Head & Neck — Flashcards

Patients with temporomandibular disorder that involve the _____ nerve can have both jaw pain and otologic symptoms

Which cranial nerve is most susceptible to injury to the cavernous sinus? _____

The majority of the external ear receives sensory innervation via nerves derived from what two nerve roots?_____

What is the most common site for ectopic thyroid tissue?_____

_____ are benign tumors of nasal mucosa composed of large blood vessels and fibrous tissues

Which branch of the trigeminal nerve provides general sensation to the forehead, scalp, and cornea? _____

The motor innervation to most muscles of the tongue is via CN _____

Which tongue muscle draws the sides of the tongue upwards (creates a trough for swallowing)? _____

ID Eye Structure: _____

Esophageal carcinoma in the upper third of the esophagus spreads to _____ lymph nodes