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What is the role of the choana in the nasal cavity?
What is the role of the choana in the nasal cavity?
- It assists in the drainage of the frontal sinuses.
- It serves as an entry point for air from the mouth.
- It regulates the opening and closing of the nasal passages.
- It connects the nasal cavity to the nasopharynx. (correct)
Which of the following correctly identifies one type of paranasal sinus?
Which of the following correctly identifies one type of paranasal sinus?
- Occipital sinus
- Temporal sinus
- Ethmoidal sinus (correct)
- Zygomatic sinus
What distinguishes the maxillary sinuses from other paranasal sinuses?
What distinguishes the maxillary sinuses from other paranasal sinuses?
- They are responsible for olfaction.
- They are found in the frontal bone.
- They are located superior to the nasal cavity.
- They are the largest paired sinuses located near the maxilla. (correct)
Which statement best describes the structure of the frontal sinuses?
Which statement best describes the structure of the frontal sinuses?
Where are the sphenoidal sinuses located?
Where are the sphenoidal sinuses located?
Which type of secretion is characterized by its lubricating properties and aids in digestion?
Which type of secretion is characterized by its lubricating properties and aids in digestion?
What is the primary component of serous saliva that differentiates it from mucous saliva?
What is the primary component of serous saliva that differentiates it from mucous saliva?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three major salivary glands?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three major salivary glands?
Which structure forms part of the superior boundary of the nasal cavity?
Which structure forms part of the superior boundary of the nasal cavity?
Xerostomia is primarily caused by which of the following conditions?
Xerostomia is primarily caused by which of the following conditions?
What type of salivary glands are characterized as being more numerous but smaller than major salivary glands?
What type of salivary glands are characterized as being more numerous but smaller than major salivary glands?
What is the primary function of the cribriform plate?
What is the primary function of the cribriform plate?
Where in the human body are minor salivary glands commonly found?
Where in the human body are minor salivary glands commonly found?
Which of the following pairs of paranasal sinuses are located within the facial bones?
Which of the following pairs of paranasal sinuses are located within the facial bones?
Which bone does NOT form part of the lateral boundary of the nasal cavity?
Which bone does NOT form part of the lateral boundary of the nasal cavity?
Among the following components, which is included in the composition of serous saliva?
Among the following components, which is included in the composition of serous saliva?
Which type of saliva is primarily produced by the parotid salivary gland?
Which type of saliva is primarily produced by the parotid salivary gland?
What is a common consequence of xerostomia?
What is a common consequence of xerostomia?
Which of the following terms refers to a substance that reduces saliva secretion?
Which of the following terms refers to a substance that reduces saliva secretion?
Which gland is primarily responsible for producing mucous saliva?
Which gland is primarily responsible for producing mucous saliva?
Which anatomical feature helps maintain the structure of the nasal septum?
Which anatomical feature helps maintain the structure of the nasal septum?
Flashcards
Major Salivary Glands
Major Salivary Glands
Large paired glands with named ducts. Include parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.
Minor Salivary Glands
Minor Salivary Glands
Smaller, more numerous glands scattered in oral tissues.
Serous Saliva
Serous Saliva
Watery saliva containing enzymes (amylase, maltose), salts, and organic ions.
Mucous Saliva
Mucous Saliva
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Xerostomia
Xerostomia
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Salivary Gland Dysfunction
Salivary Gland Dysfunction
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Mixed Saliva
Mixed Saliva
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Salivary Gland Location (Minor)
Salivary Gland Location (Minor)
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Paranasal Sinuses
Paranasal Sinuses
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Frontal Sinuses
Frontal Sinuses
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Sphenoidal Sinuses
Sphenoidal Sinuses
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Ethmoidal Sinuses
Ethmoidal Sinuses
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Maxillary Sinuses
Maxillary Sinuses
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Nasal Cavity Superior Boundaries
Nasal Cavity Superior Boundaries
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Nasal Cavity Lateral Boundaries
Nasal Cavity Lateral Boundaries
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Nasal Cavity Medial Boundaries
Nasal Cavity Medial Boundaries
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What is the functional relationship between the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses?
What is the functional relationship between the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses?
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What are the four pairs of paranasal sinuses?
What are the four pairs of paranasal sinuses?
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What are the types of saliva?
What are the types of saliva?
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What causes Xerostomia?
What causes Xerostomia?
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What is the relationship between the maxillary sinus and maxillary teeth?
What is the relationship between the maxillary sinus and maxillary teeth?
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Study Notes
Head & Neck Anatomy
- The course covers the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and salivary glands.
- Objectives include understanding structures, boundaries, and locations of nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, describing their functional relationship, identifying associated bones, and relating maxillary sinuses to teeth.
- Objectives also cover describing the location of major and minor salivary glands, types of saliva, and definitions of relevant terms (e.g., antisialogogue, sialogogue, xerostomia, ropy saliva).
Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
- Superior Boundaries:
- Nasal bones
- Nasal part of frontal bone
- Cribriform plate (ethmoid bone)
- Lateral Boundaries:
- Frontal process of maxillary bone
- Perpendicular plate of palatine bone
- Nasal part of lacrimal bone
- Medial plate of pterygoid process
- Bone of inferior nasal concha
- Medial Boundaries:
- Cartilaginous part - Septal cartilage
- Bony part - Perpendicular plate of ethmoid bone & Vomer
- Inferior Boundaries:
- Horizontal plate of palatine bone
- Palatine process of maxilla
- External View:
- The external nose is the outward protruding portion of the nasal complex.
- Parts include root, tip, bridge, wings, and nostrils.
- The nose is divided into halves by the cartilaginous nasal septum, and it is attached to the nasal bones and anterior nasal spine.
Paranasal Sinuses
- The paranasal sinuses are paired, air-filled cavities within bones.
- They are lined with mucous membranes and connect to nasal cavities.
- Types include: frontal, sphenoidal, ethmoidal, and maxillary.
- Frontal Sinuses:
- Located in the frontal bone, superior to the nasal cavity.
- Sphenoidal Sinuses:
- Located in the body of the sphenoid bone.
- Ethmoidal Sinuses:
- Multiple small cavities within the ethmoid bone.
- Maxillary Sinuses:
- Paired sinuses in the maxillary bone, located posterior to the maxillary canine and premolars.
- Each frontal sinus communicates with and drains into the nasal cavity through the frontonasal duct.
Salivary Glands
- Salivary glands are categorized by size (major vs. minor), and by type of secretion (serous, mucous, or mixed).
- Major Salivary Glands:
- Parotid glands
- Submandibular glands
- Sublingual glands
- Minor Salivary Glands:
- More numerous, smaller glands scattered in oral mucosa (buccal, labial, lingual, soft palate, hard palate, and floor of mouth).
- Saliva Types:
- Serous saliva: watery, contains enzymes (amylase and maltose), salts, and organic ions.
- Mucous saliva: lubricating, contains mucin.
- Mixed secretions: combination of both.
Salivary Gland Dysfunction
- Xerostomia (dry mouth) can result from reduced saliva production due to medications, disease, or radiation therapy.
- This dysfunction may manifest with increased oral tissue trauma, increased caries, problems in speaking and chewing, and bad breath.
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