Shared Flashcard Set

Details

TSM 19
Anatomy of the face
20
Medical
Undergraduate 2
10/12/2012

Additional Medical Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
[image]
Definition

A: Opthalmic nerve (V1)

B: Maxilliary nerve (V2)

C: Mandibular Nerve (V3)

D: Supraorbital foramen

E: Infraorbital foramen

F: Mental Foramen

Term
[image]
Definition

A: Orbicularis oculi

B: Orbicularis oris

C: Buccinator

Term
[image]
Definition

A: Transverse facial artery

B: Superficial temporal artery

C: Maxilliary artery

D: Infra-orbital artery

E:Buccal artery

F: External carotid artery

G: Lingual artery

H: Mental artery

I: Facial artery

Term
[image]
Definition

A: Auriculotemporal nerve

B: Otic ganglion

C: Lesser petrosal nerve

D: Glossopharyngeal nerve

Term
What is the function of the Orbicularis Oculi muscle?
Definition
It closes the eye (it is a sphincter of the eyelids)
Term
What is the function of the Buccinator muscle?
Definition
It is a deep muscle used for chewing
Term
What is the function of the Orbicularis Oris muscle?
Definition
It closes the mouth (kissing)
Term
What is unusual about occipitofrontalis?
Definition
It contains an aponeurosis in the middle
Term
Where does Buccinator originate and terminate?
Definition
The pterygomandibular raphe and the Orbicularis Oris muscle
Term
What inserts through Buccinator?
Definition
The parotid duct
Term
What travels through the parotid gland?
Definition
The facial nerve, carotid artery and retromandibular vein
Term
What does an UMN lesion cause?
Definition
Contralateral palsy with forehead spared
Term
What does a LMN lesion cause
Definition
Ipsilateral palsy
Term
How does botox work?
Definition
It blocks ACh release causing muscle paralysis
Term
What is parotiditis normally called?
Definition
Mumps
Term
What are the 4 ganglia where nerves supplying parasympathetic innervation to the head and neck synapse called?
Definition
1. Ciliary ganglion
2. Pterygopalatine ganglion
3. Submadibular ganglion
4. Otic ganglion
Term
Which nerve innervates the parotid gland?
Definition
Glossopharyngeal
Term
What vein connects the internal and external jugular veins?
Definition
The retromandibular vein
Term
Why is the retromandibular vein clinically important?
Definition
Because it empties into the pterygoid plexus which links with the cavernous sinus, providing a potential route of infection spread
Term
What are the 5 layers of the scalp?
Definition
1. Skin
2. Connective tissue
3. Aponeurotic tissue
4. Loose connective tissue
5. Pericranium
Supporting users have an ad free experience!