Exam 2: Hypoglossal Nerve Quiz Questions

Question 0

The apparent origin of the hypoglossal nerve is between the ______ and ______

Answer 0

pyramid and olive (in the anterolateral sulcus)

Question 1

Name the type of neurons in the nucleus of the hypoglossal nerve

Answer 1

multipolar neurons (motor)

Question 2

The hypoglossal nerve exits the cranial cavity through the ______

Answer 2

hypoglossal canal in the occipital bone

Question 3

name the related muscle where the hypoglossal nerve becomes superficial

Answer 3

the posterior belly of the digastric muscle

Question 4

Name the intrinsic muscles of the tongue, which are innervated by the hypoglossal nerve

Answer 4

all the intrinsic muscles of the tongue except the palatoglossus:

• upper longitudinal muscles
• lower longitudinal muscles
• vertical muscles
• transverse muscles

Question 5

Name the branch of the hypoglossal nerve which connects to the pharyngeal plexus on the occipital artery.

Answer 5

ramus lingularis vagi

Question 6

near the anterior border of the hyoglossus, the hypoglossal nerve communicates to the __________ of ___________

Answer 6

lingual nerve of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve

Question 7

The meningeal nerve of the hypoglossal nerve consists of the ______ and _____ nerve fibers

Answer 7

upper cervical nerves and superior cervical sympathetic plexus

Question 8

The upper root of the ansa cervicalis is the branch of _____

Answer 8

descending branch of the hypoglossal nerve

Question 9

name two muscles, which are innervated by the C1 component of the descending branch of the hypoglossal nerve.

Answer 9

superior and inferior bellies of omohyoid

Question 10

Name the nerve of the hypoglossal nerve, which derived from the upper cervical nerves for sensory and from the superior cervical sympathetic ganglion.

Answer 10

meningeal branch at hypoglossal canal

Question 11

Name the branch of hypoglossal nerve, which constitutes the upper root of the ansa cervicalis.

Answer 11

descending branch

Question 12

name the muscles, which are innervated by the ansa cervicalis.

Answer 12

a) superior belly of omohyoid
b) sternohyoid
c) sternothyroid
d) inferior belly of omohyoid muscles

Question 13

name the cervical nerve which form the ansa cervicalis.

Answer 13

descending branch of hypoglossal nerve, 2nd and 3rd cervical ventral rami

Question 14

The unilateral lingual paralysis can cause______

Answer 14

hemiatrophy of the tongue