FInal 3 Flashcards
- MACA Which of the following statements concerning the thyroid cartilage is correct
A. the t vocal ligaments are attached on its posterior aspect
B. the thyrohyoid membrane is attached to its superior aspect
C. it forms most of the anterior and lateral walls of the larynx
D. its superior cornua articulate with the cricoid cartilage
- MACA Which of the following statements concerning the thyroid cartilage is correct
A. the t vocal ligaments are attached on its posterior aspect
B. the thyrohyoid membrane is attached to its superior aspect
C. it forms most of the anterior and lateral walls of the larynx
D. its superior cornua articulate with the cricoid cartilage
- MACA Which of the following is used to form a border boundary of the carotid triangle?
A. Superior belly of the omohyoid
B. Sternocleidomastoid
C. Anterior belly of the digastric
D. Posterior belly of the digastric
- MACA Which of the following is used to form a border boundary of the carotid triangle?
A. Superior belly of the omohyoid
B. Sternocleidomastoid
C. Anterior belly of the digastric
D. Posterior belly of the digastric
- MACA Which of the following structures is a derivative of pharyngeal arch 3?
A. Inferior parathyroid glands
B. Internal carotid artery
C. Greater cornua of the hyoid bone
D. Facial muscles
- MACA Which of the following structures is a derivative of pharyngeal arch 3?
A. Inferior parathyroid glands
B. Internal carotid artery
C. Greater cornua of the hyoid bone
D. Facial muscles
- MACA Branches from the ansa cervicalis supplies which of the following muscles
A. omohyoid
B. sternohyoid
C. thyrohyoid
D. sternothyroid
- MACA Branches from the ansa cervicalis supplies which of the following muscles
A. omohyoid
B. sternohyoid
C. thyrohyoid
D. sternothyroid
- MACA Which of the following statements about branches of the subclavian artery is correct
A. the dorsal scapular is a branch of its 3rd part
B. the costocervical trunk is a branch of its 2nd part
C. the middle scalene muscle divides it into 3 parts
D. the internal thoracic artery is a branch of its 2nd part
- MACA Which of the following statements about branches of the subclavian artery is correct
A. the dorsal scapular is a branch of its 3rd part
B. the costocervical trunk is a branch of its 2nd part
C. the middle scalene muscle divides it into 3 parts
D. the internal thoracic artery is a branch of its 2nd part
- Which statement about the thyroid gland is NOT CORRECT
A. the superior thyroid artery supplies blood to its anterior aspect
B. normally blood drains from it to 2 main veins (2 on the left and 2 on the right)
C. sometimes a pyramidal lobe is present
D. 4 parathyroid glands usually lie on the posterior aspect of its lobes
- Which statement about the thyroid gland is NOT CORRECT
A. the superior thyroid artery supplies blood to its anterior aspect
B. normally blood drains from it to 2 main veins (2 on the left and 2 on the right)
C. sometimes a pyramidal lobe is present
D. 4 parathyroid glands usually lie on the posterior aspect of its lobes
- Which of the following nerves is NOT derived from the cervical plexus?
A. supraclavicular
B. great auricular
C. transverse cervical
D. suboccipital
- Which of the following nerves is NOT derived from the cervical plexus?
A. supraclavicular
B. great auricular
C. transverse cervical
D. suboccipital
- Which of the following statements concerning the internal carotid artery is NOT CORRECT
A. it is derived from the 2nd pharyngeal arch
B. it passes through the carotid canal
C. it does not supply branches to the neck region
D. the hypoglossal nerve crosses it superficially
- Which of the following statements concerning the internal carotid artery is NOT CORRECT
A. it is derived from the 2nd pharyngeal arch
B. it passes through the carotid canal
C. it does not supply branches to the neck region
D. the hypoglossal nerve crosses it superficially
- Which of the following muscles is NOT enclosed by prevertebral fascia
A. longus colli
B. longus capitis
C. trapezius
D. anterior scalene
- Which of the following muscles is NOT enclosed by prevertebral fascia
A. longus colli
B. longus capitis
C. trapezius
D. anterior scalene
- The inferior laryngeal nerve DOES NOT supply which of the following muscles
A. posterior cricoarytenoid
B. vocalis
C. thyroarytenoid
D. cricothyroid
- The inferior laryngeal nerve DOES NOT supply which of the following muscles
A. posterior cricoarytenoid
B. vocalis
C. thyroarytenoid
D. cricothyroid
11.Which of the following arteries is NOT a branch of the anterior aspect of the external carotid artery
A. ascending pharyngeal
B. superior thyroid
C. facial
D. lingual
11.Which of the following arteries is NOT a branch of the anterior aspect of the external carotid artery
A. ascending pharyngeal
B. superior thyroid
C. facial
D. lingual
- Which of the following structures is NOT located superior to the superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle?
A. auditory tube
B. cranial nerve IX
C. ascending palatine nerve
D. levator veli palatini
- Which of the following structures is NOT located superior to the superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle?
A. auditory tube
B. cranial nerve IX
C. ascending palatine nerve
D. levator veli palatini
13.Contents of the carotid sheath DOES NOT include
A. internal jugular vein
B. external carotid artery
C. lymph nodes
D. vagus nerve
13.Contents of the carotid sheath DOES NOT include
A. internal jugular vein
B. external carotid artery
C. lymph nodes
D. vagus nerve
- Which of the following laryngeal cartilages is NOT paired?
A. corniculate
B. arytenoid
C. cricoid
D. cuneiform
- Which of the following laryngeal cartilages is NOT paired?
A. corniculate
B. arytenoid
C. cricoid
D. cuneiform
15.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE concerning the recurrent laryngeal nerve:
A. becomes the inferior laryngeal nerve
B. supplies most of the laryngeal muscles
C. supplies pharyngeal arch 4
D. ‘recurs’ around the aorta on the left
15.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE concerning the recurrent laryngeal nerve:
A. becomes the inferior laryngeal nerve
B. supplies most of the laryngeal muscles
C. supplies pharyngeal arch 4
D. ‘recurs’ around the aorta on the left
- Secondary bronchi define which respiratory structures
A. The lungs
B. The lobes
C. The bronchopulmonary segments
D. The bronchioles
- Secondary bronchi define which respiratory structures
A. The lungs
B. The lobes
C. The bronchopulmonary segments
D. The bronchioles
- The larynx is derived from pharyngeal arches
A. 3 and 4
B. 4 and 5
C. 4 and 6
D. 5 and 6
- The larynx is derived from pharyngeal arches
A. 3 and 4
B. 4 and 5
C. 4 and 6
D. 5 and 6
- The larynx is innervated by which cranial nerve
A. CN IX
B. CN X
C. CN XI
D. CN XII
- The larynx is innervated by which cranial nerve
A. CN IX
B. CN X
C. CN XI
D. CN XII
19.Which of the following is the root(s) of the supraclavicular nerve
A. C2
B. C2 and C3
C. C3 and C4
D. C4 and C5
19.Which of the following is the root(s) of the supraclavicular nerve
A. C2
B. C2 and C3
C. C3 and C4
D. C4 and C5
20.Which of the following statements about structures at the root of the neck is true
A. The phrenic nerve usually lies superficially on the anterior scalene muscle
B. The vagus nerve is usually anterior to the common carotid artery
C. The brachial plexus leaves the neck between the middle and posterior scalene muscles
D. The subclavian artery is anterior to the subclavian vein
20.Which of the following statements about structures at the root of the neck is true
A. The phrenic nerve usually lies superficially on the anterior scalene muscle
B. The vagus nerve is usually anterior to the common carotid artery
C. The brachial plexus leaves the neck between the middle and posterior scalene muscles
D. The subclavian artery is anterior to the subclavian vein
21.Which of the following groups of lymph nodes are in order from anterior (mentioned first) to posterior
A. mastoid, submental, submandibular, jugulodigastric, occipital
B. jugulodigastric, mastoid, submental, submandibular, occipital
C. mastoid, submental, jugulodigastric, occipital, submandibular
D. submental, submandibular, jugulodigastric, mastoid, occipital
21.Which of the following groups of lymph nodes are in order from anterior (mentioned first) to posterior
A. mastoid, submental, submandibular, jugulodigastric, occipital
B. jugulodigastric, mastoid, submental, submandibular, occipital
C. mastoid, submental, jugulodigastric, occipital, submandibular
D. submental, submandibular, jugulodigastric, mastoid, occipital
- A penetrating injury to which of the following structures is most likely to lead to bleeding and cardiac tamponade?
A. Trapezius muscle
B. sternocleidomastoid muscle
C. Levator scapulae muscle
D. Thyroid gland
- A penetrating injury to which of the following structures is most likely to lead to bleeding and cardiac tamponade?
A. Trapezius muscle
B. sternocleidomastoid muscle
C. Levator scapulae muscle
D. Thyroid gland
- Which muscle abducts the vocal folds?
A. cricothyroid muscles
B. posterior cricoarytenoid muscles
C. thyroepiglottic muscles
D. lateral cricoarytenoid muscles
- Which muscle abducts the vocal folds?
A. cricothyroid muscles
B. posterior cricoarytenoid muscles
C. thyroepiglottic muscles
D. lateral cricoarytenoid muscles
- The posterior belly of the digastric and the stylohyoid muscles are innervated by
A. cranial nerve V
B. cranial nerve VI
C. cranial nerve VII
D. cranial nerve VIII
- The posterior belly of the digastric and the stylohyoid muscles are innervated by
A. cranial nerve V
B. cranial nerve VI
C. cranial nerve VII
D. cranial nerve VIII
- The superior laryngeal artery passes through a hiatus in the thyrohyoid membrane with which of the following nerves
A. recurrent laryngeal
B. internal branch of the superior laryngeal
C. external branch of the superior laryngeal
D. inferior laryngeal
- The superior laryngeal artery passes through a hiatus in the thyrohyoid membrane with which of the following nerves
A. recurrent laryngeal
B. internal branch of the superior laryngeal
C. external branch of the superior laryngeal
D. inferior laryngeal
- The superior parathyroid glands are derived from which pharyngeal pouch?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
- The superior parathyroid glands are derived from which pharyngeal pouch?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
- Bleeding deep to which of the following fascias would most likely to lead to a hematoma in the upper limb
A. pretracheal
B. carotid sheath
C. prevertebral
D. buccopharyngeal
- Bleeding deep to which of the following fascias would most likely to lead to a hematoma in the upper limb
A. pretracheal
B. carotid sheath
C. prevertebral
D. buccopharyngeal
- Tension the vocal folds are caused by which muscles
A. posterior cricoarytenoid muscles
B. cricothyroid muscles
C. vocalis muscles
D. arytenothyroid muscles
- Tension the vocal folds are caused by which muscles
A. posterior cricoarytenoid muscles
B. cricothyroid muscles
C. vocalis muscles
D. arytenothyroid muscles
- Which of the following muscles is supplied by a branch of the hypoglossal nerve?
A. omohyoid
B. sternohyoid
C. thyrohyoid
D. sternothyroid
- Which of the following muscles is supplied by a branch of the hypoglossal nerve?
A. omohyoid
B. sternohyoid
C. thyrohyoid
D. sternothyroid
- The nerve to mylohyoid supplies which of the following muscles
A. stylohyoid
B. anterior belly of digastric
C. posterior belly of digastric
D. thyrohoid
- The nerve to mylohyoid supplies which of the following muscles
A. stylohyoid
B. anterior belly of digastric
C. posterior belly of digastric
D. thyrohoid
- Which statement about platysma is true?
A. it is derived from pharyngeal arch 2
B. it is enclosed by investing fascia
C. it is a muscle of mastication
D. it is innervated by the spinal accessory nerve
- Which statement about platysma is true?
A. it is derived from pharyngeal arch 2
B. it is enclosed by investing fascia
C. it is a muscle of mastication
D. it is innervated by the spinal accessory nerve

- prevertebral fascia (C)
- investing fascia (A)
- buccopharyngeal fascia (B)
- pretracheal fascia (D)
- recurrent laryngeal nerve (AC)
- common carotid artery (AE)

- ascending pharyngeal artery (D)
- occipital artery (E)
- posterior auricular artery (AB)
- hypoglossal nerve (AC)
- facial artery (B)
- superior thyroid artery (C)

- thyrocervical trunk (C)
- suprascapular artery (AB)
- inferior thyroid artery (AC)
- phrenic nerve (AE)
- barchiocephalic trunk (A)

- superior belly of omohyoid (C)
- anterior belly of digastric (A)
- stylohyoid (E)
- thyrohyoid (AC)
- sternothyroid (AD)