

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Passes forward to the superior orbital fissure

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