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1
Q

What CN carries the parasympathetic fibers all over the head?

A

CN V

2
Q

What are the 3 main symptoms of Horner Syndrome?

A
  • Ptosis: droopy eyelid
  • Anhidrosis: No sweat
  • Miosis: constricted pupil

(PAM Horner)

3
Q

What CNs exit through the superior orbital fissure?

A

CN III, IV, V1, VI

4
Q

Absence of what division of the autonomics is responsible for Horner Syndrome?

A

Sympathetic

On ipsilateral side of head

5
Q

What nerves of V3 carry PNS fibers?

A

Lingual N.

Auriculotemporal N.

6
Q

What autonomic division carries only short ciliary nerves?

A

Parasympathetic

7
Q

All sympathetic fibers are _______ arising from the _________ of the sympthatetic trunk.

In Regards to Autonomics in the Head

A

All sympathetic fibers are postganglionic arising from the superior cervical ganglion of the sympthatetic trunk.

8
Q

What nerves of V2 carry PNS fibers?

A

Zygomatic

Greater and lesser palatine

Posterior superior nasal

9
Q

What nerves of V1 carry PNS fibers?

A

Lacrimal N.

Short ciliary Ns.

10
Q

What cranial nerves carry preganglionic parasympathetic fibers?

A

CN III, VII, IX, X

11
Q

What 4 ganglia do the preganglionic parasympathetic fibers synapse onto?

A

Ciliary

Pterygopalatine

Otic

Submandibular

12
Q

The opening where Greater Petrosal N. and Deep Petrosal N. join is called what?

A

Foramen Lacerum