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Infratemporal Fossa and Nasal Cavity
GA33: Midwestern University
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08/15/2010

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Term
Through where do the inferior alveolar n and blood vessels enter to supply the inferior teeth?
Definition
mandibular foramen
Term
The lingula is the site of attachment of what structure?
Definition
sphenomandibular ligament
Term
List the major muscles of mastication.
Definition
temporalis major
masseter m.
lateral pterygoid m.
medial pterygoid m.
Term
Innervation of the muscles of mastication all come from branches of what CN?
Definition
CN V3
Term
Name the 2 terminal branches of the external carotid a.
Which one is located in the infratemporal fossa?
Definition
maxillary a <--
superficial temporal a.
Term
What drains the area supplied by the maxillary a?
Definition
pterygoid plexus of veins
Term
mandibular division of trigeminal
Definition
CN V3
Term
CN V3 enters the infratemporal fossa from the ____ by coursing through the ____, deep to the ______.
Definition
middle cranaial fossa
foramen ovale
lateal pterygoid m.
Term
The parasympathetic ganglion located in the foramen ovale is the ____.
Definition
otic ganglion
Term
Where are preganglionic and postganglionic fibers carried (to and from otic ganglion)?
Definition
lesser petrosal n.
auriculotemporal n.
Term
Name the parasympathetic ganglion suspended from the bottom of the lingual n.
Definition
submandibular ganglion
Term
Name the main branches of CN V3.
Definition
auriculotemporal n
inferior alveolar n.
lingual n.
buccal n.
muscular branches
Term
Name the branch of the inferior alveolar n.
Definition
mylohyoid
Term
lingual n. is joined by what n?
Until it reaches what ganglion?
Definition
chorda tympani
submandibular ganglion
Term
What do the inferior and superior compartments of the temporomandibular joint permit?
Definition
hinge movements of the condylar head
gliding motion of condylar head
Term
TMJ
Definition
temporomandibular joint
Term
What ligaments stabilize the TMJ?
Definition
sphenomandibular
stylomandibular
Term
What divides the right and left nasal cavities?
Definition
nasal septum
Term
List the general functions of the nose and nasal cavities.
Definition
respiration
olfaction
filtration
cooling/de-humidifying expired air
warming/humidifying, slowing inspired air
receives secretions from paranasal sinuses and nasolacrimal ducts.
Term
What are the 5 main cartilages of the nose and what type are they?
Definition
lateral (2)
septal (2)
alar (2)

hyaline cartilages
Term
internal nares
Definition
choanae
Term
Name the two nasal cavity regions and their location.
Definition
olfactory - superior 1/3
respiratory - inferior 2/3
Term
3 longitudinal, scroll-shaped bones.
Definition
superior nasal concha
middle nasal concha
inferior nasal concha
Term
Name the ostia associated with each of the nasal meati.
Definition
superior meatus - posterior ethmoidal sinuses
middle meatus - semilunar hiatus
inferior meatus - nasolacrimal duct
Term
List the 3 main components of the nasal septum.
Definition
perpendicular plate of ethmoid bone
vomer (ploughshare)
septal cartilage
Term
Air-filled extensions of the respiratory portion of the nasal cavity.
Definition
paranasal sinuses
Term
Where do the ethmodial, sphenoidal, and maxillary sinuses drain?
Definition
superior meatus and semilunar hiatus
sphenoethmoidal recess
middle meatus through semilunar hiatus
Term
Largest of the paranasal sinuses
Definition
maxillary
Term
What is the main supply to the nasal cavity and what is it a branch of?
Definition
sphenopalatine a.
maxillary a.
Term
What is the ultimate location of venus drainage in the nasal cavity?
Definition
cavernous sinus
Term
nosebleed
Definition
epistaxis
Term
Mucosa of the respiratory region is supplied chiefly by what nerve?
Definition
Trigeminal n.
Term
The nasal septum and lateral nasal wall are supplied by a n. which is a branch of the nasociliary n. (which is a branch of V1). Name the n.
Definition
anterior ethmoidal n.
Term
The anterior continuation of anterior ethmoidal n. provides cutaneous innervation to the apex of the nose. What is its name?
Definition
external nasal n.
Term
branches of V2 enter the nasal cavity via the ____ and synapse in the _____.
Definition
sphenopalatine foramen
pterygopalatine ganglion
Term
posterior inferior nasal branches to the lateral nasal wall are derived from what nerve?
Definition
greater palatine n.
Term
This nerve runs in groove on vomer and innervates the nasal septum; it continues onto the roof of the mouth via the incisive foramen.
Definition
nasopalatine n.
Term
Terminal portion of maxillary artery is considered to be ___.
Definition
the third part of maxillary a.
Term
Name the branches of the terminal portion of maxillary a.
Definition
posterior superior alveolar a.
infraorbital a
sphenopalatine a.
descending palatine a. (splits into greater and lesser palatine. aa.)
Term
zygomatic n exits the ... fossa via the ... and ultimately splits into what 2 nerves?
Definition
zygomaticofacial n
zygomaticotemporal n
Term
what 2 nerves supply sensory innervation to the lateral cheek and temple?
Definition
zygomatcofacial n
zygomaticotemporal n.
Term
zygomaticotemporal n carries ... fibers from CN VII which arise in the ... ganglion and supply the ... gland.
Definition
postganglionic parasympathetic
pterygopalatine
lacrimal
Term
greater and lesser palatine nn descend to the palate via the ... and further inferiorly via the ...
Definition
greater palatine canal
greater and lesser palatine foramina
Term
infraorbital n is the continuation of ...
Definition
V2
Term
postganglionic sympathetic fibers originating in the superior cervical ganglion leave internal carotid plexus via...
Definition
deep petrosal n
Term
what 2 nn unit to for the nerve of the pterygoid canal (Vidian nerve)?
Definition
greater petrosal n
deep petrosal n
Term
terminal branches of maxillary aa.
Definition
posterior superior alveolar
infraorbital
sphenopalatine
descending palatine
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