. Flashcards
How many pairs of pharyngeal (branchial) outpouchings are present during embryological development?
5
Which anatomical structure contains the superior, middle, and inferior constrictors?
Pharynx
The superior, middle, and inferior pharyngeal constrictors are derived from which branchial arch?
3rd-4th
The mandible is derived from which branchial arch?
1st
The lateral outpouchings of the foregut in the region of the primitive pharynx are called:
Pharyngeal pouch
The first pharyngeal pouch initially becomes elongated and is then incorporated into the temporal bone to form the epithelial lining of the:
Middle ear
The thymus develops from which pharyngeal pouch?
3rd
The 4th to 5th pharyngeal pouch gives rise to the:
Superior parathyroid
The precursor of ____ forms a ventral diverticulum of endodermal tissue on the floor of the pharynx between the 1st and 2nd arches. It can also be found between the tuberculum impar and copula.
C. Thyroid gland
The persistence of a connection between the thyroid diverticulum and the floor of the pharynx gives rise to:
B. Thyroglossal duct cyst
The duct of the submandibular gland that opens on either side of the tongue frenulum is called:
B. Wharton’s duct
Continually but slowly growing palatal bone and horizontal process in the midline of the mandible is called:
C. Torus mandibularis
Papillae that function as licking elements and receptors of texture and pressure sensations are called:
A. Filiform papillae
Papillae identified as little round smooth nibs found in the anterior 2/3 of the tongue and functioning as taste buds for salty and sweet foods are called:
B. Fungiform papillae
V-shaped papillae located near the sulcus terminalis of the tongue are called:
C. Vallate papillae
Papillae located in the posterolateral part of the tongue are called:
D. Foliate papillae
The anterior pillar of the oropharynx is formed by which muscle?
B. Palatoglossus
Bony overgrowth that causes difficulty in wearing dentures is called:
C. Torus mandibularis
Papillae responsible for taste function are:
B. Fungiform papillae
Papillae responsible for licking function are called:
A. Filiform papillae
The space that lies between the teeth and lips is called the:
B. Vestibule
The muscle that lies underneath the floor of the mouth is the:
B. Mylohyoid
The muscle that protrudes the tip and depresses the tongue is called the:
B. Genioglossus
The motor nerve fiber supply to the tongue is provided by:
D. CN XII (Hypoglossal)
The muscle that elevates the soft palate is called:
A. Levator veli palatini
Which of the following is NOT part of the nasopharynx?
D. Palatine tonsil
The superior interdigitation of the superior constrictor muscle is called:
A. Passavant’s ridge
The palatoglossus muscle represents the posterior border of the oral cavity.
A. True
The genioglossus muscle depresses the tongue as a whole.
A. True
Crenated tongue is the result of compression of the tongue adjacent to the teeth.
A. True
The hypopharynx is related to structures including the epiglottis and esophagus.
A. True
Foliate papillae are parallel mucosal folds located in the most anterior lateral aspect of the tongue.
B. False
The nasopharynx is the area above and posterior to the hard palate, communicating with the choanae and Eustachian tube.
A. True
The innervation of the papillae that divides the anterior ⅔ and posterior ⅓ of the tongue is provided by Cranial Nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal).
A. True
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by multiple telangiectatic lesions in the skin and mucosa.
A. True
Synonyms for fissured tongue include plicated tongue and scrotal tongue.
A. True
Whitish lesions in children are considered normal. Histological examination shows hyperplastic epithelial growth, which is not considered malignant.
A. True
Geographic tongue appears as raised red areas with no filiform papillae.
A. True
Crenated tongue is produced by dental pressure and indentation of the marginal tongue.
A. True
Black hairy leukoplakia is caused by pigmented hypertrophy of the filiform papillae.
A. True
Lingual tonsils are subepithelial conglomerations of lymphoid tissue situated in the posterior oropharyngeal aspect of the tongue, which hypertrophy during puberty or post-tonsillectomy.
A. True
Lingual linea alba is a white linear area of keratinization in the lateral aspect of the tongue formed by friction and molding of the most lateral aspect of the tongue.
A. True
Fordyce spots are large tubulovesicular sebaceous glands commonly present in the lips.
A. True
Stomatitis nicotina presents as grayish-white lesions that are thickened and umbilicated.
A. True
Epulis fissuratum is a sessile inflammatory lesion of the maxillary alveolar edge, which is seen as a product of chronic dental trauma.
A. True
Leukoplakia are white lesions seen in the oral cavity with 5 to 10% malignant potential.
A. True
Lichen planus is an immunologic disorder with lymphocyte infiltration in the basal layer of the epithelium.
A. True
Aphthous stomatitis is a painful and debilitating oral mucosal ulceration that usually heals within 10-14 days.
A. True
Inflammation of the salivary ejector in Wharton’s duct results in cessation of saliva flow into the oral cavity and retention of saliva in the involved gland.
A. True
Sialolithiasis may cause retention of saliva and secondary infection of the gland.
A. True
Peritonsillar abscess causes the bulging of the anterior pillar and soft palate with deviation and edema of the uvula.
A. True
Ranula are obstructions of the ducts or canaliculi of exocrine glands seen in the sublingual gland.
A. True
The sensation of pain, touch, and temperature is transmitted by the lingual nerve, and the motor function of the tongue is innervated by the lingual nerve to the chorda tympani.
B. False
Periodontitis is a chronic degenerative destruction of the periodontal structure.
A. True
Erythema multiforme are rapidly progressive lesions that contain a necrotizing center.
B. False
Sjogren’s syndrome is characterized by parotid gland swelling with associated keratoconjunctivitis and xerostomia.
A. True
Herpes simplex is a vesicular eruption with a dermatomal distribution.
A. True
Candida is part of normal flora but can become opportunistic.
A. True
Squamous cell carcinoma comprises 80% of upper aerodigestive cancers.
A. True
The frenulum is located anteroinferiorly and connects to the floor of the mouth and gingiva.
A. True
Pott’s disease primarily affects which space in the neck?
B. Prevertebral space
Which structures are enclosed in the middle deep cervical fascia?
D. All of the above
The superficial cervical fascia contains which of the following?
D. All of the above
The deep cervical layer consists of which structure?
D. All of the above
The parapharyngeal space is a potential space shaped like:
C. An inverted pyramid
The masticator space extends from the angle of the mandible superiorly to the skull base and over which muscle?
A. Temporalis muscle
The canine space is the potential space between which two muscles?
A. Levator anguli oris and levator labii superioris
The mental space is a potential space for the spread of abscesses from which location?
B. Teeth
Which of the following are borders of the posterior triangle of the neck?
D. All of the above
Which structure can become secondarily involved with any deep neck space infection by direct spread?
C. Carotid sheath
What are the complications of deep neck infections?
D. AOTA (All of the above)
Does the superficial cervical fascia (SCF) include the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS) that extends from the epicranium to the axilla and chest?
A. True
What structures compose the deep cervical fascia superficial layer?
E. All of the above
Structures include Sternocleidomastoid (SCM), Trapezius, Parotid, and Posterior triangle structures.
What divisions compose the deep cervical fascia middle layer?
C. Both A and B
A. Muscular division (Infrahyoid strap muscles) and B. Visceral division (Pharynx, Larynx, Esophagus, Thyroid).
What are the amplifiers and modifiers of the immune system?
D. All of the above
Includes Antigen-presenting cells (APCs), Interleukins, and Interferons.
Which characteristic of the immune system pertains to an amplified response to a second exposure?
B. Memory
What are the boundaries of the peritonsillar space?
Medially: Capsule of the palatine tonsil, Laterally: Superior pharyngeal constrictor, Superiorly: Anterior tonsillar pillar, Inferiorly: Posterior tonsillar pillar.
What are the typical presentations of a retropharyngeal abscess?
F. All of the above
Includes Dysphagia, Difficulty breathing (DOB), Stridor, Croupy cough, and Torticollis.
