Anatomy LE 3: Head and Neck II

What is the main function of the facial artery?

To provide the major arterial supply to the face

How many branches does the facial artery give rise to?

3

What is the name of the largest vein in the neck?

Internal Jugular Vein

What is the terminal branch of the facial artery?

Angular artery Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ophthalmic artery?

To supply blood from the ECA to the brain in case of ICA occlusion Signup and view all the answers

Where can the submental branch of the facial artery be found?

Below the mentum Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the joint where the IJV unites with the subclavian vein?

Sternoclavicular joint Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the tonsillar branch of the facial artery?

It supplies blood to the palatine tonsil Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the bicuspid valve in the IJV?

To prevent backflow of blood into the head Signup and view all the answers

Where does the facial artery cross?

The mandible, buccinator, and maxilla Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the sinus that the IJV continues from in the skull?

Sigmoid sinus Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the artery that may be occluded, leading to activation of anastomotic connection via the ophthalmic artery?

Internal Carotid Artery (ICA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the lateral nasal artery?

To supply blood to the lateral nasal area Signup and view all the answers

What is the mnemonic for the branches of the facial artery?

AAron PLS SIT Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the vein that is formed when the IJV unites with the subclavian vein?

Brachiocephalic vein Signup and view all the answers

How many dilated bulbs are present in the IJV?

Two Signup and view all the answers

What do the superior deep cervical lymph nodes receive lymph from?

The lymph nodes above them Signup and view all the answers

Which lymph nodes drain the nasopharynx?

Retropharyngeal lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

What do the inferior deep cervical lymph nodes receive lymph from?

The lymph nodes above them Signup and view all the answers

Which lymph nodes drain the tongue?

Jugulo-omohyoid lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

What do the regional lymph nodes drain?

The superficial facial areas Signup and view all the answers

Where do the jugular lymphatic trunks drain into?

The terminal lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

Which lymph nodes drain the cheek?

Buccal lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the lymph nodes that receive lymph from all the lymph nodes above?

Terminal lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

What type of nerve is the facial nerve?

Mixed nerve Signup and view all the answers

How many terminal branches of the facial nerve come from within the parotid gland?

Five Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the condition associated with severe pain in areas supplied by the trigeminal nerve?

Trigeminal Neuralgia Signup and view all the answers

Which division of the trigeminal nerve is a common trigger point for trigeminal neuralgia?

Maxillary division Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition that involves CN VII and causes temporary weakness or paralysis in the face?

Bell's Palsy Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the nerve that controls facial muscles becoming inflamed, swollen, or compressed?

Bell's palsy Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of Bell's palsy on the affected side of the face?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of Bell's palsy?

Difficulty smiling Signup and view all the answers

What is the nerve that gives off the nerve to the posterior belly of the digastric and stylohyoid muscles?

Facial nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the nerve that controls facial muscles?

Facial nerve Signup and view all the answers

Through which foramen does the maxillary division (CN V2) leave the skull?

Foramen rotundum Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of branches of the infraorbital nerve?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ganglionic branches of the maxillary division (CN V2)?

Innervates the hard and soft palates Signup and view all the answers

What is the mnemonic device for the branches of the maxillary division (CN V2)?

ZIGS Signup and view all the answers