What is the origin and course of Ttochlear nerve? Trochlear nerve Is the IVth cranial nerve. it is the smallest cranial nerve. Is purely motor nerve. Origin: Its nucleus is located in the midbrainRead More…
Oculomotor Nerve
What is the origin and course of Oculomotor nerve? Oculomotor nerve is the 3rd cranial nerve. It Is purely motor nerve. Origin: Its nuclei lie in midbrain at the level of superior colliculus. CourseRead More…
Maxillary Nerve
Origin and Course of Maxillary Nerve. Maxillary nerve is the 2nd division of trigeminal nerve. It is a pure sensory nerve. It commences from the anterior aspect of trigeminal ganglion. It passesRead More…
Pterygopalatine Ganglion
[expand title=”Show”] Pterygopalatine ganglion described under the following headings: Location Roots/connections Branches and structures supplied Applied Aspect[/expand] Pterygopalatine Ganglion (PPG Ganglion) Is the largest peripheral parasympathetic ganglion. It is almost of theRead More…
Submandibular Ganglion
[expand title=”Show”] Submandibular ganglion described under the following headings: Location Roots/connections Branches and structures supplied[/expand] Submandibular Ganglion It is a Parasympathetic ganglion It is a relay station for secretomotor fibers supplying submandibularRead More…
Submandibular Gland
Where is submandibular gland Located and what are its dimensions? Submandibular gland is a mixed type of gland (contains both mucous and serous acini) but is predominantly serous in nature. Location: It isRead More…
Temporomandibular Joint
Introduction Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint between mandible and right and left temporal bones. It is the only movable joint in the head. It helps in mastication and opening and closingRead More…
Otic Ganglion
Location and Relations Otic ganglion is a parasympathetic ganglion which is a relay station for secretomotor fibers to parotid gland. It is 2-3 mm in size and oval-shaped. It is located inRead More…
Mandibular nerve
Origin of Mandibular Nerve Mandibular nerve is the largest of the three divisions of trigeminal nerve It is a mixed nerve containing both sensory and motor fibers. It is the nerve ofRead More…
Maxillary Artery
Origin of Maxillary Artery Maxillary artery is the larger of the two terminal branches of external carotid artery. The other terminal branch is superficial temporal artery. Origin: Maxillary artery arises behind theRead More…