Nervios De La Cara Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
Q

What are the main cutaneous nerves of the face?

A

The main cutaneous nerves of the face are the trigeminal nerve (CN V) branches: ophthalmic, maxillary, and mandibular.

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2
Q

True or False: The facial nerve (CN VII) is responsible for sensory innervation of the face.

A

False

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3
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ nerve provides sensory innervation to the forehead and upper eyelid.

A

ophthalmic

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4
Q

Which branch of the trigeminal nerve innervates the lower lip and chin?

A

mandibular

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5
Q

What is the function of the maxillary nerve (V2)?

A

It provides sensory innervation to the midface, including the cheeks, upper lip, and nasal cavity.

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6
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Multiple Choice: Which nerve is NOT a branch of the trigeminal nerve? A) Ophthalmic B) Maxillary C) Facial D) Mandibular

A

C) Facial

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7
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True or False: The mental nerve is a branch of the mandibular nerve.

A

True

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8
Q

What area does the infraorbital nerve (a branch of V2) supply?

A

It supplies the lower eyelid, upper lip, and part of the nasal cavity.

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9
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Fill in the blank: The _____ nerve is responsible for sensation in the scalp and forehead.

A

frontal

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10
Q

Which nerve is responsible for sensation in the temple region?

A

auriculotemporal nerve

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11
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What is the sensory function of the zygomatic nerve?

A

It provides sensation to the skin over the zygomatic bone and part of the cheek.

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12
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Multiple Choice: Which nerve does NOT provide sensory innervation to the face? A) V1 B) V2 C) V3 D) V4

A

D) V4

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13
Q

True or False: The trigeminal nerve has both sensory and motor functions.

A

True

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14
Q

What does the term ‘cutaneous’ refer to in the context of facial nerves?

A

It refers to the sensory nerves that supply the skin.

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15
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ nerve innervates the skin over the mandible.

A

mental

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16
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Which branch of the trigeminal nerve is primarily responsible for sensory innervation to the forehead?

A

ophthalmic nerve (V1)

17
Q

What is the primary role of the trigeminal nerve in facial anatomy?

A

To provide sensory innervation to the face.

18
Q

True or False: The mandibular nerve is the largest branch of the trigeminal nerve.

19
Q

What area does the buccal nerve supply?

A

It supplies the skin and mucous membrane of the cheek.

20
Q

Multiple Choice: Which nerve is associated with the sensation of the upper jaw? A) V1 B) V2 C) V3 D) None of the above