Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Anatomy > Head and Neck csv > Flashcards

Head and Neck csv Flashcards

HEAD AND NECK

1
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Olfactory nerve (CN I)

A

SS-smell (central processes of bipolar olfactory neurons) located on nasal septum, lateral nasal wall

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Optic nerve (CN II)

A

SS-vision (retinal ganglion cell processes). Carries central artery of the retina and is surrounded by all 3 meningeal layers.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Superior division of CN III

A

SE, SA for innervation of Levator palpebrae superioris and Superior rectus. SymPOST, VA from Internal Carotid plexus to Superior tarsal (muller’s) muscle (opens eyes wide during flight or fight sympathetic response.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Inferior division of CN III

A

SE, SA for Inferior rectus, Medial rectus, and Inferior olbique. VE-ParaPRE from E/W nucleus to ciliary ganglion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Ciliary Ganglion

A

ParaPRE (of E/W nucleus via CN III)–> ParaPOST, SymPOST (via ophthalmic artery plexus to intraocular blood vessels), VA, SA from Nasociliary nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Trochelar nerve (CN IV)

A

SE, SA to Superior oblique muscle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Ophthalmic nerve

A

SA to anterior scalp, cornea, upper eyelid, lacrimal gland, tip/bridge of nose, and mucosa of nasal cavity. Exits cranium through Superior orbital fissure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Maxillary nerve

A

SA to cheek, upper teeth, lower eyelid, Palate, upper lip, nostrils of nose, and mucosa of nasal caivty. Exits through Foramen Rotundum.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Mandibular nerve

A

BM to muscles of mastication (Temporalis, Masseter, Medial and Lateral pterygoid) and anterior digastric, tensor tympani, tensor veli palantini. SA to temporal region, Anterior 2/3 of tongue, mandible, mucosa of lower oral cavity, chin, and mucosa of lower teeth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Anterior ethmoidal nerve (V1)

A

SA to nasal septum, lateral nasal wall

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Nasociliary nerve (V1)

A

SA from Long ciliary, Anterior ethmoidal, and Posterior ethmoidal nerves branches and terminates as Infratrochlear. SymPOST, VA fibers to the Long ciliary nerve.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Short ciliary nerves

A

ParaPOST to Ciliary muscle AND Sphincter/constrictor pupillae muscle (near object vision)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Long ciliary nerves (V1)

A

SA, SymPOST, VA for innervation of the Dilator pupillae muscle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Frontal nerve (V1)

A

SA divides into Supraorbital and Supratrochlear nerves

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Supraorbital nerve (V1)

A

SA to upper eyelid and forehead to vertex of scalp

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Supratrochlear nerve (V1)

A

SA to central forehead, upper eyelid, eyebrow

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Infratrochlear nerve (V1)

A

SA, continuation of the Ophthalmic nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

HEAD AND NECK

External nasal nerve (V1)

A

SA to central nose and nose tip

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Lacrimal nerve (V1)

A

ParaPOST, SymPOST, VA, SA to lacrimal gland

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Zygomatic nerve (V2)

A

SA to skin over zygoma and side of eye; divides into zygomaticofacial and zygomaticotemporal nerves

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Zygomaticofacial nerve (V2)

A

SA to skin over zygoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Zygomaticotemporal nerve (V2)

A

SA, to cheek and temples

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Orbital nerves (V2)

A

SA periosteum of orbit and mucous membrane of ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

HEAD AND NECK

Infraorbital nerve (V2)

A

SA, distributes as “middle and anterior superior alveolar branches of the infrorbital nerve” to maxillary teeth (EXCEPT molars) and gingiva and to mucosa of maxillary sinus. Branches to side of nose, lower eyelid, and cheek. Continuation of the Maxillary nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
# HEAD AND NECK Internal branch of Infraorbital nerve (V2)
SA to nasal septum, lateral nasal wall
26
# HEAD AND NECK Pterygopalantine Ganglion
ParaPRE (of CN VII)--> ParaPOST, SymPOST, VA, SA, SS-taste from soft palate course through. Associated with innervation to the Lacrimal gland.
27
# HEAD AND NECK Greater palantine nerve (PPG)
SymPOST, ParaPOST, VA, SA to HARD palate mucosa and periosteum
28
# HEAD AND NECK Lesser palantine nerve (PPG)
SymPOST, ParaPOST, VA, SA to SOFT palate and palantine tonsil. SS-taste of SOFT palate.
29
# HEAD AND NECK Nasopalantine nerve (PPG)
SymPOST, ParaPOST, VA, SA to nasal septum and HARD palate
30
# HEAD AND NECK Pharyngeal nerve branch (PPG)
SymPOST, ParaPOST, VA, SA to the SUPERIOR nasopharynx
31
# HEAD AND NECK Posterior superior medial nasal nerve (PPG)
SymPOST, ParaPOST, VA, SA to nasal septum, lateral nasal wall
32
# HEAD AND NECK Posterior superior lateral nasal nerves (PPG)
SymPOST, ParaPOST, VA, SA to superior and middle nasal conchae and ethmoid air cells
33
# HEAD AND NECK Fibers leading to the Lacrimal gland (PPG)
SymPOST, ParaPOST, VA, SA takes these fibers to the Maxillary nerve as part of the Lacrimal gland innervation pathway
34
# HEAD AND NECK Orbital branches (PPG)
SymPOST, ParaPOST, VA, SA
35
# HEAD AND NECK Posterior inferior medial nasal nerve (V2)
SA to nasal septum, lateral nasal wall
36
# HEAD AND NECK Posterior superior alveolar nerve (V2)
SA to all SIX upper molar teeth and surrounding vestibular gingiva and maxillary sinus
37
# HEAD AND NECK Middle superior alveolar nerve (V2)
SA to all FOUR upper premolars (tooth, pulp, peridontal ligament, alveolar process) and surrounding vestibular gingiva
38
# HEAD AND NECK Anterior superior alveolar nerve (V2)
SA to all FOUR upper incisors and both upper canines and surrounding gingiva
39
# HEAD AND NECK Inferior alveolar nerve (V3)
BM, SA initially, then at mandibular foramen SA ONLY to ALL mandibular teeth: molars+premolars and canines+ incisors (incisive branch specifically) after the mylohyoid branch is given off
40
# HEAD AND NECK Mylohyoid nerve (V3)
SE, SA. Innervation to Mylohyoid muscle and Anterior belly of Digastric
41
# HEAD AND NECK Mental nerve (V3)
SA to skin of chin and skin and mucous membrane of the lower lip, surrounding vestibular gingiva of bilateral lower premolars, canines, and incisors. Termination of the inferior alveolar nerve
42
# HEAD AND NECK Muscular branches of V3
BM, SA to muscles of mastication and tensor veli palantini
43
# HEAD AND NECK Buccal nerve (V3)
SA to skin and oral mucosa of the cheeks, surrounding vestibular gingiva of all SIX lower molars and adjacent gingiva
44
# HEAD AND NECK Auriculotemporal nerve (V3)
ParaPOST, SymPOST, VA to the Parotid gland. SA innervation to the Parotid gland, anterior auricular, and temporal region of skin.
45
# HEAD AND NECK 1st part of Lingual nerve (V3)
SymPOST, ParaPOST, VA, SA, SS-taste of anterior 2/3 of tongue
46
# HEAD AND NECK 2nd part of Lingual nerve (V3)
ParaPRE, VA, SA, SS-taste of anterior 2/3 of tongue. Where the chorda tympani nerve joins, BUT prior to the submandibular ganglion
47
# HEAD AND NECK 3rd part of Lingual nerve (V3)
SA touch and temperature to anterior 2/3 of tongue.
48
# HEAD AND NECK Abducent nerve (CN VI)
SE, SA to Lateral rectus muscle
49
# HEAD AND NECK Motor root of Facial nerve
BM, SA to Auricular muscles, Facial expression muscles, Posterior belly of Digastric and Stylohyoid muscles.
50
# HEAD AND NECK Parotid plexus of Facial nerve
BM, SA to muscles of facial expression (Temporal, Zygomatic, Buccal, Mandiublar, and Cervical nerve branches) and scalp muscles.
51
# HEAD AND NECK Posterior Auricular nerve (CN VII)
BM, SA to auricular muscles
52
# HEAD AND NECK Nerve to Stapedius (CN VII)
BM, SA to Stapedius muscle
53
# HEAD AND NECK Chorda tympani (CN VII)
ParaPRE, VA, SS-taste from Anterior 2/3 of tongue
54
# HEAD AND NECK Greater petrosal nerve (CN VII)
ParaPRE, VA, SS-taste from SOFT palate (taste fibers originated in the Lesser palantine nerve)
55
# HEAD AND NECK Deep Petrosal nerve
SymPOST, VA of the Internal Caortid plexus to combine with the Greater petrosal nerve to form the Vidian nerve/Nerve to pterygoid canal
56
# HEAD AND NECK Vidian nerve/Nerve to the Pterygoid canal
ParaPRE, SymPOST, VA, SS-taste from SOFT palate
57
# HEAD AND NECK Intermediate nerve (CN VII)
VA fibers of sensation of the SOFT palate and adjacent pharyngeal wall. SA fibers of somatosensation and proprioception of skin of part of concha and external acoustic meatus.
58
# HEAD AND NECK Geniculate Ganglion
Cell bodies of SA (going to Spinal Trigeminal nucleus) and VA fibers (going to Caudal nucelus of solitary tract) of the Intermediate nerve. SS-taste of Anterior 2/3 of tongue (chorda tympani) and SOFT palate (Greater petrosal and Lesser palantine nerves).
59
# HEAD AND NECK Submandibular Ganglion
ParaPRE (of Superior Salivatory nucleus via CN VII)--> ParaPOST, SymPOST, VA, SA. Associated with innervation to the Submandibular and Sublingual glands
60
# HEAD AND NECK Otic Ganglion
ParaPRE (of Inferior Salivatory nucleus via CN IX)--> ParaPOST, SymPOST, VA, SA. Associated with innervation to the Parotid gland.
61
# HEAD AND NECK Cochlear componenet of CN VIII
SS-hearing of central processes of bipolar neurons from the Spiral Ganglion
62
# HEAD AND NECK Vestibular component of CN VIII
SS-balance of Vestibular Ganglion carrying infromation from the maculae of the saccule and utricle and ampullae of the semicircular canals
63
# HEAD AND NECK Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
BM to stylopharyngeus, SA of part of outer ear, mucosa of pharynx, and proproception of stylopharyngeus, VE to parotid gland, VA of mucosa od middle ear, carotid sinus and body, SS-taste of Posterior 1/3 of tongue.
64
# HEAD AND NECK Lesser petrosal nerve (CN IX)
ParaPRE, SymPOST, VA through the Foramen ovale to the Otic ganglion
65
# HEAD AND NECK Tympanic nerve branch (CN IX)
ParaPRE from Inferior Salvitory nucleus to tympanic plexus (parotid gland innervation). VA of mucosa of Middle ear cavity
66
# HEAD AND NECK Tonsillar nerve branch (CN IX)
SA fibers of palantine tonsil/bed and Fauces region
67
# HEAD AND NECK Pharyngeal nerve branch (CN IX)
SA of Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, and development of pharyngeal plexus
68
# HEAD AND NECK Carotid sinus nerve branch (CN IX)
MAIN source of VA fibers relayed from Carotid sinus and Carotid body
69
# HEAD AND NECK Nerve to stylopahrngeus muscle (CN IX)
BM, SA to Stylopharyngeus muscle
70
# HEAD AND NECK Lingual nerve branch (CN IX)
SA, SS-taste fibers for sensory and taste sensation of Posterior 1/3 of tongue
71
# HEAD AND NECK Superior Ganglion (CN IX)
SA fiber cell bodies of lingual, pharyngeal, and tonsillar nerve branches of CN IX. Superior ganglion sends to Spinal Trigeminal nucleus
72
# HEAD AND NECK Inferior/Petrosal Ganglion (CN IX)
VA fiber cell bodies of Tympanic nerve branch and Carotid sinus nerve to caudal nucleus of solitary tract. SS-taste of Posterior 1/3 of tongue of lingual nerve branch to rostral nucleus of solitary tract
73
# HEAD AND NECK Caroticotympanic nerve
SymPOST, VA fibers from the External Carotid artery to the Tympanic plexus
74
# HEAD AND NECK Tympanic plexus
ParaPRE, SymPOST, VA. Assoicated with innervation of the Parotid gland.
75
# HEAD AND NECK Anterior vagal trunk (CN X)
ParaPRE, VA to Foregut structures
76
# HEAD AND NECK Posterior vagal trunk (CN X)
ParaPRE, VA to Midgut structures
77
# HEAD AND NECK Carotid sinus nerve branch (CN X)
Secondary source of VA fibers relayed from Carotid sinus and Carotid body
78
# HEAD AND NECK Recurrent Laryngeal nerve (CN X)
BM, SA to all laryngeal muscles except cricothyroid. ParaPRE, VA to mucsoa and mucus glands BELOW vocal folds. Course through thetracheoesophageal groove (4th pharyngeal wall gap)
79
# HEAD AND NECK Internal Laryngeal nerve (CN X)
ParaPRE, VA for laryngeal mucous membrane SUPERIOR to vocal folds. SS-taste AND VA from anterior epiglottis (3rd pharyngeal wall gap)
80
# HEAD AND NECK External Laryngeal nerve (CN X)
BM, SA to Cricothyroid muscle
81
# HEAD AND NECK Cardiac branches of CN X
ParaPRE, VA branches from the neck and thorax to the cardiac plexus of nerves.
82
# HEAD AND NECK Spinal Accessory nerve (CN XI)
SE, SA to the SCM and Trapezius muscles.
83
# HEAD AND NECK Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
SE, SA to all tongue muscles (hyoglossus except Palatoglossus
84
# HEAD AND NECK Superior root of Ansa cervicalis (C1)
Carries SE, SA, VE-SymPOST, VA from C1 to Geniohyoid and Throhyoid muscles.
85
# HEAD AND NECK C1 fibers to geniohyoid
SE, SA, VE-SymPOST, VA to geniohyoid muscle
86
# HEAD AND NECK C1 fibers to thyrohyoid
SE, SA, VE-SymPOST, VA to thyrohyoid muscle
87
# HEAD AND NECK Inferior root of Ansa cervicalis (C2-C3)
SE, SA, VE-SymPOST, VA to Sternohyoid, Sternothyroid, and Omohyoid muscles.
88
# HEAD AND NECK Phrenic nerve (C3,C4,C5)
SE, SA, VE-SymPOST, VA
89
# HEAD AND NECK Superior Cardiopulmonary splanchnic nerve
SymPOST, VA of the Superior cervical cardiac nerve to cardiac plexus of thoracic viscera
90
# HEAD AND NECK Middle Cardiopulmonary splanchnic nerve
SymPOST, VA of the Middle cervical cardiac nerve to cardiac plexus of thoracic viscera
91
# HEAD AND NECK Inferior Cardiopulmonary splanchnic nerve
SymPOST, VA of the Inferior cervcical cardiac nerve to cardiac plexus of thoracic viscera
92
# HEAD AND NECK Superior Cervical Ganglion
SymPRE-->SymPOST, VA to Internal/External Carotid plexi, C1-C4 ventral rami, and Superior Cervical Cardiac nerve
93
# HEAD AND NECK Middle Cervical Ganglion
SymPRE-->SymPOST, VA to C5-C6 ventral rami and Middle Cervical Cardiac nerve
94
# HEAD AND NECK Inferior Cervical Ganglion
SymPRE-->SymPOST, VA to C7-C8 ventral rami and Inferior Cervical Cardiac nerve. Usually fuses with 1st thoracic ganglion to form the "Stellate ganglion."
95
# HEAD AND NECK Meningeal branches of V1, V2, V3
SA fibers to MOST of the Dura mater
96
# HEAD AND NECK C2-C3 fibers of CN X and CN XII
SA fibers to a lesser extent to Dura mater
97
# HEAD AND NECK Greater Auricular nerve (C2-C3)
VE-SymPOST, VA, SA to parotid sheath, parotid gland, and skin overlying parotid gland
98
# HEAD AND NECK Transverse cervical nerve (C2-C3)
SA, VE-SymPOST, VA
99
# HEAD AND NECK Lesser Occipital nerve (C2)
SA, VE-SymPOST, VA
100
# HEAD AND NECK Supraclavicular nerves (C3-C4)
SA, VE-SymPOST, VA
101
Posterior ethmoidal nerve (V1)
?
102
Vagus nerve (CN X)
?
103
Superior Laryngeal nerve (CN X)
?
104
Meningeal nerve from C2 not CN XII
?
105
Vidian nerve/Nerve to the Pterygoid canal
?

Anatomy (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions