Unit 2 VHD Flashcards
ID Structure in Pink
Longus Colli
O: transverse processes of C3-C7 and anterior bodies of T1-T3
I: anterior arch of atlas and bodies of C2-C4
Unilateral action: lateral flexion & rotation of cervical spine to opposite side
Bilateral action: flexion of cervical spine
ID Structure in White
C2 vertebra, axis
ID Structures in Dark Blue
Superficial Temporal Veins
ID Structure in Dark Blue
Transverse Sinus
ID Structure in Bright Pink
Posterior Belly of Digastric Muscle
O: Mastoid Notch of Temporal Bone
I: Intermediate tendon to body and greater horn of hyoid bone
Innervation: Digastric branch of facial n. (CN VII)
A: elevates and steadies hyoid during swallowing and speaking;
depresses mandible against resistance
ID Structure between the arrows
Epiglottis
ID Space
Cavity of Oropharynx
ID Structure
Hyoglossus m.
ID Vessel
Internal Carotid Artery
ID Structure in Bright Pink
Posterior Belly of Digastric
ID Structure
Inferior Head of Lateral Pterygoid Muscle
O: Lateral surface of lateral pterygoid plate
I: Pterygoid fovea
A: Bilateral contraction: Depress and protract mandible (open mouth)
Unilateral: lateral movements (grinding)
N: Nerve to lateral pterygoid (V3)
B: Lateral pterygoid a.
ID Structure
Medial Pterygoid Muscle
ATTACHMENTS:
- Superficial head: Infratemporal surface of maxilla to inferior, medial surface of ramus and angle of mandible
- Deep head: Medial surface of lateral pterygoid plate and pyramidal process of palatine bone to inferior, medial surface of ramus and angle of mandible
ACTION:
- Bilateral contraction: elevate mandible (close mouth)
- Unilateral: small grinding movements
INNERVATION: N. to medial pterygoid (V3)
BLOOD SUPPLY: Medial pterygoid a.
ID Structure in Bright Pink
Palatopharyngeus
ID Structure in Bright Pink
Superior Oblique m.
List the four muscles of mastication as they appear in the body from medial to lateral.
Medial pterygoid –> Lateral pterygoid –> Temporalis (very inferior part) –> Masseter