Practice Test - Fill in the Blank Flashcards

1
Q

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

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3
Q

The superior and inferior labial arteries are both direct branches of the _________ artery.

A

facial

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4
Q

Protrusion of the _______ is a function of the genioglossus muscle.

A

tongue

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5
Q

________ veins are located in the subarachnoid space surrounding the brain.

A

superficial cerebral

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6
Q

The nerve of the pterygoid canal enters the ______ fossa by traversing the pterygoid canal.

A

pterygopalatine

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7
Q

The greater petrosal nerve is the parasympathetic root of the _____ ganglion.

A

pterygopalatine

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8
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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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9
Q

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

A

emissary

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10
Q

The __________ sinus is positioned along the attached margin of the tentorium cerebelli.

A

transverse

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11
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The branches of the __________ artery are typically positioned medial to the pterion.

A

middle meningeal

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12
Q

The ________ muscle enters the pharynx by passing between the superior and middle constrictor muscles.

A

stylopharyngeus

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13
Q

The ______ incisors are typically innervated by the anterior superior alveolar nerves.

A

upper (maxillary)

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14
Q

The posterior division of the ______ and the posterior auricular vein are the two primary tributaries of the _______.

A

retromandibular vein, external jugular vein,

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15
Q

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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16
Q

The meningeal branch of the mandibular nerve re-enters the skull by traversing the __________.

A

foramen spinosum

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17
Q

The glossopharyngeal, vagus and accessory nerves all exit the __________ fossa by traversing the __________ foramen.

A

posterior cranial fossa, jugular

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18
Q

The prevertebral fascia of the neck is continuous with the _______ sheath of the upper extremity.

A

axillary

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19
Q

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

A

hyperextension

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20
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The _________ nerve traverses the cavernous sinus adjacent (directly lateral) to the __________ artery.

A

abducens, internal carotid

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21
Q

The hypoglossal nerve emerges from the __________ between the pyramid and the __________.

A

medulla, olive

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22
Q

The __________ veins interconnect the venous drainage of the face and orbit with the cavernous sinus.

A

opthalmic

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23
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The __________, lacrimal and trochlear nerves all traverse the superior orbital fissure superior to the annular (common tendinous) ring.

A

frontal

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24
Q

The superior oblique muscle of the eye receives its sensory innervation from branches of the __________ nerve.

A

opthalmic

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25
Q

The inferior alveolar artery is typically a direct branch of the __________ artery.

A

maxillary

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26
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

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27
Q

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

A

stapes

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28
Q

The submental branch of the ________ artery typically anastomoses (directly) with the ______ branch of the lingual artery.

A

facial, sublingual

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29
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

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30
Q

The ______ reflex tests the parasympathetic motor function of the IIIrd cranial nerve.

A

pupillary

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31
Q

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

A

abductor

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32
Q

The mylohyoid muscle forms the floor of the _______ cavity.

A

oral

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33
Q

The __________ nerve provides sensory innervation to the molars of the lower jaw.

A

inferior alveolar

34
Q

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

A

gliding (plane)

35
Q

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

A

first (mandibular)

36
Q

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

A

vagus

37
Q

The subclavian vein typically passes directly anterior to the __________ muscle.

A

anterior scalene

38
Q

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

A

longus colli

39
Q

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

A

promontory

40
Q

The cell bodies of the postganglionic parasympathetic neurons innervating the ______ gland are located in the otic ganglion.

A

parotid

41
Q

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

A

corneal

42
Q

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

A

thyrohyoid or geniohyoid

43
Q

The __________ artery traverses the transverse foramina of the cervical vertebrae.

A

vertebral

44
Q

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

A

posterior longitudinal

45
Q

The sphenoid sinus typically drains into the __________ of the nasal cavity.

A

sphenoehthmoidal recess

46
Q

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

A

occipital

47
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

48
Q

The ______ and the ramus of the mandible form the lateral boundary of the infratemporal fossa.

A

zygomatic arch

49
Q

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

A

cavernous

50
Q

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

A

mandible

51
Q

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

A

deep cervical

52
Q

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

A

orbicularis oculi

53
Q

The nasalis muscle actively contracts during ______ of the nostrils.

A

flaring

54
Q

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

A

posterior

55
Q

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

A

elevate

56
Q

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

A

tectorial

57
Q

The buccopharyngeal fascia is continuous with the __________ fascia of the neck.

A

pretracheal

58
Q

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

A

vagus (pharyngeal branch)

59
Q

The __________ and _________ communicate through the auditory tube.

A

nasal pharynx, middle ear

60
Q

The first pharyngeal arch is also called the __________ arch.

A

Mandibular

61
Q

A portion of the neural tube is transiently divided into segments termed:

A

Rhombomeres

62
Q

The facial nerve innervates the orbicularis oris muscle of the face, a derivative of the ____________ pharyngeal arch.

A

2nd

63
Q

Taste buds in the mucosa of the anterior 2/3 rds of the tongue are innervated by __________

A

the facial nerve

64
Q

Olfactory sensory neurons arise from:

A

nasal placodes located within nasal pits

65
Q

At 5 weeks gestation, the face is comprised of _____ facial primordial.

A

5

66
Q

Embryonically, the primary palate gives rise to the hard palate, and the secondary palate gives rise to the soft palate.

A

FALSE

67
Q

Which branch(es) of the facial nerve is (are) responsible for eye closure?

A

Temporal and Zygomatic branches

68
Q

Which IS part of the middle ear?

A

Incus, Stapes, and Round Window

69
Q

Cleft lip and palate result when there is a lack of closure of the palatal shelves.

A

FALSE

70
Q

Which nerve is responsible for tongue protrusion?

A

XII (Hypoglossal)

71
Q

The lateral cricoarytenoid is derived from the __________ .

A

4th arch

72
Q

The stylohyoid is derived from the __________ .

A

2nd arch

73
Q

The tensor tympani is derived from the __________ .

A

1st arch

74
Q

The mylohyoid is derived from the __________ .

A

1st arch

75
Q

The glossopharyngeal nerve innervates structures derived from the __________ .

A

3rd arch

76
Q

The vagus nerve innervates structures derived from the __________ .

A

4th arch

77
Q

The facial nerve innervates structures derived from the __________ .

A

2nd arch

78
Q

The trigeminal nerve innervates structures derived from the __________ .

A

1st arch

79
Q

The auditory tube is derived from the __________ pharyngeal pouch.

A

1st

80
Q

The thymus is derived from the __________ pharyngeal pouch.

A

3rd

81
Q

The superior and inferior labial arteries are both direct branches of the _________ artery.

A

facial