Head And Neck

Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscle Question 1. Name the safety muscle of larynx and give the reason why it is so named. Answer. "Understanding the anatomy and function of the posterior cricoarytenoid muscle through FAQs: Q&A explained" The posterior cricoarytenoid is a safety muscle of larynx. It is so named because it is the only intrinsic muscle of larynx, which … [Read more...] about Posterior Cricoarytenoid Muscle

Cartilages Of The Larynx: Types And Anatomy The skeleton of larynx is formed by nine cartilages (three unpaired and three paired: "Factors influencing success with laryngeal cartilage knowledge: Q&A" Unpaired cartilages Epiglottis Thyroid Cricoid Paired cartilages Arytenoid Corniculate Cuneiform "Understanding the types and … [Read more...] about Cartilages Of The Larynx: Types And Anatomy

Anatomy And Function Of The Temporomandibular Joint Temporomandibular joint Describe the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) under the following headings: (a) classification, (b) articular surfaces, (c) ligaments, (d) relations, (e) nerve supply, (f) movements and (g) applied anatomy. Answer. Temporomandibular Joint Classification Temporomandibular Joint  is synovial joint … [Read more...] about Anatomy And Function Of The Temporomandibular Joint

Middle Meningeal Artery The middle meningeal artery arises from first part of the maxillary artery in the infratemporal fossa deep to lateral pterygoid muscle. The artery ascends upwards and enters into middle cranial fossa through foramen spinosum. On entering the cranial cavity, it lies in the groove deep to corresponding vein and divides into anterior (frontal) and … [Read more...] about Middle Meningeal Artery

Maxillary Artery: Branches And Anatomy Maxillary Artery  Origin and extent The maxillary artery is the larger of two terminal branches of the external carotid artery. It extends from behind the neck of the mandible to the sphenopalatine foramen, where it continues as the sphenopalatine artery. "Understanding the anatomy and branches of the maxillary artery through FAQs: … [Read more...] about Maxillary Artery: Branches And Anatomy