Cranial Nerves
How many cranial nerves are there
What is 12
Most odontogenic infections result initially from an increased formation of
What is biofilm or plaque
These nodes are located in the posterior base of the head
What is Occipital
What does TMJ stand for
What is Temporomandibular Joint
Muscles of Mastication are in how many pairs
What are 4 pairs
What is CN III
What is the Oculomotor Nerve
What is an abscess at the root of the tooth
What is a periapical abscess
These nodes are located anterior to each tragus
What is anterior auricular
What is another word for joint disc
What is a meniscus
Which muscle of mastication is the strongest
What is the Masseter muscle
This cranial nerve is said to be the largest
What is the Trigeminal Nerve V
What is an elevated lesion that may contain suppuration
What is a pustule
These nodes drain the palate, pharynx, nasal cavity and sinuses
What is retropharyngeal node
Area where 2 bones are joined together
What is an articulation
The inability to show facial expressions can be due to damage either temporary or permanently in this muscle
What is CN VII
This nerve has innervations for hearing and balance
What is VII
What is inflammation of the bone marrow
What is osteomyelitis of the jaw
Two rounded masses on each side of the fauces are called
What are palatine tonsils
What are the two movements of the TMJ
What are sliding( gliding) and rotational ( hinge)
This muscle is known as the "trumpet" muscle
What is the buccinator
What is the muscles that innervates the muscles of facial expression, lacrimal gland, submandibular and sublingual glands
What is facial Nerve VII
Cellulitis in the submandibular space may cause
What is Ludwig's Angina
These nodes drain "bilaterally" the lower lip and both sides of the chin
What are submental nodes
What lines the inside of the capsule and lubricates the joint
What is synovial fluid
This muscle of facial expression causes the skin on chin to wrinkle and the lip to protrude
What is mentalis muscle