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BLOCK 2 Explain the origin, course, termination, branches and distribution of intercostal nerves 1. Origin: Intercostal nerves originate from the anterior rami (branches) of the spinal nerves T1 to T11. These anterior rami emerge from the spinal cord and travel laterally to exit the intervertebral f...

BLOCK 2 Explain the origin, course, termination, branches and distribution of intercostal nerves 1. Origin: Intercostal nerves originate from the anterior rami (branches) of the spinal nerves T1 to T11. These anterior rami emerge from the spinal cord and travel laterally to exit the intervertebral foramina. 2. Course: After exiting the intervertebral foramina, the intercostal nerves travel obliquely along the intercostal spaces, which are the spaces between adjacent ribs. They run between the internal intercostal and innermost intercostal muscles, along with the intercostal arteries and veins. 3. Termination: The intercostal nerves terminate in the anterior and lateral regions of the thorax, where they provide sensory innervation to the skin, muscles, and parietal pleura. Some branches of the lower intercostal nerves also contribute to the innervation of the abdominal wall. 4. Branches: Anterior Cutaneous Branches: These branches emerge from the intercostal nerves anteriorly to supply sensory innervation to the anterior thoracic wall and abdominal wall. Lateral Cutaneous Branches: These branches emerge laterally to provide sensory innervation to the lateral thoracic wall. Muscular Branches: Intercostal nerves also give off branches that innervate the intercostal muscles, providing motor control to these muscles. 5. Distribution: The sensory distribution of the intercostal nerves includes the skin, muscles, and parietal pleura of the thoracic wall. Anterior cutaneous branches innervate the skin of the anterior thoracic wall and abdominal wall, while lateral cutaneous branches innervate the skin of the lateral thoracic wall. Muscular branches innervate the intercostal muscles, contributing to their motor function. Explain the origin, course, termination, branches and distribution of right and left coronary arteries 1. Origin: Left Coronary Artery (LCA): The LCA originates from the left aortic sinus (also known as the left coronary sinus) of the ascending aorta. It typically arises just above the aortic valve. Right Coronary Artery (RCA): The RCA arises from the right aortic sinus (also known as the right coronary sinus) of the ascending aorta, just above the aortic valve. 2. Course: Left Coronary Artery (LCA): After originating from the left aortic sinus, the LCA travels in the coronary sulcus (also known as the atrioventricular groove) between the left atrium and left ventricle. Right Coronary Artery (RCA): The RCA travels in the coronary sulcus between the right atrium and right ventricle. 3. Termination: The LCA branches into two main arteries: Left Anterior Descending Artery (LAD): This artery descends along the anterior interventricular sulcus, supplying blood to the anterior wall of the left ventricle and the interventricular septum. Left Circumflex Artery (LCx): This artery continues along the coronary sulcus, wrapping around the left side of the heart and supplying blood to the lateral and posterior walls of the left ventricle and left atrium. The RCA gives rise to several branches, including: Right Marginal Artery: Supplies blood to the lateral wall of the right ventricle. Posterior Descending Artery (PDA) or Posterior Interventricular Artery: Descends along the posterior interventricular sulcus, supplying blood to the posterior wall of the left ventricle and the posterior septum. Atrial Branches: Supply blood to the right atrium. 4. Distribution: Left Coronary Artery (LCA): The LCA supplies blood to a significant portion of the left ventricle, including its anterior, lateral, and posterior walls, as well as the interventricular septum. It also supplies the left atrium. Right Coronary Artery (RCA): The RCA supplies blood to the right atrium, right ventricle, and a portion of the interventricular septum. It also contributes to the blood supply of the atrioventricular node (AV node) in many individuals. Classify the temporomandibular joint. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is classified as a synovial joint. Specifically, it is classified as a modified hinge joint with some additional features that allow for both hinge-like movements (such as opening and closing the mouth) and sliding or gliding movements (such as side-to-side and forward movements of the mandible). Therefore, the TMJ is often referred to as a "ginglymoarthrodial" joint, combining characteristics of both hinge and gliding joints. In the TMJ, the rounded condyle of the mandible articulates with the concave mandibular fossa of the temporal bone, forming the hinge component of the joint. Additionally, there is an articular disc (meniscus) positioned between the condyle and the mandibular fossa, which divides the joint into two compartments. This disc allows for the gliding movements of the mandible along the articular eminence of the temporal bone, contributing to the joint's versatility Explain its articulating surfaces, ligaments, nerve supply and blood supply 1. Articulating Surfaces: The temporomandibular joint consists of two main articulating surfaces: Mandibular Condyle: The rounded, convex surface located at the head of the mandible. Mandibular Fossa: The concave depression located on the inferior aspect of the squamous part of the temporal bone. It is also referred to as the glenoid fossa or articular fossa. Additionally, there is an articular disc (meniscus) situated between the condyle and the mandibular fossa. This disc divides the joint into two compartments: an upper compartment (superior joint space) and a lower compartment (inferior joint space). 2. Ligaments: The temporomandibular joint is supported by several ligaments that provide stability and control movement: Temporomandibular Ligament: This ligament is a thick band that runs from the zygomatic arch to the lateral aspect of the neck of the mandible. It prevents excessive posterior displacement of the mandible. Stylomandibular Ligament: This ligament extends from the styloid process of the temporal bone to the angle of the mandible. It provides support to the mandible. Sphenomandibular Ligament: This ligament extends from the spine of the sphenoid bone to the lingula of the mandible. It limits the inferior movement of the mandible. 3. Nerve Supply: The TMJ receives innervation from branches of the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V), primarily from the mandibular division (V3) and its branches: Masseteric Nerve (from V3): Supplies the masseter muscle and provides sensory innervation to the TMJ capsule. Deep Temporal Nerves (from V3): Innervate the temporalis muscle and provide sensory innervation to the TMJ capsule. Auriculotemporal Nerve (from V3): Provides sensory innervation to the TMJ capsule, skin over the temple, and external ear. 4. Blood Supply: The blood supply to the TMJ is primarily derived from branches of the external carotid artery, including: Superficial Temporal Artery: Supplies blood to the temporal region, including the TMJ capsule and surrounding structures. Maxillary Artery: Gives rise to branches such as the deep temporal arteries, which also contribute to the blood supply of the TMJ. Name the movements of temporomandibular joint and list the muscles producing each of the movements 1. Elevation (Closing the mouth): Muscles involved: Masseter: The primary muscle responsible for elevating the mandible. It originates from the zygomatic arch and inserts into the angle and ramus of the mandible. Temporalis: Assists in elevating the mandible. It originates from the temporal fossa and inserts into the coronoid process and anterior border of the mandibular ramus. Medial Pterygoid: Works synergistically with the masseter and temporalis to elevate the mandible. It originates from the lateral pterygoid plate and inserts into the angle and ramus of the mandible. 2. Depression (Opening the mouth): Muscles involved: Lateral Pterygoid: The primary muscle responsible for depressing the mandible. It has two heads: superior and inferior. The superior head assists in protraction (forward movement) and medial movement of the mandible, while the inferior head aids in depression and lateral movement. Digastric (anterior belly): Depresses the mandible when the hyoid bone is fixed. It originates from the digastric fossa of the mandible and inserts into the hyoid bone. Geniohyoid: Assists in depressing the mandible when the hyoid bone is fixed. It originates from the mental spine of the mandible and inserts into the hyoid bone. 3. Protrusion (Moving the mandible forward): Muscles involved: Lateral Pterygoid: The superior head of the lateral pterygoid muscle is primarily responsible for protrusion of the mandible. Masseter: Assists in protruding the mandible when contracting bilaterally. 4. Retrusion (Moving the mandible backward): Muscles involved: Temporalis: Assists in retracting the mandible when contracting bilaterally. Masseter: Assists in retracting the mandible when contracting bilaterally. Medial Pterygoid: Assists in retracting the mandible when contracting bilaterally. 5. Lateral (Side-to-side) movement: Muscles involved: Lateral Pterygoid: The inferior head of the lateral pterygoid muscle is primarily responsible for producing lateral movements of the mandible to the opposite side. Explain the position, relations, nerve supply and blood supply, lymphatic drainage, development and microscopic structure of palatine tonsil Position and Relations: The palatine tonsils are located in the lateral walls of the oropharynx, at the junction of the soft palate and the lateral walls of the pharynx. They lie between the anterior and posterior faucial pillars, with the palatoglossal arch (anterior pillar) anterior to them and the palatopharyngeal arch (posterior pillar) posterior to them. The tonsils are surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue and are covered by stratified squamous epithelium. Nerve Supply: Sensory innervation to the palatine tonsils is provided by the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) and branches of the trigeminal nerve (CN V), including the lesser palatine nerves. Blood Supply: The arterial blood supply to the palatine tonsils comes primarily from branches of the external carotid artery, including the tonsillar branches of the facial artery and ascending palatine artery. Venous drainage typically follows the arterial supply, with veins draining into the facial vein and internal jugular vein. Lymphatic Drainage: The palatine tonsils are part of the Waldeyer's ring, a ring of lymphoid tissue in the oropharynx that includes the palatine, lingual, and pharyngeal tonsils. Lymphatic drainage from the palatine tonsils primarily goes to the jugulodigastric lymph nodes, which are located along the internal jugular vein. Development: The palatine tonsils develop from the endodermal lining of the second pharyngeal pouch during embryonic development. By the sixth week of gestation, the tonsillar buds start to develop, and by birth, the tonsils are present in the lateral walls of the oropharynx. The tonsils continue to grow until around puberty and then gradually atrophy with age. Microscopic Structure: The palatine tonsils are composed of lymphoid tissue organized into tonsillar crypts, which are invaginations of the epithelial surface into the underlying tissue. The tonsils contain lymphoid follicles with germinal centers, where B cells proliferate and differentiate into plasma cells. The epithelial surface of the tonsils is covered by stratified squamous epithelium, which can be crypt epithelium within the tonsillar crypts. Name the components of the Waldeyer’s lymphatic ring Waldeyer's lymphatic ring, also known as Waldeyer's tonsillar ring, is a ring of lymphoid tissue located in the oropharynx and nasopharynx. It consists of several lymphoid structures that play a role in the immune defense of the upper respiratory and digestive tracts. The main components of Waldeyer's lymphatic ring include: 1. Palatine Tonsils: Located bilaterally in the lateral walls of the oropharynx, between the anterior and posterior faucial pillars. 2. Lingual Tonsil: Located at the base of the tongue on the posterior surface, extending from the circumvallate papillae to the epiglottis. 3. Pharyngeal Tonsil (Adenoid): Located in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx, near the roof of the nasopharynx and posterior to the nasal cavity. 4. Tubal Tonsils: Located adjacent to the openings of the auditory tubes (Eustachian tubes) in the lateral walls of the nasopharynx. These lymphoid structures collectively form a ring-like arrangement around the entrance of the respiratory and digestive tracts. They serve as the first line of defense against pathogens entering through the nose and mouth, helping to initiate immune responses against infections. Additionally, they play a role in the development of the immune system, particularly in childhood. Disorders or inflammation of Waldeyer's lymphatic ring, such as tonsillitis or adenoid hypertrophy, can lead to symptoms such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and nasal congestion. Explain the blood supply, lymphatic drainage and nerve supply of the larynx Blood Supply of the Larynx: The arterial blood supply to the larynx is primarily derived from branches of the external carotid artery and the subclavian artery. The main arteries supplying the larynx are: Superior Laryngeal Artery: Arises from the superior thyroid artery (branch of the external carotid artery) and provides blood to the supraglottic region (above the vocal folds). Inferior Laryngeal Artery (also known as the recurrent laryngeal artery): Arises from the inferior thyroid artery (branch of the subclavian artery) and provides blood to the subglottic region (below the vocal folds). Venous drainage of the larynx is through corresponding veins that accompany the arterial supply. The venous blood ultimately drains into the internal jugular vein and the brachiocephalic veins. Lymphatic Drainage of the Larynx: Lymphatic drainage from the larynx primarily follows the pathways of the lymphatic vessels accompanying the arteries supplying the larynx. The lymphatic drainage of the larynx is divided into several groups: Supraglottic Lymphatics: Drain into the superior deep cervical lymph nodes. Glottic and Subglottic Lymphatics: Drain into the deep cervical lymph nodes, including the prelaryngeal (Delphian), pretracheal, and paratracheal lymph nodes. Inferior Laryngeal Lymphatics: Drain into the deep cervical and tracheoesophageal lymph nodes. Nerve Supply of the Larynx: The larynx receives motor and sensory innervation from several nerves: Superior Laryngeal Nerve: Arises from the vagus nerve (CN X) and divides into internal and external branches. The internal branch provides sensory innervation to the supraglottic region, including the mucosa above the vocal folds, while the external branch innervates the cricothyroid muscle. Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve: Also arises from the vagus nerve (CN X) and provides sensory innervation to the subglottic region and motor innervation to most intrinsic muscles of the larynx, except the cricothyroid muscle. The nerves controlling the larynx play a crucial role in phonation, swallowing, and airway protection. Mention the functions and movements of the vocal fold Movements of the Vocal Folds: Adduction: Closing of the vocal folds by bringing them together in the midline, allowing for sound production. Abduction: Opening of the vocal folds by moving them apart laterally, allowing for respiration and airflow. Medial Compression: Tightening of the vocal folds against each other to increase vocal fold contact and enhance sound production. Tension Adjustment: Altering the tension of the vocal folds by adjusting the length and degree of stretching, which affects pitch and tone. Name the muscles of the larynx 1. Intrinsic Muscles: These muscles are entirely contained within the larynx and are responsible for controlling the movements and tension of the vocal folds. Thyroarytenoid Muscle (TA): Also known as the vocalis muscle, it consists of two parts: Thyromuscular portion (thyrovocalis): Controls the tension and length of the vocal folds. Thyromembranous portion (thyromucosalis): Contributes to the shape and contour of the vocal folds. Cricothyroid Muscle (CT): Consists of two parts: Pars Recta (Rectus): Tilts the thyroid cartilage anteriorly, resulting in lengthening and tensioning of the vocal folds, which increases pitch. Pars Oblique (Oblique): Pulls the thyroid cartilage downward and anteriorly, contributing to vocal fold tension. Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscle (PCA): Abducts the vocal folds by rotating the arytenoid cartilages outward, opening the glottis (space between the vocal folds) during inspiration. Lateral Cricoarytenoid Muscle (LCA): Adducts the vocal folds by bringing the arytenoid cartilages together, closing the glottis and facilitating phonation. Transverse Arytenoid Muscle: Adducts the arytenoid cartilages, assisting in vocal fold adduction. Oblique Arytenoid Muscle: Assists in adducting the arytenoid cartilages and closing the glottis. Vocalis Muscle (Part of the Thyroarytenoid Muscle): Adjusts the tension and position of the vocal folds, contributing to vocal pitch and quality. 2. Extrinsic Muscles: These muscles originate from structures outside the larynx but have attachments to laryngeal cartilages and influence laryngeal movements. Suprahyoid Muscles: These muscles originate from structures above the hyoid bone and play a role in elevating the larynx during swallowing and phonation. Infrahyoid Muscles: These muscles originate from structures below the hyoid bone and play a role in depressing the larynx during swallowing and phonation. Sternothyroid Muscle: Depresses the larynx and hyoid bone. Thyrohyoid Muscle: Elevates the larynx and depresses the hyoid bone.