Deck 9: Head and Neck Anatomy

Question 1

Which nerve innervates the maxillary central,lateral,and canine teeth?

A)Anterior superior alveolar
B)Inferior alveolar
C)Mylohyoid
D)Mental

Answer 1

Anterior superior alveolar

Question 2

The _____ form(s) the upper jaw.

A)mandible
B)palatine bones
C)maxillae
D)nasal bones

Answer 2

maxillae

Question 3

The _____ bone(s) form(s) the prominence of the cheek.

A)maxillary
B)zygomatic
C)sphenoid
D)ethmoid

Answer 3

zygomatic

Question 4

Which of the cervical muscles can be palpated in the neck?

A)Trapezius
B)Masseter
C)Sternocleidomastoid
D)Both a and c

Question 5

Which artery supplies blood to the mandibular teeth?

A)Facial
B)Lingual
C)Maxillary
D)Inferior alveolar

Question 6

_____ salivary glands are located just below and in front of each ear.

A)Parotid
B)Von Ebner's
C)Sublingual
D)Submandibular

Question 7

How many pairs of cranial nerves are connected to the brain?

A)7
B)10
C)12
D)15

Question 8

The second phase in mouth opening and movement of the temporomandibular joint is:

A)gliding.
B)sliding.
C)opening.
D)hinge action.

Question 9

Axillary lymph nodes are located:

A)in the head.
B)in the neck.
C)under the arms.
D)in the lower abdomen.

Question 10

Which artery supplies the major blood supply for the face and mouth?

A)Internal carotid
B)Aorta
C)External carotid
D)Jugular

Question 11

Which nerve is the primary source of innervation for the oral cavity?

A)Trigeminal
B)Nasopalatine
C)Anterior superior palatine
D)Buccal

Question 12

The condyloid process of the mandible lies in the:

A)articular eminence.
B)sigmoid notch.
C)coronoid process.
D)glenoid fossa.

Question 13

The only bone in the human body that does not articulate with another bone is the:

A)hyoid.
B)mandible.
C)maxilla.
D)ethmoid.

Question 14

The muscles that work with the TMJ to make all the movement of the mandible possible are the group of muscles of:

A)facial expression.
B)mastication.
C)the floor of the mouth.
D)the tongue.

Question 15

The eight bones that cover and protect the brain are collectively called the:

A)face.
B)frontal lobe.
C)cranium.
D)skull.

Question 16

The human skull is divided into what two sections?

A)Brain and face
B)Cranium and face
C)Frontal lobe and cranium
D)Face and sinuses

Question 17

The _____ sinuses are located within the forehead,just above the eyes.

A)maxillary
B)frontal
C)ethmoid
D)sphenoid

Question 18

_____ is the habitual grinding of teeth,especially at night.

A)Crepitus
B)Bruxism
C)Clenching
D)Trismus

Question 19

The strongest,longest,and only movable bone of the face is the:

A)mandible.
B)zygomatic bone.
C)maxilla.
D)frontal bone.

Question 20

The back and base of the cranium are formed by the _____ bone(s).

A)parietal
B)frontal
C)occipital
D)temporal

Question 21

The bone that forms the lower jaw is the:

A)lacrimal bone.
B)maxilla.
C)mandible.
D)nasal bone.

Question 22

Which muscle of the floor of the mouth aids during swallowing?

A)Mylohyoid
B)Digastric
C)Styloid
D)Geniohyoid

Question 23

The facial bones that are useful in identifying maxillary radiographs (x-rays) are the _____ bones.

A)zygomatic
B)ethmoid
C)occipital
D)mandibular

Question 24

Symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) include:

A)headache.
B)pain in the neck.
C)pain with chewing.
D)all of the above.

Question 25

The external auditory meatus,the outside opening to the ear,is located in the _____ bone.

A)frontal
B)occipital
C)temporal
D)sphenoid

Question 26

The muscle of facial expression that allows a person to laugh and smile is the:

A)orbicularis oris.
B)buccinator.
C)mentalis.
D)zygomatic major.

Question 27

The bone that forms the upper jaw is the:

A)lacrimal bone.
B)maxilla.
C)mandible.
D)nasal bone.

Question 28

The function of saliva is to:

A)cleanse the oral cavity.
B)aid in digestion of food.
C)aid in speaking.
D)do all of the above.

Question 29

The spinal cord passes through which foramen into the occipital bone?

A)Foramen magnum
B)Mandibular foramen
C)Mental foramen
D)Supraorbital foramen

Question 30

Which statement is NOT true of trismus?

A)Trismus is spasm of the muscles of mastication.
B)Trismus is the most common cause of restricted mandibular movement.
C)The dentist may use a stethoscope to listen for sounds of trismus.
D)Patients' descriptions of trismus include a jaw that "goes out" or "gets stuck."

Question 31

The natural opening in bone through which blood vessels and nerves pass is the:

A)foramen.
B)fossa.
C)process.
D)tuberosity.

Question 32

Which statement is true of the parotid salivary gland?

A)The parotid gland is the second largest of the major salivary glands.
B)The parotid gland is located in the buccal, lingual, and labial mucosa.
C)The parotid gland produces approximately 25% of the total volume of saliva.
D)The parotid gland empties into the mouth through the Wharton's duct.

Question 33

The mental protuberance is formed by the symphysis of the two mandibular bones and is commonly known as the:

A)chin.
B)ramus.
C)orbits.
D)palate.

Question 34

The muscle of facial expression that also aids in chewing and speaking is the:

A)orbicularis oris.
B)buccinator.
C)mentalis.
D)zygomatic major.

Question 35

The fontanelle,or soft spot,of a newborn infant is located where the frontal bone will articulate with which bone?

A)Occipital
B)Parietal
C)Sphenoid
D)Temporal

Question 36

The articulation between the temporal bones and the mandible form the:

A)angle of the mandible.
B)mandibular notch.
C)temporomandibular joint.
D)sigmoid notch.

Question 37

A large,rounded area on the outer surface of the maxillary bones in the area of the posterior teeth is the:

A)zygomatic process.
B)alveolar process.
C)maxillary tuberosity.
D)genial tubercles.

Question 38

Protrusion of the mandible occurs when the internal and external pterygoid muscles:

A)alternate contractions, first on one side and then on the other.
B)on both sides relax together.
C)on the same side of the face contract together.
D)on both sides contract together.

Question 39

The jagged line where bones articulate and form a joint that does not move is a:

A)foramen.
B)fossa.
C)meatus.
D)suture.

Question 40

The submandibular salivary gland:

A)produces the largest total volume of saliva.
B)empties into the mouth through the Wharton's duct.
C)is the smallest of the major salivary glands.
D)does both a and b.

Question 41

An air-filled cavity within a bone is a(n):

A)articular space.
B)fossa.
C)meatus.
D)sinus.

Question 42

A "stone" that can develop in the salivary duct that prevents the saliva from flowing into the mouth is a(n):

A)hamulus.
B)meatus.
C)sialolith.
D)ossicles.

Question 43

Which blood vessel provides the major blood supply to the face and mouth?

A)Aorta
B)Internal carotid artery
C)External carotid artery
D)External jugular

Question 44

If a patient has permanent paralysis of the tongue and lip after an extraction of a molar,which cranial nerve was damaged?

A)Trochlear
B)Trigeminal
C)Vagus
D)Abducens

Question 45

The artery that supplies blood to the mandibular teeth is the _____ artery.

A)facial
B)lingual
C)inferior alveolar
D)anterior alveolar

Question 46

Which major vein corresponds to the common carotid artery and empties blood from the upper portion of the body?

A)Internal jugular
B)External jugular
C)Common facial
D)Deep facial