Hyoglossus Muscle: Attachments And Function Describe the origin, insertion, nerve supply and actions of the hyoglossus muscle. Answer. It is the key muscle of the submandibular region. Hyoglossus Muscle Origin From the greater cornu and lateral part of the body of the hyoid bone. Hyoglossus Muscle Insertion Fibres run upwards and forward to be inserted into the side … [Read more...] about Hyoglossus Muscle: Attachments And Function
Hyoglossus
Hyoglossus Question 1. Enumerate the structures passing deep to the posterior border of the hyoglossus. Answer. From above to downwards, these are as follows: Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN 9) Stylohyoid ligament Lingu Question 2. Write briefly about the sublingual gland. Answer. It is a small, almond-shaped salivary gland located on the floor of the … [Read more...] about Hyoglossus
Thrombophlebitis: Causes, Clinical Features, And Treatment
Thrombophlebitis: Causes, Clinical Features, And Treatment Write short note on thrombophlebitis. Answer. Thrombophlebitis is a superficial vein thrombosis with inflammation. Thrombophlebitis Types Acute: It is caused due to IV cannulation, trauma, minor infections and hypercoagulability. Recurrent Spontaneous: Polycythemia vera, polyarteritis, Buerger’s … [Read more...] about Thrombophlebitis: Causes, Clinical Features, And Treatment
Facial Muscles: Anatomy, Function & Related Disorders
Facial Muscles: Anatomy, Function & Related Disorders Question 1. Enumerate the layers of the cheek. Answer. From superficial to deep, the layers of the cheek are as follows: Skin Superficial fascia containing a buccal pad of fat Buccopharyngeal fascia Buccinator muscle Submucosa Buccal mucosa Question 2. Briefly describe the parts of a … [Read more...] about Facial Muscles: Anatomy, Function & Related Disorders
Tooth Anatomy
Tooth Anatomy Write a short note on the structure of the tooth. Answer. Structurally, each tooth is made up of five components: Pulp – an inner core of soft tissue containing blood vessels and nerves. Dentine – a calcified material surrounding the pulp/pulp cavity. Enamel – a densely calcified material covering the crown. Cementum – a thin bony covering over … [Read more...] about Tooth Anatomy