In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Pterygo Palatine Fossa 2. Communications of Pterygo Palatine Fossa 3. Contents of Pterygo Palatine Fossa. Introduction to Pterygo Palatine Fossa: It is a pyramidal shaped space situated deep to infra temporal fossa, below the apex of the orbit. This fossa is concerned with blood and nerve supply of upper jaw, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Internal Jugular Vein 2. Relations of Internal Jugular Vein 3. Tributaries 4. Applied Anatomy. Introduction to Internal Jugular Vein: It is main venous channel of head and neck. Receives blood from brain, face and neck. Extent of Internal Jugular Vein: Begins at the base of skull in the jugular foramen [...]
In this article we will discuss about the extent and relations of cervical sympathetic trunk. Extent of Cervical Sympathetic Trunk: From base of skull to the neck of first rib. Preganglionic fibres arise from upper thoracic part of spinal cord - lateral horn cells (T1-T5). Relations of Cervical Sympathetic Trunk: Anterior: Carotid sheath with its content. Posterior: Prevertebral muscles and [...]