Head and Neck Anatomy Flashcards
What is the first cranial nerve to be impacted when there is an increase in intracranial pressure
Abducens Nerve
What are the nerve roots for the deep peroneal (fibular) nerve
L4-S1
Which gland is responsible for secreting serous fluid to lubricate the eye
Lacrimal Gland
Describe the lacrimal apparatus
Tears drain into the lacrimal lake, which drain into the lacrimal sac via canals which then into the nasolacrimal duct which empty into the inferior meatus of the nose
Describe the blood supply to the lacrimal gland
Lacrimal artery which is a branch of the ophthalmic artery from the internal carotid artery. Venous drainage into the superior ophthalmic vein which drains into the cavernous sinus
What is the lymphatic drainage of the lacrimal gland
Drains into the superficial parotid lymph glands which drain into the superior deep cervical nodes