Joints / Ligaments / Fascias / Sinuses

Question 1

This function of this ligament is to provide attachment for cervical muscles

Answer 1

ligamentum nuchae

Question 2

The function of this ligament is to maintain articulation between the dens and anterior arch of the atlas

Answer 2

transverse (cruciate) of atlas

Question 3

the function of this structure is to support the atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial joints

Answer 3

tectorial membrane

Question 4

the function of this ligament is to limit the rotation of the median atlanto-axial joint

Answer 4

alar (check)

Question 5

The function of this structure is to support the atlanto-occipital joint and to help limit extension of the head

Answer 5

anterior atlanto-occipital membrane

Question 6

the function of this structure, which extends from the posterior arch of the atlas to the occipital bone, is to support the atlanto-occipital joint

Answer 6

posterior atlanto-occipital membrane

Question 7

this ligament attaches from C7 spinous proces to the external occipital protuberance and has slips to intervening spinous processes

Answer 7

ligamentum nuchae

Question 8

this ligament extends from the anterior arch of the atlas to the adjacent occipital bone

Answer 8

anterior atlanto-occipital membrane

Question 9

this ligament extends from the posterior surface of the axial body to the anterior margin of the foramen magnum

Answer 9

tectorial membrane

Question 10

this ligament extends from the dens to the medial aspect of the occipital condyles

Answer 10

alar (check)

Question 11

this ligament extends from lateral mass to lateral mass of the atlas

Answer 11

transverse (cruciate) of atlas

Question 12

the function of this ligament is:
to support the TMJ joint capsule in maintaining articulation
and
to help limit depression & retraction

Answer 12

lateral temporomandibular

Question 13

this ligament extends from the pterygoid hamulus to the posterior mylohyoid line

Answer 13

pterygomandibular raphe

Question 14

this ligament extends from the apex of styloid process to lesser cornu of hyoid

Answer 14

stylohyoid

Question 15

this ligament extends from the zygomatic process of temporal bone to mandibular neck

Answer 15

lateral temporomandibular

Question 16

this ligament extends from apex of styloid process to angle of mandible

Answer 16

stylomandibular

Question 17

atlanto-occipital joint classification

Answer 17

ellipsoidal

Question 18

median atlanto-axial joint classification

Answer 18

pivot

Question 19

lateral atlanto-axial joint classification

Answer 19

plane or gliding

Question 20

zygapophysial (facet) classifcation

Answer 20

plane or gliding

Question 21

temporomandibular joint - upper compartment - classification

Answer 21

plane or gliding

Question 22

temporomandibular joint - lower comparment - classification

Answer 22

hinge or ginglymus

Question 23

This fascia contains the platysma muscle and lies between the dermis and deep fascia

Answer 23

superficial cervical fascia

Question 24

This fascia surrounds the common and internal carotid arteries, internal jugular vein, and vagus nerve

Answer 24

carotid sheath

Question 25

This fascia extends
-from the mastoid and mandible to the the clavicle and acromion
- from the ligamentum nuchae and spinous processes to the midline
This fascia surrounds
- the trapezius, SCM, and inferior portion of the parotid gland

Answer 25

Superficial (investing) layer (of deep cervical fascia)

Question 26

The superficial (investing) layer (lamina) of deep cervical fascia is continuous with?

Answer 26

remainder of parotid fascia

Question 27

This fascia surrounds the infrahyoid muscle, thyroid gland, esophagus, and trachea

Answer 27

pretracheal fascia

Question 28

The pretracheal fascia is continuous with what?

Answer 28

buccopharyngeal fascia

Question 29

This fascia comprises the external epimysium of the constrictor muscles

Answer 29

buccopharyngeal fascia

Question 30

This fascia comprises the internal epimysium of the constrictor muscles

Answer 30

pharyngobasilar fascia

Question 31

This fascia extends

• lateral and anterior to levator scapulae, longus colli, and longus capitis, and scalene muscles to form the floor of the posterior triangle
• from base of skull to mediastinum

Answer 31

prevertebral fascia

Question 32

The prevertebral fascia is continuous with? (2)

Answer 32

axillary sheath

anterior longitudinal ligament

Question 33

The prevertebral fascia defines which boundary?

Answer 33

the posterior boundary of the retropharyngeal space

Question 34

this fascia extends

- from the base of skull (pharyngeal tubercle) to the pterygomandibular raphe and pharyngeal raphe

Answer 34

pharyngobasilar fascia

Question 35

These sinuses drains into the middle meatus via frontonasal duct

Answer 35

frontal

anterior ethmoidal air cells

Question 36

innervation of frontal sinus

Answer 36

supraorbital n (ophthalmic)

Question 37

innervation of anterior ethmoidal cells

Answer 37

anterior ethmoidal nerve (ophthalmic)

Question 38

The middle ethmoidal air cells drain into the ___________ via the_______________

Answer 38

middle meatus

hiatus semilunaris

Question 39

The posterior ethmoidal air cells drain into the ________________

Answer 39

superior meatus

Question 40

The middle ethmoidal air cells are innervated by?

Answer 40

anterior and posterior ethmoidal nerves

Question 41

The posterior ethmoidal air cells are innervated by?

Answer 41

posterior ethmoidal nerve

Question 42

The sphenoidal sinus drains into

Answer 42

sphenoethmoidal recess

Question 43

The maxillary sinus drains into

Answer 43

middle meatus

Question 44

the maxillary sinus is innervated by (4)

Answer 44

infraorbital
anterior superior alveolar
middle superior alveolar
posterior superior alveolar

Question 45

the sphenoidal sinus is innervated by

Answer 45

posterior ethmoidal nerve