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cranial nerve IV
branch of trigeminal that supplies sensory to the eye
which part of the orbicularis oculi passes posterior to the lacrimal sac
the external nasal and infratrochlear nerves arise from what branch of the opthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve?
innervation of the superior rectus
a nerve disorder that causes a stabbing or electric-shock-like pain in parts of the face, esp the maxillary and mandibular area.
parasympathetics from which nerve supply motor fibers to the parotid?
only cranial nerve that does not exit the skull
the transverse facial artery arises from what artery?
artery that supplies the mandible, gums, teeth and floor of mouth
portion of the facial artery that perfuses skin on ala and dorsum of nose
which artery passes through the pterygomaxillary fissue?
innervation of orbicularis oris
which part of the orbicularis oculi tightly closes the eyelid
primary venous drainage of the face
the masseter, temporal, and the medial and lateral pterygoids are known as the
what artery accompanies the auriculotemporal nerve?
facial vein drains directly into which vein?
preganlionic fibers destined for the parotid gland synapse where?
only branch of the facial nerve to cross the angle of the mandible
the sphincter of the mouth and is the 1st of the series of sphincters associated with the GI tract
sensory nerve of the face and the motor nerve of mastication
this nerve runs through the mandibular foramen
the vagus nerve passes through which foramen?
the glossopharyngeal nerve passes through which foramen?
supplies blood to the buccinator and the cheek
nerve that passes between the superior oblique muscle and the medial rectus muscle
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cutaneous or sensory innervation to the face is provided by which nerve
muscle active in smiling, also keeps the cheek taut, preventing folding of the cheek during chewing
origin of masseter
branch of the facial artery that perfuses upper lip
innervation of lateral rectus
the spinal accessory nerve passes through which foramen?
middle meningeal arrtery and vein pass through what?
auriculotemporal, buccal, and mental nerves are branches of what nerves?
the parotid duct opens into ?
insertion of temporalis
innervation of superior oblique muscle
this nerve provides sensory innervation to the skin of the cheek and the mucosal lining the cheek.
chorda tympani emerges from which fissure?
terminal branch of facial artery that passes to the medial angle of the eye
branch of the maxillary artery supplies the temporalis
the oculomotor nerve passes through what fissure?
major arterial supply to the face
the lingual nerve and inferior alveolar nerve pass between which two muscles?
parasympathetics from CN IX synapse at the ____ ganglion before hitch hiking on the auriculotemporal nerve.
which artery passes through the carotid canal?
origin of temporalis
systemic diesease caused by the spread of micro-organism and their toxins via circulating blood
the 2 roots of the auriculotemporal nerve wrap around which artery?
insertion of masseter
branch of the facial artery that perfuses lower lip
the infra orbital nerve passes through what?
which part of the orbicularis oculi gently closes the eyelid
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which artery passes through the pterygopalatine fossa?
the supraorbital and supratrochlear nerves arise from what branch of the opthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve?
supplies blood to the dura mater and cranial bones.
infra orbital, zygomaticotemporal, and zygomaticofacial nerves are branches of what nerve?
a branch of the facial nerve that provides secretomotor innervation to the submandibular and sublingual glands.
the supra orbital nerve passes through what?
lacrimal, supra-orbital, supra trochlear, infra trochlear, and external nasal nerves are branches of what nerve?
innervation of the levator palpebrae superioris
the buccal branch of the mandibular nerve (CN V3) and accompanying buccal artery usually pass between the two heads of which muscle?
ophthalmic artery arises from what artery?
this muscle closes eyelids and assists the flow of lacrimal fluid
what artery runs through the optic canal?
the meningeal branch of the mandibular nerve V3 passes through what?
a paralysis of the facial muscles due to a lesion of the facial nerve
what nerve travels in the stylomastoid foramen?
where does the greater petrosal nerve run?
branch of trigeminal that supplies sensory to the maxilla
motor innervation to the face is provided by which nerve
the trochelear nerve passes through what fissure?
This branch of facial nerve carries special sensory taste fibers from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue and preganglionic parasympathetic fibers to the submandibular ganglion.
the inferior-alveolar nerve, artery, and vein run through which foramen
motor innervation to the muscles of mastication
the large sensory ganglion of CN V
the mental nerve passes through what foramen?
the lateral pterygoid muscle attaches to what portion of the TMJ?
It innervates the skin of the lateral nose, lower eyelid, upper lip and zygomatic region.
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