Head And Neck Pt. 1

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    The mastoid process is the site of attachment for which muscle?

    • Sternocleidomastoid
    • Trapezius
    • Platysma
    • Omohyoid
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Explore the anatomy of the head and neck with this focused quiz. Test your knowledge on key structures such as the superficial temporal artery, sternocleidomastoid muscle, cranial sutures, and the composition of the skull. Ideal for students preparing for medical exams.

Head And Neck Anatomy Quizzes & Trivia

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  • 2. 

    A patient comes in with CSF dripping out of their nose. There is more likely an anterior basal skull fracture than a posterior basal skull fracture.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Slide 60. If its out of the ear it would most likely be posterior.

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  • 3. 

    The main motor portion of the facial nerve exits the cranium through the stylomastoid foramen.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The main motor portion of the facial nerve exits the cranium through the stylomastoid foramen. This is true because the stylomastoid foramen is a small opening located in the skull, specifically in the temporal bone. It serves as the pathway for the facial nerve, which controls the muscles of facial expression. Exiting through this foramen allows the facial nerve to innervate the muscles of the face and contribute to facial movements.

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  • 4. 

    Which suture separates the occipital and the two parietal bones?

    • Sagittal

    • Nasion

    • Coronal

    • Lambdoid

    Correct Answer
    A. Lambdoid
    Explanation
    Sagittal separates the two parietal bones. Coronal separates the frontal bone from the two parietal. The Nasion is the point at which the frontal and nasal bones meet.

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  • 5. 

    Which muscle has attachment sites in the aponeurosis layer of the scalp?

    • Occipitofrontalis

    • Sternocleidomastoid

    • Platysma

    • Omohyoid

    Correct Answer
    A. Occipitofrontalis
    Explanation
    The occipitofrontalis muscle is a broad muscle that covers the top of the skull and forehead. It is responsible for raising the eyebrows, wrinkling the forehead, and retracting the scalp. The aponeurosis layer of the scalp is a strong, fibrous sheet of connective tissue that covers the skull. The occipitofrontalis muscle has attachment sites in this layer, allowing it to move and manipulate the scalp.

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  • 6. 

    Diploë is the name of the outer compact layer of a skull bone

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Diploë is the middle spongy layer

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  • 7. 

    Most of the blood supply to the face is from the ______ artery

    • Maxillary

    • Lingual

    • Superficial temporal

    • Facial

    Correct Answer
    A. Facial
    Explanation
    The facial artery is the correct answer because it is the main blood supply to the face. It arises from the external carotid artery and branches out to supply blood to various structures in the face, including the muscles, skin, and other tissues. The maxillary artery supplies blood to the deep structures of the face, while the lingual artery supplies blood to the tongue. The superficial temporal artery supplies blood to the scalp and temporal region. However, in terms of blood supply to the face as a whole, the facial artery is the primary source.

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  • 8. 

    The lacrimal, supratrochlear, and supraorbital arteries are branches of the external carotid artery

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    They are branches of the internal carotid artery

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  • 9. 

    The superficial temporal vein and maxillary vein come together to form the ____________

    • Retromandibular vein

    • Inferior alveolar vein

    • Facial vein

    • Internal jugular vein

    Correct Answer
    A. Retromandibular vein
    Explanation
    This is one of the main drainage veins of the face (along with the facial vein and superficial temporal)

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  • 10. 

    The viscerocranium is composed of 8 bones that make up the housing area for the brain.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Neurocranium is responsible for that. Viscerocranium makes up the face.

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  • 11. 

    Which artery can you palpate at the lateral end of the zygomatic arch?

    • Maxillary

    • Facial

    • Superficial temporal

    • Occipital

    Correct Answer
    A. Superficial temporal
    Explanation
    The facial artery can be palpated over the lower margin of the mandible

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  • 12. 

    The two terminal branches of the external carotid artery are (select 2)

    • Maxillary

    • Facial

    • Superficial temporal

    • Ascending pharyngeal

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Maxillary
    A. Superficial temporal
    Explanation
    The external carotid artery is a major blood vessel that supplies blood to the face and neck. It gives rise to several branches, two of which are the maxillary artery and the superficial temporal artery. The maxillary artery supplies blood to the deep structures of the face, such as the muscles and bones, while the superficial temporal artery supplies blood to the scalp and the side of the head. Therefore, the correct answer is Maxillary and Superficial temporal.

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  • 13. 

    Which of the following are true about the pterion? (select 2)

    • A fracture here can cause damage to the middle meningeal artery

    • It is an area where the occipital bone, temporal, and parietal bones meet

    • It is an area where the temporal, frontal, parietal, and sphenoid come together

    • This area is difficult to damage and very resistant to trauma

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. A fracture here can cause damage to the middle meningeal artery
    A. It is an area where the temporal, frontal, parietal, and sphenoid come together
    Explanation
    The area where the occipital, temporal, and parietal bones meet is called the Asterion

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  • 14. 

    Which facial muscle would be used to squint?

    • Outer orbital portion of orbicularis oculi

    • Inner palpebral portion of orbicularis oculi

    • Lacrimal portion of orbicularis oculi

    • Orbicularis oris

    Correct Answer
    A. Outer orbital portion of orbicularis oculi
    Explanation
    The outer orbital portion of the orbicularis oculi muscle would be used to squint. This muscle surrounds the eye and is responsible for closing the eyelids tightly. When someone squints, they are narrowing their eye opening by contracting this muscle.

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  • 15. 

    Emissary veins are contained at what level of the scalp?

    • Skin (Layer 1)

    • Dense connective tissue layer (Layer 2)

    • Loose connective tissue layer (Layer 4)

    • Aponeurosis (Level 3)

    • Periosteum (Layer 5)

    Correct Answer
    A. Loose connective tissue layer (Layer 4)
    Explanation
    Emissary veins connect to diploë veins. They are a high risk for intracranial transmission of infections.

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  • 16. 

    If during parotid gland surgery, the cranial nerve that traverses the parotid gland is severed, which of the following is true? (Select 2)

    • Paralysis of that side of the face will occur

    • The surgeon cut CN 7

    • The surgeon cut CN 5

    • The patient will experienced loss of sensation in that side of the face

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Paralysis of that side of the face will occur
    A. The surgeon cut CN 7
    Explanation
    If the cranial nerve that traverses the parotid gland (CN 7) is severed during parotid gland surgery, it will result in paralysis of that side of the face. This is because CN 7, also known as the facial nerve, innervates the muscles responsible for facial expressions. Therefore, cutting this nerve will lead to the loss of voluntary movement on the affected side of the face. However, it is important to note that the question does not provide information about CN 5, so we cannot make any conclusions regarding its involvement in this scenario.

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  • 17. 

    Motor innervation to the face is carried out by which nerves? (Select 2)

    • CN V-3

    • CN V-2

    • CN 7

    • Cervical Spinal nerves C2 & C3

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. CN V-3
    A. CN 7
    Explanation
    V2 is sensory not motor.

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  • 18. 

    Which one do you like?

    • Option 1

    • Option 2

    • Option 3

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Option 1
  • 19. 

    Which of the following bones contribute to the calvaria (cranial vault)? (Select 3)

    • Parietal

    • Occipital

    • Frontal

    • Temporal

    • Sphenoid

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Parietal
    A. Occipital
    A. Frontal
    Explanation
    4 bones in total.

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