Head, Neck & Spine Part 2

Question 1

How would you test the accessory nerve?

Answer 1

Shrug shoulders (trapezius)
Look over at opposite shoulder (SCM)

Question 2

Which nerve provides sensory innervation to the face? How would you test this?

Answer 2

Trigeminal - cotton wool

Question 3

What does v1 cover?

Answer 3

Skin from the top of the head to corner of eye, and middle of nose

Question 4

Which areas of the face does V2 maxillary cover?

Answer 4

ANTERIOR part of temple

Middle of face below lower eye lid and upper lip

Question 5

Which areas of the face does V3 mandibular cover?

Answer 5

Middle part of mental, anterior to ear, to anterior chin

Question 6

How would you test the motor function of the trigeminal nerve? Which muscles do these innervate?

Answer 6

Masseter
Temporalis

Palpate when teeth are clenched

Question 7

Which nerve and which muscle protract the tongue?

Answer 7

Genioglossus muscle

Hypoglossal nerve

Question 8

How would you test the glossopharyngeal nerve?

Answer 8

Gag reflex - innervates posterior 1/3 of tongue

Question 9

List the number of teeth in each quadrant

Answer 9

2 incisors 
1 canine
2 premolars
2 molars
1 wisdom tooth

Question 10

List the paranasal sinuses from superior to inferior

Answer 10

Frontal sinus
Ethmoid sinus
Nasal sinus/cavity
Maxillary sinus (big one)

Question 11

Where are the mastoid air cells?

Answer 11

Behind your ear