Head and Neck Anatomy

Question 1

The human skull is divided into two sections

Answer 1

• The Cranium

- The Face

Question 2

8 Bones and covers and protects the brain

Answer 2

Cranium

Question 3

Forms the prominence of the cheek and the lateral wall and floor of the orbit

Answer 3

Zygomatic Bone

Also known as Malar bones

Question 4

Form the upper jaw and the hard palate

Answer 4

Maxillary bones

Question 5

is the only bone that does not articulate with other bone

Answer 5

Hyoid bone

Question 6

Forms the lower jaw; the only movable bone in the skull; longest strongest

Answer 6

Mandible

Question 7

Has two separate types of movement

Answer 7

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)

Question 8

Gliding movement that allows the lower jaw to move forward and backward

Answer 8

second phase of the TMJ

Question 9

The temporomandibular joint is made up of

Answer 9

The Glenoid Fossa
Articular eminence
Condyloid Process

Question 10

The TMJ works with

Answer 10

four pairs of muscles of mastication to make all the movements of the mandible possible

Question 11

Symptoms of limitations of movement, and joint sounds such as clicking, popping, and pain

Answer 11

Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)

Question 12

Can be easily palpated

Answer 12

Sternocleidomastoid

Trapezius

Question 13

The major salivary glands that are located just below and in front of the ear are

Answer 13

The Parotid salivary glands

Question 14

The blood supply for the face and mouth comes from the

Answer 14

External Carotid Artery

Question 15

Supplies the blood for the mandibular teeth

Answer 15

the inferior alveolar artery branch

Question 16

is divided into three main divisions, are the primary source of innervation for the oral cavity

Answer 16

Trigeminal Nerve

Question 17

There are____________________ connected to the brain

Answer 17

12 pairs of cranial nerves

Question 18

The anterior superior alveolar nerve innervates the

Answer 18

Maxillary central
Lateral
Canine teeth

Question 19

Include the inguinal, axillary, and cervical sites

Answer 19

lymph node sites

Question 20

Produce mucus, make the bones of the skull light, and provide resonance to help produce sound

Answer 20

Paranasal Sinuses