Anatomy Flashcards
(121 cards)
What are the 2 regions of the cranium
Neurocranium and viscerocranium
Role of the neurocranium
Surrounds the brain
Role of the viscerocranium
Makes up the facial skeleton
Name the contents of the internal acoustic meatus
CN 7+8
labyrinthine artery (internal auditory artery)
Where does the internal auditory artery branch from
The anterior inferior cerebellar artery from the circle of Willis
Role of the muscles of mastication
Control the opening and closing of the jaw and lips allowing things to pass through them
Name the muscles in the oral group of facial expression
Orbicular oris
Buccinator
Action of the orbicularis oris
Sphincter around the mouth
Innervation of the orbicularis oris
Facial nerve
Location of the buccinator
Between the mandible and maxilla, deep to other muscles of the face
Action of the buccinator
Assist in aligning a food bonus between the dentition
Innervation of buccinator
Facial nerve
TMJ consists of articulations between which 3 surfaces
Mandibular fossa
Auricular tubercle
Head of the mandible
What is another name for the head of the mandible
Mandibular condyle
Role of the upper part of the TMJ
Protrusion and retraction of the mandible
Role of the lower part of the TMJ
Elevation and depression of the mandible
What are the muscles of mastication associated with
Movements of the TMJ
Name the 4 muscles of mastication
Masseter
Temporalis
Medial and lateral pterygoid
What is the most powerful muscle of mastication
Masseter
Role of the Masseter
Elevates the mandible closing the mouth
Innervation of the muscles of mastication
Mandibular nerve (V3)
Role of the temporalis
Elevates the mandible, closing the mouth
Role of the medial pterygoid
Elevates the mandible closing the mouth
Action of the lateral pterygoid
Depresses and protracts the mandible opening the mouth