Practice test questions Flashcards
The _______ nerve (a motor nerve) traverses the occipital triangle, a subdivision of the posterior triangle of the neck.
accessory
The platysma muscle is innervated by the _______ branch of the _______ nerve.
cervical, facial
The superior and inferior labial arteries are both direct branches of the _______ artery.
facial
Abduction, depression and intorsion of the eye are all functions of the _______ muscle.
superior oblique
Protrusion of the ______ is a function of the genioglossus muscle.
tongue
_______ veins are located in the subarachnoid space surrounding the brain.
superficial cerebral
The nerve of the pterygoid canal enters the _______ fossa by traversing the pterygoid canal.
pterygopalatine
The greater petrosal nerve is the parasympathetic root of the _________ ganglion.
pterygopalatine
The ______ reflex tests the sensory function of the glossopharyngeal nerve and the motor function of the vagus nerve.
gag
The venous drainage of the scalp and the superior sagittal sinus are interconnected through a series of ________ veins.
emissary
The __________ sinus is positioned along the attached margin of the tentorium cerebelli.
transverse
The branches of the __________ artery are typically positioned medial to the pterion.
middle meningeal
The _______ muscle enters the pharynx by passing between the superior and middle constrictor muscles.
stylopharyngeus
The ___________ incisors are typically innervated by the anterior superior alveolar nerves.
upper (maxillary)
The posterior division of the _______ and the posterior auricular vein are the two primary tributaries of the _______ .
retromandibular vein, external jugular vein
As it emerges from the interpeduncular fossa, the _________ nerve typically passes between the posterior cerebral and superior cerebellar arteries.
oculomotor
The meningeal branch of the mandibular nerve re-enters the skull by traversing the __________.
foramen spinosum
The glossopharyngeal, vagus and accessory nerves all exit the __________ fossa by traversing the __________ foramen.
posterior cranial fossa, jugular
The prevertebral fascia of the neck is continuous with the _______ sheath of the upper extremity.
axillary
The anterior longitudinal ligament of the spine may be torn during a severe ________ (movement) of the neck.
hyperextension
The _________ nerve traverses the cavernous sinus adjacent (directly lateral) to the __________ artery.
abducens, internal carotid
The hypoglossal nerve emerges from the __________ between the pyramid and the __________.
medulla, olive
The __________ veins interconnect the venous drainage of the face and orbit with the cavernous sinus.
opthalmic
The __________, lacrimal and trochlear nerves all traverse the superior orbital fissure superior to the annular (common tendinous) ring.
frontal
The superior oblique muscle of the eye receives its sensory innervation from branches of the __________ nerve.
opthalmic
The inferior alveolar artery is typically a direct branch of the __________ artery.
maxillary
The __________ nerve, a sensory branch of the mandibular nerve, passes medial to the lateral pterygoid muscle and posterior to the neck of the mandible.
auriculotemporal
The stapedius muscle attaches in part to the ________ (ossicle) and is innervated by a branch of the facial nerve.
stapes
The submental branch of the ________ artery typically anastomoses (directly) with the _______ branch of the lingual artery.
facial, sublingual
The obliquus capitis inferior muscle attaches in part to the _______ of the atlas and functions in ipsilateral rotation of the head.
transverse process
The ________ reflex tests the parasympathetic motor function of the IIIrd cranial nerve.
pupillary
The posterior cricoarytenoid muscle is the only _________ (movement) of the vocal folds.
abductor
The mylohyoid muscle forms the floor of the _________ cavity.
oral
The __________ nerve provides sensory innervation to the molars of the lower jaw.
inferior alveolar
The upper compartment of the TMJ is classified (synovial) as a __________ joint.
gliding (plane)
The muscles of mastication are derived from the __________ pharyngeal (branchial) arch.
first (mandibular)
The carotid sheath surrounds the carotid artery, internal jugular vein and __________ nerve.
vagus
The subclavian vein typically passes directly anterior to the __________ muscle.
anterior scalene
The __________ muscle extends from vertebral body to vertebral body and functions in flexion of the neck.
longus colli
The ________ with its associated tympanic plexus is located in the medial wall of the middle ear.
promontory
The cell bodies of the postganglionic parasympathetic neurons innervating the
_______ gland are located in the otic ganglion.
parotid
The _______ reflex tests the sensory function of the Vth cranial nerve and the motor function of the VIIth cranial nerve
corneal (blink)
The __________ muscle functions to elevate the larynx and is innervated by a branch of ventral ramus C1.
thyrohyoid or geniohyoid
The __________ artery traverses the transverse foramina of the cervical vertebrae.
vertebral
The tectorial membrane is continuous with the __________ ligament of the vertebral column.
posterior longitudinal
The sphenoid sinus typically drains into the __________ of the nasal cavity.
sphenoethmoidal recess
The __________ nodes typically receive the direct lymphatic drainage of the skin overlying the superior attachment of the trapezius muscle.
occipital
The __________ muscle extends from the spinous process of the axis to the occipital bone and is innervated by a branch of dorsal ramus __________.
rectus capitis posterior major, C1
The ________ and the ramus of the mandible form the lateral boundary of the infratemporal fossa.
zygomatic arch
Proximal to the superior orbital fissure, the oculomotor and trochlear nerves are positioned in the lateral wall of the ________ sinus.
cavernous
The medial and lateral pterygoid muscles function during the side-to-side grinding motion of the _________.
mandible
The ________ lymph nodes are typically positioned adjacent to the internal jugular vein.
deep cervical
The ________ muscle receives its motor innervation from the temporal and zygomatic branches of the facial nerve.
orbicularis oculi
The nasalis muscle actively contracts during ___________ of the nostrils.
flaring
The facial nerve is closely associated with the ____________ wall of the middle ear.
posterior
The temporalis, masseter and medial pterygoid muscles all function to ___________ (movement) the mandible.
elevate
The __________ membrane is continuous with the posterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column.
tectorial
The buccopharyngeal fascia is continuous with the __________ fascia of the neck.
pretracheal
The __________ nerve innervates all the muscles of the palate except for the tensor palatini.
vagus (pharyngeal branch)
The __________ and __________ communicate through the auditory tube.
nasal pharynx, middle ear
A facial artery pulse may be taken where this artery passes directly \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the body of the mandible. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial (deep) D. Lateral (superficial)
D
After emerging from the parotid gland, the zygomatic, buccal and marginal mandibular branches of the facial nerve pass \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the masseter. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial (deep) D. Lateral (superficial)
D
The parotid duct passes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and then anterior to the masseter. A. Superior B. Inferior C. Medial (deep) D. Lateral (superficial)
D
The phrenic nerve and ascending cervical artery are positioned directly \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the anterior scalene muscle. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial D. Lateral
A
At the bifurcation of the common carotid artery, the external carotid artery is typically positioned \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the internal carotid artery. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial D. Lateral
A
Near its origin, the facial artery passes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the intermediate tendon of the digastric and the stylohyoid muscle. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial (deep) D. Lateral (superficial)
C
The inferior thyroid artery passes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the common carotid artery. A. Anterior (superficial) B. Posterior (deep) C. Medial D. Lateral
B
The subclavian artery passes directly \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the anterior scalene muscle. A. Anterior (superficial) B. Posterior (deep) C. Medial D. Lateral
B
The hyoid bone is positioned \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the thyroid cartilage. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Superior D. Inferior
C
The thoracic duct passes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the left brachiocephalic vein. A. Anterior (superficial) B. Posterior (deep) C. Superior D. Inferior
B
The cricoid cartilage is positioned \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the thyroid cartilage. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Superior D. Inferior
D
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is positioned \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the carotid sheath. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial (deep) D. Lateral (superficial)
D
The loop of the ansa cervicalis passes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the carotid sheath. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial (deep) D. Lateral (superficial)
D
The hypoglossal nerve passes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the hyoglossus muscle and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the mylohyoid muscle. A. superficial superficial B. superficial deep C. deep superficial D. deep deep
B
The left vagus nerve passes directly \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the left subclavian artery. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Superior D. Inferior
A
The right vagus nerve passes directly \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the right subclavian artery. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Superior D. Inferior
A
The left brachiocephalic vein passes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to both the left common carotid artery and the brachiocephalic artery. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial (deep) D. Lateral (superficial)
A
The maxillary artery passes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the neck of the mandible. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial (deep) D. Lateral (superficial)
C
The medial pterygoid muscle is positioned \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the ramus of the mandible. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial (deep) D. Lateral (superficial)
C
The temporalis muscle passes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the zygomatic arch. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial (deep) D. Lateral (superficial)
C
The retromandibular vein is positioned medial and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the ramus of the mandible. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Superior D. Inferior
B
The greater occipital nerve passes inferior and then \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the inferior oblique muscle before piercing the semispinalis muscle. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial D. Lateral
B
The external jugular vein typically passes directly \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the SCM. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial (deep) D. Lateral (superficial)
D
At the level of the cavernous sinus, the oculomotor, ophthalmic and trochlear nerves are positioned \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the internal carotid artery. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial D. Lateral
D
The infraorbital nerve is positioned directly \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the maxillary sinus. A. Superior B. Inferior C. Medial D. Lateral
A
The ethmoidal air cells are positioned \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the orbit. A. Superior B. Inferior C. Medial D. Lateral
C
The arytenoid cartilages are positioned directly \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the lamina of the cricoid cartilage. A. Superior B. Inferior C. Anterior D. Posterior
A
The tonsilar bed is positioned \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the palatoglossal fold (arch). A. Superior B. Inferior C. Anterior D. Posterior
D
The vocal fold is positioned \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the vestibular fold. A. Superior B. Inferior C. Medial D. Lateral
B
The tendon of the tensor veli palatini muscles passes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the hamulus of the medial pterygoid plate. A. Superior B. Inferior C. Anterior D. Posterior
B
Near their origin, the lingual nerve is positioned directly \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the inferior alveolar nerve. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial D. Lateral
A
The lingual nerve passes directly \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the alveolar bone housing the roots of the 3rd molar. A. Anterior B. Inferior C. Medial D. Lateral
C
The lingual nerve passes lateral, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and medial to the submandibular duct. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Superior D. Inferior
D
The submandibular duct and sublingual gland are positioned \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the mylohyoid muscle. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Superior D. Inferior
C
Within the carotid sheath, the internal jugular vein is positioned directly \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the common carotid artery. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial D. Lateral
D
The common carotid artery is positioned directly \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the superior cervical ganglion. A. Anterior B. Posterior C. Medial D. Lateral
A
The first pharyngeal arch is also called the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ arch. A. maxillary B. mandibular C. hyoid D. styloid
B
A portion of the neural tube is transiently divided into segments termed: A. Somitomeres B. Rhombomeres C. Rhombencephalon D. Somites
B
The facial nerve innervates the orbicularis oris muscle of the face, a derivative of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ pharyngeal arch. A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th
B
Taste buds in the mucosa of the anterior 2/3 rds of the tongue are innervated by __________
A. the trigeminal nerve.
B. the trigeminal and facial nerves.
C. the facial nerve.
D. the facial and glossopharyngeal nerves.
C
Olfactory sensory neurons arise from:
A. nasal placodes located within the nasal pits
B. the most rostral portion of the central nervous system, i.e., the rostral forebrain
C. the frontonasal neural crest
D. all of the above
A
At 5 weeks gestation, the face is comprised of \_\_\_\_\_ facial primordial. A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
C
Embryonically, the primary palate gives rise to the hard palate, and the secondary palate gives rise to the soft palate.
A. True
B. False
B
Which branch(es) of the facial nerve is (are) responsible for eye closure? A. Temporal branch B. Zygomatic branch C. Buccal branch D. Mandibular branch E. A and B
E
Which is not part of the middle ear? A. Incus B. Stapes C. Round window D. A, B and C
D
Cleft lip and palate result when there is a lack of closure of the palatal shelves.
A. True
B. False
B
Which nerve is responsible for tongue protrusion? A. Spinal accessory B. XII C. IX D. Vagus
B
The lateral cricoarytenoid is derived from the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ . A. 1st arch B. 2nd arch C. 3rd arch D. 4th arch
D
The stylohyoid is derived from the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ . A. 1st arch B. 2nd arch C. 3rd arch D. 4th arch
B
The tensor tympani is derived from the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ . A. 1st arch B. 2nd arch C. 3rd arch D. 4th arch
A
The mylohyoid is derived from the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ . A. 1st arch B. 2nd arch C. 3rd arch D. 4th arch
A
The glossopharyngeal nerve innervates structures derived from the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ . A. 1st arch B. 2nd arch C. 3rd arch D. 4th arch
C
The vagus nerve innervates structures derived from the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ . A. 1st arch B. 2nd arch C. 3rd arch D. 4th arch
D
The facial nerve innervates structures derived from the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ . A. 1st arch B. 2nd arch C. 3rd arch D. 4th arch
B
The trigeminal nerve innervates structures derived from the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ . A. 1st arch B. 2nd arch C. 3rd arch D. 4th arch
A
The auditory tube is derived from the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ pharyngeal pouch. A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th
A
The thymus is derived from the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ pharyngeal pouch. A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th
C
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Dorsal root C2
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Ventral root C2
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Dorsal ramus C2 (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Ventral ramus C2 (immediately distal to the gray ramus)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Dorsal root C8
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Ventral root C8
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Dorsal ramus C8 (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
ventral ramus C8 (immediately distal to the gray ramus)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Dorsal root T1
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Ventral root T1
A. Preganglionic sympathetic
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Dorsal ramus T1 (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Ventral ramus T1 (immediately distal to the gray ramus)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Greater occipital nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Transverse cervical nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Inferior root of the ansa cervicalis (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Phrenic nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Oculomotor nerve (at its origin from the brainstem)
C. Preganglionic parasympathetic
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Oculomotor nerve, superior ramus (at its origin to the ramus)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Oculomotor nerve, inferior ramus (at its origin to the ramus)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
C. Preganglionic parasympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Trochlear nerve (at its origin from the brainstem)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Trochlear nerve (as it enters the orbit from the SOF)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Trigeminal nerve (at its origin from the brainstem)
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Opthalmic nerve (as it enters the SOF)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Opthalmic, frontal nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Opthalmic, lacrimal nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Opthalmic, lacrimal nerve (as it enters the lacrimal gland)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
D. Postganglionic parasympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Opthalmic, nasociliary nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Opthalmic, short ciliary nerve (at its origin from the ciliary ganglion)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
D. Postganglionic parasympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Maxillary nerve (in foramen rotundum)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Maxillary, posterior superior nasal nerves (at their origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
D. Postganglionic parasympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Maxillary, greater palatine nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
D. Postganglionic parasympathetic
E. Taste
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Maxillary, lesser palatine nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
D. Postganglionic parasympathetic
E. Taste
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Maxillary, zygomatic nerve (as it enters the orbit)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
D. Postganglionic parasympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Maxillary, posterior superior alveolar nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
D. Postganglionic parasympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Maxillary, infraorbital nerve (as it enters the infraorbital groove)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
D. Postganglionic parasympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Mandibular nerve (in foramen ovale)
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Mandibular, meningeal branch (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Mandibular, deep temporal nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Mandibular, nerve to the medial pterygoid (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Mandibular, buccal branch (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Mandibular, auriculotemporal nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
D. Postganglionic parasympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Mandibular, lingual nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Mandibular, lingual nerve (at the level of the mandibular foramen)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
D. Postganglionic parasympathetic
E. Taste
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Mandibular, inferior alveolar nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Mandibular, inferior alveolar nerve (in the mandibular foramen)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Abducens nerve (at its origin from the brainstem)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Abducens nerve (as it enters the orbit from the SOF)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Facial nerve (at its origin from the brainstem)
C. Preganglionic parasympathetic
E. Taste
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Facial nerve (at the internal auditory meatus)
C. Preganglionic parasympathetic
E. Taste
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Facial nerve, chorda tympani nerve (at its origin)
C. Preganglionic parasympathetic
E. Taste
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Facial nerve, greater petrosal nerve (at its origin)
C. Preganglionic parasympathetic
E. Taste
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Facial nerve, nerve of the pterygoid canal (as it exits the pterygoid canal)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
C. Preganglionic parasympathetic
E. Taste
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Facial nerve, temporal branch (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Facial nerve, buccal branch (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Glossopharyngeal nerve (at its origin from the brainstem)
C. Preganglionic parasympathetic
E. Taste
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Glossopharyngeal, tympanic nerve (at its origin)
C. Preganglionic parasympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Glossopharyngeal, lingual nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
E. Taste
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Glossopharyngeal, N. to stylopharyngeus (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Vagus nerve (at its origin from the brainstem)
C. Preganglionic parasympathetic
E. Taste
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Vagus, pharyngeal nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Vagus, internal laryngeal nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
C. Preganglionic parasympathetic
E. Taste
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Vagus, external laryngeal nerve (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Vagus, left nerve (at the level of the 1st rib)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
C. Preganglionic parasympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Vagus, left recurrent laryngeal (at its origin)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
C. Preganglionic parasympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Accessory nerve (at its origin from the spinal cord)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Accessory nerve (as it enters the SCM)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Hypoglossal nerve (at its origin from the brainstem)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Hypoglossal nerve (as it passes lateral to the hyoglossus muscle)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the functions of the axons present ?
Oculomotor nerve (as it enters the orbit from the SOF)
B. Postganglionic sympathetic
C. Preganglionic parasympathetic
F. Sensory (pain, touch, temperature, proprioception)
G. Motor (skeletal muscle)
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Dorsal ramus C2 (at its origin)
DD- One or more of the muscles attaching to a cervical transverse process
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Ventral ramus C2 (immediately distal to the gray ramus)
L- All or a portion of the skin of the external ear
CC- One or more of the muscles attaching to the hyoid bone
DD- One or more of the muscles attaching to a cervical transverse process
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Dorsal ramus C8 (at its origin)
DD- One or more of the muscles attaching to a cervical transverse process
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Dorsal root T1
DD- One or more of the muscles attaching to a cervical transverse process
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Ventral root T1
- Superior cervical ganglion
DD- One or more of the muscles attaching to a cervical transverse process
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Dorsal ramus T1 (at its origin)
DD- One or more of the muscles attaching to a cervical transverse process
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Greater occipital nerve (at its origin)
DD- One or more of the muscles attaching to a cervical transverse process
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Great auricular nerve (at its origin)
L- All or a portion of the skin of the external ear
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Ansa cervicalis
CC- One or more of the muscles attaching to the hyoid bone
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Oculomotor nerve (at its origin from the brainstem)
A- Ciliary ganglion
V- One or more of the extraocular muscles
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Trochlear nerve (at its origin from the brainstem)
V- One or more of the extraocular muscles
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Trochlear nerve (as it enters the orbit from the SOF)
V- One or more of the extraocular muscles
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Trigeminal nerve (at its origin from the brainstem)
F- All or a portion of the skin of the forehead (superior to orbit)
G- All or a portion of the skin overlying the nose
H- All or a portion of the skin of the cheek
I- All or a portion of the skin of the upper lip
J- All or a portion of the skin of the lower lip
K- All or a portion of the skin overlying the chin
L- All or a portion of the skin of the external ear
M- Cornea
N- All or a portion of the mucosa of the nasal cavity
O- All or a portion of the mucosa of the oral cavity
P- All or a portion of the mucosa of the pharynx
S- One or more of the upper teeth
T- One or more of the lower teeth
V- One or more of the extraocular muscles
W- One or more of the muscles of mastication
X- One or more of the muscles of the middle ear
Y- One or more of the muscles of the palate
Z- One or more of the muscles of the pharynx
AA- One or more of the muscles of the tongue
CC- One or more of the muscles attaching to the hyoid bone
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Ophthalmic nerve (at it enters the SOF)
F- All or a portion of the skin of the forehead (superior to orbit)
G- All or a portion of the skin overlying the nose
M- Cornea
N- All or a portion of the mucosa of the nasal cavity
V- One or more of the extraocular muscles
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Ophthalmic, frontal nerve (at its origin)
F- All or a portion of the skin of the forehead (superior to orbit)
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Ophthalmic, lacrimal nerve (at its origin)
F- All or a portion of the skin of the forehead (superior to orbit)
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Ophthalmic, nasociliary nerve (at its origin)
G- All or a portion of the skin overlying the nose
M- Cornea
N- All or a portion of the mucosa of the nasal cavity
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Maxillary nerve (in foramen rotundum)
G- All or a portion of the skin overlying the nose
H- All or a portion of the skin of the cheek
I- All or a portion of the skin of the upper lip
N- All or a portion of the mucosa of the nasal cavity
O- All or a portion of the mucosa of the oral cavity
P- All or a portion of the mucosa of the pharynx
S- One or more of the upper teeth
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Maxillary, greater palatine nerve (at its origin)
N- All or a portion of the mucosa of the nasal cavity
O- All or a portion of the mucosa of the oral cavity
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Maxillary, zygomatic nerve (as it enters the orbit)
H- All or a portion of the skin of the cheek
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Maxillary, infraorbital nerve (as it enters the infraorbital groove)
G- All or a portion of the skin overlying the nose
H- All or a portion of the skin of the cheek
I- All or a portion of the skin of the upper lip
O- All or a portion of the mucosa of the oral cavity
S- One or more of the upper teeth
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Mandibular nerve (in foramen ovale)
H- All or a portion of the skin of the cheek
J- All or a portion of the skin of the lower lip
K- All or a portion of the skin overlying the chin
L- All or a portion of the skin of the external ear
O- All or a portion of the mucosa of the oral cavity
T- One or more of the lower teeth
W- One or more of the muscles of mastication
X- One or more of the muscles of the middle ear
Y- One or more of the muscles of the palate
AA- One or more of the muscles of the tongue
CC- One or more of the muscles attaching to the hyoid bone
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Mandibular, nerve to the medial pterygoid (at its origin)
W- One or more of the muscles of mastication
X- One or more of the muscles of the middle ear
Y- One or more of the muscles of the palate
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Mandibular, auriculotemporal nerve (at its origin)
L- All or a portion of the skin of the external ear
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Mandibular, lingual nerve (at its origin)
O- All or a portion of the mucosa of the oral cavity
AA- One or more of the muscles of the tongue
CC- One or more of the muscles attaching to the hyoid bone
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Mandibular, inferior alveolar nerve (at its origin)
J- All or a portion of the skin of the lower lip
K- All or a portion of the skin overlying the chin
O- All or a portion of the mucosa of the oral cavity
T- One or more of the lower teeth
CC- One or more of the muscles attaching to the hyoid bone
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Abduvens nerve (at its origin from the brainstem)
V- One or more of the extraocular muscles
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Facial nerve (at its origin from the brainstem)
C- Submandibular ganglion
D- Pterygopalatine ganglion
O- All or a portion of the mucosa of the oral cavity
U- One or more of the muscles of facial expression
X- One or more of the muscles of the middle ear
CC- One or more of the muscles attaching to the hyoid bone
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Facial nerve, chorda tympani nerve (at its origin)
C- Submandibular ganglion
O- All or a portion of the mucosa of the oral cavity
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Facial nerve, greater petrosal nerve (at its origin)
D- Pterygopalatine ganglion
O- All or a portion of the mucosa of the oral cavity
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Facial nerve, buccal branch (at its origin)
U- One or more of the muscles of facial expression
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Glossopharyngeal nerve (at its origin from the brainstem)
B- Otic ganglion
P- All or a portion of the mucosa of the pharynx
R- All or a portion of the mucosa of the middle ear
Z- One or more of the muscles of the pharynx
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Glossopharyngeal, tympanic nerve (at its origin)
B- Otic ganglion
R- All or a portion of the mucosa of the middle ear
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Glossopharyngeal, lingual nerve (at its origin)
P- All or a portion of the mucosa of the pharynx
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Vagus nerve (at its origin from the brainstem)
L- All or a portion of the skin of the external ear
P- All or a portion of the mucosa of the pharynx
Q- All or a portion of the mucosa of the larynx
Y- One or more of the muscles of the palate
Z- One or more of the muscles of the pharynx
BB- One or more of the muscles of the larynx
CC- One or more of the muscles attaching to the hyoid bone
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Vagus, internal laryngeal nerve (at its origin)
P- All or a portion of the mucosa of the pharynx
Q- All or a portion of the mucosa of the larynx
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Vagus, left nerve (at the level of the 1st rib)
P- All or a portion of the mucosa of the pharynx
Q- All or a portion of the mucosa of the larynx
Z- One or more of the muscles of the pharynx
BB- One or more of the muscles of the larynx
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Vagus, left recurrent laryngeal (at its origin)
P- All or a portion of the mucosa of the pharynx
Q- All or a portion of the mucosa of the larynx
Z- One or more of the muscles of the pharynx
BB- One or more of the muscles of the larynx
What are the distal sites of innervation ?
Hypoglossal nerve (at its origin from the brainstem)
AA- One or more of the muscles of the tongue
CC- One or more of the muscles attaching to the hyoid bone
The accessory nerve traverses the ________, a subdivision of the posterior triangle of the neck.
occipital triangle
The accessory nerve traverses the occipital triangle, a subdivision of the ___________.
posterior triangle of the neck
The ________ is innervated by the cervical branch of the facial nerve.
platysma muscle
The __________ arteries are both direct branches of the facial artery.
superior and inferior labial
________, __________, and ________ of the eye are all functions of the superior oblique muscle.
Abduction, depression and intorsion
__________ of the tongue is a function of the genioglossus muscle.
Protrusion
Protrusion of the tongue is a function of the ___________.
genioglossus muscle
superficial cerebral veins are located in the _________ surrounding the brain.
subarachnoid space
The nerve of the __________ enters the pterygopalatine fossa by traversing the pterygoid canal.
pterygoid canal
The nerve of the pterygoid canal enters the pterygopalatine fossa by traversing the ____________.
pterygoid canal
The nerve of the pterygoid canal enters the pterygopalatine ___________ by traversing the pterygoid canal.
fossa
The ___________ is the parasympathetic root of the pterygopalatine ganglion.
greater petrosal nerve
The greater petrosal nerve is the ___________ root of the pterygopalatine ganglion.
parasympathetic
The gag reflex tests the _________ function of the glossopharyngeal nerve and the motor function of the vagus nerve.
sensory
The gag reflex tests the sensory function of the __________ nerve and the motor function of the vagus nerve.
glossopharyngeal
The gag reflex tests the sensory function of the glossopharyngeal nerve and the ________ function of the ________ nerve.
motor, vagus
The venous drainage of the scalp and the ____________ are interconnected through a series of emissary veins.
superior sagittal sinus
The venous drainage of the ________ and the superior sagittal sinus are interconnected through a series of emissary veins.
scalp
The transverse sinus is positioned along the attached margin of the ____________.
tentorium cerebelli
The branches of the middle meningeal artery are typically positioned ________ to the pterion.
medial
The branches of the middle meningeal artery are typically positioned medial to the ________.
pterion
The stylopharyngeus muscle enters the ________ by passing between the superior and middle constrictor muscles.
pharynx
The stylopharyngeus muscle enters the pharynx by passing between the ________ and ___________ muscles.
superior and middle constrictor muscles
The upper (maxillary) incisors are typically innervated by the _______________.
anterior superior alveolar nerves
The ________ division of the retromandibular (vein) and the posterior auricular vein are the two primary tributaries of the external jugular vein.
posterior
The posterior division of the retromandibular (vein) and the __________ are the two primary tributaries of the external jugular vein.
posterior auricular vein
As it emerges from the ___________, the oculomotor nerve typically passes between the posterior cerebral and superior cerebellar arteries.
interpeduncular fossa
As it emerges from the interpeduncular fossa, the oculomotor nerve typically passes between the __________ and _________ arteries.
posterior cerebral and superior cerebellar arteries.
The _________ branch of the ________ nerve re-enters the skull by traversing the foramen spinosum.
meningeal, mandibular
The __________, ___________, and ___________ nerves all exit the posterior cranial fossa by traversing the jugular foramen.
glossopharyngeal, vagus and accessory nerves
The _____________ of the neck is continuous with the axillary sheath of the upper extremity.
prevertebral fascia
The prevertebral fascia of the neck is continuous with the axillary sheath of the ____________.
upper extremity
The _______________ of the spine may be torn during a severe hyperextension (movement) of the neck.
anterior longitudinal ligament
The abducens nerve traverses the ____________ adjacent (directly lateral) to the internal carotid artery.
cavernous sinus
The abducens nerve traverses the cavernous sinus directly __________ to the internal carotid artery.
lateral
The __________ nerve emerges from the medulla between the pyramid and the olive
hypoglossal
The hypoglossal nerve emerges from the medulla between the ________ and the _________
pyramid, olive
The ophthalmic veins interconnect the venous drainage of the ________ and ________ with the cavernous sinus.
face, orbit
The ophthalmic veins interconnect the venous drainage of the face and orbit with the __________.
cavernous sinus
The __________, ___________, and _________ nerves all traverse the superior orbital fissure superior to the annular (common tendinous) ring.
frontal, lacrimal and trochlear
The frontal, lacrimal and trochlear nerves all traverse the ____________ superior to the annular (common tendinous) ring.
superior orbital fissure
The frontal, lacrimal and trochlear nerves all traverse the superior orbital fissure ___________ to the annular (common tendinous) ring.
superior
The frontal, lacrimal and trochlear nerves all traverse the superior orbital fissure superior to the _____________.
annular (common tendinous) ring
The ____________ muscle of the eye receives its sensory innervation from branches of the ophthalmic nerve.
superior oblique
The superior oblique muscle of the eye receives its ________ innervation from branches of the ophthalmic nerve.
sensory
The _______________ artery is typically a direct branch of the maxillary artery.
inferior alveolar
The auriculotemporal nerve, a ________ branch of the __________ nerve, passes medial to the lateral pterygoid muscle and posterior to the neck of the mandible.
sensory, mandibular
The auriculotemporal nerve, a sensory branch of the mandibular nerve, passes _______ to the lateral pterygoid muscle and _________ to the neck of the mandible.
medial, posterior
The auriculotemporal nerve, a sensory branch of the mandibular nerve, passes medial to the ___________ muscle and posterior to the ____________.
lateral pterygoid, neck of the mandible
The ____________ muscle attaches in part to the stapes (ossicle) and is innervated by a branch of the facial nerve.
stapedius
The stapedius muscle attaches in part to the stapes (ossicle) and is innervated by a branch of the _________ nerve.
facial
The __________ branch of the facial artery typically anastomoses (directly) with the sublingual branch of the lingual artery.
submental
The submental branch of the facial artery typically anastomoses (directly) with the sublingual branch of the __________ artery.
lingual
The ______________ muscle attaches in part to the transverse process of the atlas and functions in ipsilateral rotation of the head.
obliquus capitis inferior
The obliquus capitis inferior muscle attaches in part to the ____________ of the atlas and functions in ipsilateral rotation of the head.
transverse process
The obliquus capitis inferior muscle attaches in part to the transverse process of the _______ and functions in ipsilateral rotation of the head.
atlas
The obliquus capitis inferior muscle attaches in part to the transverse process of the atlas and functions in ____________ of the head.
ipsilateral rotation
The pupillary reflex tests the _________________ function of the IIIrd cranial nerve.
parasympathetic motor
The pupillary reflex tests the parasympathetic motor function of the _______ cranial nerve.
third
The _____________ muscle is the only abductor (movement) of the vocal folds.
posterior cricoarytenoid
The posterior cricoarytenoid muscle is the only abductor (movement) of the __________.
vocal folds
The __________ muscle forms the floor of the oral cavity.
mylohyoid
The mylohyoid muscle forms the ________ of the oral cavity.
floor
The inferior alveolar nerve provides ________ innervation to the ________ of the lower jaw.
sensory, molars
The inferior alveolar nerve provides sensory innervation to the ________________.
molars of the lower jaw
The _______ compartment of the _______ is classified (synovial) as a gliding (plane) joint.
upper, TMJ
The muscles of _____________ are derived from the first (mandibular) pharyngeal (branchial) arch.
mastication
The muscles of mastication are derived from the first (mandibular) _____________ arch.
pharyngeal (branchial)
The ____________ surrounds the carotid artery, internal jugular vein and vagus nerve.
carotid sheath
The carotid sheath surrounds the ________ artery, ____________ vein and ____________ nerve.
carotid, internal jugular, vagus
The __________ vein typically passes directly anterior to the anterior scalene muscle.
subclavian
The subclavian vein typically passes directly ________ to the anterior scalene muscle.
anterior
The longus colli muscle extends from _________ to ________ and functions in flexion of the neck.
vertebral body to vertebral body
The longus colli muscle extends from vertebral body to vertebral body and functions in ________ _____.
flexion of the neck
The promontory with its associated _____________ is located in the medial wall of the middle ear.
tympanic plexus
The promontory with its associated tympanic plexus is located in the _______ wall of the ________ ear.
medial, middle
The cell bodies of the __________________ neurons innervating the
parotid gland are located in the otic ganglion.
postganglionic, parasympathetic
The cell bodies of the postganglionic parasympathetic neurons innervating the
parotid gland are located in the _______ ganglion.
otic
The corneal (blink) reflex tests the ________ function of the Vth cranial nerve and the _______ function of the VIIth cranial nerve.
sensory, motor
The corneal (blink) reflex tests the sensory function of the _______ cranial nerve and the motor function of the _______ cranial nerve.
5th, 7th
The thyrohyoid or geniohyoid muscle functions to ___________ and is innervated by a branch of ventral ramus C1.
elevate the larynx
The thyrohyoid or geniohyoid muscle functions to elevate the larynx and is innervated by a branch of ______________.
ventral ramus C1
The vertebral artery traverses the _____________ of the _______ vertebrae.
transverse foramina, cervical
The ______________ is continuous with the posterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column.
tectorial membrane
The _____________ typically drains into the sphenoethmoidal recess of the nasal cavity.
sphenoid sinus
The sphenoid sinus typically drains into the sphenoethmoidal recess of the ___________.
nasal cavity
The occipital nodes typically receive the direct lymphatic drainage of the __________________________.
skin overlying the superior attachment of the trapezius muscle
The rectus capitis posterior major muscle extends from the _________ of the axis to the ________ and is innervated by a branch of dorsal ramus C1
spinous process, occipital bone
The zygomtic arch and the ____________ form the lateral boundary of the infratemporal fossa.
ramus of the mandible
The zygomtic arch and the ramus of the mandible form the _______ boundary of the ______________.
lateral, infratemporal fossa
Proximal to the ______________, the oculomotor and trochlear nerves are positioned in the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus.
superior orbital fissure
Proximal to the superior orbital fissure, the _________ and _________ nerves are positioned in the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus.
oculomotor, trochlear
__________ to the superior orbital fissure, the oculomotor and trochlear nerves are positioned in the ________ wall of the cavernous sinus.
proximal, lateral
The _______ and ___________ muscles function during the side-to-side grinding motion of the mandible.
medial and lateral pterygoid
The medial and lateral pterygoid muscles function during the ____________ motion of the mandible.
side-to-side grinding
The deep cervical lymph nodes are typically positioned adjacent to the ____________.
internal jugular vein
The orbicularis oculi muscle receives its ________ innervation from the temporal and zygomatic branches of the facial nerve.
motor
The orbicularis oculi muscle receives its motor innervation from the ____________ and __________ branches of the facial nerve.
temporal and zygomatic
The orbicularis oculi muscle receives its motor innervation from the temporal and zygomatic branches of the _________ nerve.
facial
The _______ muscle actively contracts during flaring of the nostrils.
nasalis
The _______ nerve is closely associated with the posterior wall of the middle ear.
facial
The facial nerve is closely associated with the posterior wall of the _________.
middle ear
The __________, ___________, and __________ muscles all function to elevate (movement) the mandible.
temporalis, masseter and medial pterygoid
The temporalis, masseter and medial pterygoid muscles all function to elevate (movement) the ___________.
mandible
The tectorial membrane is continuous with the ________________ of the vertebral column.
posterior longitudinal ligament
The _____________ is continuous with the pretracheal fascia of the neck.
buccopharyngeal fascia
The vagus (pharyngeal branch) nerve innervates all the muscles of the palate except for the ________.
tensor palatini
The vagus (pharyngeal branch) nerve innervates all the muscles of the _______ except for the tensor palatini.
palate
The nasal pharynx and middle ear communicate through the ____________.
auditory tube