Slido Questions Flashcards
Which of the following structures is found in both the superior mediastinum and the middle mediastinum?
a) left recurrent laryngeal nerve
b) thoracic duct
c) right phrenic nerve
d) thymus gland
c) right phrenic nerve
Select the CORRECT statement about the thoracic splanchnic nerves:
a) carry innervation to the thoracic organs with results including increased heart rate
b) contain pre-ganglionic sympathetic neurons originating in the thoracic region
c) provide direct innervation to all target organs and tissues (e.g., kidneys)
d) include parasympathetic neurons that synapse in pre vertebral (collateral) ganglia
b) contain pre-ganglionic sympathetic neurons originating in the thoracic region
The pterion is a weak point near the temple where 4 bones of the neurocranium meet to form an H-shaped junction. Which of these bones is NOT involved?
a) sphenoid bone
b) frontal bone
c) temporal bone
d) occipital bone
d) occipital bone
Select the base of skull opening from the options below that is found in the cranial fossa that is NOT formed by any part of the sphenoid bone.
a) foramen magnum
b) foramina of the cribriform plate
c) foramen lacerum
d) foramen spinosum
a) foramen magnum
Select the cranial nerve(s) that does/do NOT pass through a foramen or fissure associated with the sphenoid bone.
a) olfactory nerve
b) oculomotor nerve
c) optic nerve
d) opthalmic nerve
a) olfactory nerve
While skating at Parc La Fontaine, your friend complains of double vision. When you look at their eyes, you notice that the right eye is deviated to the left. Damage to which of these nerves would explain this resting eye position?
a) trochlear nerve
b) abducens nerve
c) optic nerve
d) oculomotor nerve
b) abducens nerve
Select the true statement about the face and muscles of facial expression:
a) all muscles of facial expression are innervated by the mandibular division of CN V
b) orbicularis oculi and buccinator are two muscles that intersect at the modiolus
c) the face receives all its blood supply from branches of the external carotid artery
d) buccinator plays an important role in chewing food despite not moving the mandible
d) buccinator plays an important role in chewing food despite not moving the mandible
Which muscle(s) of facial expression is/are skeptical baby clearly contracting to make the face shown here:
a) corrugator supercili
b) orbicularis oris
c) zygomaticus major
d) buccinator
a) corrugator supercili
b) orbicularis oris
Which cardiac valve is found between two heart chambers containing oxygenated (a.k.a., oxygen-rich) blood?
a) Aortic valve
b) Pulmonary valve
c) Tricuspid valve
d) Bicuspid valve
d) bicuspid valve
Pericardiocentesis involves draining excess fluid from the pericardial cavity with a needle. Which of these layers would NOT be pierced during this procedure? Select all that apply!
a) Fibrous pericardium
b) Serous parietal pericardium
c) Serous visceral pericardium
d) Pericardial adipose (fat)
c) serous parietal pericardium
Which of these bones does NOT contribute to the lateral wall of the nasal cavity?
a) Ethmoid
b) Vomer
c) Lacrimal
d) Palatine
b) vomer
A mucocele is a benign lesion that can expand within the paranasal sinuses. If your patient has a mucocele blocking the opening on the floor of one of their semilunar hiatuses, which paranasal sinus(es) would be unable to drain?
a) Frontal sinus
b) Sphenoidal sinus
c) Maxillary sinus
d) Anterior ethmoidal air cells
c) maxillary sinus
Which of the following structures is NOT involved in transmitting visceral motor innervation to one or more of the major salivary glands?
a) Chorda tympani
b) Submandibular ganglion
c) Hypoglossal nerve
d) Otic ganglion
c) hypoglossal nerve
OUCH! Your coffee / tea was way too hot, and you burnt the roof of your mouth! Which of these nerves carries the MAJORITY of general sensation from this area?
a) Greater palatine nerve
b) Lingual nerve
c) Lesser palatine nerve
d) Nasopalatine nerve
a) greater palatine nerve
Select the translation / gliding movement of the head of the mandible at the temporomandibular joint that occurs during closing of the mouth:
a) Elevation
b) Retraction
c) Depression
d) Protrusion
b) retraction