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Pyramidal - has a roof, base and walls |
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What bones contribute to each of the 4 borders of the orbit? |
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Upper Border - frontal bone Lower Border - maxillary & zygomatic bones Lateral Border - frontal process of zygoma & zygomatic process of frontal Medial Border - frontal process of maxillary & maxillary process of frontal & lacrimal bone |
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Which bone contributes to the greatest # of borders of the orbit? |
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Frontal bone - contributes to upper, middle and lateral borders |
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What forms the roof of the orbit? |
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The orbital plate of the frontal bone |
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What forms the floor of the orbit? |
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The zygomatic bone & maxilla |
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What forms the lateral vs. medial walls of the orbit? |
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Lateral - zygomatic bone & greater wing of sphenoid Medial - lacrimal, maxilla & ethmoid bones |
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Where is the optic canal located in the orbit? |
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At the apex of the pyramid - posterior eye |
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What is the main sensory component in the eye? |
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The retina - located at the posterior eye in an incomplete sphere |
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How many layers of CT and how many cavities are there in the eye? Name each... |
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CT - 3 layers - sclera-cornea, choroid, retina Cavities - 2 (separated by the lens) |
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What is the outermost layer of the eye known as? |
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Where is the blood supply of the eye located? |
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In the choroid (middle) layer of CT |
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Difference in cornea vs. sclera |
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Sclera - posterior outer portion of eye; opaque Cornea - anterior part of outer layer; smaller radius than rest of eye; focuses light rays |
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What is the 1st structure light rays pass through entering the eye? |
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Which part of the eye has the smallest radius? |
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The anterior portion where the cornea is located |
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What is the anterior border of the choroid known as? |
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The PUPIL (circular opening) |
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Where are the pupil and iris located in relation to one another? What layer of the eye are the part of? |
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Pupil = circular opening in the center for light Iris = coloured portion surrounding pupil
Both are located in the CHOROID layer |
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In what layer of the eye are the ciliary muscles located? |
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What is the function of the lens in the eye? |
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To act as a prism to refract light rays onto the retina |
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How many layers exist in the retina? |
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What is the most sensitive aera of the retina called? |
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Definition
Macula lutea - in line with center of cornea to get most amount of light here |
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What are the 3 chambers (compartments of the eye)? |
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Anterior - filled with aqueous humor & pupil; from cornea to iris Posterior - also filled with aqueous humor; from iris to lens Postremal - filled with vitreous humor; majority of eye (posterior to lens) |
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Largest compartment of the eye? |
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Postremal (filled with vitreous humor) |
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What muscles control the thickness of the lens? What is their innervation? |
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The CILIARY MUSCLES
Under parasympathetic control from CN III via the ciliary ganglion |
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Innervation & Function of Dilator vs. Sphincter Pupillae |
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Dilator - dilate the pupil to allow more light in; sympathetic innervation Sphincter - constrict pupil to allow less light; parasympathetic via CN III |
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What extraocular muscle does NOT arise from the fibrous ring? |
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O - sphenoid I - upper eyelid A - lift upper eyelid I - CN III (oculomotor) |
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O - fibrous ring (annulus of Zinn) I - superior part of eye A - elevate eye & intorsion I - CN III |
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O - fibrous ring I - bottom of eye A - depress eye & extorsion I - CN III |
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O - fibrous ring I - medial side of eye A - adduct eyes I - CN III |
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O - fibrous ring I - lateral side of eye A - abduct eye I - CN VI (abducens) |
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O - fibrous ring; runs through trochlea on medial border I - lateral part of superior eye A - depress eye & abduct (also intorsion) I - CN IV (trochlear) |
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O - floor of orbit I - lateral underside of eye A - elevate & abduct eye (also extorsion) I - CN III |
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What parts of the eye are under SYMPATHETIC innervation? |
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Parts of the levator palpebrae superioris and the dilator pupillae (intrinsic) |
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Path of sympathetic innervation to the eye... |
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Definition
Start in spinal cord level T1, axons travel up and synapse in superior cervical ganglion Then postganglionic fibers travel with internal carotid to synapse at targets |
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Symptoms of disruption of sympathetic innervation to the eye... |
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Ptosis (droopy pupils) Permanently constricted pupils |
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What parts of the eye are under PARASYMPATHETIC innervation? |
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Interior surface (ciliary muscles and sphincter pupillae) - via CN III Lacrimal apparatus - via CN VII |
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Term
Path of parasympathetic innervation to the lacrimal apparatus... |
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Parasympathetic preganglionics come from CN VII (facial) and synapse in the pterygo-palatine ganglion Postganglionic fibers travel to and synapse at their target, the lacrimal glands Activation causes smooth muscle contraction and production of tears |
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Path of parasympathetic innervation to the intrinsic eye muscles... |
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Definition
Preganglionics travel from CN III to synapse in the ciliary ganglion Postganglionic fibers travel either to sphincter pupillae OR the ciliary muscles (control pupil size or lens size, respectively) |
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If a person does not exhibit the pupillary reflex upon testing, what is the likely nerve that is damaged? |
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Definition
CN III - occulomotor (damage causes inability to constrict pupils) |
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What is the layer that covers the inside of the eyelids called? |
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Definition
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What are the tarsal plates? |
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Definition
Thick, fascial core of the eyelids; dense CT plate in the core of each eyelid |
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What is the palpebral fissure? |
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Definition
The space located between the upper & lower eyelids |
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Where are the lacrimal glands located? |
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Definition
The superior, lateral part of the orbit (top lateral corner of each eye) |
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Tears travel medially and inferiorly from release, entering the lacrimal duct via the lacrimal punctum (canaliculi) |
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What bone does the pharynx hang down from? |
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Definition
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What are the 3 layers of the pharynx? |
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Inner mucosa, middle fibrous tissue, outer muscular layer |
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Borders of each of the 3 regions of the pharynx... |
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Nasopharynx - from nasal cavity to soft palate Oropharynx - from soft palate to hyoid Laryngopharynx - from hyoid to esophagus |
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In what region of the pharynx is the Eustachian tube located? What does it connect to? |
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Definition
Located in the lateral wall of the nasopharynx; connects to middle ear |
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What does the nasopharynx open into anteriorly? |
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Definition
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What connects the oropharynx to the oral cavity proper? |
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UNPAIRED In posterior wall in the roof of the nasopharynx |
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PAIRED In a depression in the fauces of the oral cavity Oval shaped w/ upper & lower poles Most commonly surgically removed |
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Numerous Located on posterior surface of tongue in clusters |
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What is another name for the tympanic tube? |
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Why is there rapid spread of infection from pharynx to ear? |
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Because of the direct connection facilitated by Eustachian tube |
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Made of elastic tissue Lined with mucosa Medial 2/3 supported by cartilage |
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What divides the mouth into two different compartments? |
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Definition
The teeth & gums divide the mouth into the VESTIBULE and the ORAL CAVITY PROPER |
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Between the lips and gums/teeth Duct from parotid glands empties into vestibule opposite upper 2nd molar |
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What forms the hard palate? |
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Hard palate forms roof of mouth proper Anteriorly, formed by palatine processes of maxillae and posteriorly formed by horizontal plates of palatine bones |
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What part of the mouth do each of the salivary glands empty into? |
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Parotid - into vestibule opposite 2nd upper molar Sublingual & Submaxillary - into mouth proper under the tongue (floor of mouth) |
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Term
What passes through the supra/infraorbital foramina? |
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Definition
Supra - V1 (ophthalmic) Infra - V2 (maxillary) |
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Term
Where are the superior & inferior orbital fissures located? |
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Definition
Superior - in between greater & lesser wings of sphenoid Lesser - in between greater wing & maxilla |
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In what part of the sphenoid is the optic canal located? |
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Definition
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What is the only complete layer of the eye? |
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Definition
Cornea-sclera
Retina is only posterior & choroid has a hole at pupil |
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Term
What is the conjunctival sac? |
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Definition
Continuous space on outer surface of eye Location where tears flow into from lacrimal glands |
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Term
What protects the larynx from debris entering? How is this done? |
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Definition
The epiglottis. During swallowing, larynx moves up so epiglottis covers the opening into it |
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Term
Another name for infected pharyngeal tonsil? |
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Definition
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What tonsils are located in the fauces of the mouth? |
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Definition
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Names of the 3 tonsil(s) in the mouth |
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Pharyngeal (unpaired), Palatine (paired), Lingual (numerous) |
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Term
Where is the genial tubercle location? |
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Definition
On the inside of the chin (on mandible at mental prominence interiorly) |
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O - genial tubercle (mandible) I - dorsum of tongue (at base) A - pulls tongue forwards (sticks out tongue) I - CN XII |
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O - hyoid bone I - side of the tongue (one on each side) A - retract & depress tongue I - CN XII |
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O - styloid process of temporal I - side of tongue (one on each side) A - retract & elevate tongue I - CN XII |
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Term
Name the 4 extrinsic tongue muscles? |
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Definition
Genioglossus, Hyoglossus, Styloglossus & Palatoglossus |
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Term
Innervation of extrinsic tongue muscles? |
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Definition
ALL are CN XII EXCEPT for palatoglossus (which is CN X) |
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Term
Direction of intrinsic tongue muscle fibers? |
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Definition
Longitudinal, vertical & transverse |
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Definition
O - side of hard palate I - base of tongue (into it) A - elevate tongue I CN X |
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Term
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Definition
Located on underside of the tongue - links tongue to the floor of the mouth |
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Term
What does the sulcus terminalis separate? |
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Definition
Located about 2/3 of the way back on the tongue Anterior 2/3 and posterior 1/3 of tongue has different innervation |
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Term
Which direction does the sulcus terminalis "V" face? |
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Definition
Faces anteriorly (so that apex of the V points posteriorly) |
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Term
Specialized processes on tongue? |
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Definition
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Term
Sensory innervation to the TONGUE: |
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Definition
Anterior 2/3 - CN V for general sense, CN VII for taste Posterior 1/3 - CN IX for both general sense & taste |
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Term
Secretion "types" from the 3 salivary glands? |
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Definition
Parotid = serous Submandibular = mixed (serous & mucus) Sublingual = mainly mucus |
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Term
Innervation to the salivary glands & their autonomic ganglia... |
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Definition
Parotid - CN IX via the OTIC ganglion Submandibular & Sublingual - CN VII via the SUBMANDIBULAR ganglion |
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Term
Composition of teeth in each 1/2 jaw? How many teeth in total? |
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Definition
8 teeth in each 1/2 jaw, therefore 32 teeth in total
2 incisors, 1 canine (cuspid), 2 bicuspids (premolars), 3 molars |
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Term
What two structures does the larynx connect? |
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Definition
Connects the oropharynx/nasopharynx to the trachea |
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Term
Where is the larynx located in relation to hyoid? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the organ of phonation? |
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Definition
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Term
What two structures form the external skeleton of the larynx? |
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Definition
The THYROID & CRICOID cartilages |
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Term
What is the largest cartilage of the larynx? |
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Definition
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Term
Which cartilage of the larynx is NOT made with hyaline cartilage? |
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Definition
EPIGLOTTIS (made of elastic cartilage) |
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Term
Shapes of the thyroid & cricoid & arytenoids? |
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Definition
Thyroid - shield shaped Cricoid - shaped like signet ring Arytenoids - pyramid shaped |
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Articulations of thyroid cartilage? |
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Definition
INFERIOR HORN - w/ cricoid bone
SUPERIOR HORN - does not articulate w/ hyoid, NOTHING articulates with hyoid; horn hangs from greater horn on hyoid by membrane |
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Term
Relation of thyroid cartilage vs. glands? |
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Definition
Thyroid glands hang just BELOW thyroid cartilage |
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Term
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Definition
Formed between inferior horn on thyroid & posterior cricoid cartilage SYNOVIAL joint Allows thyroid cartilage to move anteriorly & posteriorly (uniaxial) |
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Definition
O - anterior & lateral cricoid cartilage I - inferior horns of thyroid cartilage A - tightens vocal cords (tenses cords) I - external laryngeal branch of CN X |
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Term
What structures form the internal skeleton of the larynx? |
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Definition
The arytenoids & epiglottis |
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Term
Where are the arytenoids located? |
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Definition
On the posterior aspect at the superior point of the cricoid cartilages |
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Term
Processes of Arytenoids... |
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Definition
Muscular Processes - postero-lateral aspect Vocal Processes - anterior processes to attach to cords (allow for adduction/abduction of vocal cords) |
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Term
Where is the epiglottis attached inferiorly? |
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Definition
Attached to the interior surface of the thyroid prominence (Adam's Apple) |
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Term
What is the quadrangular membrane attached to? What does it form? |
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Definition
Four-sided membrane; superior of the 2 laryngeal membranes Attached to the epiglottis anteriorly & the arytenoids posteriorly Lower border forms the FALSE vocal folds |
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What is the triangular membrane/conus elasticus attached to? What does it form? Other names? |
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Definition
Also called cricothyroid ligament/membrane Attached to inside of thyroid cartilage anteriorly & cricoid cartilage inferiorly Superior border forms the true vocal folds |
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Term
Which of the laryngeal membranes is more superior? |
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Definition
The QUADRANGULAR membrane is superior to the TRIANGULAR membrane (conus elasticus) |
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What is the space between the true vocal folds called? |
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Definition
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Sensory innervation to the LARYNX... |
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Definition
ABOVE vocal folds - superior laryngeal branch of CN X BELOW vocal folds - recurrent laryngeal branch of CN X |
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Motor innervation to the LARYNX... |
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Definition
ALL muscles EXCEPT cricothyroid = recurrent laryngeal branch of CN X Cricothyroid = external laryngeal branch of CN X |
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What CN does all innervation to the larynx? |
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Definition
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Term
In the larynx, recurrent laryngeal branch is responsible for... |
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Definition
Motor to all muscles except cricothyroid Sensory below the vocal folds |
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Term
What is the largest muscle that controls the larynx? What innervates it? |
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Definition
The CRICOTHYROID (innervated by external laryngeal branch of CN X) |
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Term
What kind of joint is the temporo-mandibular joint? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Condyloid (articular) process of the mandible and the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone |
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Term
Unique feature about TMJ... |
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Definition
Posteriorly, socket is concave, but anteriorly joint is convex - causes physiological dislocation of TMJ when jaw moves FORWARD |
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Term
What divides the neck into anterior & posterior triangles? |
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Definition
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Definition
O - manubrium of sternum & clavicle I - mastoid process of temporal A - turn head to opposite side I - CN XI (accessory via the vagus) |
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Term
What muscles are present in the posterior triangle of the neck? |
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Definition
The scalene muscles - anterior, middle & lower |
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Term
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Definition
O - T processes of middle-lower C vertebrae (C2-7) I - scalene tubercle on rib 1 A - raise thoracic cage I - small branches from C spinal nerves |
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Innervation to the scalene muscles & general function? |
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Definition
Innervation - branches from cervical spinal nerves
Function - raise thoracic cage (secondary muscles of respiration) |
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Definition
O - T processes of middle-lower C vertebrae I - behind scalene tubercle on rib 1 A - raise thoracic cage I - branches from C spinal nerves |
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Definition
O - T processes of middle-lower C vertebrae I - rib 2 A - raise thoracic cage I - branches from C spinal nerves |
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Term
What are the muscles of the MOUTH? |
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Definition
3 in total - mylohyoid, digastric & stylohyoid |
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Term
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Definition
O - inside mandible I - hyoid bone & median raphe (onto itself) A - elevate hyoid I - CN V (mandibular branch - V3) |
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Term
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Definition
Two bellied muscle - bellies separated by tendon running through pulley on hyoid
Posterior Belly - from mastoid process to pulley (hyoid); innervated by CN VII Anterior Belly - from pulley on hyoid to genial tubercle; innervated by CN V (V3)
A - depress mouth/elevate hyoid |
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What two muscles of the mouth run nearly parallel and have matching innervation? |
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Definition
Stylohyoid & Posterior Belly of Digastric - both are innervated by CN VII |
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Definition
O - genial tubercle on mandible I - hyoid bone A - depresses mouth/raises hyoid I - CN XII |
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Term
What travels through the gap in the scalenes? |
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Definition
Gap between ANTERIOR & MIDDLE scalenes allows for passage of most major BVs going to upper limb |
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Term
What is true of all muscles of mastication? |
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Definition
All innervated by V3 - mandibular branch of trigeminal nerve (CN V) |
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Term
What is the most powerful muscle of mastication? |
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Definition
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Definition
O - temporal fossa (covers temporal, parietal & sphenoid) I - passes under zygomatic arch & inserts on coronoid process of mandible (anterior process) A - closes mouth I - V3 |
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Definition
O - zygomatic arch I - ramus of mandible A - closes mouth I - V3 |
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Definition
O - medial side of lateral pterygoid plate I - deep to angle of mandible A - closes mouth I - V3 |
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Definition
O - lateral side of lateral pterygoid plate & greater wing of sphenoid I - neck of condyloid process on mandible A - protrudes jaw & moves side to side & depresses jaw I - V3 |
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Term
What muscles aid in moving the jaw side to side? |
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Definition
The medial & lateral pterygoids |
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Term
What muscle is responsible for protrusion of the jaw? |
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Definition
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Term
What innervates the pharyngeal constrictors? |
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Definition
Spinal accessory (CN XI) via the vagus (CN X) |
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Term
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Definition
O - medial pterygoid plate & pterygomandibular raphe I - pharyngeal raphe on posterior throat A - initiate swallowing I - CN XI |
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Definition
O - hyoid bone I - pharyngeal raphe on posterior throat A - initiate swallowing I - CN XI |
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Term
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Definition
O - thyroid & cricoid cartilages I - pharyngeal raphe A - initiate swallowing I - CN XI |
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Term
Different name for pterygomandibular raphe? |
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Definition
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Term
Where does the pterygomandibular raphe run from? |
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Definition
From medial pterygoid plate to mandible |
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Term
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Definition
Surrounds eyes (inserts onto palpebral raphe) A - closes eyelids (squints eyes) I - CN VII |
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Definition
Runs around the mouth (inserts on skin around lips) A - puckers lips I - CN VII |
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Term
What is the main muscle of the cheek? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
O - pterygomandibular raphe I - corner of the mouth on each side A - moves food around in mouth I - CN VII |
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Term
Where do the frontalis & occipitalis insert? |
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Definition
Onto the fronto-occipital aponeurosis |
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Term
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Definition
Skin Connective Tissue Aponeurosis Loose CT Periosteum |
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Term
Two main functions of the nose? |
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Definition
Olfaction AND warm air entering pulmonary system |
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Term
What are the sets of hyaline cartilage that make up EXTERNAL nose? |
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Definition
Septal Cartilage - interior part of septum Alar Cartilages - paired; distal to lateral septal cartilage @ tip of nose |
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Term
Apart from hyaline cartilage, what is the rest of the external nose made of? |
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Definition
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Term
What are the parts of the external nose? |
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Definition
Made of 2 nostrils & skeleton (paired nasal bones + septal cartilage + alar cartilages) |
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Term
What is the function of the skeleton of the internal nose? |
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Definition
Link external nose to nasal apertures (choanae) |
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Term
How many bones make up the internal nose skeleton? Name them. |
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Definition
4 in total - ethmoid, sphenoid, vomer, palatine |
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Term
What is the septum made out of (anterior vs. posterior) |
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Definition
Anteiror - made of cartilage (hyaline cartilage forms septal cartilage) Posterior - bony septum; made of vertical plate of ethmoid and vomer) |
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Term
What forms the roof of the internal nose? |
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Definition
The cribriform plate of ETHMOID and the body of the SPHENOID |
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Term
What do the lateral walls of the internal nose include? |
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Definition
3 conchae (S, M, I) Sphenoethmoidal recess 3 meatuses (S, M, I) |
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Term
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Definition
Located SUPERIOR to the superior nasal conchae Contains olfactory mucosa in its roof |
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Term
Where is the sphenoethmoidal recess located? |
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Definition
Superior to the superior nasal conchae in the roof of the nose |
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Term
Where are the meatuses in the inner nose located in relation to the conchae? |
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Definition
Located posteriorly to the conchae (also slightly inferior to the conchae they are spatially close to) |
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Term
Where does the nasolacrimal duct drain into? |
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Definition
The inferior meatus of the internal nose |
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Term
What does NOT receive any drainage from the paranasal air sinuses? |
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Definition
The inferior meatus (only gets drainage from nasolacrimal duct) |
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Term
What is the opening of the maxillary sinus called and where does it empty into? |
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Definition
Opening = OSTIUM
The maxillary sinus drains into the middle meatus in the internal nose |
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Term
Where are the ethmoid sinuses located and where do they drain into? |
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Definition
Located in lateral masses of ethmoid bone/medial wall of orbit
Anterior sinuses drain into middle meatus Posterior sinuses drain into superior meatus |
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Term
Where are the frontal sinuses located and where do they drain into? |
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Definition
Located superior to the margin of the orbit in the frontal bone
Long ducts drain into middle meatus |
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Term
How many sphenoid sinuses exist and where do they drain into? |
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Definition
Two exist - in the body of the sphenoid, one on each side
Drain into the sphenoethmoidal recess |
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Term
What is the cartilaginous portion of the external ear called? |
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Definition
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Term
What are the boundaries of the external/middle/internal ear? |
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Definition
External - from auricle to the tympanic membrane Middle - from tympanic membrane to oval window Inner - from oval window into the labyrinths |
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Term
How many layers does the tympanic membrane have? |
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Definition
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Term
Structural composition of acoustic canal? |
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Definition
Lateral 1/3 = cartilaginous Medial 2/3 = bony |
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Term
3 structures that the external ear contains cutaneously? |
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Definition
Hair, sebaceous glands, ceruminous glands (wax glands) |
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Term
What does the middle ear contain? |
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Definition
Ossicles - malleus, incus, stapes Entrance to auditory (Eustachian) tube Connection to mastoid air cells Round & oval windows |
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What kind of joints are formed between ossicles? |
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What part of the ear do mastoid air cells connect to? |
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Bony Labyrinth vs. Membranous Labyrinth |
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Bony - external, filled with perilymph Membranous - series of membranous sacs; internal, filled with endolymph |
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What is the organ of hearing? What is the organ of balance? |
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Definition
Hearing = COCHLEA
Balance = VESTIBULAR APPARATUS |
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Path of sound waves entering the ear... |
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Definition
Funneled into ear by the auricle, into the acoustic canal Travel through acoustic canal to tympanic membrane where they pass through the middle ear via the ossicles to the oval window Travel through oval window, up cochlea, and back to round window |
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What is the innervation to the inner ear? How does this nerve reach here? |
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Innervation from CN VIII (vestibulocochlear/statoacoustic)
Travels through internal acoustic meatus to reach inner ear |
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Difference in origin between R and L common carotid |
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Definition
R - branches from brachiocephalic trunk L - branches directly from aortic arch |
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Where does the common carotid bifurcate? |
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At the level of the top of the thyroid cartilage |
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Branches of EXTERNAL carotid... (in order from proximal to distal) |
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Superior Thyroid Ascending Pharyngeal* Lingual Facial Occipital Posterior Auricular Maxillary Superficial Temporal |
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Path of internal carotid... |
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Definition
Enters skull through carotid canal in occipital bone, makes sharp turns (carotid siphon) before branching off to supply brain |
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Tight turns made by internal carotid in skull
Exists bilaterally to pituitary & runs through cavernous sinus distally |
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Unique feature of vertebral arteries? |
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Branches in the neck are irregularly muscular |
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Where do all dural venous sinuses empty into eventually? |
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The INTERNAL jugular vein |
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Name all of the dural venous sinuses... |
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Definition
8 in total: Superior, Inferior & Straight Sagittal Sinuses Transverse Sinus Sigmoid Sinus Cavernous Sinus Superior & Inferior Petrosal Sinuses |
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Drainage path of sagittal sinuses... |
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Definition
Superior sagittal joins with the straight sagittal at the confluence at the center of the occipital bone; both drain into confluence to go into transverse sinuses
(Straight sagittal receives drainage from inferior sagittal) |
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Where do the sigmoid sinuses drain into? |
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Definition
The internal jugular vein |
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Where do the transverse sinuses empty into? |
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Definition
The sigmoid sinuses (and then indirectly into internal jugular) |
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Where does the cavernous sinus drain into? |
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Definition
The superior & inferior petrosal sinuses |
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Where do the superior & inferior petrosal sinuses drain into? |
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Definition
Superior - proximal sigmoid sinus, traveling eventually to internal jugular Inferior - directly into the internal jugular |
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Name where each of the dural venous sinuses drains DIRECTLY into... |
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Superior Sagittal - confluence (transverse) Straight Sagittal - confluence (transverse) Inferior Sagittal - straight sagittal Cavernous - superior & inferior petrosal Sigmoid - internal jugular Transverse - sigmoid Superior Petrosal - proximal sigmoid Inferior Petrosal - internal jugular |
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What shape do the veins of the face form? |
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Definition
W shape
Posterior Auricular on L side; Facial on R side; Retromandibular bifurcates in the middle |
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Where are each of the facial veins located generally? |
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Definition
Posterior Auricular - behind ear on side of head Retromandibular - anterior to ear, deep to parotid gland Facial - runs over masseter & body of mandible |
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Where do each of the veins of the face drain into? |
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Definition
Retromandibular - internal jugular (anterior branch) external jugular (posterior branch)
Facial - internal jugular
Posterior Auricular - external jugular |
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At what level does the external jugular vein form? |
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Definition
Forms near the angle of the mandible |
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Sensory innervation to face from CN V? |
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Definition
V1 - forehead and anterior nose V2 - lateral nose, cheek and temple V3 - jaw and lateral cheek |
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Sensory innervation to the neck? |
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Definition
Anterior neck & posterior to ear - C2-C3
Lateral & posterior neck & back of head - C2-C5 |
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Motor innervation to the face? |
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Definition
Muscles of facial expression get motor innervation from CN VII (facial nerve) Sends out branches near area of parotid |
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What is unique that exists between the articulating bones in the TMJ? |
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Definition
Articular disc (made of fibrocartilage) |
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Pharyngeal constrictor origins... |
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Definition
Upper - medial pterygoid plate & pterygomandibular raphe Middle - hyoid bone & stylohyoid ligament Lower - thyroid & cricoid cartilages |
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What muscles originate from the pterygomandibular raphe? |
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Definition
Superior Pharyngeal Constrictor and the Buccinator |
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Definition
2 and 1/2 turns of a spiral |
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Can the middle or internal ear be seen from the outside? |
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NO. Both are located deep within the skull. |
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What prevents ossification of the foramen lacerum? |
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Definition
The internal carotid artery pulsating on top of it |
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If the pharynx was infected, what part of the ear would be likely to get infected first? |
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Definition
Middle ear - directly connected to nasopharynx via the Eustachian tube |
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What is the only muscle of the mouth (involved in hyoid elevation) that is NOT innervated by CN V3 or CN VII? What is its innervation? |
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Definition
Geniohyoid - innervated by CN XII |
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What vessel do post ganglionic sympathetic fibers travelling to the eye travel alongside? |
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Definition
The internal carotid artery |
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If a person with a headache is rubbing their temples, which artery are they likely palpating? |
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Definition
The superficial temporal artery (distal branch from external carotid) |
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How many lateral plates does the septal cartilage have? |
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What is the only muscle of mastication that retracts the mandible? |
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I - cribriform plate II - optic canals III, IV, V1, VI - SOF V2 - foramen rotundum V3 - foramen ovale VII - stylomastoid foramen VIII - internal acoustic meatus IX, X, XI - jugular foramen XII - hypoglossal canal |
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Extraocular muscle NOT attached to fibrous ring? |
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Definition
Inferior Oblique (origin from middle of floor of orbit) |
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What connects the oropharynx to the mouth? |
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Location of palatine tonsils? |
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Definition
Rest on thick fibrous bases in the depressions of the FAUCES of the mouth |
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Which muscles alter the shape of the tongue? |
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Definition
Intrinsic tongue muscles - vertical, longitudinal, transverse fibers |
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How many extrinsic tongue muscles are there? Which are paired? |
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Definition
4 - genioglossus, hyoglossus, styloglossus, palatoglossus
All are paired |
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Innervation to the jaw... |
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Definition
Upper jaw & teeth - maxillary branch (V2)
Lower jaw & teeth - mandibular branch (V3) |
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Gap between anterior and middle scalenes; brachial plexus and subclavian artery pass through here |
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Origin, path and insertion of TEMPORALIS fibers... |
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Definition
O - temporal fossa (squamous temporal, frontal, sphe., parietal) Fibers run under the zygomatic arch I - coronoid process of mandible |
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At the level of the jaw, which is superficial, temporalis or masseter? |
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What is superior, stylohyoid or posterior belly of digastric? |
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Definition
Stylohyoid is superior
(Think of it as it has to be superior b/c styloid process is anterior to mastoid process) |
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What muscle protrudes the jaw? |
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Definition
The LATERAL PTERYGOID MUSCLE
Runs from greater wing/lesser plate to the condyloid process of mandible (runs horizontally) |
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What muscle originates on and inserts on a raphe? What are these structures? |
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Definition
The SUPERIOR PHARYNGEAL CONSTRICTOR
Originates on pterygomandibular raphe (+ medial pterygoid plate) and inserts on the pharyngeal raphe |
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Which sinuses meet at the confluence? |
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Definition
Superior Sagittal Straight Transverse |
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