Deck 5: Neck

Question 1

Which hormones excreted from the thyroid gland stimulate cell metabolism and are essential for normal body growth?

A) Parathyroid and calcitonin
B) Thyroxine and triiodothyronine
C) Triiodothyronine and calcitonin
D) Parathyroid and thyroxine

Answer 1

B

Question 2

With quiet respiration the true vocal cords are in a relaxed position creating an opening between them called the:

A) Epiglottis
B) Ventricle
C) Glottis
D) Oropharynx

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The thyroid gland is located at the level of which laryngeal cartilage?

A) Cricoid
B) Corniculate
C) Epiglottis
D) Cuneiform

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The digastric muscle is included in which muscle group?

A) Constrictor
B) Posterior triangle
C) Suprahyoid
D) Infrahyoid

Question 5

Which cartilage forms the base of the larynx?

A) Thyroid
B) Epiglottis
C) Cricoid
D) Arytenoid

Question 6

The oropharynx extends between which two structures?

A) Soft palate and hyoid bone
B) Hard palate and hyoid bone
C) Soft palate and cricoid cartilage
D) Hard palate and cricoid cartilage

Question 7

In the figure below of an axial CT of the neck, which arrow points to the arytenoid cartilage?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 8

The largest pair of salivary glands is the:

A) Parotid
B) Sublingual
C) Submaxillary
D) Submandibular

Question 9

Which of the following muscles are frequently referred to as strap muscles?

A) Scalene
B) Infrahyoid
C) Suprahyoids
D) Pterygoids

Question 10

The laryngopharynx continues as the esophagus at the level of the:

A) Hyoid bone
B) Cricoid cartilage
C) Soft palate
D) Pharyngeal tonsils

Question 11

How many "unpaired" cartilages make up the larynx?

A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) 7

Question 12

What muscle forms the boundary for the anterior and posterior triangles in the neck?

A) Platysma
B) Middle scalene
C) Sternocleidomastoid
D) Trapezius

Question 13

The trachea is reinforced by approximately how many C-shaped pieces of cartilage?

A) 6-9
B) 9-15
C) 16-20
D) 22-30

Question 14

The lymph nodes of the neck can be classified or divided into how many levels or regions for ease of identification?

A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8

Question 15

Which is a superficial muscle located on the posterior portion of the neck that acts to elevate the scapula?

A) Splenius capitis
B) Levator scapulae
C) Posterior scalene
D) Trapezius

Question 16

Which vein drains blood from the lateral region of the face?

A) Retromandibular
B) Internal jugular
C) External jugular
D) Anterior jugular

Question 17

The thyroid cartilage consists of laminae that unite anteriorly to form a shield to protect the:

A) Thyroid gland
B) Pharyngeal tonsils
C) Epiglottis
D) Vocal cords

Question 18

Which structures are frequently referred to as the adenoids?

A) Palatine tonsils
B) Pharyngeal tonsils
C) Parathyroid glands
D) Parotid glands

Question 19

The laminae of the thyroid cartilage unite anteriorly to form the:

A) Laryngeal prominence
B) Superior thyroid notch
C) Superior horn
D) Inferior horn

Question 20

In the figure below of an axial CT of the neck, which arrow points to the thyroid cartilage?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 21

The following questions refer to the figure below of a midsagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the oropharynx?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 22

In the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MR of the neck, which arrow points to the medial pterygoid muscle?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 23

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the neck.
Which arrow points to the platysma muscle?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 24

The following questions refer to the figure below of a midsagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the esophagus?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 25

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the neck.
Which arrow points to the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM)?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 26

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the neck.
Which arrow points to the submandibular gland?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 27

The following questions refer to the figure below of a sagittal CT reformat of the pharynx.
Which arrow points to the hard palate?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 28

In the figure below of an axial CT of the neck, which arrow points to the parotid gland?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 29

The following questions refer to the figure below of a sagittal CT reformat of the pharynx.
Which arrow points to the hyoid bone?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 30

The following questions refer to the figure below of a midsagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the cricoid cartilage?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 31

The following questions refer to the figure below of a midsagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the laryngopharynx?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 32

The following questions refer to the figure below of a midsagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the nasopharynx?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 33

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the neck.
Which arrow points to the right interior jugular vein?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 34

The following questions refer to the figure below of a sagittal CT reformat of the pharynx.
Which arrow points to the soft palate?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 35

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the neck.
Which arrow points to the anterior scalene muscle?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 36

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the neck.
Which arrow points to the hyoid bone?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 37

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the submandibular gland?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 38

The following questions refer to the figure below of a sagittal CT reformat of the pharynx.
Which arrow points to the epiglottis?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 39

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the neck.
Which arrow points to the aryepiglottic fold?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 40

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the neck.
Which arrow points to the thyroid gland (left lobe)?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 41

The following questions refer to the figure below of a CTA of intracranial and extracranial arteries.
Which arrow points to the common carotid artery?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 42

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the esophagus?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 43

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the digastric muscle?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 44

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the thyroid cartilage?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 45

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal CT reformat of the neck.
Which arrow points to the common carotid artery?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 46

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the aryepiglottic fold?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 47

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the levator scapulae muscle?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 48

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the middle scalene muscle?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 49

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal CT reformat of the neck.
Which arrow points to the thyroid gland?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 50

The following questions refer to the figure below of a CTA of intracranial and extracranial arteries.
Which arrow points to the vertebral artery?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 51

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the retromandibular vein?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 52

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the longus capitis muscle?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 53

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal CT reformat of the neck.
Which arrow points to the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM)?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 54

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the cricoid cartilage?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 55

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal CT reformat of the neck.
Which arrow points to the epiglottis?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 56

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the internal jugular vein?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 57

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the genioglossus muscle?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 58

The following questions refer to the figure below of a CTA of intracranial and extracranial arteries.
Which arrow points to the internal carotid artery?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 59

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal CT reformat of the neck.
Which arrow points to the internal jugular vein?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 60

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the vertebral artery?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 61

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points an upper internal jugular lymph node?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 62

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the visceral space?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 63

The following questions refer to the figure below of a CTA of intracranial and extracranial arteries.
Which arrow points to the external carotid artery?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 64

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the anterior jugular vein?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 65

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.
Which arrow points to the danger space?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D