15 Questions
What structure appears in the suboccipital triangle through the foramen transversum of C1 vertebra?
Vertebral artery 3rd part
Which structure around the sub-occipital triangle serves as an alternative route for venous drainage?
Sub-occipital venous plexus
Where does the dorsal ramus of C1 suboccipital nerve emerge before breaking up into branches to supply the suboccipital muscles?
Between the posterior arch of atlas and the vertebral artery
Which artery supplies the sub-occipital muscles within the suboccipital triangle?
Vertebral artery 3rd part
What serves as a connection point for many veins and plexuses around the sub-occipital triangle?
Sub-occipital venous plexus
In a fracture involving the pterion, which artery may be at risk of injury resulting in extradural hematoma?
Middle meningeal artery
Which nerve 'hitchhikes' along the auriculotemporal nerve to reach the parotid gland?
Lingual nerve
What is the main source of taste innervation for the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
Lingual nerve
What collection of neuron cell bodies constitutes a parasympathetic ganglion in the region?
Otic ganglion
Which vascular structure provides a potential route for infections of the face to spread intracranially?
Pterygoid venous plexus
What vein drains the eye and is connected to the cavernous sinus?
Maxillary vein
The maxillary artery gives rise to which artery within the infratemporal fossa?
Middle meningeal artery
In fractures of the pterion, what dangerous complication can arise due to an extradural hematoma?
Brain herniation
Which structure can be accessed through drilling burr holes in extreme hemorrhages related to pterion fractures?
Cavernous sinus
The pterygoid venous plexus provides a potential route for infections from which facial region to spread intracranially?
Cheek and nose
Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the suboccipital space, focusing on the back of the neck and the sub-occipital triangle. Explore the structures within this region and their clinical significance under the guidance of Professor Dr. Thaer M. Farhan.
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