Head & Neck Anatomy Flashcards
Which of the following occurs when the blastula contacts the endometrium?
A. Fertilization
B. Zygote
C. Morula
D. Blastula
E. Implantation
E. Implantation
Which of the following occurs when sperm and egg unite in the Fallopian tube?
A. Fertilization
B. Zygote
C. Morula
D. Blastula
E. Implantation
A. Fertilization
Which of the following refers to a ball of cells that is the result of cleavage?
A. Fertilization
B. Zygote
C. Morula
D. Blastula
E. Implantation
C. Morula
Which of the following refers to the initial diploid cell?
A. Fertilization
B. Zygote
C. Morula
D. Blastula
E. Implantation
B. Zygote
_______ refers to the ball of cells once it develops a cavity called a blastocoel.
A. Fertilization
B. Zygote
C. Morula
D. Blastula
E. Implantation
D. Blastula
Which of the following refers to the outer cell mass that will form the placenta?
A. Embryoblast
B. Trophoblast
B. Trophoblast
Which of the following refers to the inner cell mass that will form the embryo proper?
A. Embryoblast
B. Trophoblast
A. Embryoblast
All of the following are associated with the first week of embryology EXCEPT:
A. Gastrulation
B. Zygote
C. Morula
D. Blastula
E. Implantation
A. Gastrulation
Discuss the 2nd week of embryology in regards to each of the following:
- Inner cell mass becomes a bilaminar disc that consists of an _______ and ________.
- _______ = 3 germ layers
- _______ = disappears
- _______ and _______ form in the 2nd week.
- Primitive node and primitive streak on the dorsal side of the embryo identifies the caudal ________.
What major thing occurs in the 3rd week known as the Embryonic Period?
Gastrulation
Discuss the Embryonic Period in regards to the 3rd week of embryology:
- ________ refers to transition form single sheet of cells to 3 distinct germ layers.
- What are those three layers?
Which of the following gives forms tooth enamel?
A. Surface Ectoderm
B. Mesoderm
C. Neural crest
D. Endoderm
A. Surface Ectoderm
Which of the following gives rise to the other components of tooth (everything except enamel)?
A. Surface Ectoderm
B. Mesoderm
C. Neural crest
D. Endoderm
C. Neural crest
The Endoderm gives rise to all of the following EXCEPT?
A. Red blood cells
B. Lung cells (alveolar)
C. Thyroid cells
D. Digestive cells
A. Red blood cells
Which of the following does the Ectoderm give rise to?
A. Cardiac muscle
B. Skeletal muscle
C. Pigment cells
D. Tubule cells
E. Smooth muscle
C. Pigment cells
Review the 3rd week in embryology in regards to each of the following:
- Ectoderm
- Mesoderm
- Endoderm
The Phayngeal Arches are a series of externally visible anterior tissue bands lying under the early brain that give rise to _____ and _____ structures.
Which of the following is known as the primitive ear?
A. Stomodeum
B. Optic placode
C. Otic placode
D. Blastopore
C. Otic placode
Which of the following is known as the primitive anus?
A. Stomodeum
B. Optic placode
C. Otic placode
D. Blastopore
D. Blastopore
Which of the following is known as the primitive eye?
A. Stomodeum
B. Optic placode
C. Otic placode
D. Blastopore
B. Optic placode
Which of the following is known as the primitive oral cavity?
A. Stomodeum
B. Optic placode
C. Otic placode
D. Blastopore
A. Stomodeum
The Pharyngeal arches contain each of the following EXCEPT:
A. An internal endodermal pouch
B. A mesenchymal core (mesoderm and neural crest w/ artery, nerve, muscle and cartilage)
C. An external Ectodermal cleft
D. Pharyngeal arches contain all of the above
D. Pharyngeal arches contain all of the above
Pharyngeal arch 2 (hyoid arch) gives rise to which of the following?
A. Maxilla
B. Mandible
C. Meckel’s cartilage
D. Reichert’s cartilage
E. Incus
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D. Reichert’s cartilage
Which of the following gives rise to Meckel’s cartilage?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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A. Pharyngeal arch 1
Pharyngeal arch 1 = Meckel’s cartilage
Pharyngeal arch 2 = Reichert’s cartilage
Which of the following gives rise to Cricoid cartilage?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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E. Pharyngeal arch 6
Which of the following gives rise to Thyroid cartilage?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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D. Pharyngeal arch 4
Which of the following gives rise to the maxilla, mandible, and malleus?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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A. Pharyngeal arch 1
note: the Mandibular arch (pharyngeal arch 1) gives rise to all of the M’s
Which of the following gives rise to the muscles of mastication?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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A. Pharyngeal arch 1
Which of the following gives rise to the muscles of facial expression?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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B. Pharyngeal arch 2
Arch 1 = MOM
Arch 2 - MFE
Which of the following gives rise to the Laryngeal muscles?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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E. Pharyngeal arch 6
Which of the following gives rise to the Stylopharyngeus muscles?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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C. Pharyngeal arch 3
Which of the following gives rise to the Stylohoid ligament?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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B. Pharyngeal arch 2
Note: Pharyngeal arch 2 is known as the hyoid arch = Stylohyoid ligament
Which of the following gives rise to the Sphenomandibular ligament?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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A. Pharyngeal arch 1
Note: Pharyngeal arch 1 is known as the mandibular arch = Sphenomandibular ligament
Which of the following gives rise to the lower half of hyoid body and greater horns?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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C. Pharyngeal arch 3
Which of the following gives rise to the upper half of hyoid body and lesser horns?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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B. Pharyngeal arch 2
Pharyngeal arch 2 = upper half of hyoid
Pharyngeal arch 3 = lower half of hyoid
Which of the following gives rise to the posterior digastric muscle?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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B. Pharyngeal arch 2
Which of the following gives rise to the anterior digastric muscle?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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A. Pharyngeal arch 1
Arch 1 = Anterior digastric
Arch 2 = Posterior digastric
Which of the following gives rise to the tensor veil palatini and tensor tympani?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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A. Pharyngeal arch 1
Note: pharyngeal arch 1 is innervated by CN V = all tensors
Which of the following is associated w/ CN V?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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A. Pharyngeal arch 1
Which of the following is associated w/ CN VII?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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B. Pharyngeal arch 2
Note: CN 5, 7, 9, 10
Which of the following is associated w/ CN IX?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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C. Pharyngeal arch 3
Note: CN 5, 7, 9, 10
Which of the following is associated w/ CN X?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
Note: CN 5, 7, 9, 10
Pharyngeal Arch 2 gives rise to each of the following EXCEPT:
A. Styloid
B. Stapes
C. Stapedius
D. Malleus
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D. Malleus
Arch 1 = malleus and incus
Arch 2 = Styloid, Stapes, Stapedius
Which of the following gives rise to cricothyroid, levator veli palatini, palatoglossus, and pharyngeal constrictor muscles?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
E. Pharyngeal arch 6
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D. Pharyngeal arch 4
Pharyngeal Arch 4 gives rise to all of the following muscles EXCEPT:
A. Cricothyroid muscle
B. Levator veli palatini
C. Palatoglossus muscle
D. Tensor veli palatini
E. Pharyngeal constrictor muscle
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D. Tensor veli palatini
Discuss Pharyngeal Arch 1 in regards to each of the following:
- What is another name for Pharyngeal arch 1?
- What cranial nerve is associated w/ Pharyngeal arch 1?
- What skeleton/cartilage does Pharyngeal arch 1 give rise to?
- What muscles do pharyngeal arch 1 give rise to?
- What ligament does pharyngeal arch 1 give rise to?
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Discuss Pharyngeal Arch 2 in regards to each of the following:
- What is another name for Pharyngeal arch 2?
- What cranial nerve is associated w/ Pharyngeal arch 2?
- What skeleton/cartilage does Pharyngeal arch 2 give rise to?
- What muscles do pharyngeal arch 2 give rise to?
- What ligament does pharyngeal arch 2 give rise to?
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Discuss Pharyngeal Arch 3 in regards to each of the following:
- What cranial nerve is associated w/ Pharyngeal arch 3?
- What skeleton/cartilage does Pharyngeal arch 3 give rise to?
- What muscles do pharyngeal arch 3 give rise to?
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Discuss Pharyngeal Arch 4 in regards to each of the following:
What cranial nerve is associated w/ Pharyngeal arch 4?
What skeleton/cartilage does Pharyngeal arch 4 give rise to?
What muscles do pharyngeal arch 4 give rise to?
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Discuss Pharyngeal Arch 6 in regards to each of the following:
What cranial nerve is associated w/ Pharyngeal arch 6?
What skeleton/cartilage does Pharyngeal arch 6 give rise to?
What muscles do pharyngeal arch 6 give rise to?
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What week do the pharyngeal arches arise?
A. Week 2
B. Week 3
C. Week 4
D. Week 5
C. Week 4
Each of the following arches are associated w/ the Cervical Sinus Cleft EXCEPT:
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
Which of the following arches give rise to the External Auditory Meatus (EAM) Cleft?
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
B. Pharyngeal arch 2
C. Pharyngeal arch 3
D. Pharyngeal arch 4
A. Pharyngeal arch 1
Which of the following is associated w/ pharyngeal arch 1?
A. Trigeminal ganglion
B. Geniculate ganglion
C. Inferior sensory ganglion of CN IX
D. Inferior sensory ganglion of CN X
A. Trigeminal ganglion
Note: remember 5, 7, 9, 10
Which of the following is associated w/ pharyngeal arch 3?
A. Trigeminal ganglion
B. Geniculate ganglion
C. Inferior sensory ganglion of CN X
D. Inferior sensory ganglion of CN IX
D. Inferior sensory ganglion of CN IX
Which of the following is associated w/ pharyngeal arch 2?
A. Trigeminal ganglion
B. Geniculate ganglion
C. Inferior sensory ganglion of CN X
D. Inferior sensory ganglion of CN IX
B. Geniculate ganglion
Which of the following is associated w/ pharyngeal arch 4?
A. Trigeminal ganglion
B. Geniculate ganglion
C. Inferior sensory ganglion of CN X
D. Inferior sensory ganglion of CN IX
C. Inferior sensory ganglion of CN X
Pharyngeal arch 2 is associated w/ which of the following?
A. Eustachian tube and tympanic cavity
B. Inferior parathyroids and thymus
C. Palatine tonsil
D. Superior parathyroids and ultimobranchial body (parafollicular cells of thyroid)
C. Palatine tonsil
Pharyngeal arch 3 is associated w/ which of the following?
A. Eustachian tube and tympanic cavity
B. Inferior parathyroids and thymus
C. Palatine tonsil
D. Superior parathyroids and ultimobranchial body (parafollicular cells of thyroid)
B. Inferior parathyroids and thymus
Pharyngeal arch 1 is associated w/ which of the following?
A. Eustachian tube and tympanic cavity
B. Inferior parathyroids and thymus
C. Palatine tonsil
D. Superior parathyroids and ultimobranchial body (parafollicular cells of thyroid)
A. Eustachian tube and tympanic cavity
Pharyngeal arch 4 is associated w/ which of the following?
A. Eustachian tube and tympanic cavity
B. Inferior parathyroids and thymus
C. Palatine tonsil
D. Superior parathyroids and ultimobranchial body (parafollicular cells of thyroid)
D. Superior parathyroids and ultimobranchial body (parafollicular cells of thyroid)
When does the Pituitary gland begin forming?
A. Week 2
B. Week 3
C. Week 4
D. Week 5
C. Week 4
Which of the following gives rise to the anterior pituitary?
A. Forebrain
B. Diencephalon
C. Rathke’s pouch
D. All of the above
C. Rathke’s pouch
All of the following are involved with the formation of the posterior pituitary EXCEPT:
A. Stomodeum
B. Forebrain
C. Diencephalon
D. All of the above
A. Stomodeum
All of the following arise in the 4th week of embryology EXCEPT:
A. Tongue
B. Ear
C. Thyroid gland
D. Pituitary gland
B. Ear
Ear = week 6
Which of the following provides sensory, taste and motor innervation to the base of the tongue?
A. CN V
B. CN VII
C. CN IX
D. CN X
E. CN XII
D. CN X
Which of the following provides taste to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
A. CN V
B. CN VII
C. CN IX
D. CN X
E. CN XII
B. CN VII
Which of the following provides taste and sensory to the posterior 1/3 of the tongue?
A. CN V
B. CN VII
C. CN IX
D. CN X
E. CN XII
C. CN IX
All of the following cranial nerves provide sensory innervation to the tongue EXCEPT:
A. CN V
B. CN VII
C. CN IX
D. CN X
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B. CN VII
Which of the following cranial nerves provides sensory innervation to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
A. CN V
B. CN VII
C. CN IX
D. CN X
A. CN V
Which of the following cranial nerves provides sensory innervation to the posterior 1/3 of the tongue?
A. CN V
B. CN VII
C. CN IX
D. CN X
C. CN IX
Discuss the Thyroid gland in regards to embryology:
- What week does the Thyroid form?
- Descends through the neck carrying with it the ________, which connects to the ______ of the tongue.
- An undescended thyroid may sit at the base of the tongue as a __________ (hint: from oral path section)
Discuss the Ear in regards to embryology:
- What week does the ear form?
- Ear develops from 6 auricular hillocks from which two pharyngeal arches?
- Retinoic acid (________) can cause first and second arch defects.
- What are those two defects?
Review Cleft Lip and Palate in regards to the embryology section?
- How many weeks in utero is associated w/ cleft lip?
- MMP and MP _______.
- How many weeks in utero is associated w/ cleft palate?
- MMP and MP ______.
Discuss DiGeorge Syndrome in regards to each of the following:
- What does each letter in the acronym CATCH 22 refer to?
Review the Skull in regards to each of the following:
- _______ forms the anterior skull, _________ forms the posterior skull.
- Bones of the skull can be divided into those of the ______ and the _______.
- There’s a lot more information about the skull, just read through it.
Discuss the Cranium/Neurocranium in regards to each of the following:
- Subdivided anatomically into a _____ and a _____.
- There’s more information, just read through it…
Review the Face/Vicerocranium:
Discuss Fontanelles in regards to each of the following:
- What are Fontanelles?
- Frontal Fontanelle = ?
- Occipital Fontanelle = ?
Which of the following sutures fuses both parietal bones?
A. Frontal/metopic suture
B. Coronal suture
C. Sagittal suture
D. Squamous suture
E. Lambdoid suture
C. Sagittal suture
Which of the following sutures fuses parietal bone with the temporal bone?
A. Frontal/metopic suture
B. Coronal suture
C. Sagittal suture
D. Squamous suture
E. Lambdoid suture
D. Squamous suture
Which of the following sutures fuses frontal bone with two parietal bones?
A. Frontal/metopic suture
B. Coronal suture
C. Sagittal suture
D. Squamous suture
E. Lambdoid suture
B. Coronal suture
Which of the following sutures fuses the occipital bone with two parietal bones?
A. Frontal/metopic suture
B. Coronal suture
C. Sagittal suture
D. Squamous suture
E. Lambdoid suture
E. Lambdoid suture
Which of the following sutures closes within 3-9 months after birth?
A. Frontal/metopic suture
B. Coronal suture
C. Sagittal suture
D. Squamous suture
E. Lambdoid suture
A. Frontal/metopic suture
Which of the following is where the coronal and sagittal sutures intersect?
A. Lambda
B. Coronal suture
C. Bregma
D. Squamous suture
E. Lambdoid suture
C. Bregma
Which of the following is where the sagittal and lambdoid sutures intersect?
A. Lambda
B. Coronal suture
C. Bregma
D. Squamous suture
E. Lambdoid suture
A. Lambda
Which of the following is caused by early closure of coronal and lambdoid sutures on both sides of skull?
A. Scaphocephaly
B. Brachycephaly
C. Plaqgiocephaly
D. All of the above
B. Brachycephaly
Which of the following is caused by early closure of coronal and lambdoid sutures on one side of the skull?
A. Scaphocephaly
B. Brachycephaly
C. Plagiocephaly
D. All of the above
C. Plagiocephaly
Which of the following is caused by early closure of the saggital suture?
A. Scaphocephaly
B. Brachycephaly
C. Plaqgiocephaly
D. All of the above
A. Scaphocephaly
The primary function of sinuses is to ______ of the front of the skull.
Reduce weight
Review the mandible in regards to anatomy:
- Because the ______ of the mandible adapts to changes in the ________, the angle varies with age-related changes in dentition.
- There’s more info, just read through it…
Principle lines of fracture (_____________) are the weakest areas of the skull and are common sites for fractures.
What are the 7 bones of the Orbit?
Hint: “FLaME SPaZ”
***BOARDS***
FLaME SPaZ
- Frontal
- Lacrimal
- Maxillary
- Ethmoid
- Sphenoid
- Palatine
- Zygomatic
All of the following are bones of the Ethmoid bone EXCEPT:
A. Sella turcica
B. Crista galli
C. Uncinate process
D. Cribiform plate
E. Superior and middle nasal conchae
A. Sella turcica
All of the following are bones of the Sphenoid bone EXCEPT:
A. Sella turcica
B. Clinoid process
C. Lesser wing
D. Greater wing
E. Cribiform plate
E. Cribiform plate
Which of the ethmoid bones does CN I pass through?
A. Crista galli
B. Uncinate process
C. Cribiform plate
D. Superior and middle nasal conchae
C. Cribiform plate
Which of the ethmoid bones does the falx cerebri of dura mater attach?
A. Crista galli
B. Uncinate process
C. Cribiform plate
D. Superior and middle nasal conchae
A. Crista galli
Which of the ethmoid bones is a sickle-shaped extension that directs sinus drainage to the middle meatus?
A. Crista galli
B. Uncinate process
C. Cribiform plate
D. Superior and middle nasal conchae
B. Uncinate process
Which of the Sphenoid bones is part of the anterior cranial fossa?
A. Sella turcica
B. Clinoid processes
C. Lesser wing
D. Greater wing
C. Lesser wing
Which of the Sphenoid bones is part of the middle cranial fossa?
A. Sella turcica
B. Clinoid processes
C. Lesser wing
D. Greater wing
D. Greater wing
Which of the Sphenoid bones houses the pituitary gland?
A. Sella turcica
B. Clinoid processes
C. Lesser wing
D. Greater wing
A. Sella turcica
Which of the Sphenoid bones surround the sella turcica and attaches to dura mater?
A. Crista galli
B. Clinoid processes
C. Lesser wing
D. Greater wing
B. Clinoid processes
What are the 3 components of the Nasal Septum?
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Which of the following is the opening to anterior and middle ethmoid sinuses, maxillary sinuses and frontal sinus through the semilunar hiatus?
A. Superior Nasal meatus
B. Middle nasal meatus
C. Inferior nasal meatus
***BOARDS***
B. Middle nasal meatus
Which of the following is the opening to sphenoid sinus, posterior ethmoid sinus and sphenopalatine foramen?
A. Superior Nasal meatus
B. Middle nasal meatus
C. Inferior nasal meatus
A. Superior Nasal meatus
Which of the following is associated with the nasolacrimal duct?
A. Superior Nasal meatus
B. Middle nasal meatus
C. Inferior nasal meatus
C. Inferior nasal meatus
All of the following are associated with the Superior Nasal Meatus EXCEPT:
A. Sphenoid sinus
B. Posterior ethmoid sinus
C. Anterior ethmoid sinus
D. Sphenopalatine foramen
C. Anterior ethmoid sinus
Which of the following is associated w/ the semilunar hiatus?
A. Superior Nasal meatus
B. Middle nasal meatus
C. Inferior nasal meatus
***BOARDS***
B. Middle nasal meatus
All of the following are associated w/ the Middle Nasal Meatus EXCEPT:
A. Anterior ethmoid sinus
B. Middle ethmoid sinus
C. Maxillary sinus
D. Frontal sinus
E. Posterior ethmoid sinus
E. Posterior ethmoid sinus
______ is an opening that allows vital structures to pass from one part of the body to another.
The Supraorbital nerve (V1), artery and vein pass through the supraorbital foramen of the ________.
A. Frontal
B. Maxilla
C. Mandible
D. Ethmoid
A. Frontal
The infraorbital nerve (V2), artery and vein pass through the infraorbital foramen of the ________.
A. Frontal
B. Maxilla
C. Mandible
D. Ethmoid
B. Maxilla
CN 1 passes through the Cribiform plate of the ________.
A. Frontal bone
B. Maxilla
C. Mandible
D. Ethmoid bone
D. Ethmoid bone
Note: baby’s crib smells bad = CN 1 (olfactory nerve)
The mental nerve (V3), artery, vein passes through the mental foramen of ________.
A. Frontal bone
B. Maxilla
C. Mandible
D. Ethmoid bone
C. Mandible
Which of the following is associated with CN 1 (olfactory nerve)?
A. Crista galli
B. Supraorbital foramen
C. Infraorbital foramen
D. Cribiform plate
D. Cribiform plate
Note: baby’s crib smells bad = CN 1 (olfactory nerve)
Which of the following is associated w/ CN V3?
A. Superior orbital fissure
B. Foramen rotundum
C. Foramen spinosum
D. Foramen ovale
D. Foramen ovale
Hint: “Standing Room Only”
Which of the following is associated w/ CN V1?
A. Superior orbital fissure
B. Foramen rotundum
C. Foramen spinosum
D. Foramen ovale
E. Foramen lacerum
A. Superior orbital fissure
Hint: “Standing Room Only”
Which of the following is associated w/ CN V2?
A. Superior orbital fissure
B. Foramen rotundum
C. Foramen spinosum
D. Foramen ovale
E. Foramen lacerum
B. Foramen rotundum
Hint: “Standing Room Only”
All of the following passes through the optic canal EXCEPT:
A. CN II
B. Ophthalmic artery
C. Ophthalmic vein
D. All of the above pass through the optic canal
C. Ophthalmic vein
Which of the following does the middle meningeal artery pass through?
A. Optic canal
B. Superior orbital fissure
C. Foramen rotundum
D. Foramen ovale
E. Foramen spinosum
E. Foramen spinosum
Which of the following does the lesser petrosal nerve pass through?
A. Foramen lacerum
B. Superior orbital fissure
C. Foramen rotundum
D. Foramen ovale
E. Foramen spinosum
D. Foramen ovale