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Practice Exam Fill in the Blanks Flashcards

1
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The _ _ nerve (a motor nerve) traverses the occipital triangle, a subdivision of the posterior triangle of the neck

A

accessory

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2
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The platysma muscle is innervated by the ­­_ _ branch of the _ _ nerve

A

cervical, facial

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3
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The superior and inferior labial arteries are both direct branches of the _ _

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facial artery

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4
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Abduction, depression and intorsion of the eye are all functions of the _ _ muscle

A

superior oblique

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5
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Protrusion of the _ _ is a function of the genioglossus muscle

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tongue

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6
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_ _ veins are located in the subarachnoid space surrounding the brain

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superficial cerebral

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7
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The nerve of the pterygoid canal enters the _ _ fossa by traversing the pterygoid canal

A

pterygopalatine

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8
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The greater petrosal nerve is the parasympathetic root of the _ _ ganglion

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pterygopalatine

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9
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The _ _ reflex tests the sensory function of the glossopharyngeal nerve and the motor function of the vagus nerve

A

gag

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10
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The venous drainage of the scalp and the superior sagittal sinus are interconnected through a series of _ _ veins

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emissary

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11
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The _ _ dural venous sinus is positioned along the attached margin of the tentorium cerebelli

A

transverse

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12
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The branches of the _ _ artery are typically positioned medial to the pterion

A

middle meningeal

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13
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The _ _ muscle enters the pharynx by passing between the superior and middle constrictor muscles

A

stylopharyngeus

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14
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The _ _ incisors are typically innervated by the anterior superior alveolar nerves

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upper

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15
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The laryngeal mucosa _ _ to the vocal folds is innervated by the recurrent laryngeal nerve

A

inferior

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16
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The posterior division of the _ _ and the posterior auricular vein are the two primary tributaries of the _ _

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retromandibular vein, external jugular vein

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17
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As it emerges from the interpeduncular fossa, the _ _ nerve typically passes between the posterior cerebral and superior cerebellar arteries

A

oculomotor

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18
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The meningeal branch of the mandibular nerve re-enters the skull by traversing the _ _

A

foramen spinosum

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19
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The glossopharyngeal, vagus and accessory nerves all exit the _ _ fossa by traversing the _ _ foramen

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posterior cranial fossa, jugular

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20
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The prevertebral fascia of the neck is continuous with the _ _ sheath of the upper extremity

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axillary

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21
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The anterior longitudinal ligament of the spine may be torn during a severe _ _ (movement) of the neck

A

hyperextension

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22
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The _ _ nerve traverses the cavernous sinus adjacent to the __________ artery

A

abducens, internal carotid

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23
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The hypoglossal nerve emerges from the _ _ between the pyramid and the _ _

A

medulla, olive

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24
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The _ _ veins interconnect the venous drainage of the face and orbit with the cavernous sinus

A

ophthalmic

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25
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The _ _ , lacrimal and trochlear nerves all traverse the superior orbital fissure superior to the annular (common tendinous) ring

A

frontal

26
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The superior oblique muscle of the eye receives its sensory innervation from branches of the _ _ nerve

A

opthalmic

27
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The inferior alveolar artery is typically a direct branch of the _ _ artery

A

maxillary

28
Q

The _ _ nerve, a sensory branch of the mandibular nerve, passes medial to the lateral pterygoid muscle and posterior to the neck of the mandible

A

auriculotemporal

29
Q

The stapedius muscle attaches in part to the _ _ (ossicle) and is innervated by a branch of the facial nerve

A

stapes

30
Q

The subment branch of the _ _ artery typically anastomoses (directly) with the _ _ branch of the lingual artery

A

facial, sublingual

31
Q

The obliquus capitis inferior muscle attaches in part to the _ _ of the atlas and functions in ipsilateral rotation of the head

A

transverse process

32
Q

The _ _ reflex tests the parasympathetic motor function of the IIIrd cranial nerve

A

pupillary

33
Q

The posterior cricoarytenoid muscle is the only _ _ (movement) of the vocal folds

A

abductor

34
Q

The mylohyoid muscle forms the floor of the _ _ cavity.

A

oral

35
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The _ _ nerve provides sensory innervation to the molars of the lower jaw

A

inferior alveolar

36
Q

The upper compartment of the TMJ is classified (synovial) as a _ _ joint.

A

gliding (plane)

37
Q

The muscles of mastication are derived from the _ _ pharyngeal (branchial) arch

A

first (mandibular)

38
Q

The carotid sheath surrounds the carotid artery, internal jugular vein and _ _ nerve

A

vagus

39
Q

Within the carotid sheath, the internal jugular vein is positioned directly _ _ to the common carotid artery

A

anterior

40
Q

The _ _ muscle extends from vertebral body to vertebral body and functions in flexion of the neck

A

longus colli

41
Q

The _ _ with its associated tympanic plexus is located in the medial wall of the middle ear

A

promontory

42
Q

The cell bodies of the postganglionic parasympathetic neurons innervating the

_ _ gland are located in the otic ganglion

A

parotid

43
Q

The _ _ reflex tests the sensory function of the Vth cranial nerve and the motor function of the VIIth cranial nerve

A

corneal (blink)

44
Q

The _ _ muscle functions to elevate the larynx and is innervated by a branch of ventral ramus C1

A

thyrohyoid or geniohyoid

45
Q

The _ _ traverse the transverse foramina of the cervical vertebrae

A

vertebral artery (& vein)

46
Q

The tectorial membrane is continuous with the __________ ligament of the vertebral column

A

posterior longitudinal

47
Q

The sphenoid sinus typically drains into the _ _ of the nasal cavity

A

sphenoethmoidal recess

48
Q

The _ _ nodes typically receive the direct lymphatic drainage of the skin overlying the superior attachment of the trapezius muscle

A

occipital

49
Q

The _ _ muscle extends from the spinous process of the axis to the occipital bone and is innervated by a branch of dorsal ramus __________.

A

rectus capitis posterior major, C1

50
Q

The _ _ and the ramus of the mandible form the lateral boundary of the infratemporal fossa

A

zygomtic arch

51
Q

Proximal to the superior orbital fissure, the oculomotor and trochlear nerves are positioned in the lateral wall of the _ _ sinus

A

cavernous

52
Q

The medial and lateral pterygoid muscles function during the side-to-side grinding motion of the _ _

A

mandible

53
Q

The _ _ lymph nodes are typically positioned adjacent to the internal jugular vein

A

deep cervical

54
Q

The _ _ muscle receives its motor innervation from the temporal and zygomatic branches of the facial nerve

A

orbicularis oculi

55
Q

The nasalis muscle actively contracts during _ _ of the nostrils.

The facial nerve is closely associated with the _ _ wall of the middle ear

A

flaring, posterior

56
Q

The temporalis, masseter and medial pterygoid muscles all function to _ _ (movement) the mandible

A

elevate

57
Q

The _ _ membrane is continuous with the posterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column

A

tectorial

58
Q

The buccopharyngeal fascia is continuous with the _ _ fascia of the neck

A

pretracheal

59
Q

The _ _ nerve innervates all the muscles of the palate except for the tensor palatini

A

vagus (pharyngeal branch)

60
Q

The _ _ and _ _ communicate through the auditory tube

A

nasal pharynx, middle ear

Human Body Unit III (6 decks)

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