The document provides information on the head and neck region, including details on:
1) The cervical plexus and its branches that supply nerves to the neck muscles and skin.
2) The phrenic nerve which is the sole motor nerve to the diaphragm.
3) The brachial plexus formation from cervical and thoracic spinal nerves and its branches.
4) The cervical part of the sympathetic trunk, including its ganglia and branches.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
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1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
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5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
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Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
micro teaching on communication m.sc nursing.pdfAnurag Sharma
Microteaching is a unique model of practice teaching. It is a viable instrument for the. desired change in the teaching behavior or the behavior potential which, in specified types of real. classroom situations, tends to facilitate the achievement of specified types of objectives.
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Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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Acute scrotum is a general term referring to an emergency condition affecting the contents or the wall of the scrotum.
There are a number of conditions that present acutely, predominantly with pain and/or swelling
A careful and detailed history and examination, and in some cases, investigations allow differentiation between these diagnoses. A prompt diagnosis is essential as the patient may require urgent surgical intervention
Testicular torsion refers to twisting of the spermatic cord, causing ischaemia of the testicle.
Testicular torsion results from inadequate fixation of the testis to the tunica vaginalis producing ischemia from reduced arterial inflow and venous outflow obstruction.
The prevalence of testicular torsion in adult patients hospitalized with acute scrotal pain is approximately 25 to 50 percent
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramLevi Shapiro
June 20, 2024, Prix Galien International and Jerusalem Ethics Forum in ROME. Detailed agenda including panels:
- ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY: A NEW PARADIGM IS COMING
- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
ONCOLOGICAL AND INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES?
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICS
- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES
- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
New Drug Discovery and Development .....NEHA GUPTA
The "New Drug Discovery and Development" process involves the identification, design, testing, and manufacturing of novel pharmaceutical compounds with the aim of introducing new and improved treatments for various medical conditions. This comprehensive endeavor encompasses various stages, including target identification, preclinical studies, clinical trials, regulatory approval, and post-market surveillance. It involves multidisciplinary collaboration among scientists, researchers, clinicians, regulatory experts, and pharmaceutical companies to bring innovative therapies to market and address unmet medical needs.
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
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MainNervesoftheNeck
• Cervical Plexus; formed by the anterior rami of the first four cervical nerves.
• The rami are joined by connecting branches, which form loops that lie in front of the
origins of the levator scapulae and the scalenus medius muscles.
• The plexus is covered in front by the prevertebral layer of deep cervical fascia and is
related to the internal jugular vein within the carotid sheath.
• The cervical plexus supplies the skin and the muscles of the head, the neck, and the
shoulders.
• Branches; Cutaneous branches
• The lesser occipital nerve (C2), which supplies the back of the scalp and the auricle
• The greater auricular nerve (C2 and 3), which supplies the skin over the angle of the
mandible
• The transverse cervical nerve (C2 and 3), which supplies the skin over the front of the
neck
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MainNervesoftheNeck
• The supraclavicular nerves (C3 and 4). The medial, and intermediate, and lateral
branches supply the skin over the shoulder region.
• These nerves are important clinically, because pain may be referred along them from
the phrenic nerve (gallbladder disease).
• Muscular branches to the neck muscles. Prevertebral muscles, sternocleidomastoid
(proprioceptive, C2 and 3), levator scapulae (C3 and 4), and trapezius (proprioceptive,
C3 and 4). A branch from C1 joins the hypoglossal nerve.
• Some of these C1 fibers later leave the hypoglossal as the descending branch, which
unites with the descending cervical nerve (C2 and 3), to form the ansa cervicalis.
• The first, second, and third cervical nerve fibers within the ansa cervicalis supply the
omohyoid, sternohyoid, and sternothyroid muscles.
• Other C1 fibers within the hypoglossal nerve leave it as the nerve to the thyrohyoid and
geniohyoid.
• ■■ Muscular branch to the diaphragm. Phrenic nerve
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PhrenicNerve
• Arises in the neck from the 3rd, 4th, and 5th cervical nerves of the cervical plexus.
• It runs vertically downward across the front of the scalenus anterior muscle and
enters the thorax by passing in front of the subclavian artery.
• The phrenic nerve is the only motor nerve supply to the diaphragm.
• It also sends sensory branches to the pericardium, the mediastinal parietal pleura, and
the pleura and peritoneum covering the upper and lower surfaces of the central part
of the diaphragm.
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BrachialPlexus
• Formed in the posterior triangle of the neck by the union of the anterior rami of the
5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th cervical and the first thoracic spinal nerves.
• This plexus is divided into roots, trunks, divisions, and cords.
• The roots of C5 and 6 unite to form the upper trunk, the root of C7 continues as the
middle trunk, and the roots of C8 and T1 unite to form the lower trunk.
• Each trunk then divides into anterior and posterior divisions.
• The anterior divisions of the upper and middle trunks unite to form the lateral cord,
the anterior division of the lower trunk continues as the medial cord, and the posterior
divisions of all three trunks join to form the posterior cord.
• The roots of the brachial plexus enter the base of the neck between the scalenus
anterior and the scalenus medius muscles.
• The trunks and divisions cross the posterior triangle of the neck, and the cords become
arranged around the axillary artery in the axilla
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TheAutonomicNervousSystemintheHeadandNeck
• Sympathetic Part
• Cervical Part of the Sympathetic Trunk; extends upward to the base of the skull and
below to the neck of the 1st rib, where it becomes continuous with the thoracic part
of the sympathetic trunk.
• It lies directly behind the internal and common carotid arteries (i.e., medial to the
vagus) and is embedded in deep fascia between the carotid sheath and the
prevertebral layer of deep fascia.
• The sympathetic trunk possesses three ganglia: the superior, middle, and inferior
cervical ganglia.
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CervicalPartoftheSympatheticTrunk
• Superior Cervical Ganglion; lies immediately below the skull
• Branches
• The internal carotid nerve, consisting of postganglionic fibers, accompanies the
internal carotid artery into the carotid canal in the temporal bone. It divides into
branches around the artery to form the internal carotid plexus.
• Gray rami communicantes to the upper four anterior rami of the cervical nerves
• Arterial branches to the common and external carotid arteries. These branches form
a plexus around the arteries and are distributed along the branches of the external
carotid artery.
• Cranial nerve branches, which join the 9th, 10th, and 12th cranial nerves
• Pharyngeal branches, which unite with the pharyngeal branches of the
glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves to form the pharyngeal plexus
• The superior cardiac branch, which descends in the neck and ends in the cardiac
plexus in the thorax
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CervicalPartoftheSympatheticTrunk
• Middle Cervical Ganglion; lies at the level of the cricoid cartilage.
• Branches
• Gray rami communicantes to the anterior rami of the 5th and 6th cervical nerves
• Thyroid branches, which pass along the inferior thyroid artery to the thyroid gland
• The middle cardiac branch, which descends in the neck and ends in the cardiac plexus
in the thorax.
• Inferior Cervical Ganglion; in most people is fused with the first thoracic ganglion to
form the stellate ganglion.
• It lies in the interval between the transverse process of the 7th cervical vertebra and
the neck of the 1st rib, behind the vertebral artery
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CervicalPartoftheSympatheticTrunk
• Branches
• Gray rami communicantes to the anterior rami of the 7th and 8th cervical nerves
• Arterial branches to the subclavian and vertebral arteries
• The inferior cardiac branch, which descends to join the cardiac plexus in the thorax.
• The part of the sympathetic trunk connecting the middle cervical ganglion to the
inferior or stellate ganglion is represented by two or more nerve bundles.
• The most anterior bundle crosses in front of the first part of the subclavian artery and
then turns upward behind it.
• This anterior bundle is referred to as the ansa subclavia
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ParasympatheticPart
• The cranial portion of the craniosacral outflow of the parasympathetic part of the
autonomic nervous system is located in the nuclei of the oculomotor (3rd), facial
(7th), glossopharyngeal (9th), and vagus (10th) cranial nerves.
• The parasympathetic nucleus of the oculomotor nerve is called the Edinger-Westphal
nucleus
• Those of the facial nerve the lacrimatory and the superior salivary nuclei.
• That of the glossopharyngeal nerve the inferior salivary nucleus.
• That of the vagus nerve the dorsal nucleus of the vagus.
• The axons of these connector nerve cells are myelinated preganglionic fibers that
emerge from the brain within the cranial nerves.
• These preganglionic fibers synapse in peripheral ganglia located close to the viscera
they innervate.
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ParasympatheticPart
• The cranial parasympathetic ganglia are the ciliary, the pterygopalatine, the
submandibular, and the otic.
• The ganglion cells are placed in nerve plexuses, such as the cardiac plexus, the
pulmonary plexus, the myenteric plexus (Auerbach’s plexus), and the mucosal
plexus (Meissner’s plexus).
• The last two plexuses are found in the gastrointestinal tract.
• The postganglionic fibers are nonmyelinated, and they are short in length.
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TheDigestiveSystemintheHeadandNeck
• The Mouth
• The Lips; Two fleshy folds that surround the oral orifice
• They are covered on the outside by skin and are lined on the inside by mucous membrane.
• The substance of the lips is made up by the orbicularis oris muscle and the muscles that radiate from the
lips into the face.
• Also included are the labial blood vessels and nerves, connective tissue, and many small salivary glands.
• The philtrum is the shallow vertical groove seen in the midline on the outer surface of the upper lip.
• Median folds of mucous membrane—the labial frenulae—connect the inner surface of the lips to the
gums.
• The Mouth Cavity
• The mouth extends from the lips to the pharynx.
• The entrance into the pharynx, the oropharyngeal isthmus, is formed on each side by the palatoglossal
fold.
• The mouth is divided into the vestibule and the mouth cavity proper.
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• Vestibule; lies between the lips and the cheeks externally and the gums and the teeth
internally.
• This slitlike space communicates with the exterior through the oral fissure between
the lips.
• When the jaws are closed, it communicates with the mouth proper behind the third
molar tooth on each side.
• The vestibule is limited above and below by the reflection of the mucous membrane
from the lips and cheeks to the gums.
• The lateral wall of the vestibule is formed by the cheek, which is made up by the
buccinator muscle and is lined with mucous membrane.
• The tone of the buccinator muscle and that of the muscles of the lips keeps the walls
of the vestibule in contact with one another.
• The duct of the parotid salivary gland opens on a small papilla into the vestibule
opposite the upper second molar tooth
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TheDigestiveSystemintheHeadandNeck
• Mouth Proper; has a roof and a floor.
• Roof of Mouth; is formed by the hard palate in front and the soft palate behind.
• Floor of Mouth; formed largely by the anterior two thirds of the tongue and by the
reflection of the mucous membrane from the sides of the tongue to the gum of the
mandible.
• A fold of mucous membrane called the frenulum of the tongue connects the
undersurface of the tongue in the midline to the floor of the mouth.
• Lateral to the frenulum, the mucous membrane forms a fringed fold, the plica
fimbriata
• The submandibular duct of the submandibular gland opens onto the floor of the
mouth on the summit of a small papilla on either side of the frenulum of the tongue.
• The sublingual gland projects up into the mouth, producing a low fold of mucous
membrane, the sublingual fold.
• Numerous ducts of the gland open on the summit of the fold.
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TheDigestiveSystemintheHeadandNeck
• Mucous Membrane of the Mouth
• In the vestibule, the mucous membrane is tethered to the buccinator muscle by elastic
fibers in the submucosa that prevent redundant folds of mucous membrane from
being bitten between the teeth when the jaws are closed.
• The mucous membrane of the gingiva, or gum, is strongly attached to the alveolar
periosteum.
• Sensory Innervation of the Mouth
• Roof: The greater palatine and nasopalatine nerves from the maxillary division of the
trigeminal nerve
• Floor: The lingual nerve (common sensation), a branch of the mandibular division of
the trigeminal nerve. The taste fibers travel in the chorda tympani nerve, a branch of
the facial nerve.
• Cheek: The buccal nerve, a branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve
(the buccinator muscle is innervated by the buccal branch of the facial nerve)
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TheTeeth
• Deciduous Teeth
• There are 20 deciduous teeth: four incisors, two canines, and four molars in each jaw.
• They begin to erupt about 6 months after birth and have all erupted by the end of 2
years.
• The teeth of the lower jaw usually appear before those of the upper jaw.
• Permanent Teeth
• There are 32 permanent teeth: 4 incisors, 2 canines, 4 premolars and 6 molars in each
jaw.
• They begin to erupt at 6 years of age.
• The last tooth to erupt is the third molar, which may happen between the ages of 17
and 30.
• The teeth of the lower jaw appear before those of the upper jaw.
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TheTongue
• A mass of striated muscle covered with mucous membrane.
• The muscles attach the tongue to the styloid process and the soft palate above and to
the mandible and the hyoid bone below.
• The tongue is divided into right and left halves by a median fibrous septum.
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MucousMembraneoftheTongue
• The mucous membrane of the upper surface of the tongue can be divided into
anterior and posterior parts by a V-shaped sulcus, the sulcus terminalis.
• The apex of the sulcus projects backward and is marked by a small pit, the foramen
cecum.
• The sulcus serves to divide the tongue into the anterior two thirds, or oral part, and
the posterior third, or pharyngeal part.
• The foramen cecum is an embryologic remnant and marks the site of the upper end of
the thyroglossal duct
• Three types of papillae are present on the upper surface of the anterior two thirds of
the tongue:
• The filiform Papillae
• The fungiform papillae
• The Vallate papillae.
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MucousMembranesoftheTongue
• The mucous membrane covering the posterior third of the tongue is devoid of
papillae but has an irregular surface caused by the presence of underlying lymph
nodules, the lingual tonsil.
• The mucous membrane on the inferior surface of the tongue is reflected from the
tongue to the floor of the mouth.
• In the midline anteriorly, the undersurface of the tongue is connected to the floor of
the mouth by a fold of mucous membrane, the frenulum of the tongue.
• On the lateral side of the frenulum, the deep lingual vein can be seen through the
mucous membrane.
• Lateral to the lingual vein, the mucous membrane forms a fringed fold called the plica
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MusclesoftheTongue
• Intrinsic and extrinsic.
• Intrinsic Muscles; confined to the tongue and are not attached to bone.
• They consist of longitudinal, transverse, and vertical fibers.
• Nerve supply: Hypoglossal nerve
• Action: Alter the shape of the tongue
• Extrinsic Muscles; attached to bones and the soft palate.
• They are the genioglossus, the hyoglossus, the styloglossus, and the palatoglossus.
• Nerve supply: Hypoglossal nerve
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MusclesoftheTongue
• Blood Supply
• The lingual artery, the tonsillar branch of the facial artery, and the ascending
pharyngeal artery supply the tongue.
• The veins drain into the internal jugular vein.
• Lymph Drainage
• Tip: Submental lymph nodes
• Sides of the anterior two thirds: Submandibular and deep cervical lymph nodes
• Posterior third: Deep cervical lymph nodes
• Sensory Innervation
• Anterior two thirds: Lingual nerve branch of mandibular division of trigeminal nerve
(general sensation) and chorda tympani branch of the facial nerve (taste)
• Posterior third: Glossopharyngeal nerve (general sensation and taste)
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MovementsoftheTongue
• Protrusion: The genioglossus muscles on both sides acting together
• Retraction: Styloglossus and hyoglossus muscles on both sides acting together
• Depression: Hyoglossus muscles on both sides acting together
• Retraction and elevation of the posterior third: Styloglossus and palatoglossus
muscles on both sides acting together
• Shape changes: Intrinsic muscles
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