6 Questions
Which of the following nerves is responsible for the sensation of the upper eyelid, forehead, and scalp?
Supratrochlear nerve
Which pharyngeal arch is responsible for the innervation of the muscles of mastication?
First pharyngeal arch
Which of the following nerves is responsible for the motor innervation of the facial muscles?
Facial nerve
Which of the following branches of the trigeminal nerve is responsible for the sensation of the lower eyelid, side of the nose, and upper lip?
Infraorbital nerve
Which of the following muscles is innervated by the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve?
Mentalis
From which aspect of the parotid gland does the facial nerve emerge?
Anterior aspect
Study Notes
Innervation of the Face
- The face receives innervation from the first and second pharyngeal arches.
Trigeminal Nerve (First Pharyngeal Arch)
- Provides sensation and motor function for mastication
- Comprises three divisions:
- Ophthalmic nerve
- Supratrochlear and supraorbital nerves (upper eyelid, forehead, and scalp)
- Infraorbital nerve (medial half of eyelid, side of nose)
- Lacrimal nerve (lateral half of upper eyelid)
- External nasal nerve (anterior part of nose)
- Maxillary nerve (foramen rotundum)
- Zygomaticotemporal nerve (zygomatic arch)
- Zygomaticofacial nerve (skin over zygomatic bone)
- Infraorbital nerve (lower eyelid, side of nose, upper lip)
- Mandibular nerve (foramen ovale)
- Auriculotemporal nerve (hair-bearing area of temple)
- Buccal nerve (skin of cheek)
- Mental nerve (lower lip, skin of chin)
- Ophthalmic nerve
Facial Nerve (Second Pharyngeal Arch)
- Provides motor function for facial expressions
- Comprises five branches:
- Temporal branch
- Zygomatic branch
- Buccal branch
- Marginal mandibular branch
- Cervical branch (platysma muscle)
- Emerges from the anterior aspect of the parotid gland
This quiz covers the nerve supply of the face, including the innervation of facial structures derived from the first and second pharyngeal arches, and the roles of the trigeminal and facial nerves.
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