Anatomy of the Face
Dr Maan Al-Abbasi
PhD (UK)
MBChB
Learning Objectives
• Identify layers of the face
• Understand the different nerve supplies of the face (sensory
and motor)
• Recognize the clinical importance of face venous drainage
and lymphatics
• Identify the muscles of facial expression
Aging …
Skin Langers Lines
SMAS –
superficial musculo aponeurotic system
SMAS –
superficial musculo aponeurotic system
Superficial fat compartments
Sensory nerves of the face
Sensory nerves of the face
Sensory nerves of the face
Trigeminal neuralgia
Arterial
supply of
the face
Arterial supply of the face
Temporal artery pulsation & Temporal Arteritis
Venous
drainage of
the face
Venous
Connection
Lymphatic
Drainage of
the Face
Now you see the muscles!
Muscles of the Face
Facial
Nerve
Quiz: Which side of the face is the affected one?
The most dangerous places
Quiz sample!