Somatic Afferent Pathways from the Parotid Region Flashcards
1
Q
Which type of sensory pathway will convey info in spinal nerves from the parotid region?
A
somatic afferent (SA) pathways
2
Q
Sensory innervation of the parotid region is derived from which spinal nerve branches?
A
greater auricular nerve (ventral rami C2, C3)
3
Q
What part of the parotid region will be innervated by cervical spinal nerves?
A
the skin over the parotid region
