Quiz-Oral And Nasal Cavity

Question 1

Which of the following bones and associated processes comprise the HARD PALATE (select all that apply)?
Select one or more:
a. palatine bone (horizontal plate)
b. maxilla (palatine process)
c. palatine bone (vertical plate)
d. zygomatic arch

Answer 1

A & B

Question 2

Which muscle forms a sling around the velum that functions to elevate the palate?
Select one:
a. palatoglossus
b. Masseter
c. tensor veli palatini
d. levator veli palatini

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The tensor veli palatini is a tongue muscle involved in raising the velum.
Select one:
True
False

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Palatal fusion of the secondary palate occurs around 6 weeks post-conception.
Select one:
True
False

Answer 4

False

Question 5

The alveolar process consists entirely of the alveolar ridge.
Select one:
True
False

Answer 5

False

Question 6

The temporomandibular joint is where which structures meet (select all that apply)?
Select one or more:
a. Temporal bone
b. Mandible
c. Palatine bone
d. Maxilla

Answer 6

A & B

Question 7

The two structures that meet at the Temporomandibular Joint are separated by the ARTICULAR DISC.
Select one:
True
False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the name of the upper part of the mandible that interacts with the temporal bone?
Select one:
a. Alveolar Process
b. Maxilla
c. Condylar Process
d. Ramus

Answer 8

C

Question 9

The Palatal RAPHE are the wrinkled folds at the anterior part of the palate.
Select one:
True
False

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Which term describes the malocclusion where the maxilliary arch is further forward than the mandibular arch?
Select one:
a. Class I
b. Class III
c. Class II

Answer 10

C

Question 11

The FRENULUM is the name of the vertical groove between the base of the nose and the border of the upper lip.
Select one:
True
False

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Which muscles are involved in raising the mandible?
Select one or more:
a. Pterygoid
b. Masseter
c. Temporalis
d. Digrastic

Answer 12

A,b,c