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HNS26, HNS27 Nerves Of Head And Neck I, II Flashcards

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Classification of nervous system

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CNS:
Brain + Spinal cord

PNS:
Cranial nerves + Spinal nerves + Ganglia + Plexuses

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Gross anatomical approach

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Structures:

  1. Ganglia
  2. Nerves

Nerves to:

  1. Skin
  2. Muscles
  3. Viscera
  4. Special sensory organs
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Special sensory organs

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  1. Vision
  2. Smell
  3. Taste
  4. Hearing
  5. Balance
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Nerve and Neuron

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Nerve:

  • Visible gross anatomically —> Bundle of neurons
  • Can have mixture of neurons —> ∴ can be mixed sensory / motor

Neuron:

  • Cell with extension + cell body (Histological)
  • Either Sensory / Motor —> cannot be both at the same time
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Functional division of CNS / 5 types of peripheral tissue

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Motor nerves:

  1. Skeletal muscle (Somatic motor)
  2. Smooth muscle (Autonomic)
  3. Gland (Autonomic)

Modified sensory neuron —> Modified nerves:

  1. General sensory organs
  2. Special sensory organs
  3. Reflexes
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Example: innervation of gland

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When need to secrete:

CNS (Nucleus) —> Ganglion —> Cranial nerves —> Parasympathetic fibres —> Gland

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Innervation of head and neck

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Nerves:

  • Cranial nerve (12)
  • Spinal nerve (5)

Ganglia:
- Autonomic ganglia
—> Sympathetic trunk (Cervical part) (3)
—> Parasympathetic ganglia (4)

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***Ganglia of Head and Neck

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Rmb: Ganglia (唔係Nucleus!!!)

Motor (Autonomic) ganglia:

  • Sympathetic ganglia (within sympathetic chain)
    1. Superior cervical ganglion
    2. Middle cervical ganglion
    3. Inferior cervical ganglion
  • Parasympathetic ganglia
    1. Ciliary ganglion
    2. Pterygopalatine ganglion
    3. Submandibular ganglion
    4. Otic ganglion

Sensory ganglia:

  • General sensory
    1. Dorsal root ganglia (T2-T5)
    2. Trigeminal ganglion (CN5) —> Trigeminal nucleus
    3. Superior glossopharyngeal ganglion (CN9) —> Trigeminal nucleus
    4. Superior vagal ganglion (Jugular ganglion) (CN10) —> Trigeminal nucleus
    (5. Geniculate ganglion (CN7))
  • Special sensory
    1. Vestibular ganglia + Spiral ganglion (CN8) —> Vestibular + Cochlear nucleus
    2. Geniculate ganglion (CN7) —> Gustatory nucleus
    3. Inferior glossopharyngeal ganglion (half general sensory, half special sensory (posterior 1/3 tongue taste)) (CN9) —> Trigeminal / Gustatory nucleus
    (4. Bipolar cells in olfactory epithelium (CN1))
    (5. Retinal ganglion cells (CN2))
    (6. Inferior vagal ganglion (Nodose ganglion) (CN10) epiglottis taste buds)
  • Visceral sensory
    1. Inferior glossopharyngeal ganglion (CN9) —> Solitary nucleus
    2. Inferior vagal ganglion (Nodose ganglion) (CN10) —> Solitary nucleus
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Organisation of spinal nerves

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Spinal cord
—> Spinal nerve roots (Dorsal + Ventral root)
—> Spinal nerve
—> Branch (Dorsal + Ventral rami + Rami communicantes (gray / white rami —> leads to sympathetic ganglion))

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Somatic motor

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Anterior horn cells
—> Ventral root
—> Ventral / Dorsal ramus
—> Skeletal muscles

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Sympathetic motor

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Lateral horn (Cell bodies of Preganglionic neuron)
—> Ventral root
—> White ramus
—> Sympathetic ganglion (Sympathetic chain, Secondary neuron)
—> Gray ramus
—> Spinal nerves at the same level —> Ventral / Dorsal ramus (skin of body)
OR
—> Sympathetic nerve at other levels —> Ventral / Dorsal ramus (head and neck)

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Cervical spinal nerves

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  • 8 segments

- 1st pair between foramen magnum and C1 vertebra

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***Spinal nerves dermatomes

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Spinal nerve ONLY supply
- posterior scalp
- neck
—> C2-C5

Anterior neck: Anterior rami of spinal nerves (C2-4 of Cervical plexus + C5)
Posterior scalp + neck: Posterior rami of spinal nerves (C2-5)

(Face supplied by Cranial nerve)

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***Cutaneous distribution of spinal nerves

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Posterior rami of spinal nerve

  • Greater occipital nerve (C2) (posterior scalp)
  • Third occipital nerve (C3) (posterior neck)
  • C4 (posterior neck)
  • C5 (posterior neck)

Anterior rami of spinal nerve

  • Lesser occipital nerve (C2, C3 —> cervical plexus) (lateral scalp)
  • Greater auricular nerve (C2, C3 —> cervical plexus) (anterior neck, angle of mandible, ear)
  • Transverse cervical nerve (C2, C3) (anterior neck)
  • Supraclavicular nerve (C3, C4) (Lateral + Intermediate + Medial) (clavicular region)
  • Superior / Inferior root of Ansa cervicalis

Cervical plexus: formed from C1-C4
Ansa cervicalis: part of Cervical plexus that ***also carries Cranial nerves e.g. CN12

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Cranial nerves

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CN3-12 emerges from Brainstem

12 pairs of CN related to 12 structures in head and neck
—> NOT all similar anatomically (NOT have similar structures e.g. root, rami)

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***Functional classifications of Cranial nerves

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Sensory (Special sensory):

  • Olfactory (CN1)
  • Optic (CN2)
  • Vestibulocochlear (CN8)

Motor (only Somatic motor except CN3):

  • Oculomotor (CN3) —> Visceral + Somatic
  • Trochlear (CN4)
  • Abducent (CN6)
  • Accessory (CN11)
  • Hypoglossal (CN12)

Mixed (General sensory + Visceral sensory + Special sensory + Somatic motor + Visceral motor):

  • Trigeminal (CN5)
  • Facial (CN7)
  • Glossopharyngeal (CN9)
  • Vagus (CN10)
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Cranial “Purely” somatic motor nerves

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  1. Movement of eyeball (somatic)
    - CN3
    - CN4
    - CN6
  2. Intraocular muscles (autonomic)
    - CN3 (with ***Ciliary ganglion: Parasympathetic —> Pupillary light reflex)
  3. Neck, back muscles (SCM, Trapezius)
    - CN11
  4. Tongue muscles (except palatoglossus)
    - CN12
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Cranial “Purely” special sensory nerves

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  1. Smell
    - CN1
  2. Vision
    - CN2
  3. Hearing
    - CN8 (Spiral ganglion)
  4. Balance
    - CN8 (Vestibular ganglion)
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***Cranial mixed nerve

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CN5:

  1. General sensation of face (somatic sensory)
    - CN5 (Trigeminal ganglion)
  2. ***Muscles of mastication, Tensor tympani, Tensor veli palatini, Mylohyoid, Anterior belly of digastric (somatic motor)
    - CN5 (CNV3)

CN7:

  1. **Muscles of facial expression, **Stapedius, **Stylohyoid, **Posterior belly of digastric etc. (somatic motor)
    - CN7
  2. Taste (anterior 2/3 tongue) (special sensory)
    - CN7 (***Geniculate ganglion)
  3. Submandibular, Sublingual gland (visceral motor)
    - CN7 (***Submandibular ganglion: Parasympathetic) (From Superior salivatory nucleus)
  4. Lacrimal gland + Nasal gland + Palatine gland (visceral motor)
    - CN7 (***Pterygopalatine ganglion: Parasympathetic) (From Superior salivatory nucleus)

CN9:

  1. ***Stylopharyngeal muscle (somatic motor)
    - CN9
  2. Pharynx, Palate, Carotid sinus, Carotid body, Posterior 1/3 tongue (somatic + visceral sensory)
    - CN9 (Superior + Inferior glossopharyngeal ganglion)
  3. Posterior 1/3 tongue (special sensory)
    - CN9 (***Inferior glossopharyngeal ganglion)
  4. Parotid gland (visceral motor)
    - CN9 (***Otic ganglion: Parasympathetic)

CN10:

  1. Pharynx, Larynx (somatic motor)
    - CN10
  2. External ear and meatus (somatic sensory)
    - CN10 (Superior vagal ganglion)
  3. Pharynx, larynx (visceral sensory)
    - CN10 (Inferior vagal ganglion)
  4. Taste bud in epiglottis (special sensory)
    - CN10 (***Inferior vagal ganglion)
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***Innervation of tongue

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Somatic motor:
ALL glossus except Palatoglossus: CN12
Palatoglossus: CN10

Visceral motor (saliva):
Submandibular, Sublingual gland (Submandibular ganglion): CN7
Parotid gland (Otic ganglion): CN9

Somatic sensory:
Anterior 2/3 tongue (Trigeminal ganglion): CNV3
Posterior 1/3 tongue (Superior glossopharyngeal ganglion): CN9

Special sensory:
Anterior 2/3 tongue (Geniculate ganglion): CN7
Posterior 1/3 tongue (Inferior glossopharyngeal ganglion): CN9

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***Summary of skeletal muscle innervation of head and neck

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Pharynx:

  • Pharyngeal plexus: CN9, 10, Sympathetic
  • except Stylopharyngeus (CN9)

Palate:

  • Pharyngeal plexus: CN9, 10, Sympathetic
  • except Tensor veli palatini (CNV3 Nerve to medial pterygoid)

Tongue:

  • CN12
  • except Palatoglossus (Pharyngeal plexus: CN9, 10, Sympathetic)

Facial expression + Buccinator:

  • CN7
  • except Levator palpebrae superioris (CN3)

Mastication:

  • CNV3
  • except Buccinator (CN7)

Larynx:

  • CN10 Recurrent laryngeal nerve
  • except Cricothyroid (CN10 external branch of Superior laryngeal nerve)
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Activation of sympathetic nervous system in head and neck

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  • Triggered by physical / psychological stress: Flight / Fight reaction
  1. Pupillary dilation (+ opening of Palpebral fissure)
  2. Perspiration
  3. Vasoconstriction (blood redistribution to muscle)
  4. Piloerection (contraction of arrector pili muscle —> at the same time release sebum to surface of skin)
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Effectors of sympathetic systems in head and neck

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Smooth muscle

  1. ***Dilator papillae
  2. ***Superior tarsal muscle (upper lid)
  3. Blood vessel wall muscles
  4. Arrector pili

Gland
1. Sweat glands

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Cervical part of Sympathetic chain

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  • Extends from base of skull to 1st rib
  • Continuous with thoracic part
  • 3 ganglia
  1. Superior cervical ganglion
    - largest
    - C2/3 vertebra
  2. Middle cervical ganglion
    - smallest
    - C5/6 vertebra
  3. Inferior cervical ganglion
    - may be fused with first thoracic ganglion —> Cervicothoracic ganglion (aka Stellate ganglion)
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***Branches of Cervical ganglia (Superior + Middle + Inferior)
Superior cervical ganglion: 1. ***Internal carotid plexus (Ocular structures) (perivascular branches —> follow blood vessels to organs they supply) —> Deep structures (e.g. Superior Tarsal Muscle, Dilator pupillae) 2. ***External carotid plexus (Nasal + Salivary gland) (Internal + External carotid plexus: perivascular branches —> follow blood vessels to organs they supply) —> Mid + Lower face (e.g. Facial muscles, Sweat glands) 3. Gray rami (C1-C4) —> Spinal nerves 4. ***Superior cardiac nerve (Cardiac splanchnic nerve to supply visceral organs in thoracic cavity) Arteries involved: 1. Common, External, Internal carotid arteries Effectors: 1. Dilator pupillae 2. Superior tarsal muscle 3. Pineal gland 4. Sweat gland (5. Salivary gland 6. Lacrimal gland) Middle cervical ganglion: 1. Gray rami (C5-C6) —> Spinal nerves Artery involved: 1. Inferior thyroid artery Effectors: 1. Larynx 2. Trachea 3. Pharynx 4. Upper esophagus Inferior cervical ganglion: 1. Gray rami (C7-C8) —> Spinal nerves Artery involved: 1. Vertebral + Subclavian artery ALL ganglion’s effector: 1. Heart 2. Smooth muscle (in deep arteries) 3. Skin over head and neck - Smooth muscle of cutaneous arteries - Arrector pili - Sweat gland
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***Sympathetic innervation pathway overview (Superior cervical ganglion)
``` Spinal segments (T1-T3) —> Preganglionic neuron —> White rami —> ***Superior cervical ganglion (X Middle / Inferior) —> Postganglionic neuron —> ``` 1. ***Internal carotid plexus (簡單來說: Ocular structures) —> Superior tarsal muscle (CN3) —> Pupillary dilator (CNV1) —> Ciliary body (CNV1) —> Choroidal and conjunctival vessels (CNV1), Cerebral vessels —> Lacrimal gland (Deep petrosal nerve: vasoconstriction) (—> Nasal gland) 2. ***External carotid plexus —> ALL 3 Salivary glands (sympathetic activation do NOT produce secretion (有保留), ONLY change blood supply to glands via vasoconstriction) (—> Nasal glands) 3. Gray rami —> Skin (Vessels, Sweat gland, Arrector pili) 4. Cardiac splanchnic nerves —> Visceral organs in thoracic cavity ***Before postganglionic neuron reaches its target site, it passes through different nerves e.g. Deep petrosal nerve, CN5, CN3 etc.
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Superior cervical ganglion: Sympathetic innervation of ***ocular structures
Superior cervical ganglion —> ***Internal carotid plexus —> 1. CNV1 —> Pupillary dilator (Mydriasis) / Ciliary muscle (Accommodation) 2. CNV1 —> Ciliary ganglion —> Choroidal and conjunctival vessels (Vasoconstriction) 3. CN3 —> Superior tarsal muscle —> Widening of Palpebral fissure 4. Deep petrosal nerve —> Pterygopalatine ganglion —> Maxillary nerve (CNV2) —> Zygomaticotemporal nerve (branch of CNV2) —> Communicating branch —> Lacrimal nerve (branch of CNV1) —> Lacrimal gland blood vessels (Vasoconstriction)
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Superior cervical ganglion: Sympathetic innervation of ***salivary gland
Superior cervical ganglion —> ***External carotid plexus —> (follow Lingual / Facial artery) —> ALL 3 Salivary glands + Nasal glands (sympathetic activation do NOT produce secretion (有保留), ONLY change blood supply to glands via vasoconstriction)
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Superior cervical ganglion: Sympathetic innervation of ***skin
Superior cervical ganglion (+ Middle + Inferior) —> Gray rami —> Spinal nerve —> Peripheral nerve (Ventral / Posterior rami) —> Vessels, Sweat gland, Arrector pili
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Activation of parasympathetic nervous system in head and neck
Homeostatic / Anabolic (energy-conserving system) —> promote quiet + orderly processes of body —> allow body to feed + assimilate —> “Rest and digest”
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***Parasympathetic innervation pathway overview
Brainstem nuclei —> Preganglionic neuron (within CN3, 7, 9, 10) —> 4 Ganglia (Ciliary, Pterygopalatine, Submandibular, Otic) —> Postganglionic neuron (within ***CN5) —> 1. Smooth muscle (Ciliary muscle / Pupillary sphincter) 2. Gland (Salivary gland / Lacrimal gland / Nasal and Palatine mucosa)
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Parasympathetic innervation of ***ocular structures
1. Edinger-Westphal nucleus (midbrain) —> Preganglionic neuron (CN3) —> ***Ciliary ganglion —> Iris sphincter (Miosis) / Ciliary muscle (Accommodation) ``` 2. Lacrimal nucleus (pons) —> Preganglionic neuron (CN7) —> ***Greater petrosal nerve —> ***Pterygopalatine ganglion —> ***Maxillary nerve (CNV2) —> ***Zygomaticotemporal nerve (branch of CNV2) —> Communicating branch —> ***Lacrimal nerve (branch of CNV1) —> Lacrimal gland (Lacrimation) ```
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Parasympathetic innervation of ***salivary gland
1. Superior salivatory nucleus (medulla) (記: CLS) —> Preganglionic neuron (CN7) —> Intermediate nerve —> ***Chorda tympani —> ***Lingual nerve (branch of CNV3) —> ***Submandibular ganglion —> Submandibular, Sublingual gland, Minor salivary glands of mouth, pharynx, nasopharynx ``` 2. Inferior salivatory nucleus (記: LOA) —> Preganglionic neuron (CN9) —> Tympanic nerve plexus —> ***Lesser petrosal nerve —> ***Otic ganglion —> ***Auriculotemporal nerve (Postganglionic cell) (branch of CNV3) —> Parotid gland ```
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Cervical plexus vs Cervical ganglion
Cervical plexus: Anatomical definition - C1-4 - Cutaneous branches: Lesser occipital, Greater auricular etc. - Muscular branches: Phrenic nerve, Ansa cervicalis (Strap muscles: Omohyoid, Sternohyoid, Thyrohyoid, Sternothyroid) ``` Cervical ganglion: Functional definition (Sympathetic) - Superior - Middle - Inferior ```

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