Head & Neck — Flashcards

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma often presents with involvement of _____ lymph nodes

Vocal cord nodules arise on the _____ vocal cords

Which branch of the trigeminal nerve provides general sensation to the palate, nasal cavity, maxillary face, and maxillary teeth? _____

Fractures of the orbital floor can damage the _____ nerve

Episodes of trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux) typically last _____ minute

The middle meningeal artery is a branch of the _____ artery

Patients in motor vehicle accidents may suffer from a "hangman's fracture", in which there is a bilateral fracture of the _____

ID Eye Structure: _____

Penetrating trauma to the neck above the _____ can injure the ansa cervicalis

Infections involving the _____ can extend directly into the superior mediastinum and cause acute necrotizing mediastinitis