Block 4

Question 1

Name the boundaries of the anterior triangles of the neck

Answer 1

Anterior border of sternocleidomastoid
Inferior border of mandible
Midline of neck

Question 2

Name the 4 smaller anterior triangles

Answer 2

Submental
Submandibular (digastric)
Carotid
Muscular

Question 3

Name the boundaries of the posterior triangle of the neck

Answer 3

Posterior border of sternocleidomastoid
Anterior border of trapezius
Middle 1/3 clavicle

Question 4

What type of cartilage is in the temporomandibular joint?

Answer 4

Fibrocartilage

Question 5

Define the layers of the scalp

Answer 5

Skin 
Dense connective tissue 
Epicranial aponeurosis 
Loose connective tissue 
Pericranium

Question 6

Innervation of the muscles of facial expression?

Answer 6

Facial nerve

Question 7

Name the muscle sphincter of the eye

Answer 7

Orbicularis oculi

Question 8

Name the muscle sphincter of the nostrils

Answer 8

Compressor naris

Question 9

Name the muscle sphincter of the lips/cheeks

Answer 9

Orbicularis oris

Question 10

Name the boundaries of the infratemporal fossa

Answer 10

Mandibular ramus
Lateral pterygoid plate
Maxilla
Mastoid process, tympanic plate and styloid process

Question 11

The maxillary artery is a branch of the…

Answer 11

External carotid artery

Question 12

Which nerve crosses the external carotid artery laterally to supply the tongue?

Answer 12

Hypoglossal nerve

Question 13

The vertebral artery is a branch of the …

Answer 13

Subclavian artery

Question 14

Name the branches of the external carotid artery

Answer 14

Superior thyroid artery 
Lingual artery 
Facial artery 
Maxillary artery 
Superficial temporal artery