Posted by ML on October 05, 2011 at 14:56:30:
1. Define the bony borders of the TMJ
2. Identify the relationship of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve with the mandible
3. Identify the synovial membrane and the articular disc of the TMJ
4. Describe the muscles (including origins and insertions) associated with the following movements: Opening and closing the mouth, retract and protraction of the mandible and mandible deviation and identify the nerves that play a role in these activities (include sensory of the TMJ).
5. Define the region of the TMJ synovial cavity that plays a role in the above movements (superior or inferior)
6. Describe the location of the facial nerve after it exits the stylomastoid foramen and identify the anatomical relationships of this nerve as it continues to innervate the muscles of facial expression
7. Identify the relationship between the auriculotemporal nerve and the facial nerve with the parotid gland
8. Identify the bony features of the mandible
9. Describe the pathway of the inferior alveolar nerve and artery to enter the mandible
10. Identify the origin and insertion of the masseter muscle
11. Describe the origin, insertion and anatomical relationships of the pterygoid muscles (such as deep temporal nerves, maxillary artery, lateral pteyroid plate, lingual and inferior alveolar nerve, and the buccal nerve)
12. Describe the innervation of the submandibular gland and sensory to the anterior 2/3 of the tounge and the pathways/nerves involved with this innervation
13. Identify the communications associated with the infratemporal fossa and the sturctures that pass through these communications
14. Identify the nerve branches that occur within the infratemporal fossa and describe the fates of these nerves and their relationship to the lateral pterygoid muscle
15. Describe the relationship of the middle meningeal artery with the auriculotemporal nerve
16. Identify the arterial branches that occur within the infratemporal fossa off the maxillary artery
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