Regional Anatomy II (2) final review

What structure is not a component of the carotid sheath ?

Phrenic Nerve

Which structure is a branch of the mandibular nerve ?

Inferior alveolar nerve

What branch of the facial nerve innervates the platysma ?

Cervical

Which of these is a content of the pterygopalatine fossa ?

these 3rd part of maxillary artery

Which form of temporomandibular dislocation is atraumatic ?

Anterior

What structure is the inferior concha an extension of ?

Maxilla

Which of these can cause otitis media ?

Streptococcus pnemoniae

Where are baroreceptors in the neck located ?

Carotid sinus

Which structure is found in the temporal fossa ?

Auriculotemporal nerve

Which nerve is responsible for motor innervation of the larynx ?

Vagus

Which of the following is the action of the platysma ?

Helps depress the mandible

Cerebrospinal fluid is drained from the brain via what structure ?

Internal jugular vein

The lacrimal duct opens into what nasal meatus ?

Inferior

Which part of the internal carotid artery divides into the anterior and middle cerebral arteries ?

Cerebral

What part of the pharynx does the maxillary nerve supply ?

Nasopharynx

What occurs in intermittent subclavian steal syndrome ?

Alternating blood flow of antegrade and retrograde blood flow

The temporal mandibular joint receives sensory innervation from what nerve ?

Auriculotemporal

What structure is a branch of the mandibular nerve ?

Inferior alveolar

The superior tarsal muscle extends from the inferior surface of what structure ?

Levator palpebrae superioris

Which of the following is found in the carotid triangle ?

Internal jugular vein

What is the term for swelling of the optic disc ?

Papilledema

Which muscle is the only abductor of the vocal folds ?

Posterior cricoarytenoid

Which thin , strap - like muscle group assists in stabilizing the larynx ?

Infrahyoid muscle

What structure passes between the superior constrictor and the base of the skull ?

Pharyngotympanic tube

Which structure is the only constant tributary of the subclavian vein ?

External jugular vein

Which muscle creates the lateral border of the submental triangle ?

Anterior belly of the digastric

Which form of temporomandibular dislocation typically occurs secondary to a direct blow to the chin ?

Posterior

Which arteries join together to form the basilar artery ?

Vertebral

Which paranasal sinus forms at one year of age ?

Ethmoid

What is the name of the remnant of the thyroglossal duct ?

Foramen cecum

Which part of the subclavian artery may give rise to the dorsal scapular artery ?

3rd part

Which of the following is not a longitudinal muscle of the pharynx ?

Glossopharyngeus

The facial artery is a branch of what structure ?

External carotid artery

Which nerve is a branch of the anterior division of the mandibular nerve ?

Deep temporal nerves .

What structure is the middle concha an extension of ?

Ethmoid

Where are the pharyngeal tonsils located ?

Roof of the nasopharynx

Which muscle displays weakness in a CNXII lesion ?

Genioglossus

Which bone forms a portion of the pterion ?

Frontal

What nerve pierces the thyrohyoid membrane ?

Internal laryngeal

What does the Glaserian fissure refer to ?

Petrotympanic fissure

Which is the only muscle that isn't supplied by CNXII ?

Palatoglossus

What structure divides the subclavian artery into three parts ?

Scalenus anterior

Which sinus is the largest ?

Maxillary

Which of the following is the most radiolucent on x - ray ?

Cortical bone

What structure does the subclavian artery steal retrograde blood from in subclavian steal syndrome ?

Vertebral artery

Select the fold that projects between two cerebellar hemispheres

Falx cerebri

The inferior border of the cricoid cartilage marks the border between what two structures ?

Larynx and trachea

Healthy cartilage appears radiodense on x - ray .

False

Which of the following can be found in the inner ear ?

Semicircular canals

Which muscle's motor function is supplied by the external laryngeal nerve ?

Cricothyroid

What structure joins the posterior auricular veins to form the external jugular vein ?

Posterior branch of the retromandibular vein

What structure of the eyeball is abundant with melanocytes ?

Choroid

Which muscle is pierced by the intermediate tendon of the digastric near its insertion ?

Stylohyoid

What neck triangle is the superficial part of the submandibular gland found in ?

Digastric

What structure does the inferior thyroid artery originate from ?

Thyrocervical trunk

Which meatus do the posterior ethmoidal air cells open into ?

Superior

What structure is the lens suspended to by zonular fibers ?

Ciliary body

Which of these veins has a superior and inferior bulb ?

Internal jugular vein

Which papillae does not contain taste buds ?

Filiform

Which of the following is the anterior and inferior border of the carotid triangle ?

Superior belly of omohyoid

What is the digastric triangle also known as ?

Submandibular triangle

What is one of the functions of the tensor veli palatini ?

opens pharyngeal opening of auditory tube

What is the anatomical name for the false vocal cords ?

Vestibular fold

The medial pterygoid nerve is a branch of what structure ?

Mandibular nerve

Which structure is transmitted via the superior orbital fissure ?

Abducens nerve

What drains into the scleral venous sinus ?

Vitreous body

Which of the following lingual papillae do not have taste buds ?

Filiform

Which structure originates from the stem of the mandibular nerve ?

Medial pterygoid nerve

What level is the larynx located at in an adult ?

C3 - C6

The vagus nerve supplies all organs in the body with the exception of what ?

Adrenal glands

What area is a common site of epistaxis ?

Keisselbach's area

Which meatus does the maxillary sinus communicate with ?

Middle

Which is a branch of the 3rd part of the maxillary artery ?

Infraorbital artery

Which is a branch of the 1st part of the maxillary artery ?

Anterior tympanic artery

The superior and middle thyroid veins are tributaries of what structure ?

Internal jugular vein

The apex of the arytenoid cartilage articulates with what structure ?

Corniculate cartilage

What term is best used to describe the bright white appearance of CSF fluid on MRI ?

High signal

Which density does the oropharynx appear on as x - ray ?

Bone

At what level does the infraglottic portion of the larynx end ?

Cricoid cartilage

Which muscle contributes to the floor of the submandibular triangle ?

Hyoglossus

Which of these structures is transmitted via the superior orbital fissure ?

Ophthalmic nerve

Which of the following is a branch of the internal carotid artery ?

Central retinal

Which muscle is pierced by the parotid duct ?

Buccinator

Which structure is begins in the confluence of sinuses and becomes continuous with the sigmoid sinus ?

Transverse sinus

Which structure of the eyeball secretes aqueous humor ?

Ciliary process

Which muscle is an upward continuation of the sternothyroid ?

Thyrohyoid

Which of the following nerves does not innervate the tongue ?

Oculomotor

Which of the following nerves provides taste to the anterior 2/3 of the tongue ?

Facial

What is the primary function of the thyroarytenoid ?

Relax the vocal folds

What branch of the internal carotid artery supplies the anterior part of the lateral wall and septum of the nose ?

Ophthalmic

What is the 3rd part of the vertebral artery also known as ?

Atlantic

Which meatus do the anterior ethmoidal air cells open into ?

Middle

What is the muscle that shortens and thickens the vocal folds to control the pitch of the voice ?

Thyroarytenoid

Which of the following is found within the carotid triangle ?

CN XI

Which is a branch of the external carotid artery ?

Ascending pharyngeal artery

What structure does the internal carotid artery supply blood to ?

Brain

What nerve supplies sensory innervation to the cornea ?

Ophthalmic

Which cranial nerve does the thyrohyoid muscle receive its C1 fibers from ?

CN XII

Select which is correct is thyroid and parathyroid function

Calcitonin is stimulating by rising blood Ca 2+ and PHT is stimulated by falling blood Ca2 + levels

From an APOM projection , the x - ray beam travels through the patient :

Anterior to posterior