Face Flashcards

1
Q

The facial nerve exits through which structure?

A

Stylomastoid foramen

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2
Q

Group of muscles responsible for “dimples”

a. oral
b. dilators
c. modiolus
d. aponeurosis

A

C

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3
Q

The part of orbicularis oculi responsible for gently closing the eyelids

A

Palpebral part

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4
Q

TRUE of the facial nerve

a. mandibular and cervical nerves have multiple branches
b. branches of facial nerve superficial to the muscles
c. danger area for nerve in the face is over the zygoma
d. no anastomosis among nerves

A

C

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5
Q

Marrionette lines are formed by contraction of:

a. levator anguli
b. depressor labii
c. depressor anguli
d. levator labii superioris

A

C

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6
Q

Which muscle opens the Eustachian tube?

A

Tensor veli palatine

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7
Q

Which muscle causes horizontal wrinkles above the root of the nose?

A

Procerus

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8
Q

Smiling muscle:

a. Risorius
b. Procerus
c. Zygomaticus Major
d. NOTA

A

C

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9
Q

Which is not a dilator of the nose?

a. Levator labii superioris alaeque nasii
b. Anterior and posterior dilators
c. Alar nasalis
d. Transverse nasalis

A

D

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10
Q

This ligament prevents condylar dislocation posteriorly

A. temporomandibular ligament
B. sphenomandibular ligament
C. stylomandibular ligament

A

A

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11
Q

The ff are symptoms of facial nerve paralysis EXCEPT

A. accumulation of food in the oral vestibule
B. drooling to the side affected
C. intact ability to whistle
D. drooping eyelid

A

C

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12
Q

What structures comprise pes anserinus?

A. Peripheral branches of the facial nerve
B. Maxillary artery and its branches
C. Pterygoid venous plexus
D. None of the above

A

A

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13
Q

Which of these is correct?

A. The inferior alveolar artery is a branch of the second part of the internal maxillary artery.
B. The chorda tympani joins the lingual nerve from the anterior
C. The temporal branch of the facial nerve is subcutaneous and easily injured surgically
D. The lower head of the lateral pterygoid is smaller than the superior head

A

C

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14
Q

Branch of the Facial Nerve which causes very noticeable facial assymetry when cut:

A. Cervical
B. Marginal Mandibular
C. Zygomatic
D. Temporal

A

B

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15
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Facial nerve branches into _____ after it exits the stylomastoid foramen, before it enters the parotid gland:

A. chorda tympani
B. stapedius
C. posterior auricular
D. anterior tympanic

A

C

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16
Q

Which takes longer in growth: facial bones or bones of the calvaria?

A

Facial bones

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17
Q

Five layers of the scalp

A

Skin, Connective tissue, Aponeurosis, Loose areolar tissue, Pericranium

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18
Q

Embryonic origin of muscles of fascial expression

A

Mesoderm in second pharyngeal arch

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19
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Motor innervation of facial muscles

A

Facial nerve (CN VII), and motor branch of Trigeminal nerve (CN V)

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20
Q

The frontal belly of occipitofrontalis muscle has no bony attachments. T/F

A

T

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21
Q

Action of occipitofrontalis frontal belly

A

Protracts scalp; elevates eyebrows and wrinkles forhead

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22
Q

Action of occipitofrontalis occipital belly

A

Retracts scalp; increases effectiveness of frontal belly

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23
Q

Muscle which protrudes lips when kissing or resists distension when blowing

A

Orbicularis oris

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24
Q

Actions of the platysma

A

Depresses mandible (against resistance); tenses skin of inferior face and neck

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25
Q

Parts of the orbicularis oculi

A

Orbital part, palpebral part, lacrimal part

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26
Q

The procerus is continuous with which muscle?

A

Occipitofrontalis muscle

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27
Q

Aperture between the eyelids

A

Palpebral fissure

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28
Q

Direction of closing of the palpebral fissure during blinking

A

Lateral to medial

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29
Q

Part of orbicularis oculi that assists in drainage of tears

A

Lacrimal part

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30
Q

Part of orbicularis oculi that tightly closes eyelids as in winking or squinting

A

Orbital part

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31
Q

When all three parts of the orbicularis oculi contract, the eyes are firmly closed. T/F

A

T

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32
Q

Actions of corrugator supercili

A

Draws eyebrows medially and inferiorly, creating vertical wrinkles above nose

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33
Q

Muscle that creates vertical wrinkles above nose

A

Corrugator supercilli

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34
Q

Muscles of the ears

A

Anterior auricular muscle, superior auricular muscle, posterior auricular muscle

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35
Q

Action of depressor septi

A

Depresses nasal septum

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36
Q

Parts of nasalis

A

Transverse (compressor) naris, and alar (dilator) naris

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37
Q

Action of nasalis

A

Transverse: Compresses nasal opening
Alar: Dilates nasal opening

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38
Q

Compresses and dilates nasal opening

A

Nasalis muscle

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39
Q

Action of depressor supercilli

A

Lowers eyebrows

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40
Q

Muscles that dilate the external nares

A

Alar part of nasalis and levator labii superioris alaque nasi

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41
Q

Actions of levator labii superioris alaque nasi

A

Raises lip and dilates nares

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42
Q

Action of levator labii superioris

A

Raises and/or everts upper lip, deepens nasolabial sulcus

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43
Q

Action of zygomaticus major

A

Elevates labial commissure

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44
Q

Zygomaticus minor is almost continuous with which muscle?

A

Orbicularis oris

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45
Q

Action of zygomaticus minor

A

Elevates and/or everts upper lip, deepens nasolabial sulcus

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46
Q

Action of risorius

A

Pulls corners of mouth bilaterally

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47
Q

Action of levator anguli oris

A

Raises angles of the mouth

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48
Q

Action of depressor labii inferioris

A

Depresses and/or everts lower lip

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49
Q

Muscles that elevate the mouth

A

Zygomaticus minor and major, levator labii superioris, levator labii superioris alaque nasi, levator anguli oris, mentalis

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50
Q

Action of depressor anguli oris

A

Depresses labi commissure bilaterally

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51
Q

Muscles that depress the mouth

A

Depressor anguli oris, depressor labii inferioris, platysma

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52
Q

Action of mentalis

A

Elevates and protrudes lower lip

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53
Q

The orbicularis oris has no bony attachments. T/F

A

T

54
Q

Cutaneous innervation of face

A

Trigeminal nerve (CNV)

55
Q

Three main divisions of the trigeminal nerve

A

Opthalmic nerve, Maxillary nerve, Mandibular nerve

56
Q

Smallest of the three divisions of CN V

A

Opthalmic nerve

57
Q

The opthalmic nerve is purely motor. T/F

A

F

It is purely sensory.

58
Q

CN V enters the orbit through this opeining

A

Superior orbital fissure

59
Q

The opthalmic nerve trifurcates into which nerves?

A

Frontal nerve, nasociliary nerve, and lacrimal nerve

60
Q

Largest branch of opthalmic nerve

A

Frontal nerve

61
Q

Smallest branch of opthalmic nerve

A

Lacrimal

62
Q

Lacrimal gland innervation

A

Lacrimal nerve from the opthalmic nerve (V1) of the trigeminal nerve (CN V)

63
Q

The maxillary nerve is purely sensory. T/F

A

T

64
Q

Foramen through which the maxillary nerves leave the cranium

A

Foramen rotundum

65
Q

Largest division of the trigeminal nerve

A

Mandibular nerve

66
Q

The maxillary nerve divides into these branches after is passes through foramen rotundum

A

Zygomatic neve, infra-orbital nerve

67
Q

Mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve supplies the following area/s

a. wing of the nose
b. bridge of the nose
c. tip of the nose
d. chin

A

D

68
Q

The “nasolabial deepener” is the

a. orbicularis oris
b. procerus
c. orbicularis oculi
d. none of the above

A

D

The nasolabial crease is created by the tone of the zygomaticus minor and the levator labii superioris.

69
Q

In facial nerve paralysis, the following is/are true

a. inability to smile
b. inability to whistle
c. shallow nasolabial fold
d. none of the above

A

B

In facial nerve paralysis, or Bell’s palsy, all of the facial muscles are paralyzed. This does NOT include the four muscles of mastication, namely: masseter, temporalis,
medial and lateral pterygoids, as they are supplied by the motor component of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (V3)

70
Q

The following areas are supplied by the ophthalmic
division of the trigeminal nerve

a. upper lip
b. wing of the nose
c. upper part of the skin of the cheek
d. tip of the nose

A

D

It is supplied by the external nasal nerve, a branch of the
nasociliary nerve, which originates form the ophthalmic
division of the trigeminal nerve (V1).

71
Q

The mandibular division of the facial nerve supplies the following muscle/s

a. depressor labii inferioris
b. nasalis
c. buccinator
d. none of the above

A

A

The facial nerve famously splits into five after passing through the parotid:

72
Q

Maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve innervates:

a. Bridge of the nose
b. Tip of the nose
c. Upper lip
d. All of the above

A

C

73
Q

Innervation of upper eyelid

A

Opthalmic nerve (V1)

74
Q

Innervation of tip of the nose

A

Opthalmic nerve (V1)

75
Q

Innervation of upper lip

A

Maxillary nerve (V2)

76
Q

Innervation of temporalis

A

Mandibular nerve (V3)

77
Q

Which of these is FALSE?

a. tip of the nose is innervated by V1
b. chin by V3
c. cheek by V2
d. forehead by V2

A

D

78
Q

Terminal branch of anterior ethmoidal nerve

A

External nasal nerve

79
Q

Terminal branch of nasocilliary nerve

A

Infratrochlear nerve

80
Q

Opening through which the V3 emerges from the cranium

A

Foramen ovale

81
Q

The only division of CN V that carries motor fibers

A

V3

82
Q

Main cutaneous branches of V3

A

Auriculotemporal, buccal, and mental

83
Q

CN VII has both motor root and sensory/parasympathetic root. T/F

A

T

84
Q

When CN VII emerges from the stylomastoid foramen, it immediately gives of which branch?

A

Posterior auricular nerve

85
Q

Structures supplied by the posterior auricular nerve

A

Auricularis posterior and occupital belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle

86
Q

The facial nerve forms the parotid plexus inside which structure?

A

The parotid gland

87
Q

What does the facial nerve form within the parotid ?

A

Parotid plexus

88
Q

Branches given of by the parotid plexus

A

Temporal, zygomatic, buccal, marginal mandible, cervical

89
Q

Muscles supplied by the temporal branch of CN VII

A

Auricularis anterior, auricularis superior, frontal belly of occipitofrontalis, superior part of orbicularis oculi

90
Q

The buccal branch of CN VII passes internal to the buccinator muscle. T/F

A

F

It passes external to the buccinator muscle.

91
Q

Muscles supplied by the buccal branch of CN VII

A

Buccal muscle, upper parts of orbicularis oris, inferior fibers of levator labii superioris

92
Q

Muscles supplied by the cervical branch of CN VII

A

Platysma

93
Q

Muscles supplied by the marginal mandibular branch of CN VII

A

Risorius, lower lip and chin muscles

94
Q

Most superficial arteries of the face are branches or derivatives of the internal carotid artery. T/F

A

F

They are of the external carotid artery.

95
Q

Which provides major arterial supply to the face?

A

Facial artery

96
Q

The facial artery derives from which vessel?

A

External carotid artery

97
Q

The facial artery lies deep to which muscles?

A

Zygomaticus major and levator labii superioris

98
Q

Zygomaticus minor and levator labii superioris are antagonists. T/F

A

F

They produce the same action.

99
Q

The external nasal nerve is the terminal branch of which nerve?

A

Anterior ethmoid nerve

100
Q

Arteries sent by the facial artery to the upper and lower lips

A

Superior and inferior labial arteries

101
Q

Terminal part of facial artery

A

Angular artery

102
Q

The angular artery is the terminal part of which artery?

A

Facial

103
Q

The supraorbital nerve exits the skull through which opening?

A

Superior orbital foramen

104
Q

The infraorbital nerve exits the skull through which opening?

A

Inferior orbital foramen

105
Q

When the infraorbital nerve passes through the inferior orbital foramen, it divides into these branches

A

Palpebral, nasal, and labial

106
Q

Facial veins are valveless. T/F

A

T

107
Q

Veins that provide the primary superficial drainage of the face

A

Facial veins

108
Q

The facial veins drain directly or indirectly into which vein?

A

Internal jugular

109
Q

Not true of V1

A. The frontal nerve is the largest
B. The lacrimal is the smallest
C. The external nasal innervates the lateral nose
D. Supraorbital comes from frontal

A

C

110
Q

What has hyperesthesia if the superior orbital fissure is affected?

A. Forehead
B. Cheeks
C. Temples
D. Chin

A

A

111
Q

The transverse facial artery arises from which arteries?

A

Superficial temporal artery

112
Q

The buccinator is innervated by the ____ branch of the facial nerve?

a. Temporal
b. Zygomatic
c. Buccal
d. NOTA

A

C

113
Q

The area that is supplied by the mandibular nerve:

a. Lower eyelid
b. Upper lip
c. Lower lip

A

C

114
Q

Which pairing is incorrect?

A. Foramen magnum : CN XI
B. Foramen spinosum : CNV2
C. Superior orbital fissure : CN VI
D. Foramen ovale: CN V3

A

B

115
Q

All are branches of the facial artery except:

a. Inferior labial artery
b. Superior labial artery
c. Lateral nasal artery
d. Dorsal nasal artery

A

D

116
Q

A 35-year old female complained of severe pain on the left side of her face. You suddenly thought of the following foramina except:

a. Superior orbital fissure
b. Foramen rotundum
c. Stylomastoid foramen
d. Foramen ovale

A

C

117
Q

Where is the main trunk of the facial nerve located?

a. Lateral to styloid process
b. Inferior to foramen ovale
c. Medial to the posterior belly of the digastric
muscle
d. Superior to the transverse facial artery

A

A

118
Q

The lateral junction of the lips

A

Labial commissure

119
Q

16.Transectionofthisnerveresultsinthedrynessoftheeyes

a. Chordatympani
b. Arnold’snerve
c. Jacobson’snerve
d. Facialnerve

A

D

120
Q

The danger area of the scalp

A

Loose connective tissue layer (layer four)

121
Q

Why is the loose connective tissue layer the danger are of the scalp?

A

Infection in this layer can easily pass into the cranial cavity through emissary veins and reach intracranial structures.

122
Q

Injury to the facial nerve or its branches produces paralysis of facial muscles on the opposite side or the affected side?

A

Affected side

123
Q

Paralysis of the facial muscles caused by injury to the facial nerve or its branches

A

Bell palsy

124
Q

Which nerve is anesthesized for reparing the maxillary incisor teeth?

A

Infraorbital nerve

125
Q

Which nerve is anasthesized to suture a severe laceration of the lower lip?

A

Mental nerve

126
Q

Where is the retromolar fossa located?

A

Posterior the 3rd mandibular molar between the anterior border of the ramus and the tempoal crest

127
Q

Where is the temporal pulse palpated?

A

Where the superficial temporal artery crosses the zygomatic process just anterior to the auricle

128
Q

Where is the facial pulse palpated?

A

Inferior border of the mandible, immediately interior the masseter

129
Q

Earsurgerycancausedamagetothisnerveandresulttodrynessoftheeyes

a. Chordatympani
b. arnold’snerve
c. Jacobson’snerver
d. Facialnerve

A

D

130
Q

Whichofthefollowingistrueaboutthemandibularnerve?

A.Thenervetothemasseterisbigandsensory
B.Thebuccalnerveisanteriorandmotor
C.The mylohyoidis anteriorbut motor
D.The auriculotemporalnerveis anteriorand motor

A

C

131
Q

Whatdoesnotcorrectlydescribetheprocerus?

a. partoftheorbitalmusclegroup
b. isadeepmuscle
c. producestransverselinesintheforehead
d. liftsthenose

A

B