Posted by ML on October 12, 2011 at 14:14:20:
1. Identify the communications of the pterygopalatine fossa
2. Describe the structures that pass through (are associated with) the pterygopalatine fossa and the anatomical locations that these structures pass through
3. Describe the pathway of the maxillary nerve and how it can associate with both the foramen rotundum and the inferior orbital fissure
4. Identify the structures transmitted to and from the pterygopalatine ganglion and describe the the types of fibers and origins/destinations of each of these connections
5. Describe the innervation of the nasal cavity and identify the pathway and origin of these nerves
6. Identify the innervation of the maxillary sinus and discuss the pathway these nerves access the sinus
7. Describe the components of the nerve of the pterygoid canal (vidian nerve) and the origins of these various components
8. Describe the pathway(s) of post-ganglionic parasympathetic fibers from the pterygopalatine ganglia and the role they play once they arrive at their final destination
9. Describe the pathway of parasympathetic nerves to the lacrimal gland
10. Identify the final location of the SVA and GVA components of the nerve of the pterygoid canal