Clinical Anatomy Grant’s Dissector Notes (Summer 2009 and Summer 2010)
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THE THORAXWeek #1
Day 1
Surface Anatomy—N 181
Clavicleo Sternoclavicular jointo Acromioclavicular joint
Acromion of scapula Jugular notch (suprasternal notch) Manubrium Sternal angle Body of sternum Xiphisternal junction Xiphoid process Seventh costal cartilage Costal margin Anterior axillary fold (lateral border of the pectoralis major muscle)
Skeleton of the Thorax
Thoracic vertebrae Rib
o Heado Neck o Tubercleo Costal margino Shaft (body)o Costal grooveo First rib
Highest, shortest, broadest, and most sharply curved rib Costal cartilage True ribs (1-7)
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False ribs (8-10)--3 Floating ribs (11-12)--2 Sternum N186
o Jugular notch (suprasternal notch)o Manubriumo Sternal angleo Bodyo Xiphoid process
Scapula N185o Acromion o Coracoid process
Intercostal space and muscle
Intercostal space (dissect—space between 4 and 5 ribs)o External intercostal muscle N426
Elevates ribs below it Fibers are diagonal toward anterior midline as they
Descendo Internal intercostal muscle
Depresses rib above Fiber direction is perpendicular to fibers of external inter costal m.
o Innermost intercostal m.—N192 Same fiber direction and attachment and action
As the internal intercostal m. Serratus anterior Intercostal nerve Posterior intercostal artery and vein
o Intercostal nerves and vessels between internal intercostal muscle and innermost intercostal m.o Intercostal nerves and vessels supply the intercostal m., skin of thoracic wall, and parietal pleurao Order: veinartery nerve
Anterior intercostal branches of internal thoracic artery N189o Supply anterior end of intercostal space
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Removal of the anterior thoracic wall
Costal parietal pleurao Attaches to thoracic wall
Right and left internal thoracic vessels Transversus thoracic m. N191
o Inferior attachment: on sternumo Superior attachment: costal cartilages 2 to 6o Depresses ribs
Internal thoracic artery and veinso Between the transversus thoracis m. and costal cartilages
Follow the internal thoracic artery inferiorly and find one:o Anterior intercostal branches
Posterior to the sixth or seventh costal cartilage, the internal thoracic artery divides into:o Superior epigastric arteryo Musculophrenic artery
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Day 2
Lungs
Lungs in the thorax—N198
Three surfaces of lungo Costalo Mediastinalo Diaphragmatic
Oblique fissure(major fissure)—located on both lungso Separate lobes of lung
Right lungo Horizontal fissure (minor/transverse fissure)
Defines middle lobeo Three lobes
Superior lobe Lies anteriorly
Middle lobe Inferior lobe
Lies posteriorly Left lung
o Two lobes Superior lobe Inferior lobe
Apex (on each lung)o Arise as high as the neck of first rib
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o Contains the heart Root of the lung
o May be filled with clotted blood and pulmonary vessels Phrenic nerve Pericardiacophrenic vessels Vagus nerve—N230, 231
Removal of the lungs
When comparing two lungs note the following:o Right lung is shortero Right lung has greater volume than left lung
Borders of the lungo Anterioro Posterior o Inferior
Cardiac notcho On superior lobe of left lung, anterior to heart
Lingula on left lungo Inferior, medial portion of the superior lobe of the left lung
Contact impressions on mediastinal surface (right lung)—N 199o Cardiac impressiono Esophagus impressiono Arch of the azygos vein impressiono Superior vena cava impression
Contact impression on mediastinal surface (left lung)—N 199o Cardiac impressiono Aortic arch impressiono Thoracic aorta impression
Hilum of the lung—N208, 209o Main bronchuso Pulmonary artery
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o Pulmonary veins In left lung—N203
o Superior lobar (secondary) bronchio Inferior lobar (secondary bronchio Segmental bronchi (9)
In right lung—o Superior lobar bronchi (eparterial bronchus)o Middle lobar bronchio Inferior lobar bronchio Segmental bronchi (10)
Bronchopulmonary segment Bronchial artery
Mediastinum
Mediastinum: region between two pleural cavities Boundaries of mediastinum:
o Superior boundary: superior thoracic apertureo Inferior boundary: diaphragmo Anterior boundary: sternumo Posterior boundary: bodies of vertebrae T1 to T12o Lateral boundaries: mediastinal parietal pleurae (left and right)
Sternal angle Plane of sternal angle-- marks level of:
o Superior border of pericardiumo Bifurcation of tracheao End of ascending aortao Beginning and end of arch of aortao Beginning of thoracic aorta
Superior mediastinum Inferior mediastinum—divided by pericardium into 3 parts
o Anterior mediastinum: between sternum and pericardium—may find thymus in childreno Middle mediastinum: contains pericardium, heart, and roots of great vessels
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o Posterior mediastinum: posterior to pericardium and anterior to bodies of T5 to T12; contains structures that pass between neck, thorax, and abdomen
Four parts of mediastinum Mediastinal pleura—N230, 231 Pericardium Root of the lung Esophagus (right side) Thoracic aorta (left side) Costal pleura (on side of vertebral body) Endothoracic fascia
o Separates costal pleura from thoracic wall Phrenic nerves
o Innervate diaphragm Left and right pericardiacophrenic vessels
o Supply diaphragm
Middle mediastinum
Middle mediastinum Pericardium
o Sac enclosing the hearto Attached to central tendon of diaphragm
Heart Roots of great vessels
Heart in the thorax—N212
Superior vena cava Ascending aorta Arch of the aorta Pulmonary trunk Ligamentum arteriosum
o Connects the left pulmonary artery to the arch of the aorta Left vagus nerve
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o Crosses left side of aortic arch Left recurrent laryngeal nerve Right atrium Right ventricle Left ventricle Borders of the heart
o Right border: formed by right atriumo Inferior border: formed by right ventricle and small part of left ventricleo Left border: formed by left ventricleo Superior border: formed by right and left atria and auricles
Apex of the hearto Part of left ventricleo Located deep to 5th intercostal space
Base of heart Parietal layer of serous pericardium
o Smooth shiny surface that lines inner pericardium Visceral layer of serous pericardium (epicardium)—N212 Pericardial cavity
o Potential space between parietal and visceral layers of serous pericardiumo Contains serous fluid that lubricates serous surfaces and allows free movement of heart while in pericardium
Oblique pericardial sinus—N215 Transverse pericardial sinus
Day 3
Removal of the heart
ascending aorta pulmonary trunk superior vena cava inferior vena cava
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four pulmonary veinso form boundary of oblique pericardial sinus
External features of the heart
Surface features—N214
External surfaces of heart—N214o Coronary (atrioventricular) sulcus: runs around heart, separates atria from ventricleso Anterior interventricular sulcus/posterior interventricular sulcus: indicate location of interventricular septum; join the
coronary sulcus at a right angleo Sternocostal (anterior) surface: formed by right ventricleo Diaphragmatic (interior) surface: formed by left ventricle and small part of right ventricleo Pulmonary (left) surface: formed by left ventricle; in contact with cardiac impression of left lungo Chambers of the heart
right atrium and right auricle right ventricle left ventricle left atrium and let auricle Superior view
aorta and aortic valve pulmonary trunk and pulmonary valve superior vena cava
Diaphragmatic surface Inferior vena cava Posterior interventricular sulcus
Cardiac veins—N216
Cardiac veinso Superficial to coronary arteries
Coronary arteries Coronary sinus
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o Located in coronary sulcus Great cardiac vein
o On sternocostal surface of heart Middle cardiac vein
o In posterior interventricular sulcus Small cardiac vein
o Courses along inferior border of heart Anterior cardiac veins
o Bridge atrioventricular sulcus between right atrium and right ventricleo Drain anterior wall of right ventricle directly into right atrium
Coronary arteries—N216
Aortic valve Right semilunar cusps Left semilunar cusps Posterior semilunar cusps Aortic sinus (right, left, posterior) Left aortic sinus
o Opening of the left coronary artery anterior interventricular branch (left anterior descending LAD artery)
follows great cardiac vein Circumflex branch
o Right coronary artery Opening at right aortic sinus Anterior right atrial branch
Sinuatrial nodal brancho Supplies sinuatrial node
Marginal branch Follows cardiac vein along inferior border of heart
Posterior interventricular branch Anastomoses with anterior interventricular branch of left coronary artery
Artery to the atrioventricular node
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Internal features of the heart
o blood passes through the heart in the following order:o right atrium—N220
anterior wall of right atrium (interior of heart) pectinate muscles: horizontal ridges of muscle crista terminalis: vertical ridge of muscle that connects pectinate muscles
posterior wall of right atrium opening of superior vena cava opening and valve of inferior vena cava opening and valve of coronary sinus fossa ovalis
o derived from foramen ovale in fetus, blood from placenta is delivered to heart via IVC; oxygen rich blood and nutrients is
directed toward foramen ovale that allows passage to left atrium and out to the body without going to the lung
limbus fossa ovalis Conduction system of the heart: on walls of atria
Sinuatrial node (SA node) Atrioventricular node (AV node)
Right atrioventricular valveo right ventricle—N220
pulmonary valve anterior wall of right ventricle interventricular septum chordae tendineae opening of the right atrioventricular valve (tricuspid valve)
three cups:o anterioro septalo posterior
papillary muscles anterior
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o largest septal
o very small and may be multiple posterior
Trabeculae carneae Septomarginal trabecula (moderator band) Opening of the pulmonary trunk Conus arteriosus (infundibulum)
Cone-shaped portion of right ventricle Inner wall is smooth
Pulmonary valve Three semilunar cusps (anterior, right, left)—N222 One fibrous nodule
o Help seal valve cusps and prevent backflow of blood during diastole Two lunules
o Help seal valve cusps and prevent backflow of blood during diastoleo left atrium—N221
four pulmonary veins arranged in pairs—two from right lung and two from left lung
valve of the foramen ovale on interatrial septum
opening into left auricle opening of left atrioventricular valve
o left ventricle—N221 aortic valve three semilunar valve cusps—N222
right left posterior
left atrioventricular valve (bicuspid valve, mitral valve) anterior cusp posterior cusp anterior papillary muscle posterior papillary muscle
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chordae tendineae trabeculae carneae aortic valve right, left and posterior semilunar cusps
one nodule and two lunules muscular part of the interventricular septum membranous part of the interventricular septum coronary arteries aortic sinuses noncoronary cusp conducting system of the heart—N225
AV node AV bundle: two divisions
o Right bundle Stimulates ventricles to contract Carries impulses to anterior papillary muscle through septomarginal trabecula
o Leff bundle Stimulate ventricles to contract
Septomarginal trabecula
Week 2 Day 1
Boundaries of the superior mediastinumo Superior: superior thoracic apertureo Posterior: bodies of vertebrae T1 to T4o Anterior: manubrium of sternumo Lateral: mediastinal pleurae (left and right)o Inferior: plane of sternal angle
Thymus: fatty remnant posterior to the manubrium of sternum –N 212 Left brachiocephalic vein Right brachiocephalic vein Superior vena cava—where brachiocephalic veins meet—N230 Azygos vein: on right side of mediastinum
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Arch of azygos vein: passes superior to root of right lung and drains into posterior surface of superior vena cava Right and left phrenic nerves
o Pass posterior to brachiocephalic veinso Run with pericardiacophrenic vessels o Enter superior surface of diaphragm
arch of the aorta—N231o begins and ends at level of sternal angleo three arteries branch from arch of aorta
brachiocephalic trunk left common carotid artery left subclavian artery
ligamentum arteriosumo connects arch of aorta to left pulmonary artery
left vagus nerve left recurrent laryngeal nerve right vagus nerve right recurrent laryngeal nerve
o loops around right subclavian artery trachea
o esophagus is posterior to trachea bifurcation of the trachea
o bifurcation occurs at the plane of the sternal angle to form the right and left main bronchus
right main bronchus has a larger diameter, is shorter and is more vertical tracheobronchial lymph nodes
o located around trachea near bifurcation tracheal rings carina
o special piece of tracheal cartilage
Posterior Mediastinum—N232
-structures are between the thorax and the abdomen; is posterior to pericardium
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boundaries of posterior mediastinumo superior: plane of sternal angleo posterior: bodies of vertebrae T5 to T12o anterior: pericardiumo lateral: mediastinal pleura (left and right)o inferior: diaphragm
area of the oblique pericardial sinus esophagus thoracic aorta esophageal plexus of nerves
o innervates the inferior portion of the esophagus right vagus nerve left vagus nerve anterior and posterior vagal trunk
o found on inferior part of esophagus before it passes through diaphragmo innervate gastrointestinal tract
azygos vein posterior intercostal veins –N238 thoracic duct
o between azygos vein and the thoracic aortao to the left of azygos vein and is posterior to esophagus—N316
right posterior intercostal arteries hemiazygos vein
o where posterior intercostal veins drain into accessory hemiazygos vein
o where posterior intercostal veins drain into thoracic aorta esophageal arteries left bronchial arteries posterior intercostal arteries intercostal nerve—innermost intercostal muscle sympathetic trunk—N240
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o has one sympathetic ganglion for each thoracic vertebral level rami communicantes (2) (white ramus communicans, gray ramus communicans)
o connect each intercostal nerve with its corresponding thoracic sympathetic gangliono white ramus communicans is more lateral
greater splanchnic nerve (on left and right) lesser splanchnic nerve least splanchnic nerve
THE HEAD AND NECK
Neck
Surface of the neck—N17
Atlas (C1)o Anterior arch and tubercleo Transverse process with transverse forameno Groove for vertebral arteryo Posterior arch and tubercleo Superior articular surface for occipital condyle
Axis (C2)o Denso Bodyo Transverse process with transverse foramen
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o Laminao Spinous processo Superior articular facet for atlas
Vertebrae C3 to C7 Body Transverse process with transverse foramen Groove for spinal nerve Lamina Spinous process Vertebral prominens
Posterior triangle of the neck
--N35
Pharynx and esophaguso Superior part of digestive tract
Larynx and tracheao Superior parts of respiratory tract
Thyroid gland and parathyroid glands Visceral part of neck boundaries
o Posterior: cervical vertebraeo Posterolateral: the scalene muscleso Lateral: the sternocleidomastoid m.o Anterior: the infrahyoid mm
Carotid artery (internal carotid artery) Internal jugular vein Vagus nerve Carotid sheath
Posterior triangle of the neck—N26 Boundaries of posterior triangle:
Anterior: posterior border of sternocleidomastoid m. Posterior: anterior border of trapezius m.
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Inferior: middle one-third of clavicle Superficial (roof): superficial layer of the deep cervical fascia Deep (floor): muscles of neck covered by prevertebral fascia
Platysma m.o Superficial fasciao Covers lower part of posterior triangleo Attachments
Inferior: deltoid and pectoral region Superior: mandible, skin of cheek, angle of mouth, orbicularis oris m.
o Innervation facial nerve External jugular vein—N31
o Deep to platysma m.o Drain into the subclavian vein
Cervical plexuso Great auricular nerve
Crosses over superficial surface of sternocleidomastoid m. parallel to external jugular vein Innervates skin of lower part of ear and skin extending from the angle of the mandible to mastoid process
o Lesser occipital nerve Pass superiorly along border of sternocleidomastoid m. Supplies part of scalp immediately behind ear
o Transverse cervical n. Passes transversely across sternocleidomastoid m. and neck Supplies skin of anterior angle of neck May be removed with platysma m.
o Supraclavicular nerves Pass inferiorly to innervate skin of shoulder
Medial, intermediate, and lateral branches Accessory nerve (XI)
o Attach Superiorly to midpoint of posterior border of sternocleidomastoid m. Inferiorly to trapezius m.
o C3 and C4 branches join CN XI in posterior triangle and branches provide proprioceptive sensory innervationo Innervates: the sternocleidomastoid m and trapezius m.
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Anterior triangle of the neck N28
Boundaries of anterior triangle of the necko Anterior: median line of the necko Posterior: anterior border of sternocleidomastoid m.o Superior: the inferior border of mandibleo Superficial (roof): superficial layer of deep cervical fasciao Deep(floor): larynx and pharynx
Triangle divided into smaller triangles Muscular, carotid, submandibular, and submental
Bones and cartilage—N29
Hyoid bone: at angle between the floor and mouth and superior end of the neck Thyrohyoid membrane: stretching between the thyroid cartilage and hyoid bone Thyroid cartilage: anterior midline of neck
Superficial fascia—N31
External jugular vein Retromandibular vein Posterior auricular vein Anterior jugular vein
Muscular triangle—N29
Muscular triangleo Infrahyoid muscles, thyroid gland, parathyroid glandso Boundaries of muscular triangle
Superolateral: superior belly of omohyoid m. Inferolateral: anterior border of sternocleidomastoid m. Medial: median plane of neck
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o Inferior attachment: sternumo Superior attachment: body of hyoid boneo Function: depresses hyoid bone
Superior belly of the omohyoid m.o Inferior: inferior border of hyoid boneo Superior: scapula near suprascapular notcho Depresses hyoid bone
Sternothyroid m.o Inferior: sternumo Superior: oblique line of thyroid cartilageo Depresses larynx
Thyrohyoid m.o Inferior: oblique line of the thyroid cartilageo Superior: hyoid boneo Elevates larynx
Ansa cerviciso Innervates four infrahyoid m.
N31
Laryngeal prominence Cricothyroid ligament Cricoid cartilage First trachea ring Isthmus of the thyroid gland
Submandibular triangle—N32
Submandibular triangle:o Submandibular gland, facial artery, facial vein, stylohyoid m. , part of hypoglossal nerve (XII), lymph nodeso Boundaries of submandibular triangle
Superior: inferior border of mandible Anteroinferior: anterior belly of the digastric m.
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Posteroinferior: posterior belly of digastric m. Superficial (roof): superficial layer of deep cervical fascia Deep (floor): mylohyoid and hyoglossus m.
Mastoid process Styloid process Inner aspect of mandible—N15
o Digastric fossao Mylohyoid lineo Submandibular fossao Mylohyoid groove
Anterior and posterior bellies of the digastric m. Intermediate tendon Tendon of the stylohyoid muscle
o Attaches to the body of the hyoid bone o Innervated by facial nerve and elevates hyoid bone
Hypoglossal nerve (XII)o Passes deep to the posterior belly of digastric m.
Mylohyoid m.
Submental triangle—N31
Submental triangleo Submental lymph nodeso Boundaries of submental triangle
Right and left: anterior bellies of the right and left digastric mm. Inferior: hyoid bone Superficial(roof): superficial layer of deep cervical fascia Deep (floor): mylohyoid m.
Carotid triangle—N32
Carotid triangle
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o Carotid arteries (common, internal, external), branches of the external carotid artery, part of hypoglossal n., branches of vagus n.
o Boundaries of carotid triangle Inferomedial: superior belly of the omohyoid m. Inferolateral: anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid m. Superior: posterior belly of the digastric muscle
Tip of the greater horn of the hyoid bone Nerve to the thyrohyoid m. –N32 Hypoglossal n. Superior root of the ansa cervicalis Inferior root of the ansa cervicalis Thyrohyoid membrane Internal branch of the superior laryngeal n. External branch of the superior laryngeal n. Superior laryngeal n. Cricothyroid m. Carotid sheath Internal jugular vein Common facial vein Superior thyroid vein Middle thyroid vein External carotid artery (6 branches)—N34
o Superior thyroid artery Superior laryngeal artery
o Lingual arteryo Facial arteryo Occipital arteryo Posterior auricular artery
Bifurcation of the common carotid artery Carotid sinus Carotid body Internal carotid artery Ascending pharyngeal artery Vagus nerve (X)
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THYOID AND PARATHYROID GLANDSN74, 76
Cervical viscera contain the following structures:o Pharynxo Esophaguso Larynxo Tracheao Thyroid glando Parathyroid glands
Thyroid glando Located between C5 to T1o Touches near carotid sheath laterallyo Right and left lobes
Connected by isthmus (crosses anterior surface of tracheal rings 2 and 3)o Pyramidal lobe
Extends superiorly from isthmus Remnant of embryonic development
Superior thyroid arteryo Supplies thyroid glando Branch of external carotid artery
Superior and middle thyroid veinso Tributary to internal jugular vein
Right and left inferior thyroid veinso Descend into thorax on anterior surface of tracheao Drain into right and left brachiocephalic vein (right thyroid vein drains into right brachiocephalic vein and visa versa)
Thyroidea ima artery (lowest)o Rare to find 2-12% found in populationo If present, enters thyroid gland inferiorly near midline
Recurrent laryngeal nerve
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Parathyroid glandso Regulate calcium metabolism
ROOT OF THE NECK
N33
Root (base) or the necko Junction between the thorax and necko Superior to the superior thoracic aperture
Omohyoid muscleo Inferior and superior belly are joined by an intermediate tendon
External jugular veino Only tributary of the subclavian vein
Subclavian vein Internal jugular vein Brachiocephalic vein Subclavian artery—N33
o Branch of the brachiocephalic trunko Left subclavian artery is a branch of the aortic trunko Has 3 parts—reference point—anterior scalene muscleo First part: from its origin to the medial border of the anterior scalene m.
has three branches: (1) Vertebral artery: goes superiorly between anterior scalene m. and longus colli m.; passes into
transverse foramen of vertebra C6 (2) internal thoracic artery: arises from anteroinferior surface of subclavian a. and passes inferiorly to
supply anterior thoracic wall (3) thyrocervical trunk: arises from anterosuperior surface of subclavian a.; has 3 branches
o (1) Transverse cervical a.: crosses root of neck superior to clavicle and deep to omohyoid m.; supplies trapezius m.
o (2) Suprascapular a.: passes laterally and posteriorly to suprascapular notch; passes superior to the transverse scapular ligament; supplies supraspinatus and infraspinatus m.
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o (3) inferior thyroid a.: passes medially toward thyroid gland; passes posterior to the cervical sympathetic trunk
Ascending cervical a.: is a branch of the inferior thyroid arteryo Second part: posterior to the anterior scalene m.: has one branch
Costocervical trunk: arises from the posterior surface of the subclavian a.; divides into 2 branches (1) Deep cervical a. (2) supreme intercostal a.: gives rise to posterior intercostal arteries 1 and 2
o Third part: between the lateral border of the anterior scalene m. and the lateral border of the first rib; has one branch Dorsal scapular a.
Passes between superior and middle trunks of brachial plexus; supplies muscles in the scapula; may arise from the transverse cervical artery instead of the subclavian a.
Thoracic duct: ascends from thorax into the neck; posterior to esophagus; joins the left subclavian vein and the left internal jugular v.—N206
Right lymphatic ducto Drains into the junction of the right subclavian and right internal jugular veins
Vagus nerve:--N32o In carotid sheath; goes into thorax; passes posterior to the root of the lung
Right laryngeal n.: given off by the right vagus n. Left laryngeal n.: given off by the left vagus n. Phrenic n.: crosses anteriorly to the anterior scalene m. Sympathetic trunk: (cervical portion; continuous with the thoracic sympathetic trunk) Muscles of the floor of the posterior cervical triangle:--N33
o Splenius capitis m.o Levator scapulae m.o Anterior, middle and posterior scalene mm.
Anterior and middle scalene mm. attach to the first rib Interscalene triangle: formed by the first rib and adjacent borders of the anterior and middle scalene mm.
o Components of triangle: Subclavian artery Roots of brachial plexus
At level of interscalene triangle Includes supraclavicular portion: roots, trunks, divisions
Subclavian vein Transverse cervical a.
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Suprascapular s. Phrenic n.
HEAD
Skull
N2
Anterior view
Frontal boneo Glabellao Superciliary notcho Supraorbital notch (foramen)
Nasal bone Zygomatic bone Maxilla
o Frontal processo Infraorbital forameno Anterior nasal spineo Alveolar process
Nasal septum Mandible
o Alveolar processo Mental forameno Mental protuberance
Nasiono Junction between the frontal and nasal bones
Orbital margino Formed by 3 bones (frontal, maxillary, an zygomatic)
Anterior nasal aperture
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o Bounded by nasal bones and maxillae
Lateral view of Skull—N4
Parietal boneo Superior temporal lineo Inferior temporal line
Frontal bone Sphenoid bone
o Greater wing Zygomatic bone
o Frontal processo Temporal process
Temporal boneo Squamous parto External acoustic meatuso Mastoid processo Zygomatic process
Occipital boneo External occipital protuberance
Sutureso Lambdoido Squamosalo Coronal
Pteriono Junction of the frontal bone, parietal bone, greater wing of sphenoid bone, and squamous part of temporal bone
Mandible—N15o Ramus
Cornoid process Mandibular notch Condylar process
Head (condyle) Neck
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Angle Body Mental foramen Inferior border
Superior view of the skull—N7
Calvariao Skull cap formed by parts of the frontal, parietal, and occipital bones
Frontal (metopic) suture: between the ossification centers of the frontal bone Coronal suture: between frontal bone and two parietal bones Sagittal suture: between two parietal bones Bregma: point were sagittal and coronal sutures meet Lambdoid suture: between occipital bone and 2 parietal bones Lambda: point where sagittal and lambdoid sutures meet
FACE
Surface Anatomy
Vertex Supraorbital margin Nasal bones Alveolar process of maxilla Mental protuberance of the mandible Zygomatic arch Zygomatic bone Angle of the mandible
**The skin and face receives sensory innervation from three divisions/branches of trigeminal nerve (V); two cervical spinal nerves also provide sensory innervation
Ophthalmic division (V1): skin of the forehead, upper eyelids, and nose Maxillary division (V2): skin of lower eyelid, cheek, and upper lip Mandibular division (V3): skin of the lower face and part of the side of the head
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Cervical spinal nerves 2 & 3: skin of the back of the head and area around the ear
**All muscles of facial expression receive motor innervation from facial nerve (VII)—N24
Superficial fascia of the face—N23
Platysma m. Masseter m.
o Used for mastication Parotid duct
o Drains into oral cavity
Facial nerve—N25
Parotid gland Facial nerve branches
o Temporal branch: crosses zygomatic archo Zygomatic branch: crosses zygomatic boneo Buccal branches: crosses the superficial surface of masseter m.o Mandibular branch: parallels the inferior margin of the mandibleo Cervical branch: crosses the angle of the mandible to enter the neck
Parotid plexus Masseter m. Buccal fat pad Buccinator m.
o Parotid duct pierces buccinator m.o Buccal branch of facial n.: crosses superficial surface of masseter m.; gives motor innervation to buccinator m.o Buccal n.: branch of mandibular division of trigeminal n. (V3)—from deep to masseter m.; gives sensory innervation to mucosa
and skin of cheek; provides no motor innervation
Facial artery and vein—N23
Facial artery
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Inferior labial and superior labial aa. Angular a. Facial vein
Muscles around the orbital opening—N26
Orbicularis oculi m.o Innervated by the temporal and zygomatic branches of the facial n.
Palpebral fissure (opening of eyelid)o Orbital part: surrounds orbital margin and closes eyelids tighto Palpebral part: thinner portion; within eyelids; blinks the eyelid
Muscles around the oral opening—N26
Levator labii superioris m.o Superior attachment: maxillao Inferior attachment: upper lipo Action: elevates upper lipo Innervation: zygomatic, buccal, mandibular branches of facial nn.
Zygomaticus major m.o Lateral attachment: zygomatic bone o Medial attachment: angle of moutho Action: draws angle of mouth superiorly and posteriorlyo Innervation: zygomatic, buccal, mandibular branches of facial nn.
Orbicularis oris m.o Medial attachment: maxilla, mandible, and skin in median planeo Lateral attachment: angle of the moutho Is the sphincter of the moutho Innervation: zygomatic, buccal, mandibular branches of facial nn.
Buccinator m.o proximal attachment: pterygomandibular raphe and lateral surfaces of alveolar processes of maxilla and mandibleo distal attachment: angle of moutho action: compresses cheek against molar teeth, keeping food on occlusal surface during chewing
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o Innervation: zygomatic, buccal, mandibular branches of facial nn. Depressor anguli oris m.
o Inferior attachment: mandible o Superior attachment: angle of moutho Action: depresses corner of moutho Innervation: zygomatic, buccal, mandibular branches of facial nn.
Sensory nerves of the face—N24
Sensory Nerveso Supraorbital n.: branch of ophthalmic division of the trigeminal n. (V1) that passes through the supraorbital notch (foramen)o Infraorbital n.: branch of maxillary division of trigeminal n. (V2) that passes through infraorbital foramen
Innervates inferior eyelid, side of nose, upper lipo Mental n.: branch of mandibular division of trigeminal n. (V3) that passes through the mental foramen
Innervates lower lip and chin Mental foramen Mental n., artery, and vein
o Come from mental foramen
Skeleton of the parotid region
Temporal bone –N4o Mandibular fossao External acoustic meatuso Styloid processo Stylomastoid forameno Mastoid process
Mandible-N15o Heado Necko Angleo Ramus
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o Posterior: mastoid process and posterior belly of digastric m.o Anterior: medial pterygoid m., ramus of mandible, and masseter m.o Medial: styloid process and associated m. (stylopharyngeus, styloglossus, stylohyoid)o Posterosuperior: floor of external acoustic meatus
N25
Parotid sheatho Contains parotid gland
Facial nerve Stylomastoid foramen Parotid duct Auriculotemporal n.
o Branch of mandibular division of trigeminal n. (V3)o Innervates skin of anterior side of ear and temporal regiono Delivers postganglionic parasympathetic nerve fibers from otic ganglion
External jugular vein Maxillary vein Superficial temporal vein Superficial temporal vein External carotid artery—N34
o Maxillary arteryo Superficial temporal artery
Superficial temporal arteryo Supplies lateral part of scalp
Posterior belly of digastric m. Stylohyoid m.
TEMPORAL REGION
**Temporal region has two fossae Temporal fossa: superior to zygomatic arch; contains temporalis m.
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Infratemporal fossa: inferior to zygomatic arch; deep to ramus of mandible; contains medial and lateral pterygoid mm, branches of mandibular division of trigeminal n. (V3), and maxillary vessels and their branches
Skeleton of temporal region—N4
Superior and inferior temporal lines: on parietal bone Temporal fossa: formed by parts of 4 cranial bones: parietal, frontal, squamous part of temporal, and greater wing of sphenoid Zygomatic arch: formed by zygomatic process of zygomatic bone Mandibular fossa and articular tubercle: on temporal bone Lateral view of mandible—N15
o Heado Necko Mandibular notcho Coronoid processo Ramus angle
Internal surface of mandibleo Lingula: attaches sphenomandibular ligamento Mandibular foramen: for inferior alveolar nn and vesselso Mylohyoid groove: for mylohyoid n. and vessels
Lateral view of infratemporal fossa—N4o Pterygomaxillary fissure
Between lateral plate of pterygoid process and maxillao Inferior orbital fissure
Between greater wing of sphenoid bone and maxillao Infratemporal surface of maxillao Greater wing of sphenoid bone
Contains the foramen ovale and the foramen spinosumo Lateral plate of pterygoid process of sphenoid boneo Pterygopalatine fossa: at superior end of pterygomaxillary fissureo Sphenopalatine foramen: opening in medial wall of pterygopalatine fossa that enters nasal cavity
Boundaries of infratemporal fossao Lateral: ramus of mandible
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o Anterior: infratemporal surface of maxillao Medial: lateral plate of pterygoid processo Roof: greater wing of sphenoid bone
Masseter muscle and removal of the zygomatic arch
Masseter m.o Superior attachment: inferior border of zygomatic archo Inferior attachment: lateral surface of ramus of mandibleo Elevates mandible (closes jaw) and protrudes mandibleo Innervation: masseteric branch of mandibular division of trigeminal nerve (V3)—N54
Temporal region—N54
Boundaries of temporal fossao Superior and posterior: superior temporal lineo Anterior: frontal and zygomatic boneso Inferior: zygomatic arch superficially and infratemporal crest of sphenoid bone deeplyo Superficial: temporal fascia
Temporalis (temporal) m.o Attached to deep surface of temporal fasciao Inferior attachment: coronoid process of mandibleo Muscle fibers of anterior portion are vertical (elevate mandible)o Muscle fibers of posterior portion are horizontal (retract mandible)
Infratemporal fossa—N40
Boundaries of intratemporal fossao Superior: zygomatic arch superficially, infratemporal crest of sphenoid bone deeplyo Anterior: alveolar border of maxillao Lateral: ramus of mandibleo Medial: lateral plate of pterygoid process
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o Nerve innervates mandibular teeth Mandibular canal Mental nerve
o Branch of inferior alveolar n.o Innervates chin and lower lip
lingual n.o innervates mucosa of anterior 2/3 of tongue and floor of oral cavity
maxillary artery—N40 has 15 branches—know 5 of 15 for nowo middle meningeal artery: passes through foramen spinosum; enters middle cranial fossa; supplies dura matero deep temporal arteries (anterior and posterior)o masseteric arteryo inferior alveolar a.o buccal a.: supply cheek
lateral pterygoid m.—N55o has 2 headso anterior attachment of superior head: infratemporal surface of greater wing of sphenoid boneo anterior attachment of inferior head: lateral surface of lateral plate of pterygoid processo posterior attachment: articular disc in capsule of temporomandibular joint and neck of mandibleo action: depress mandible (opens jaw)
medial pterygoid m.o proximal attach: maxilla and medial surface of lateral plate of pterygoid processo distal attach: inner surface of ramus of mandibleo elevates mandible (closes jaw)
inferior alveolar n. lingual n. chorda tympani pterygopalatine fossa posterior superior alveolar a.
Temporomandibular joint—N16
temporomandibular joint temporomandibular ligament
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superior synovial cavity inferior synovial cavity
CRANIAL FOSSAE
Skeleton of the cranial base—N9
Skull findo Ethmoid bone
Crista galli Cribriform plate
o Frontal bone Orbital part
o Sphenoid bone Lesser wing Sphenoidal crest Superior orbital fissure Anterior clinoid process Sphenoidal limbus Optic canal Hypophyseal fossa Posterior clinoid process Greater wing
Foramen rotundum Foramen ovale Foramen spinosum
o Temporal bone Squamous part Petrous part
Superior border (petrous ridge) Groove for sigmoid sinus Internal acoustic meatus
o Occipital bone Clivus
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Jugular foramen Hypoglossal canal Groove for the sigmoid sinus Foramen magnum Groove for the transverse sinus Internal occipital protuberance
Foramen lacerum Anterior cranial fossa Middle cranial fossa Posterior cranial fossa
Anterior Crania fossa—N104
Anterior cranial fossa: 3 boneso Sphenoid boneo Ethmoid boneo Orbital part of frontal bone
Olfactory nerve (I)
Middle cranial fossa—N104
Middle cranial fossa: containso temporal lobe of brain
middle meningeal artery foramen spinosum superior petrosal sinus optic nerve (II): passes through optic canal to enter orbit optic canal superior orbital fissure: where 4 cranial nerves pass through
o oculomotor nerve (III): o trochlear nerve (IV)o ophthalmic division of the trigeminal n. (V1)o abducent nerve (VI)
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o largest cranial n. trigeminal ganglion maxillary division of trigeminal nerve (V2) foramen rotundum mandibular division of trigeminal verve (V3) internal carotid artery carotid canal hypophyseal fossa sellar diaphragm (diaphragm sellae) anterior and posterior intercavernous sinuses—N104
Posterior cranial fossa—N104
facial nerve (VII) vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII) glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) vagus nerve (X) accessory nerve (XI) cervical root of accessory nerve hypoglossal nerve (XII) hypoglossal canal
pp. 220- 221—Forgot to do **
DURAL INFOLDINGS AND DURAL VENOUS SINUS
**The dural venous sinus collect venous drainage from brain and conduct it out of cranial cavity
Dural Infoldings—N103
cerebral falx (falx cerebri)o lies between the cerebral hemisphereso attached to crista galli, calvaria on both sides of groove for superior sagittal sinus, and cerebellar tentorium
cerebellar tentorium
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o attached to clinoid process of sphenoid bone, superior border of petrous portion of temporal bone, and occipital bone on both sides of groove for transverse sinus
tentorial notcho opening in cerebellar tentorium o brainstem passes through ito between cerebral hemispheres and cerebellum
cerebellar falxo inferior to cerebellar tentorium in the midlineo attaches to occipital boneo between cerebellar hemispheres
Dural venous Sinuses—N104
superior sagittal sinuso begins near crista gallio ends near cerebellar tentoriumo drains into confluence of sinuses
inferior sagittal sinuso inferior margin of cerebral falxo from cerebellar tentorium and drains into straight sinuso smaller diameter than superior sagittal sinus
straight sinuso near line of junction of cerebral falx and cerebellar tentoriumo receives inferior sagittal sinus and great cerebral veino drains into confluence of sinus
transverse sinuseso carries venous blood from confluence of sinuses to sigmoid sinus
sigmoid sinuso begins at lateral end of transverse sinus and ends at jugular foramen
internal jugular veino formed by external surface of jugular foramen
From Atlas—N104o Sphenoparietal sinus
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o Cavernous sinuso Superior petrosal sinuso Inferior petrosal sinuso Basilar plexus
PHARYNX
Pharyngeal wall—has 3 layers (from outside inward)o Buccopharyngeal fascia: adventia of pharynx that is continuous with connective tissue that covers buccinator m.o Muscular layer: has outer circular part and inner longitudinal parto Mucous membrane:
Muscles of the Pharyngeal Wall—N67
Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscleo Anterior attachment: oblique line of thyroid cartilage and lateral surface of cricoid cartilageo Posterior attachment: is the pharyngeal raphe
Middle pharyngeal constrictor m.o Anterior attachment: greater horn of hyoid bone and inferior portion of stylohyoid ligament
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o Posterior attachment: pharyngeal rapheo Inferior part is deep to inferior pharyngeal constrictor m.
Superior pharyngeal constrictor m.o Superior to middle pharyngeal constrictor m.o Anterior attachment: pterygomandibular rapheo Posterior attachment: pharyngeal raphe and pharyngeal tubercle of occipital boneo Inferior part is deep to middle pharyngeal constrictor m.
Pharyngobasilar fasciao Dense connective tissue membrane that attaches the superior edge of superior constrictor to base of the skull
Stylopharyngeus m.o Superior attachment: medial surface of styloid processo Inferior attachment: inner aspect of pharyngeal wall o Enters pharyngeal wall by passing between superior and middle pharyngeal constrictor m.o Innervated by glossopharyngeal n. (IX)—N71
Pharyngeal plexus of nerveso On posterolateral aspect of pharynxo Receives branches from
Glossopharyngeal n.—sensory to pharyngeal mucosa Vagus n.—motor to pharyngeal constrictor mm. Superior cervical sympathetic ganglion—vasomotor
Contents of carotid sheath Glossopharyngeal n. (IX)
o Passes between internal & external carotid aa as it approaches stylopharyngeus m. Vagus n. (X)
o Posterior to internal carotid a. and internal jugular vein in carotid sheatho Superior laryngeal n.o Pharyngeal branch of vagus n.
Hypoglossal n. (XII)o In submandibular triangleo Passes lateral to internal and external carotid aa.
Superior cervical sympathetic ganglion Sympathetic trunk
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Bisection of the head On skull find
o Nasal bone, frontal boneo Cribriform plateo Body of sphenoid boneo Hard plateo Basilar part of occipital bone—foramen magnum
Internal Aspect of phaynx—N63
Parts of pharynx
Nasopharynxo Posterior to nose and superior to soft palateo Posterior nasal aperture (chonona)
Transition between nasal cavity and nasopharynx Two choanae are separated by nasal septum—N64 Opening of the pharyngotympanic tube (auditory tube, eustachian tube)
On lateral wall of nasopharynxo Torus tubaris
Cartilage of pharyngotympanic tube covered by mucosao Salpingopharyngeal fold
Extends from torus tubariuso Pharyngeal recess
Superior to torus tubariso Pharyngeal tonsil (adenoid)
In mucous membrane above pharyngeal recess**Adenoids: enlarged pharyngeal tonsils; obstruct flow of air from nose through nasopharynx, making mouth breathing necessary—Clinical correlation
Oropharynxo Posterior to oral cavityo Palatoglossal fold: dividing line separating oral cavity and oropharynxo Fauces: transitional region between right and left palatoglossal folds
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o Palatopharyngeal fold Posterior to palatoglossal fold
o Palatine tonsil: between palatoglossal tongue and palatopharyngeal fold Laryngopharynx—N66
o Posterior to larynxo Extends from hyoid bone to lower border of cricoid cartilageo Epiglottis—midline of laryngopharynxo Inlet (aditus) of the larynx—midline of laryngopharynxo Piriform recess: lateral to midline
Borders: Medial: larynx Lateral: thyroid cartilage Posterior: inferior pharyngeal constrictor m.
NOSE AND NASAL CAVITY
Skeleton of nasal cavity—N2
Nasal bone Lacrimal bone Maxilla
o Frontal processo Anterior nasal apertureo Anterior nasal spine
Nasal septum—bony part Middle nasal concha—part of ethmoid bone Inferior nasal concha N38 Ethmoid bone
o Cribriform plateo Superior nasal conchao Middle nasal concha
Lacrimal bone
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Inferior nasal concha Maxilla
o Palatine processo Incisive canal
Sphenoid boneo Opening of sphenoidal sinuso Sphenoidal sinuso Bodyo Medial plate of pterygoid processo Lateral plate of pterygoid process
Palatine boneo Perpendicular plateo Horizontal plate
Sphenopalatine foramen
External nose—N36
Lateral nasal cartilage—gives shape to bridge of nose Septal cartilage—separates right and left nasal cavities and forms anterior part of nasal septum Ala cartilage—lateral to septal cartilage; gives shape to nostril
Nasal Cavity
Boundaries of nasal cavity:o Roof: bound by nasal septum and 3 bones: nasal bone, cribriform plate of ethmoid bone, and sphenoid boneo Floor: palatine process of maxilla and horizontal plate of palatine boneo Medial wall: nasal septumo Lateral wall: maxilla, lacrimal bone, ethmoid bone, inferior nasal concha, perpendicular plate of palatine bone
Nasal Septum—N39
Nasal septum Perpendicular plate of ethmoid bone
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Vomer Septal cartilage In mucosa of nasal septum
o Nasopalatine nerve Pass via sphenopalatine foramen to incisive canal Innervate nasal septum Oral mucosa of hard palate
o Sphenopalatine a. Pass via sphenopalatine foramen to incisive canal Innervate nasal septum Oral mucosa of hard palate
o Olfactory area Mucosa near cribriform plate Extends down lateral wall of nasal cavity
Lateral wall of nasal cavity—N37
Lateral wall of nasal cavityo Sphenoethmoidal recess
Above superior concha Opening of sphenoidal sinus
o Superior conchao Superior meatus
Inferior to superior concha Opening of the posterior ethmoidal cells
o Middle concha Semilunar hiatus (hiatus semilunaris)
Ethmoidal bulla (bulla ethmoidalis)o Opening of middle ethmoidal cells
Opening of frontal sinus Opening of anterior ethmoidal cells Opening of maxillary sinus
o Middle meatus Inferior to middle concha
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o Inferior concha Nasolacrimal duct
o Inferior meatus Inferior to inferior concha
o Vestibule Superior to nostril and anterior to inferior meatus
o Atrium Superior to vestibule and anterior to middle meatus
Sphenoidal sinus—N48o Inferior to hypophyseal fossa and pituitary glando Clinical correlation: can perform surgeries to pituitary gland via the sphenoid sinus
Ethmoidal cellso Between nasal cavity and orbit
Maxillary sinuso 3 sided pyramido Can hold up to 15 mL
Roof of maxillary sinus is floor of orbit and infraorbital n. innervates mucosa of sinus Floor of maxillary sinus is alveolar process of maxilla Opening of maxillary sinus is near roof Roots of maxillary teeth may project into maxillary sinus
o Clinical correlation Maxillary cannot drain with head upright, so if infection occurs, an opening can be created surgically via inferior meatus
near floor of maxillary sinus to promote drainage Roots of teeth project into maxillary sinus and are covered by mucosa; extraction of teeth (maxillary molar or pre molar
teeth) results in mucosa superior to root being torn and fistula may form between oral cavity and maxillary sinus
HARD PALATE AND SOFT PALATE
Hard palate—forms anterior 2/3 Soft palate—forms posterior 1/3
Skeleton of Palate—N8Skull—Inferior view
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Maxillao Incisive forameno Alveolar processo Palatine process
Palatine boneo Horizontal plateo Greater palatine forameno Lesser palatine forameno Posterior nasal spine
Sphenoid boneo Halamus of medial plate of pterygoid processo Medial plate of pterygoid processo Lateral plate of pterygoid processo Scaphoid fossao Pterygoid canal
Infratemporal fossa—N4 Inferior orbital fissure Sphenopalatine foramen Pterygopalatine fossa Pterygomaxillary fissure
Soft palate—N64
Mucosal features of inner pharynxo Torus tubariuso Opening of pharyngotympanic tubeo Salpingopalatine foldo Torus Levatoriuso Salpingopharyngeal foldo Palatoglossal foldo Palatopharyngeal fold
Soft palateo Thickness due to palatine glands
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o Strength due to palatine aponeurosiso Mobility due to muscles that attach to posterior 2/3
Palatopharyngeuso Superior attachment: hard palate and palatine aponeurosiso Inferior attachment: thyroid cartilage and pharyngeal wallo Function: elevate larynx during swallowingo Inner longitudinal muscle layer of pharynx
Salpingopharyngeus m.o Superior attachment: cartilage of pharyngotympanic tubeo Distal attachment: thyroid cartilage and pharyngeal wallo Function: elevate larynx during swallowingo Blends with palatopharyngeus m.o Inner longitudinal muscle layer of pharynx
Stylopharyngeus muscleo Enter pharynx between superior and middle pharyngeal constrictor mmo Lies anterior and parallel to the palatopharyngeus and salpingopharyngeus mm; all three blend near inferior ends
Pharyngobasilar fasciao encloses gap between the superior border of the superior pharyngeal constrictor m. and base of skull; following structures pass through
gap: pharyngotympanic tube (auditory tube)
connects nasopharynx to tympanic cavity part closest to pharynx is cartilaginous part closest to middle ear passes through temporal bone
levator veli palatine m. torus levatorius
o levator veli palatini m. superior attachment: cartilage of pharyngotympanic tube and adjacent part of temporal bone distal attachment: palatine aponeurosis function: elevate soft palate
medial plate of the pterygoid processo tensor veli palatini m.
lies lateral to medial plate superior attachment: scaphoid fossa
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belly of muscle is between medial and lateral plates of pterygoid process tendon runs medially around hamulus of medial pterygoid process and forms palatine aponeurosis function: tenses soft palate
The five muscles of soft palate and pharynx are innervated by vagus nerve (X) vis pharyngeal plexus **o Salpingopharyngeus m.o Levator veli palatinio Palatoglossus m.o Palatopharyngeus m.o Musculus uvulae
The tensor veli palatini m. is innervated by mandibular n. CNV3 N52 Greater palatine n. and vessels
o Come from greater palatine foramen Nasopalatine n
o Supplies mucosa over the anterior part of hard palate Lesser palatine n.
o Posterior to greater palatine n.
Tonsillar bed—N64
Palatine tonsilo Located in tonsillar bed
Boundaries Anterior—palatoglossal fold Posterior—palatopharyngeal fold Lateral—superior pharyngeal constrictor m.
Crypts Palatoglossus m.
o Superior attachment: palatine aponeurosiso Inferior attachment: lateral side of tongueo Function: elevates tongue; depresses soft palate
Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)o Passes between superior and middle pharyngeal constrictor mm to enter tonsillar bed
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o Innervates mucosa of posterior 1/3 of tongue and posterior wall of pharynx
Sphenopalatine foramen and pterygopalatine fossa—N42
Sphenopalatine artery—N41o Posterior lateral nasal artery: lateral to nasal wallo Posterior septal branch: to nasal septum
Sphenopalatine foramen Greater palatine n.—greater palatine canal Lesser palatine n.—greater palatine canal Descending palatine artery—greater palatine canal
o One of the terminal branches of the maxillary arteryo Divides to give rise to the
Greater palatine a. Lesser palatine a.
Pterygopalatine gangliono Location for synapse of preganglionic axons of facial n. that course first to greater petrosal n. and then to pterygoid canalo Postganglionic fibers go with branches of maxillary division of trigeminal n.o Stimulates secretion from mucosa of nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx, roof of mouth, and soft palate, lacrimal gland
Nerve of the pterygoid canalo Enters pterygopalatine fossa posteriorlyo Passes anterior toward pterygopalatine gangliono Has preganglionic parasympathetic axons from greater petrosal n. and postganglionic sympathetic axons from deep petrosal n.
Infratemporal fossa—N69o Maxillary a.—passes deeply toward pterygomaxillary fissure to give rise to:
Sphenopalatine a.—passes through pterygopalatine fossa and then through sphenopalatine foramen to enter nasal cavity Descending palatine a.—enters greater palatine canal Infraorbital a.—passes through inferior orbital fissure to enter infraorbital canal and emerge on face at infraorbital
forameno Maxillary division of trigeminal n.—courses from foramen rotundum to inferior orbital fissure; passes through pterygopalatine
fossa and gives off pterygopalatine branches that form greater and lesser palatine nerves
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ORAL REGION
Oral regiono Oral vestibule: bounded externally by lips and cheeks and internally by teeth and gumso Oral cavity proper: area between alveolar arches and teeth; largest content of oral cavity proper is the tongue
Surface anatomy of the oral vestibule—N51
Maxillao Alveolar processo Anterior surface (above the alveolar process)o Infratemporal surface
Mandibleo Alveolar processo Coronoid process and the tendon of the temporalis m.
Masseter m.o Can be palpated when the teeth are clenched
Communication between the oral vestibule and the oral cavity propero Posterior to the third molar tooth
Frenulum Opening of the parotid duct
o Located lateral to the second maxillary molar tooth
Surface anatomy of the oral cavity proper
Borders of your oral cavity Lateral and anterior: teeth and gums Superior: the hard palate Inferior: mucosa covering tongue and sublingual area
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Posterior: palatoglossal folds (right and left)
In your oral cavity Tongue
o Bodyo Apex
o Median sulcus Sublingual area
o Frenulum of the tongue (sublingual frenulum)o Sublingual fold (pica sublingualis)o Sublingual caruncleo Opening of the submandibular duct: on the sublingual caruncleo Deep lingual veins: on either side of frenulum of tongue
Tongue—N58
Tongueo Root—posterior 1/3o Body—anterior 2/3o Apexo Dorsum
Terminal sulcus (sulcus terminalis)—divides anterior 2/3 of tongue from posterior 1/3 Lingual tonsil—posterior to terminal sulcus Foramen cecum—in midline at point o terminal sulcus Lingual papillae—four types: vallate, filiform, fungiform, and foliate
Body of the tongueo Lies horizontal in the oral cavity
Root of the tongueo Is more verticalo Lower part of anterior boundary of the oropharynxo Structures include:
Median glossoepiglottic fold: midline fold of mucosa between the dorsum of the tongue and the epiglottis
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Lateral glossoepiglottic fold: between the dorsum of the tongue and the lateral border of the epiglottis Epiglottic vallecula: depression between median and lateral glossoepiglottic folds
Bisection of the mandible and floor of the mouth
Mylohyoid mm. Geniohyoid m.
o Deep to mylohyoido Anterior attachment: inferior mental spine of the mandibleo Posterior attachment: body of hyoid boneo Function: pulls hyoid bone anteriorly
Sublingual region—N51
Genioglossus m.o Anterior attachment: superior mental spine of the mandibleo Posterior attachment: hyoid bone and the tongueo Function: protrudes the tongueo Innervate: hypoglossal nerve (XII)o Clinical correlation
Lack of function of the genioglossus m is a result of hypoglossal n. dysfunction; the tongue cannot protrude in the midline; the functional side of the tongue protrudes normally and the side with the dysfunctional nerve protrudes less or not at all; when testing for hypoglossal n. lesions, the protruded tongue deviates toward the side of the nerve lesion
Frenulum of the tongue Sublingual fold Sublingual caruncle Opening of the submandibular duct Sublingual gland
o Deep to mucosao Rests on mylohyoid m.o Has about 12 short ducts that drain along the summit of the sublingual fold
Submandibular ducto Opens at the sublingual caruncle
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Deep part of the submandibular glando On deep side of mylohyoid m.
Lingual n.o Passes lateral, inferior, and medial to the submandibular ducto Has several branches that supply the mucosa of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue with general sensation and taste fibers—N61
Submandibular gangliono Near the third mandibular molar tootho Below the lingual n.
Hypoglossal n. (XII)o Passes between the submandibular gland and the hypoglossal m.o Both the hypoglossal n. and the lingual n. pass between the hypoglossus m and the mylohyoid m. to enter the sublingual regiono Hypoglossal n. passes inferior to the lingual n.
Hypoglossus m.o Deep to the mylohyoido Inferior attachment: body and greater horn of the hyoid boneo Superior attachment: lateral side of the tongueo Function: depresses and retracts tongue
Styloglossus m.—N59o Proximal attachment: styloid process o Distal attachment: lateral side of the tongueo Function: draws tongue superiorly
Intrinsic mm of the tongue—N60o Verticalo Transverseo Superior longitudinalo Inferior longitudinal groups of fibers
Lingual artery—from external carotid arteryo Passes medial to the hypoglossal m.—name becomes deep lingual artery
The intrinsic mm of the tongue and three extrinsic mm of the tongue (styloglossus, genioglossus, and hypoglossus) are innervated by the hypoglossal n. (XII)
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