Superficial nerves of the face and scalp

This tutorial explores the superficial nerves of the face and scalp, focusing on the facial nerve and its branches, including the auriculotemporal, occipital, orbital, nasal, buccal, and mental nerves. The video provides detailed anatomical descriptions and functions of these nerves, using images to illustrate their locations and roles in sensory and motor functions.

What are the two main perspectives used in the tutorial to explore the superficial nerves of the face and scalp?

• Superior and inferior views

• Anterior and posterior views

• Lateral and posterior views

• Anterior and lateral views

Which mnemonic is suggested for memorizing the branches of the facial nerve?

• Two Zebras By Motor Car

• Two Zanzibar By Motor Car

• Two Zippers By Motor Car

• Two Zygotes By Motor Car

What is the function of the posterior auricular nerve, a branch of the facial nerve?

• Supplies the platysma muscle

• Innervates the zygomaticus muscle

• Controls the buccinator muscle

• Innervates the occipitalis muscle

Which nerve runs with the superficial temporal artery and provides sensory innervation to the side of the head?

• Greater occipital nerve

• Facial nerve

• Auriculotemporal nerve

• Lesser occipital nerve

What is the primary function of the greater occipital nerve?

• Supplies the muscles of facial expression

• Innervates the zygomaticus muscle

• Controls the platysma muscle

• Innervates the scalp at the top of the head

Which nerve is responsible for supplying the skin over the prominence of the cheek?

• Infraorbital nerve

• Zygomaticofacial nerve

• Supratrochlear nerve

• Buccal nerve

What structures does the supraorbital nerve supply?

• Lower eyelid and upper lip

• Upper eyelid and forehead skin

• Cheek and nasal vestibule

• Chin and lower lip

Which nerve provides sensory information from the skin over the buccal membrane?

• Buccal nerve

• Mental nerve

• Infraorbital nerve

• Zygomaticotemporal nerve

What is the role of the mental nerve?

• Innervates the upper lip

• Provides sensation to the chin and lower lip

• Supplies the forehead skin

• Controls the buccinator muscle

Which nerve is a continuation of the maxillary nerve in the infraorbital canal?

• Greater auricular nerve

• Supratrochlear nerve

• Zygomaticofacial nerve

• Infraorbital nerve