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Introduction to Anatomy

1
Q

What are the layers of the skin?

A

Epidermis: Keratinised stratified squamous epitelium

Dermis: Connective tissue (collagen & elastic fibres) containing adipose tissue and blood & nerve supply

Fascia: containing collagen & elastic connective tissue

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Superficial Fascia

  1. What does it contain?
  2. What are its functions?
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  1. Fat alongside disorganized collagen & Elastic fibers, blood vessels and nerves
    • Fat storage
    • Blood & Nerve supply
    • Thermal insulation
    • Protection for underlying structures
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What is the function of Deep Fascia? What is different between deep and superficial fascia?

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Form sheaths - containing blood vessels & nerves
Attachment for some muscles
Facilitates muscle movement

Deep fascia has collagen fibers which are more organized and run in parallel

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4
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Paired - Bones of the Skull

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Max Looked Towards Zoes New P-I-C

  • Maxilla
  • Lacrimal
  • Temporal
  • Zygomatic
  • Nasal
  • Parietal
  • Inferior Conchae
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Unpaired - Bones of the Skull

A

Super Eager Men Fight Viciously Over People

  • Sphenoid
  • Ethmoid
  • Mandible
  • Frontal
  • Vomer
  • Occipital
  • Palatine
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6
Q

Foramen Magnum transmits

A

Spinal Cord
CNXI
Vertebral arteries

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7
Q

Hypoglossal Canal

A

CNXII

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8
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Jugular Foramen

A 
Internal Jugular vein
CNIX
CNX
CNXI (Pharyngeal plexus)
Sigmoid Sinus drains here
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9
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Caroid Canal

A

Internal Carotid Artery

Carotid Plexus

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10
Q

Stylomastoid Foramen

A

CNVII

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11
Q

Foramen Ovale

A

CN V3 - Mandibular

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12
Q

Foramen Spinosum

A

Middle Meningeal Artery

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13
Q

Greater Palatine Foramen

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Greater Palatine Nerve

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14
Q

Lesser Palatine Foramen

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Lesser Palatine Nerve

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15
Q

Nasopalatine/Incisive Foramen

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Nasopalatine Nerves & Vessels

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16
Q

What do the foramen in the Anterior Aspect transmit?

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Transmits their corresponding vessels & nerves

Supraorbital Fo - Supraorbital vessels & nerves

Infraorbital Fo: Infraorbital vessels & nerves

Mental Fo: Mental vessels & nerves

17
Q

What are the functions of the skull?

A 
- Protects the:
•	Brain
•	Ear
•	Eye
•	Nose
  • Attachment of muscles
  • Jaws for Biting & Chewing
18
Q

Foramen Rotundum

A

V2 - Maxillary

Anatomy of Head & Neck (12 decks)

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