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Anatomy of the Head and Neck: A Comprehensive Review, Exams of Dentistry

A detailed review of the anatomy and blood supply of the head and neck region, covering key structures such as blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic system. It covers a wide range of topics, including the common carotid artery, external jugular vein, ophthalmic artery, thyroid arteries, lingual artery, and various branches of the trigeminal nerve. The document also delves into important concepts like ischemia, anastomosis, thrombosis, embolus, and hemorrhage, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals in the fields of dentistry, medicine, and allied health sciences. With its comprehensive coverage and detailed explanations, this document can serve as an excellent study guide, lecture notes, or reference material for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the intricate anatomy and vascular supply of the head and neck region.

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2024/2025

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Download Anatomy of the Head and Neck: A Comprehensive Review and more Exams Dentistry in PDF only on Docsity! DHYG 111 Exam 2 Review Exam 2024/2025 fully solved & updated Which blood vessel is found in the superficial fascia of the neck and may sometimes be visible just deep to the skin as it passes over the sternocleidomastoid muscle? - ANSWER-Common Carotid Where you are checking your pulse in your class this afternoon. You need to specify external or internal... Superficial area of the neck/ under the SCM - ANSWER-External jugular vein The eyeball and skin of the forehead both receive blood supply by branches of the ... - ANSWER-Ophthalmic artery Typically, the venous drainage from the teeth is to the ... - ANSWER-Pterygoid venous plexus Which artery gives off submental and superior and inferior labial branches and ends as the angular artery. - ANSWER-Facial artery What is a hematoma? - ANSWER-Bruise resulting when a blood vessel is injured and small amount of blood escapes into surrounding tissue then clots Fancy name for bruise What 2 arteries supply the thyroid? (Hint: they form an anastomoses in the thyroid) - ANSWER-Superior Thyroid artery and Inferior Thyroid artery Which artery supplies blood to the body and tip (apex) of the tongue? - ANSWER- Deep lingual artery The left common carotid artery is a direct branch of ... - ANSWER-Aorta Artery - ANSWER-blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart Arteriole - ANSWER-smaller artery branching off of an artery and connecting with a capillary Capillary - ANSWER-smaller blood vessel branching off of an arteriole to supply blood directly to the tissue Venule - ANSWER-Smaller vein draining capillaries when joining larger veins Vein - ANSWER-blood vessel that carries blood to the heart Ischemia - ANSWER-Inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body, especially the heart muscles Anastomosis - ANSWER-connection or opening btwn two things that are normally branching or diverging; can be natural or done surgically Thrombosis - ANSWER-blood clot that forms in the vein and blocks a vein or artery Embolus - ANSWER-anything in the blood that is traveling through blood vessels and eventually reaching a point where the blood vessel is too small to allow it to pass through causing a blockage in the vessel Hemorrhage - ANSWER-large amounts of blood escaping into surrounding tissue without clotting when blood vessel is seriously injured What is the main drain for the brain, head and neck? - ANSWER-Internal jugular vein Mylohyoid nerve - ANSWER-located on the lingual portion of the mandible How many branches are in the trigeminal nerve? - ANSWER-Ophthalmic (V1) Maxillary (V2) Mandibular Which branch does the ISA, PSA, ASA come from? - ANSWER-Maxillary branch What are the sensory nerves to the hard and soft palate? - ANSWER-Greater palatine nerve Lesser palatine nerve Nasopalatine nerve ^^ these are all branches of the maxillary branch Which division of the trigeminal nerve passes through the foramen ovale? - ANSWER-Mandibular Optic nerve - ANSWER-has a chasm that crisscrosses Which terminal nerve innervates the upper/maxillary lip and can be used to anesthetize it? - ANSWER-Infraorbital (Anterior superior alveolar can anesthetize it too) How many direct branches are there off the aorta? - ANSWER-3 What are the special sensory nerves? - ANSWER-Optic Vestibulocochlear Olfactor Which cranial nerve has branches in the head and neck and abdomen? - ANSWER-Vagus Nerve CN X What nerve supplies the intrinsic muscles of the tongue? - ANSWER-Hypoglossal CN XII Capillary beds - ANSWER-Exchange of oxygen and nutrients Production of tissue fluid Lymphatic system - ANSWER-Blind-ended lymphatic capillaries - Pick up excess tissue fluid (lymph) Lymphatic vessels - Carry lymph back to venous system in neck Incisive nerve passes through ... - ANSWER-mental foramen