Question. Describe the Trigeminal Nerve under the following headings: Trigeminal Nerve functional components, Trigeminal Nerve Origin and course, Trigeminal Nerve Distribution and Trigeminal Nerve Applied anatomy. Answer. The trigeminal nerve is a mixed nerve but mainly sensory. Trigeminal Nerve Functional Components Read And Learn More: Selective … [Read more...] about Trigeminal Nerve Anatomy
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Oculomotor Nerve Function
Describe the oculomotor nerve under the following headings: Oculomotor Nerve Functional components, Oculomotor Nerve Origin, course distribution and Oculomotor Nerve Applied anatomy. Answer. The oculomotor nerve is purely motor and responsible for the movements (largely) and accommodation of the eye. Oculomotor Nerve Functional Components General … [Read more...] about Oculomotor Nerve Function
Pterygopalatine Fossa Question and Answers
Pterygopalatine fossa The pterygopalatine fossa is a pyramidal-shaped space that lies in the depth of the pterygomaxillary fissure. Question 1. Define pterygopalatine fossa and enumerate its boundaries and contents. Answer. Pterygopalatine Fossa Boundaries Anterior: Posterolateral surface of maxilla. Posterior: Pterygoid process and greater wing of the … [Read more...] about Pterygopalatine Fossa Question and Answers
Tympanic Membrane Pictures, Function and Anatomy
Ear Question 1. What is an ear? List its subdivisions. Answer. The ear is the organ of hearing and balance. It is subdivided into the following three parts (from lateral to medial): External (outer) ear Middle ear Internal (inner) ear Question 2. Discuss the sensory nerve supply of the auricle/pinna. Answer. Lateral (facial) surface Lower one-third … [Read more...] about Tympanic Membrane Pictures, Function and Anatomy
Thyroid Gland – Anatomy, Location, Function, Disorders
Describe the Thyroid Gland under the following headings: Gross anatomy, Parts and relations, Blood supply, Development and Applied anatomy. Answer. Thyroid Gland Gross anatomy It is a large endocrine gland situated on the front (and side) of the lower part of the neck. It consists of right and left lobes, joined by an isthmus. Sometimes, a … [Read more...] about Thyroid Gland – Anatomy, Location, Function, Disorders