Practice Test - Fill in the Blank

Question 1

The _______ nerve (a motor nerve) traverses the occipital triangle, a subdivision of the posterior triangle of the neck.

Answer 1

accessory

Question 2

The platysma muscle is innervated by the ______ branch of the ______ nerve.

Answer 2

cervical

Question 3

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

Answer 3

facial

Question 4

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

Answer 4

tongue

Question 5

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

Answer 5

superficial cerebral

Question 6

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

Answer 6

pterygopalatine

Question 7

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

Answer 7

pterygopalatine

Question 8

The _______ reflex tests the sensory function of the glossopharyngeal nerve and the motor function of the vagus nerve.

Answer 8

gag

Question 9

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

Answer 9

emissary

Question 10

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

Answer 10

transverse

Question 11

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

Answer 11

middle meningeal

Question 12

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

Answer 12

stylopharyngeus

Question 13

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

Answer 13

upper (maxillary)

Question 14

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

Answer 14

retromandibular vein, external jugular vein,

Question 15

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

Answer 15

oculomotor

Question 16

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

Answer 16

foramen spinosum

Question 17

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

Answer 17

posterior cranial fossa, jugular

Question 18

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

Answer 18

axillary

Question 19

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

Answer 19

hyperextension

Question 20

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

Answer 20

abducens, internal carotid

Question 21

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

Answer 21

medulla, olive

Question 22

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

Answer 22

opthalmic

Question 23

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

Answer 23

frontal

Question 24

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

Answer 24

opthalmic

Question 25

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

Answer 25

maxillary

Question 26

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

Answer 26

auriculotemporal

Question 27

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

Answer 27

stapes

Question 28

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

Answer 28

facial, sublingual

Question 29

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

Answer 29

transverse process

Question 30

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

Answer 30

pupillary

Question 31

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

Answer 31

abductor

Question 32

The mylohyoid muscle forms the floor of the _______ cavity.

Answer 32

oral

Question 33

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

Answer 33

inferior alveolar

Question 34

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

Answer 34

gliding (plane)

Question 35

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

Answer 35

first (mandibular)

Question 36

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

Answer 36

vagus

Question 37

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

Answer 37

anterior scalene

Question 38

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

Answer 38

longus colli

Question 39

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

Answer 39

promontory

Question 40

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

Answer 40

parotid

Question 41

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

Answer 41

corneal

Question 42

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

Answer 42

thyrohyoid or geniohyoid

Question 43

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

Answer 43

vertebral

Question 44

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

Answer 44

posterior longitudinal

Question 45

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

Answer 45

sphenoehthmoidal recess

Question 46

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

Answer 46

occipital

Question 47

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

Answer 47

rectus capitis posterior major, C1

Question 48

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

Answer 48

zygomatic arch

Question 49

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

Answer 49

cavernous

Question 50

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

Answer 50

mandible

Question 51

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

Answer 51

deep cervical

Question 52

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

Answer 52

orbicularis oculi

Question 53

The nasalis muscle actively contracts during ______ of the nostrils.

Answer 53

flaring

Question 54

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

Answer 54

posterior

Question 55

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

Answer 55

elevate

Question 56

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

Answer 56

tectorial

Question 57

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

Answer 57

pretracheal

Question 58

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

Answer 58

vagus (pharyngeal branch)

Question 59

The __________ and _________ communicate through the auditory tube.

Answer 59

nasal pharynx, middle ear

Question 60

The first pharyngeal arch is also called the __________ arch.

Answer 60

Mandibular

Question 61

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

Answer 61

Rhombomeres

Question 62

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

Answer 62

2nd

Question 63

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

Answer 63

the facial nerve

Question 64

Olfactory sensory neurons arise from:

Answer 64

nasal placodes located within nasal pits

Question 65

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

Answer 65

5

Question 66

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

Answer 66

FALSE

Question 67

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

Answer 67

Temporal and Zygomatic branches

Question 68

Which IS part of the middle ear?

Answer 68

Incus, Stapes, and Round Window

Question 69

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

Answer 69

FALSE

Question 70

Which nerve is responsible for tongue protrusion?

Answer 70

XII (Hypoglossal)

Question 71

The lateral cricoarytenoid is derived from the __________ .

Answer 71

4th arch

Question 72

The stylohyoid is derived from the __________ .

Answer 72

2nd arch

Question 73

The tensor tympani is derived from the __________ .

Answer 73

1st arch

Question 74

The mylohyoid is derived from the __________ .

Answer 74

1st arch

Question 75

The glossopharyngeal nerve innervates structures derived from the __________ .

Answer 75

3rd arch

Question 76

The vagus nerve innervates structures derived from the __________ .

Answer 76

4th arch

Question 77

The facial nerve innervates structures derived from the __________ .

Answer 77

2nd arch

Question 78

The trigeminal nerve innervates structures derived from the __________ .

Answer 78

1st arch

Question 79

The auditory tube is derived from the __________ pharyngeal pouch.

Answer 79

1st

Question 80

The thymus is derived from the __________ pharyngeal pouch.

Answer 80

3rd

Question 81

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

Answer 81

facial