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1
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The _ nerve (a motor nerve) traverses the occipital triangle, a subdivision of the posterior triangle of the neck.

A

accessory

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The accessory nerve (a motor nerve) traverses the _, a subdivision of the posterior triangle of the neck.

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occipital triangle

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The accessory nerve (a motor nerve) traverses the occipital triangle, a subdivision of the _ of the neck.

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posterior triangle

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The platysma muscle is innervated by the _ branch of the _ nerve.

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cervical, facial

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The _ muscle is innervated by the cervical branch of the facial nerve.

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platysma

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The superior and inferior labial arteries are both direct branches of the _.

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facial artery

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The _ arteries are both direct branches of the facial artery.

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superior and inferior labial

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Abduction, depression and intorsion of the eye are all functions of the _ muscle.

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superior oblique

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Abduction, depression and _ of the eye are all functions of the superior oblique muscle.

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intorsion

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Abduction, _ and intorsion of the eye are all function of the superior oblique muscle.

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depression

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Protrusion of the _ is a function of the genioglossus muscle.

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tongue

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Protrusion of the tongue is a function of the _ muscle.

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genioglossus

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_ veins are located in the subarachnoid space surrounding the brain.

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superficial cerebral

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Superficial cerebral veins are located in the _ surrounding the brain.

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subarachnoid space

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The nerve of the pterygoid canal enters the _ fossa by traversing the pterygoid canal.

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pterygopalatine

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The nerve of the _ enters the pterygopalatine fossa by traversing the pterygoid canal.

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pterygoid canal

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The nerve of the pterygoid canal enters the pterygopalatine fossa by traversing the _.

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pterygoid canal

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The greater petrosal nerve is the parasympathetic root of the _ ganglion.

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pterygopalatine

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The _ is the parasympathetic root of the pterygopalatine ganglion.

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greater petrosal nerve

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The _ reflex tests the sensory function of the glossopharyngeal nerve and the motor function of the vagus nerve.

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gag

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The gag reflex tests the sensory function of the _ nerve and the motor function of the vagus nerve.

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glossopharyngeal

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The gag reflex tests the sensory function of the glossopharyngeal nerve and the motor function of the _ nerve.

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vagus

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23
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The venous drainage of the scalp and the superior sagittal sinus are interconnected through a series of _ veins.

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emissary

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The venous drainage of the _ and the _ are interconnected through a series of emissary veins.

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scalp, superior sagittal sinus

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The _ dural venous sinus is positioned along the attached margin of the tentorium cerebelli.

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transverse

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The transverse dural venous sinus is positioned along the attached margin of the _.

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tentorium cerebelli

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The branches of the _ artery are typically positioned medial to the pterion.

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middle meningeal

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The branches of the middle meningeal artery are typically positioned _ to the pterion.

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medial

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The branches of the middle meningeal artery are typically positioned medial to the _.

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pterion

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30
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The _ muscle enters the pharynx by passing between the superior and middle constrictor muscles.

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stylopharyngeus

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The stylopharyngeus muscle enters the _ by passing between the superior and middle constrictor muscles.

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pharynx

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The stylopharyngeus muscle enters the pharynx by passing between the _ muscles.

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superior and middle constrictor

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33
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The _ incisors are typically innervated by the anterior superior alveolar nerves.

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upper

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34
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The upper incisors are typically innervated by the _ nerves.

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anterior superior alveolar

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35
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The laryngeal muscosa _ to the vocal folds is innervated by the recurrent laryngeal nerve.

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inferior

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The laryngeal mucosa inferior to the vocal folds is innervated by the _.

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recurrent laryngeal nerve

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The posterior division of the _ and the posterior auricular vein are the two primary tributaries of the external jugular vein.

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retromandibular vein

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The posterior division of the retromandibular vein and the _ are the two primary tributaries of the external jugular vein.

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posterior auricular vein

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The posterior division of the retromandibular vein and the posterior auricular vein are the two primary tributaries of the _.

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external jugular vein

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40
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As it emerges from the interpeduncular fossa, the _ nerve typically passes between the posterior cerebral and superior cerebellar arteries.

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oculomotor

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As it emerges from the _, the oculomotor nerve typically passes between the posterior cerebral and superior cerebellar arteries.

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interpeduncular fossa

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As it emerges from the interpeduncular fossa, the oculomotor nerve typically passes between the _.

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posterior cerebral and superior cerebellar arteries

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43
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The meningeal branch of the mandibular nerve re-enters the skull by traversing the _.

A

foramen spinosum

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44
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The _ branch of the mandibular nerve re-enters the skull by traversing the foramen spinosum.

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meningeal

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45
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The glossopharyngeal, vagus and accessory nerves all exit the _ fossa by traversing the _ foramen.

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posterior cranial, jugular

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The _, _ and _ nerves all exit the posterior cranial fossa by traversing the jugular foramen.

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glossopharyngeal, vagus, accessory

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47
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The prevertebral fascia of the neck is continuous with the _ sheath of the upper extremity.

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axillary

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The _ of the neck is continuous with the axillary sheath of the upper extremity.

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prevertebral fascia

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49
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The anterior longitudinal ligament of the spine may be torn during a severe _ (movement) of the neck.

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hyperextension

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50
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The _ ligament of the spine may be torn during a severe hyperextension of the neck.

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anterior longitudinal

51
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The _ nerve traverses the cavernous sinus adjacent to the _ artery.

A

abducens, internal carotid

52
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The abducens nerve traverses the _ adjacent to the internal carotid artery.

A

cavernous sinus

53
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The hypoglossal nerve emerges from the _ between the pyramid and the _.

A

medulla, olive

54
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The _ nerve emerges from the medulla between the pyramid and the olive.

A

hypoglossal

55
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The _ veins interconnect venous drainage of the face and orbit with the cavernous sinus.

56
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The opthalmic veins interconnect venous drainage of the face and orbit with the _.

A

cavernous sinus

57
Q

The _, _ and _ nerves all traverse the superior orbital fissure superior to the annular (common tendinous) ring.

A

frontal, lacrimal, trochlear

58
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The frontal, lacrimal and trochlear nerves all traverse the superior orbital fissure superior to the _.

A

annular (common tendinous) ring

59
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The superior oblique muscle of the eye receives its sensory innervation from branches of the _ nerve.

60
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The inferior alveolar artery is typically a direct branch of the _ artery.

61
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The _ nerve, a sensory branch of the mandibular nerve, passes medial to the lateral pterygoid muscle and posterior to the neck of the mandible.

A

auriculotemporal

62
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The auriculotemporal nerve, a sensory branch of the mandibular nerve, passes _ to the lateral pterygoid muscle and _ to the neck of the mandible.

A

medial, posterior

63
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The stapedius muscle attaches in part to the _ (ossicle) and is innervated by a branch of the facial nerve.

64
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The stapedius muscle attaches in part to the stapes (ossicle) and is innervated by a branch of the _ nerve.

65
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The submental branch of the _ artery typically anastomoses (directly) with the _ branch of the lingual artery.

A

facial, sublingual

66
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The obliquus capitis inferior muscle attaches in part to the _ of the atlas and functions in ipsilateral rotation of the head.

A

transverse process

67
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The obliquus capitis inferior muscle attaches in part to the transverse process of the atlas and function in _.

A

ipsilateral rotation of the head

68
Q

The _ reflex tests the parasympathetic motor function of CNIII.

69
Q

The pupillary reflex tests the parasympathetic motor function of _.

70
Q

The pupillary reflex tests the _ function of CNIII.

A

parasympathetic motor

71
Q

The posterior cricoarytenoid muscle is the only _ (movement) of the vocal folds.

72
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The _ muscle is the only abductor of the vocal folds.

A

posterior cricoarytenoid

73
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The mylohyoid muscle forms the floor of the _ cavity.

74
Q

The _ muscle forms the floor of the oral cavity.

75
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The _ nerve provides sensory innervation to the molars of the lower jaw.

A

inferior alveolar

76
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The inferior alveolar nerve provides sensory innervation to the _.

A

molars of the lower jaw

77
Q

The upper compartment of the TMJ is classified (synovial) as a _ joint.

A

gliding (plane)

78
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The muscles of mastication are derived from the _ pharyngeal (branchial) arch.

A

first (mandibular)

79
Q

The carotid sheath surrounds the carotid artery, internal jugular vein and _ nerve.

80
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The subclavian vein typically passes directly anterior to the _ muscle.

A

anterior scalene

81
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The _ vein typically passes directly anterior to the anterior scalene muscle.

A

subclavian

82
Q

The _ muscle extends from vertebral body to vertebral body and functions in flexion of the neck.

A

longus colli

83
Q

The _ with its associated tympanic plexus is located in the medial wall of the middle ear.

A

promontory

84
Q

The promontory with is associated tympanic plexus is located in the _.

A

medial wall of the middle ear

85
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The cell bodies of the postganglionic parasympathetic neurons innervating the _ gland are located in the otic ganglion.

86
Q

The cell bodies of the postganglionic parasympathetic neurons innervating the parotid gland are located in the _.

A

otic ganglion

87
Q

The _ reflex tests the sensory function of CNV and the motor function of CNVII.

A

corneal (blink)

88
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The corneal (blink) reflex tests the sensory function of _ and the motor function of _.

A

CNV, CNVII

89
Q

The _ muscle functions to elevate the larynx and is innervated by a branch of ventral ramus C1.

A

thyrohyoid or geniohyoid

90
Q

The _ traverse the transverse foramina of the cervical vertebrae.

A

vertebral artery and vein

91
Q

The tectorial membrane is continuous with the _ ligament of the vertebral column.

A

posterior longitudinal

92
Q

The _ is continuous with the posterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column.

A

tectorial membrane

93
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The sphenoid sinus typically drains into the _ of the nasal cavity.

A

sphenoethmoidal reces

94
Q

The _ typically drains into the sphenoethmoidal recess of the nasal cavity.

A

sphenoid sinus

95
Q

The _ nodes typically receive the direct lymphatic drainage of the skin overlying the superior attachment of the trapezius muscle.

96
Q

The occipital nodes typically receive the direct lymphatic drainage of the skin overlying the _.

A

superior attachment of the trapezius muscle

97
Q

The _ muscle extends from the spinous process of the axis to the occipital bone and is innervated by a branch of dorsal ramus _.

A

rectus capitis posterior major, C1

98
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The rectus capitis posterior major extends from the _ to the _ and is innervated by a branch of dorsal ramus C1.

A

spinous process of the axis, occipital bone

99
Q

The _ and the _ form the lateral boundary of the infratemporal fossa.

A

zygomatic arch, ramus of the mandible

100
Q

The zygomatic arch and the ramus of the mandible form the lateral boundary of the _.

A

infratemporal fossa

101
Q

Proximal to the superior orbital fissure, the oculomotor and trochlear nerves are positioned in the lateral wall of the _ sinus.

102
Q

Proximal to the superior orbital fissure, the _ and _ nerves are positioned in the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus.

A

oculomotor, trochlear

103
Q

The medial and lateral pterygoid muscles function during the side-to-side grinding motion of the _.

104
Q

The _ muscles function during the side-to-side grinding motion of the mandible.

A

medial and lateral pterygoid

105
Q

The _ lymph nodes are typically positioned adjacent to the internal jugular vein.

A

deep cervical

106
Q

The deep cervical lymph nodes are typically positioned adjacent to the _ vein.

A

internal jugular

107
Q

The _ muscle receives its motor innervation from the temporal and zygomatic branches of the facial nerve.

A

orbicularis oculi

108
Q

The orbicularis oculi muscle receives its motor innervation from the _ and _ branches of the facial nerve.

A

temporal, zygomatic

109
Q

The orbicularis oculi muscle receives its _ innervation from the temporal and zygomatic branches of the facial nerve.

110
Q

The nasalis muscle actively contracts during _ of the nostrils.

111
Q

The _ muscle actively contracts during flaring of the nostrils.

112
Q

The facial nerve is closely associated with the _ wall of the middle ear.

113
Q

The _ nerve is closely associated with the posterior wall of the middle ear.

114
Q

The facial nerve is closely associated with the posterior wall of the _.

A

middle ear

115
Q

The temporalis, masseter and medial pterygoid muscles all function to _ (movement) of the mandible.

116
Q

The _, _ and _ muscles all function to elevate the mandible.

A

temporalis, masseter, medial pterygoid

117
Q

The _ membrane is continuous with the posterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column.

118
Q

The tectorial membrane is continuous with the _ of the vertebral column.

A

posterior longitudinal ligament

119
Q

The buccopharyngeal fascia is continuous with the _ fascia of the neck.

A

pretracheal

120
Q

The _ nerve innervates all the muscles of the palate except for the tensor palatini.

A

vagus (pharyngeal branch)

121
Q

The vagus nerve (pharyngeal branch) innervates all the muscles of the palate except for the _.

A

tensor palatini

122
Q

The _ and _ communicate through the auditory tube.

A

nasal pharynx, middle ear

123
Q

The nasal pharynx and middle ear communicate through the _.

A

auditory tube

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