Head and Neck Flashcards
All Cervical Vertebra have a:
a. body
b. spine
c. bifid spinous process
d. carotid tubercle
e. transverse foramen
e. transverse foramen
If you rotate your head as in indicating a “no” response, most of the movement occurs at this joint:
a. atlanto-occipital (skull-C1)
b. atlanto-axial (C1-C2)
c. C2-C3
d. C3-C4
e. C7-T1
b. atlanto-axial (C1-C2)
- The ATLANTOAXIAL JOINTS permits most of the range of motion associated with rotating the head SIDE TO SIDE as in saying “no”.
- The ATLANTO-OCCIPITAL JOINTS permit most of the range of motion associated with nodding the head up and down as in saying “yes”.
The carotid body and sinus are innervated by this cranial nerve:
a. V
b. VII
c. IX
d. X
e. XI
c. IX
The cephalic vein:
a. drains venous blood mainly from the medial side of the hand
b. lacks valves
c. ends in the arm by joining the brachial vein
d. empties directly into the subclavian vein
e. pierces the clavipectoral fascia
e. pierces the clavipectoral fascia
* The CEPHALIC VEIN ends by piercing the deep fascia in the deltopectoral triangle and enters the axillary vein.
The ligament that connects adjacent vertebral laminae is the:
a. anterior longitudinal
b. posterior longitudinal
c. flavum
d. nuchae
e. tectorial
c. flavum
The normal curvature found in the young adult cervical vertebral column is:
a. present at birth
b. a scoliosis
c. a spondylothesis
d. a kyphotic type
e. a lordotic type
e. a lordotic type
The posterior belly of the digastric muscle is innervated by a branch of this cranial nerve:
a. V
b. VII
c. IX
d. X
e. XI
b. VII
The branch of the external carotid artery that passes posterosuperiorly along the inferior (lower) border of the posterior belly of the digastric muscle is the:
a. superior thyroid
b. lingual
c. maxillary
d. occipital
e. posterior auricular
d. occipital
The cricoid cartilage lies at this vertebral level:
a. C2
b. C4
c. C6
d. C8
e. T2
c. C6
The internal carotid nerve:
a. arises from the superior cervical sympathetic ganglia
b. arises from the middle cervical sympathetic ganglia
c. arises from the inferior cervical sympathetic ganglia
d. is a branch of CN IX
e. is mainly a parasympathetic nerve
a. arises from the superior cervical sympathetic ganglia
- Middle cervical sympathetic ganglia - Middle cardiac nerve
- Inferior cervical sympathetic ganglia - Inferior cardiac nerve
- All SYMPATHETIC FIBERS in the head are postganglionic fibers that branch off the superior cervical ganglion.
An artery that supplies the thyroid gland is sometimes found anterior to the trachea and is named the:
a. superior thyroid artery
b. inferior thyroid artery
c. thyroidea ima
d. anterior ascending cervical artery
e. superficial ascending cervical artery
c. thyroidea ima
* Page 767: Thyroidea ima artery - when present this artery ascends in front of the trachea to the isthmus of the thyroid gland from the brachiocephalic artery.
The isthmus of the thyroid gland:
a. lies directly anterior to the thyroid cartilage
b. lies directly anterior to the cricoid cartilage
c. lies directly anterior to the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th tracheal rings
d. is the same as the pyramidal lobe
e. contains the superior pair of parathyroid glands
c. lies directly anterior to the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th tracheal rings
The layer of the scalp containing the ramifying arteries, veins, and nerves is the:
a. epidermis
b. aponeurotic layer
c. loose areolar layer
d. pericranium
e. fibro-fatty connective tissue layer
e. fibro-fatty connective tissue layer
The veins that directly connect the veins of the scalp to the dural venous sinuses are:
a. emissary veins
b. cerebral veins
c. diplioc veins
d. subarachnoid veins
e. valved
a. emissary veins
* The EMISSARY VEINS are valveless and connect the superficial veins of the scalp with the diploic veins of the skull bones and with the intracranial venous sinuses.
The muscle which protrudes the tongue and its tip toward the opposite side:
a. hyoglossus
b. genioglossus
c. palatoglossus
d. styoglossus
e. geniohyoid
b. genioglossus
The sublingual caruncle (papilla):
a. receives the parotid duct
b. receives the sublingual duct
c. receives the submandibular duct
d. is formed by the sublingual gland
e. is formed by the submandibular gland
c. receives the submandibular duct
The fold of dura separating the cerebrum from the cerebellum is the:
a. falx cerebri
b. falx cerebelli
c. tentorium cerebelli
d. diaphragma sellae
e. incisura
c. tentorium cerebelli
- FALX CEREBRI - is a large, sickle-shaped fold of dura mater that lies in the midline between the two cerebral hemispheres.
- FALX CEREBELLI - the fold of dura mater that attaches to the internal occipital crest and projects forward between the two cerebellar hemispheres.
The sites where cerebrospinal fluid passes from around the brain into the venous system is/are called:
a. choroid plexuses
b. lateral apertures
c. median aperture
d. arachnoid villi
e. arachnoid cisterns
d. arachnoid villi
The dural venous sinus found on the floor of the middle cranial fossa is the:
a. sigmoid
b. superior petrosal
c. straight
d. cavernous
e. occipital
d. cavernous
The cerebral artery supplying most of the lateral surface of the cerebrum is the:
a. anterior cerebral
b. middle cerebral
c. posterior cerebral
d. anterior choroidal
e. posterior choroidal
b. middle cerebral
Which is the correct statement concerning the carotid plexus:
a. contains parasympathetic fibers destined for the eyeball
b. is a system of small arteries surrounding and supplying the walls of the internal and external carotid arteries
c. contains synapses between pre- and post-ganglionic sympathetic neuron fibers
d. receives postganglionic fibers from the superior cervical ganglion
e. sends preganglionic fibers to sweat glands
d. receives postganglionic fibers from the superior cervical ganglion
The prefix intra means wholly inside of. The prefix inter means in between. Which of the following named foramina is interosseous?
a. foramen magnum
b. foramen rotundum
c. foramen ovale d. jugular foramen
e. superior orbital fissure
d. jugular foramen
Which of the following nerves is not a branch of cranial nerve VII?
a. temporal
b. mental
c. buccal
d. cervical
e. zygomatic
b. mental
Which statement is correct?
a. the facial nerve (VII) being completely motor, possesses no ganglion
b. the trigeminal ganglion contains some parasympathetic cells supplying structures in the hand
c. a portion of the facial nerve has a ganglion containing cells whose fibers bring taste information from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue
d. the foramen rotundum is located in the posterior part of the frontal bone
e. none of the above are correct
c. a portion of the facial nerve has a ganglion containing cells whose fibers bring taste information from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue
Which statement is incorrect?
a. parasympathetic outflow in the vagus nerve causes a decrease in the rate of heartbeat
b. the pterygopalatine ganglion contains both parasympathetic fibers of the 7th nerve, as well as sensory fibers whose cells of origin are in the Trigeminal ganglion c. the lacrimal gland receives secretomotor fibers from cranial nerve III
d. the zygomatic branch of the facial nerve innervates the orbicularis oculi mucle
c. the lacrimal gland receives secretomotor fibers from cranial nerve III
Which statement below is correct:
a. cranial nerve VII emerges from the skull through the foramen spinosum
b. the superior cervical sympathetic ganglion receives white communicating rami from the first four cervical spinal nerves
c. the internal carotid artery enters the middle cranial fossa through the floor of the foramen lacerum
d. stylopharyngeus is the one muscle innervated by cranial nerve IX
c. the internal carotid artery enters the middle cranial fossa through the floor of the foramen lacerum
Choose the correct statement:
a. the right and left transverse sinuses lie wholly on the inner surface of the temporal bone
b. blood from the superior petrosal sinuses drains directly into the jugular foramen
c. the sphenoidal sinuses lie below the sella tursica
d. the vomer articulates with the greater wing of the sphenoid
e. the foramen rotundum communicates directly with the infratemporal fossa
d. the vomer articulates with the greater wing of the sphenoid
Which statement is incorrect?
a. the zygomatic bone articulates with 4 other bones of the skull
b. the nasal bones form portions of the medial margin of the orbits
c. the occipital condyles are inferior to the hypoglossal canals
d. the groove for the mylohyoid nerve lies inferior to the mylohyoid line
c. the occipital condyles are inferior to the hypoglossal canals
Choose the correct statement:
a. the cribiform plate is a part of the frontal bone of the skull
b. the infraorbital foramen conveys motor nerve branches to the levator labii superioris
c. the deep cervical lymph nodes receive lymph from the neck only
d. some branches of the facial nerve occur within the facial canal
b. the infraorbital foramen conveys motor nerve branches to the levator labii superioris
Choose the best statement:
a. the clivus is a portion of the sphenoid bone
b. the frontal sinus lies deep to the floor of the sella turcica
c. cranial nerves X, XI, and XII all leave the skull through the jugular foramen
d. hiatus semilunaris is another name for the superior orbital fissure
e. the inferior petrosal sinus marks the attachment of part of the tentorium cerebelli
d. hiatus semilunaris is another name for the superior orbital fissure
Choose the best response:
a. the pterygoid processes of the sphenoid bone are located anterior to the palatine bone
b. the foramen rotundum passes through the root of the pterygoid process
c. the hamulus of the pterygoid process is a part of the medial plate of the pterygoid
d. the medial pterygoid muscle originates from the medial plate of the pterygoid process
e. the medial (internal) pterygoid muscle is inserted on the articular disk of the termporomandibular joint
a. the pterygoid processes of the sphenoid bone are located anterior to the palatine bone
The dura matter of the posterior cranial fossa is supplied by the meningeal branch of this nerve:
a. mandibular
b. ophthalmic
c. maxillary
d. DPR of C2-C3
e. facial
c. maxillary
The nerve supplying the carotid artery and sinus is a branch of cranial nerve:
a. V
b. VII
c. IX
d. X
e. XI
d. X
The mucous membrane of the larynx below the vocal folds is supplied by this nerve:
a. pharyngeal
b. recurrent laryngeal
c. internal laryngeal
d. external laryngeal
e. glossopharyngeal
b. recurrent laryngeal
The sensory nerve supply to the skin overlying the angle of the mandible is by the:
a. greater occipital nerve (C2)
b. lesser occipital nerve (C2)
c. buccal branch of mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve
d. great auricular nerve (C2-C3)
e. mandibular ramus of the facial nerve
d. great auricular nerve (C2-C3)
The highest cervical spinous process that is easily felt is that of:
a. C1
b. C2
c. C5
d. C7
e. C8
d. C7
The parotid duct opens into the:
a. floor of the mouth at the sublingual fold
b. floor of the mouth at the sublingual caruncle
c. vestibule of the mouth opposite the second maxillary molar tooth
d. vestibule of mouth opposite the second mandibular premolar tooth
e. foramen cecum
c. vestibule of the mouth opposite the second maxillary molar tooth
Most of the lateral surface of the cerebrum is supplied by this large artery’s branches:
a. anterior cerebral
b. middle cerebral
c. posterior cerebral
d. vertebral
e. anterior choroidal
b. middle cerebral
Cerebrospinal fluid normally is found in the ventricles of the brain and in this space around the CNS:
a. subarachnoid
b. subdural
c. epidural
d. subpia
a. subarachnoid
The 2 important structures found in the suboccipital triangle are the vertebral artery and the:
a. lesser occipital nerve
b. greater occipital nerve
c. suboccipital nerve
d. spinal accessory nerve
e. occipital artery
c. suboccipital nerve
Choose the best statement concerning the pterygopalatine ganglion:
a. it contains some sympathetic fibers from the lesser petrosal nerve
b. all fibers entering or leaving the ganglion have synapses within the ganglion
c. some fibers of V-2 pass through the ganglion without synapsing
d. the pterygopalatine ganglion lies immediately posterior to the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone
c. some fibers of V-2 pass through the ganglion without synapsing
Choose the best statement concerning the inferior nasal conchae:
a. the inferior nasal conchae is the most inferior part of the ethmoid bone
b. the inferior conchae is part of the nasal septum
c. the inferior conchae is a separate bone, and it is attached to the medial side of the medial wall of the maxilla
d. none of the above is correct
c. the inferior conchae is a separate bone, and it is attached to the medial side of the medial wall of the maxilla
Name 2 bones which have parts that form the septum dividing the nose into right and left passages:
a. palatine and sphenoid
b. maxilla and sphenoid
c. lacrimal and nasal
d. vomer and ethmoid
d. vomer and ethmoid
The pterygoid process of what bone forms the posterior wall of the pterygopalatine fossa:
a. palatine
b. maxilla
c. sphenoid
d. inferior nasal conchae
e. pterygoid
c. sphenoid
The number of unpaired bones in the cranium is:
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
d. 4
The occipital condyles articulate with which bone:
a. axis
b. clavicles
c. vertebra prominens
d. atlas
d. atlas
The number of unpaired bones in the skeleton of the adult human face is two. They are the vomer and the:
a. zygomatic
b. maxilla
c. palatine
d. lacrimal
e. mandible
e. mandible
The palatine bones:
a. they lie immediately posterior to the pterygoid processes of the sphenoid
b. they form part of the lateral wall of the oropharynx
c. they form part of the lateral wall of the nasopharynx
d. they form part of the lateral wall of the nasal cavity (nose)
d. they form part of the lateral wall of the nasal cavity (nose)
Which statement is correct:
a. the internal acoustic meatus has 2 nerves passing through it
b. the facial artery is a branch of the internal carotid artery
c. the facial artery passes superficial to the submandibular gland
d. the chorda tympani, a branch of the facial nerve, enters the temporal bone through the sphenopalatine foramen
a. the internal acoustic meatus has 2 nerves passing through it
Which statement is incorrect:
a. the zygomaticofacial nerve is a branch of the trigeminal nerve
b. the chorda tympani joins the lingual nerve within the infratemporal region
c. the maxillary artery is one of the 2 terminal branches of the external carotid artery
d. the otic ganglion is a sympathetic ganglion
d. the otic ganglion is a sympathetic ganglion
The following nerves are found in the posterior triangle of the neck:
a. lesser occipital nerve
b. recurrent laryngeal nerve
c. spinal accessory nerve
d. all of the above
e. only a and c
e. only a and c
All cervical vertebrae have a(n):
a. spine
b. bifid spine
c. foramen transversium
d. body attached to its pedicles
e. intervertebral disk adjacent to their inferior surface
c. foramen transversium
The spinal nerve emerges between this part of adjacent vertebra:
a. lamina
b. pedicle
c. articular process
d. body
e. spine
b. pedicle
The articular facets of the superior articular processes of cervical vertebra face:
a. superiorly and posteriorly
b. inferiorly and anteriorly
c. posteriorly and laterally
d. posteriorly and medially
e. anteriorly and medially
a. superiorly and posteriorly
The intervertebral disks:
a. form about one-fourth the length of the vertebral column
b. are found between all cervical vertebrae
c. are important for maintaining normal curvatures of the vertebral column
d. a, b, and c
e. only a and c
e. only a and c
The ligament that is the most important for preventing posterior displacement of the odontoid process from the anterior arch of the atlas is the:
a. posterior atlanto-occipital membrane
b. alar ligament
c. cruciate ligament
d. posterior longitudinal ligament
e. anterior longitudinal ligament
c. cruciate ligament
“Secondary curves” of the vertebral column is (are) in this (these) portion(s) of the column:
a. cervical
b. thoracic
c. lumbar
d. a, b, and c
e. a and c
e. a and c
Flexion and extension of the head occur mainly in these joints:
a. atlanto-occipital
b. atlanto-axial
c. C2-C3 vertebral bodies
d. C2-C3 articular processes
e. C7-T1 articular processes
a. atlanto-occipital
The superficial veins of the scalp are:
a. connected to the dural venous sinuses by valveless emissary veins
b. found mainly in the subcutaneous connective tissue layer
c. named according to the nerve they accompany in the region above and behind the external ear
d. all of the above e. only a and b
e. only a and b
The auriculotemporal nerve of the scalp is a branch of the:
a. glossopharyngeal nerve
b. ophthalmic division of V
c. maxillary division of V
d. mandibular division of V
e. cervical plexus
d. mandibular division of V
This muscle receives its motor supply by 2 cranial nerves:
a. buccinator
b. trapezius
c. digastric
d. omohyoid
e. thyrohyoid
c. digastric
The muscles forming the floor of the submandibular (digastric) triangle are the hyoglossus and the:
a. sternohyoid
b. thyrohyoid
c. mylohyoid
d. stylohyoid
e. omohyoid
c. mylohyoid
The common carotid artery usually divides into the external carotid and internal carotid arteries within this cervical triangle:
a. digastric
b. occipital
c. carotid
d. muscular
e. supraclavicular
c. carotid
The infrahyoid muscles (strap muscles of the neck)
a. are the sternohyoid, sternothyroid, omohyoid and thyrohyoid:
b. are all innervated by the ansa cervicalis
c. include one muscle that attaches to the scapula
d. a and b only
e. a and c only
e. a and c only
The cranial nerve that is sensory to the carotid body and sinus is the:
a. trigeminal
b. facial
c. hypoglossal
d. glossopharyngeal
e. vagus
d. glossopharyngeal
This arterial branch of the external carotid artery originates at the level of the hyoid bone and forms a loop before passing deep to the hyoglossus muscle to enter the submandibular region:
a. ascending pharyngeal
b. lingual
c. facial
d. occipital
e. maxillary
b. lingual
The inferior petrosal sinus connects the cavernous sinus to the:
a. straight sinus
b. transverse sinus
c. inferior sagittal sinus
d. internal jugular vein
e. vertebral vein
d. internal jugular vein
This (these) structure(s) is (are) found in the jugular foramen:
a. internal jugular vein
b. vagus nerve
c. hypoglossal nerve
d. all of the above
e. only a and b
b. vagus nerve
The nerve that supplies all the muscles in the larynx except for the cricothyroid muscle is the:
a. superior laryngeal n.
b. pharyngeal n.
c. recurrent laryngeal n.
d. external laryngeal n.
e. internal laryngeal n.
c. recurrent laryngeal n.
This (these) muscle(s) receive(s) motor fibers derived from the cervical plexus:
a. respiratory diaphragm
b. levator scapulae
c. omohyoid
d. all of the above
e. a and b only
d. all of the above
Which one of the following vessels is most likely to be cut when doing a tracheostomy (opening the trachea from the front?)
a. superior thyroid vein
b. inferior thyroid artery
c. thyroidea ima artery
d. middle thyroid vein
e. external jugular vein
c. thyroidea ima artery
The cranial nerve that supplies the sensory innervation to the dura above the level of the tentorium cerebelli is the:
a. trigeminal
b. facial
c. glossopharyngeal
d. vagus
e. hypoglossal
a. trigeminal
The cerebrospinal fluid is in this space:
a. epidural
b. subdural
c. subarachnoid
d. subpial
e. intrapial
c. subarachnoid
The largest structure passing through the cavernous sinus is the:
a. internal carotid artery
b. internal jugular vein
c. abducens nerve
d. trigeminal (mandibular division)
e. greater petrosal nerve
a. internal carotid artery
The supraorbital foramen of the skull provides an exit from the orbit for which of the following:
a. the oculomotor nerve
b. a branch of V-2
c. the supratrochlear branch of V-1
d. a continuation of the ophthalmic nerve fibers
d. a continuation of the ophthalmic nerve fibers
Which of the following structures leaves or enters the middle cranial fossa by way of the foramen spinosum?
a. middle meningeal artery
b. internal carotid artery
c. the motor division of V-3
d. the auriculotemporal nerve
a. middle meningeal artery
Choose the name of the opening if the skull through which a continuation or branch of the maxillary artery reaches the inside of the nasopharynx (or nose):
a. pterygopalatine fossa
b. pterygoid canal
c. nasopalatine canal
d. sphenopalatine foramen
d. sphenopalatine foramen
The greater superficial petrosal nerve contains autonomic fibers from which of the following nerves?
a. V-3
b. V-2
c. VII
d. IX
e. none of the above
c. VII
The deep petrosal nerve:
a. contains parasympathetic fibers from VII
b. carries preganglionic sympathetic fibers from the sympathetic plexus on the internal carotid artery
c. carries postganglionic parasympathetic fibers from cranial nerve IX
d. carries postganglionic sympathetic fibers from the superior cervical ganglion
d. carries postganglionic sympathetic fibers from the superior cervical ganglion
The pterygopalatine ganglion is suspended from which of the following nerves?
a. the nerve of the pterygoid canal
b. the main trunk of V-1
c. the main trunk of V-2
d. the main trunk of V-3
c. the main trunk of V-2
The nerve which carries sensations of taste from the area of the tongue posterior to the row of vallate papillae is:
a. chorda tympani (from VII)
b. branches of vagus (X)
c. glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
d. the buccal branch of V-3
b. branches of vagus (X)
Sensation (heat, cold, touch) of the gingiva of the hard palate is carried to the brain through:
a. the nerve of the pterygoid canal
b. nerves in the greater palatine canals
c. the nasociliary branch of V-1
d. the greater superficial branch of the vagus n
e. the lesser superficial petrosal nerve
b. nerves in the greater palatine canals
The mandibular nerve leaves the cranium via the:
a. superior orbital fissure
b. inferior orbital fissure
c. foramen ovale
d. foramen rotundum
e. foramen spinosum
c. foramen ovale
The sinus that direcly connects the cavernous sinus to the internal jugular vein is the:
a. occipital
b. inferior sagittal
c. inferior petrosal
d. transverse
e. sigmoid
c. inferior petrosal
The blood vessel supplying most of the medial surface of the cerebrum is the:
a. anterior cerebral artery
b. middle cerebral artery
c. posterior cerebral artery
d. middle meningeal artery
e. vertebral artery
a. anterior cerebral artery
The veins and arteries of the scalp lie mainly in the:
a. aponeurotic layer
b. periosteal later
c. loose connective tissue later (subaponeurotic)
d. subcutaneous connective tissue later
e. both a and c
d. subcutaneous connective tissue later
The ansa cervicalis is usually found in the:
a. submandibular triangle
b. muscular triangle
c. supraclavicular triangle
d. carotid triangle
e. occipital triangle
d. carotid triangle
The only cranial nerve to emerge from the dorsal side of the brain stem is the:
a. oculomotor
b. facial
c. trigeminal
d. trochlear
e. cerebral veins
d. trochlear
The veins that form a plexus in the spongy bone of the skull are:
a. venous lacunae
b. diplioc veins
c. meningeal veins
d. emissary veins
e. cerebral veins
b. diplioc veins
The bone forming the anterior part of the nasal septum is the:
a. inferior conchae
b. sphenoid
c. vomer
d. palatine
e. maxillary
c. vomer
The first lymph node group receiving lymphatic drainage from the most posterior portion of the tongue is:
a. submental
b. juguloomohyoid
c. parotid
d. buccal
e. jugulodigastric
e. jugulodigastric
Which of the following muscles is (are) attached to the spinous process of the axis?
a. splenius capitus
b. semisplenius capitis
c. rectus capitis posterior major
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
c. rectus capitis posterior major
The lesser occipital nerve is:
a. derived from posterior rami of C2-C3
b. a motor nerve to part of the scalp
c. a part of the cervical plexus
d. a mixed nerve
e. all of the above
c. a part of the cervical plexus
The suboccipital nerve:
a. is sensory to the back of the neck
b. emerges between the rectus capitis major and minor muscles
c. supplies motor innervation to the splenius capitis
d. supplies moter innervation to the muscles forming the suboccipital triangle
e. none of the above
d. supplies moter innervation to the muscles forming the suboccipital triangle
The phrenic nerve:
a. is part of the cervical plexus
b. is derived from spinal segments C3, C4, and C5
c. lies on the belly of the anterior scalene muscle
d. a and b only
e. a, b, and c
e. a, b, and c
The superior orbital fissure:
a. lies directly inferior to the greater wing of the sphenoid
b. lies directly above the posterior portion of the maxilla
c. lies directly between the orbit and the infratemporal fossa
d. transmits the III, IV, and VI cranial nerves
e. transmits the maxillary nerve
d. transmits the III, IV, and VI cranial nerves
The optic canal transmits the:
a. optic n
b. ophthalmic artery
c. superior ophthalmic vein
d. a and b only
e. a, b, and c
d. a and b only
The nerve of the pterygoid canal:
a. receieves its contributions from a branch of the glossopharygeal nerve
b. contains only sympathetic fibers
c. enters the pterygopalatine fossac. enters the pterygopalatine fossa
d. is formed by the joining of the greater petrosal and lesser petrosal nerves
c. enters the pterygopalatine fossac. enters the pterygopalatine fossa
The posterior cranial fossa contains :
a. the cerebellum
b. medulla oblongata
c. pons
d. only a and c
e. a, b, and c
a. the cerebellum
The cerebrospinal fluid is found in the:
a. subarachnoid space
b. ventricles of the brain
c. subdural space
d. only a and b
a. subarachnoid space
The following muscles are innervated by the ansa cervicalis:
a. sternohyoid
b. geniohyoid
c. thyrohyoid
d. only a and b
e. a, b, and
a. sternohyoid
A branch of the external carotid artery in the neck is the
a. superficial temporal artery
b. vertebral artery
c. subclavian artery
d. occipital artery
e. thyrocervical trunk
d. occipital artery
At the C5 vertebral level, the carotid sheath encloses the:
a. common carotid artery
b. vagus nerve
c. internal jugular vein
d. a and b only
e. a, b, and c
e. a, b, and c
The following artery usually does not arise from the external carotid:
a. superior thyroid
b. lingual
c. superficial temporal
d. middle meningeal
e. occipital
d. middle meningeal
The following cranial nerve(s) are considered to have a parasympathetic function
a. III, IV, and V
b. III, V, and VI
c. III, V, and VII
d. III, V, and IX
e. III, VII, and IX
e. III, VII, and IX
The periosteum of the skull is called
a. arachnoid
b. leptomeninx
c. pia matter
d. pericranium
e. epicranius
d. pericranium
The vertebral artery
a. does not pass through the foramen transversium of the 1st cervical vertebrae
b. is found deep in the occipital triangle
c. is a branch of the maxillary artery
d. enters the vertebral foramen at the C6 level
e. does not have any branches
b. is found deep in the occipital triangle
The cervical fascia that forms the sheath of the parotid gland is the:
a. investing
b. superficial
c. buccopharyngeal
d. pretracheal
e. prevertebral
a. investing