CN 9
parafollicular cells (C-cells) of thyroid
bones of the skull
Into what vein do the dural venous sinuses empty?
Olfactory deficits are often caused by head injuries that fracture the _____ of the ethmoid bone
The majority of the external ear receives sensory innervation via nerves derived from what two nerve roots? _____
The middle meningeal artery enters the skull through the _____
The cavernous sinus drains into the _____
An aberrant right subclavian artery causes the right recurrent laryngeal nerve to become _____
Thoracic outlet syndrome most commonly occurs due to compression of structures within the _____
Skull and cranial cavity
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Face and scalp
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Orbital structures
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Ear anatomy and vestibular system
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Nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
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Oral cavity and pharynx
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Larynx and vocal apparatus
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Triangles of the neck
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Deep structures of the neck
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Cranial nerves and their pathways
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Cervical sympathetic chain
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