Head And Neck

The Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Variations Describe the sternocleidomastoid muscle in brief. Answer. The sternocleidomastoid muscle is a large superficial muscle of the neck. It lies obliquely on the side of the neck between anterior and posterior triangles. It stands out prominently when the head is turned to the opposite side. "Understanding The Role Of … [Read more...] about Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Variations

Anatomy, Head And Neck, Temporoparietal Fascia Describe the sensory innervation of the face in brief. Answer. The sensory innervation to the skin of the whole face is derived from the branches of the trigeminal nerve except the skin over the angle of the lower jaw, which is innervated by the great auricular nerve, a branch of the cervical plexus. Sensory Innervation … [Read more...] about Anatomy, Head And Neck, Temporoparietal Fascia

Tooth Eruption The Permanent Teeth Question 1. Briefly describe the stages of tooth development. Answer. The stages in the development of a tooth are: Dental lamina Enamel organs Dental papilla Dental sac Question 2. Briefly describe the eruption and shedding of teeth. Answer. Human beings are diphyodont animals, i.e. they have two sets of teeth, which … [Read more...] about Tooth Eruption The Permanent Teeth

Abducens Nerve Describe the abducent nerve under the following headings: (a) functional components, (b) origin, course and distribution and (c) applied anatomy. Answer. The abducent is CN 6. It is purely a motor nerve and supplies only one muscle – the lateral rectus of the eyeball. "Factors influencing success with abducens nerve knowledge: Q&A" Abducent Nerve … [Read more...] about Abducens Nerve

Facial Nerve: What It Is, Function & Anatomy Describe the facial nerve under the following headings: (a) functional components, (b) origin and course, (c) branches and distribution and (d) applied anatomy. Answer. The facial nerve is the CN 7. It is a mixed cranial nerve (i.e. motor and sensory) but predominantly motor. Facial Nerve Functional components Special … [Read more...] about Facial Nerve: Functions & Anatomy