1. Describe the superficial anatomy of the face.

2. Describe the distribution (and relative depths) of facial fasciae.

3. What are the most clinically relevant fascial spaces of the face (superior to the mandible)?

4. Describe the various groups of facial muscles. How are these groups distributed about the face? What are functions and innervations of the facial muscles?

5. Describe the superficial vasculature (arteries and veins) of the face.

6. Describe the distribution (and name the branches) of the facial n. (CN VII) distal to the stylomastoid foramen.

7. Describe the dermatomes of the face & head. Which divisions of the trigeminal n. (CN V) serve these dermatomes, and what are the major terminal cutaneous nerves of the face?

8. What is facial nerve (Bell’s) palsy? How might one distinguish between Bell’s palsy and a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

Recommended Readings

Moore et al. Clinically Oriented Anatomy. 7th edition. pgs. 842-864; 955