[L1] Scalp &Face & Muscle Of Head
1. In which layer of the scalp would you find the most blood vessels?
A. Skin B. Periosteum
C. Dense Connective Tissue D. Epicranial Aponeurosis
2. How many layers of the scalp are there?
A. 3 B. 4
C. 5 D. 6
3. What is the action of corrugator supercilii?
A. Closure of the eyelid B. Drawing the eyebrows together
C. Compression of the nares D. Pursing the lips
4. Which of the following muscles opens the nares?
Procerus Transverse part of nasalis
Alar part of nasalis Orbicularis oris
5. Where does the buccinator muscle originate from?
A. Mandible and maxilla B. Nasal septum
C. Frontal bone D. Roof of the orbit
6. Which pharyngeal arch do the muscles of mastication develop from?
A. First pharyngeal arch B. Second pharyngeal arch
C. Fourth pharyngeal arch D. Sixth pharyngeal arch
7. What is the main action of the masseter muscle?
A. Depression of the mandible B. Elevation of the mandible
C. Retraction of the mandible D. Protraction of the mandible
8. Which nerve innervates the muscles of mastication?
A. Maxillary nerve B. Mandibular nerve
C. Lingual nerve D. Glossopharyngeal nerve
9. Where does the temporalis muscle insert?
A. Coronoid process of the mandible B. Corocoid process of the mandible
C. Neck of the mandible D. Ramus of the mandible
10. Which muscle is the medial pterygoid found inferior to?
A. Masseter B. Temporalis
C. Lateral pterygoid D. Buccinator
11. What is the main action of the lateral pterygoid muscle?
A. Elevation of the mandible B. Depression of the mandible
C. Retraction of the mandible D. Protraction of the mandible
12. Which nerve innervates the orbicularis oculi muscle?
A. Glossopharyngeal nerve B. Facial nerve
C. Trigeminal nerve D. Lingual nerve
13. Which nerve innervates the orbicularis oris muscle?
A. Glossopharyngeal nerve B. Facial nerve
C. Trigeminal nerve D. Lingual nerve
14. Which nerve is responsible for the majority of taste sensation?
A. Glossopharyngeal nerve B. Facial nerve
C. Trigeminal nerve D. Lingual nerve
15. Which nerve is responsible for the majority of the tongues motor function?
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,A. Glossopharyngeal nerve B. Facial nerve
C. Trochlear nerve D. Hypoglossal nerve
16. Which nerve is responsible for general sensation in the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
A. Glossopharyngeal nerve B. Facial nerve
C. Lingual nerve D. Hypoglossal nerve
17. Which nerve transmits taste sensation in the posterior 1/3 of the tongue?
A. Glossopharyngeal nerve B. Facial nerve
C. Trochlear nerve D. Hypoglossal nerve
18. Which of the following is not an articulatory surface of the temporomandibular joint?
A. Mandibular fossa B. Articular Tubercle
C. Mandibular head D. Parietal bone
19. Where does the sphenomandibular ligament originate from?
A. Mandible B. Sphenoid spine
C. Articular tubercle D. Mandibular fossa
20. Which of the following muscles is responsible for protrusion of the mandible?
A. Geniohyoid B. Digastric
C. Temporalis D. Lateral pterygoid
21. What mainly contributes to depression of the mandible when there is no resistance?
A. Digastric B. Gravity
C. Geniohyoid D. Mylohyoid
22. At what spinal level does the pharynx end (inferior to the cricoid cartilage) ?
A. C3 B. C4
C. C5 D. C6
23. Which of the following is NOT a part of the pharynx?
A. Nasopharynx B. Oropharynx
C. Glossopharynx D. Laryngopharynx
24. Which of the following is NOT a function of the longitudinal muscles of the pharynx?
A. Shorten the pharynx B. Widen the pharynx
C. Constrict the lumen of the pharynx D. Elevate the larynx
25. Which muscle of the pharynx is the only one not innervated by the vagus nerve (CN X) ?
A. Inferior pharyngeal constrictor B. Stylopharyngeus
C. Palatopharyngeus D. Salpingopharyngeus
26. The main action of buccinator muscle is:
A. Eye closure. B. Mouth closure.
C. Prevent food accumulation in the mouth D. Mandible depression
vestibule.
27. The dangerous layer of the scalp is:
A. Skin layer. B. Subcutaneous connective tissue layer.
C. Epicranial aponeurosis. D. Loose connective tissue layer.
28. They form a potential pathway for spread of infection from the scalp to the intracranial
space.
A. Dural sinuses. B. Emissary veins.
C. Pterygoid plexus D. Facial vein
29. It widens the nares:
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, A. The transverse part of nasalis. B. The alar part of nasalis.
C. Levator anguli oris. D. Mentalis.
30. The 1st pharyngeal arch nerve is:
A. Facial nerve. B. Mandibular nerve (V3).
C. Glossopharyngeal nerve. D. Vagus nerve.
31. It could be used for myringoplasty:
A. Masseteric facia. B. Temporal fascia.
C. Investing fascia of the neck. D. Prevertebral fascia.
32. The only muscle which can retract the protruded mandible.
A. Masseter. B. Buccinator.
C. Lateral pterygoid. D. Temporalis
33. Contraction of right lateral pterygoid would deviate mandible:
A. Forwards. B. Backwards.
C. Forwards to the left. D. Forwards to the right.
34. All muscles of the tongue are innervated by CN XII, except:
A. Palatoglossus. B. Palatopharyngeus.
C. Tensor palati. D. Intrinsic tongue muscles.
35. Chorda tympani transmits taste sensation from:
A. Anterior 2/3 of tongue. B. Anterior 1/3 of tongue.
C. Posterior 2/3 of tongue. D. Posterior 1/3 of tongue.
36. It prevents over opening of mouth:
A. Pterygomandibular ligament. B. Stylomandibular ligament.
C. Temporomandibular ligament. D. Suprahyoid muscles.
37. It extends to the lingula of inner surface of mandible:
A. Pterygomandibular ligament. B. Stylomandibular ligament.
C. Temporomandibular ligament. D. Sphenomandibular ligament.
38. Its lower head originated from the maxillary tuberosity:
A. Masseter. B. Temporalis.
C. Lateral pterygoid. D. Medial pterygoid.
39. All pharyngeal muscles are innervated by vagus nerve except:
A. Stylopharyngeus. B. Palatopharyngeus.
C. Salpingopharyngeus. D. Superior constrictor.
ANSWERs
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. C
11. D 12. B 13. B 14. B 15. D 16. C 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. D
21. B 22. D 23. C 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. B
30. B 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. A 36. C 37. D 38. D 39. A
[L2 ] Muscles Of Neck
1. Which of the following is NOT a border of the anterior triangle?
Midline of neck Mandible
Sternocleidomastoid Sternohyoid
2. Which of the following cranial nerves can be found in the anterior triangle?
Olfactory (CNI) Oculomotor (CN III)
Trochlear (CN IV) Facial (CN VII)
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1. In which layer of the scalp would you find the most blood vessels?
A. Skin B. Periosteum
C. Dense Connective Tissue D. Epicranial Aponeurosis
2. How many layers of the scalp are there?
A. 3 B. 4
C. 5 D. 6
3. What is the action of corrugator supercilii?
A. Closure of the eyelid B. Drawing the eyebrows together
C. Compression of the nares D. Pursing the lips
4. Which of the following muscles opens the nares?
Procerus Transverse part of nasalis
Alar part of nasalis Orbicularis oris
5. Where does the buccinator muscle originate from?
A. Mandible and maxilla B. Nasal septum
C. Frontal bone D. Roof of the orbit
6. Which pharyngeal arch do the muscles of mastication develop from?
A. First pharyngeal arch B. Second pharyngeal arch
C. Fourth pharyngeal arch D. Sixth pharyngeal arch
7. What is the main action of the masseter muscle?
A. Depression of the mandible B. Elevation of the mandible
C. Retraction of the mandible D. Protraction of the mandible
8. Which nerve innervates the muscles of mastication?
A. Maxillary nerve B. Mandibular nerve
C. Lingual nerve D. Glossopharyngeal nerve
9. Where does the temporalis muscle insert?
A. Coronoid process of the mandible B. Corocoid process of the mandible
C. Neck of the mandible D. Ramus of the mandible
10. Which muscle is the medial pterygoid found inferior to?
A. Masseter B. Temporalis
C. Lateral pterygoid D. Buccinator
11. What is the main action of the lateral pterygoid muscle?
A. Elevation of the mandible B. Depression of the mandible
C. Retraction of the mandible D. Protraction of the mandible
12. Which nerve innervates the orbicularis oculi muscle?
A. Glossopharyngeal nerve B. Facial nerve
C. Trigeminal nerve D. Lingual nerve
13. Which nerve innervates the orbicularis oris muscle?
A. Glossopharyngeal nerve B. Facial nerve
C. Trigeminal nerve D. Lingual nerve
14. Which nerve is responsible for the majority of taste sensation?
A. Glossopharyngeal nerve B. Facial nerve
C. Trigeminal nerve D. Lingual nerve
15. Which nerve is responsible for the majority of the tongues motor function?
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,A. Glossopharyngeal nerve B. Facial nerve
C. Trochlear nerve D. Hypoglossal nerve
16. Which nerve is responsible for general sensation in the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
A. Glossopharyngeal nerve B. Facial nerve
C. Lingual nerve D. Hypoglossal nerve
17. Which nerve transmits taste sensation in the posterior 1/3 of the tongue?
A. Glossopharyngeal nerve B. Facial nerve
C. Trochlear nerve D. Hypoglossal nerve
18. Which of the following is not an articulatory surface of the temporomandibular joint?
A. Mandibular fossa B. Articular Tubercle
C. Mandibular head D. Parietal bone
19. Where does the sphenomandibular ligament originate from?
A. Mandible B. Sphenoid spine
C. Articular tubercle D. Mandibular fossa
20. Which of the following muscles is responsible for protrusion of the mandible?
A. Geniohyoid B. Digastric
C. Temporalis D. Lateral pterygoid
21. What mainly contributes to depression of the mandible when there is no resistance?
A. Digastric B. Gravity
C. Geniohyoid D. Mylohyoid
22. At what spinal level does the pharynx end (inferior to the cricoid cartilage) ?
A. C3 B. C4
C. C5 D. C6
23. Which of the following is NOT a part of the pharynx?
A. Nasopharynx B. Oropharynx
C. Glossopharynx D. Laryngopharynx
24. Which of the following is NOT a function of the longitudinal muscles of the pharynx?
A. Shorten the pharynx B. Widen the pharynx
C. Constrict the lumen of the pharynx D. Elevate the larynx
25. Which muscle of the pharynx is the only one not innervated by the vagus nerve (CN X) ?
A. Inferior pharyngeal constrictor B. Stylopharyngeus
C. Palatopharyngeus D. Salpingopharyngeus
26. The main action of buccinator muscle is:
A. Eye closure. B. Mouth closure.
C. Prevent food accumulation in the mouth D. Mandible depression
vestibule.
27. The dangerous layer of the scalp is:
A. Skin layer. B. Subcutaneous connective tissue layer.
C. Epicranial aponeurosis. D. Loose connective tissue layer.
28. They form a potential pathway for spread of infection from the scalp to the intracranial
space.
A. Dural sinuses. B. Emissary veins.
C. Pterygoid plexus D. Facial vein
29. It widens the nares:
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, A. The transverse part of nasalis. B. The alar part of nasalis.
C. Levator anguli oris. D. Mentalis.
30. The 1st pharyngeal arch nerve is:
A. Facial nerve. B. Mandibular nerve (V3).
C. Glossopharyngeal nerve. D. Vagus nerve.
31. It could be used for myringoplasty:
A. Masseteric facia. B. Temporal fascia.
C. Investing fascia of the neck. D. Prevertebral fascia.
32. The only muscle which can retract the protruded mandible.
A. Masseter. B. Buccinator.
C. Lateral pterygoid. D. Temporalis
33. Contraction of right lateral pterygoid would deviate mandible:
A. Forwards. B. Backwards.
C. Forwards to the left. D. Forwards to the right.
34. All muscles of the tongue are innervated by CN XII, except:
A. Palatoglossus. B. Palatopharyngeus.
C. Tensor palati. D. Intrinsic tongue muscles.
35. Chorda tympani transmits taste sensation from:
A. Anterior 2/3 of tongue. B. Anterior 1/3 of tongue.
C. Posterior 2/3 of tongue. D. Posterior 1/3 of tongue.
36. It prevents over opening of mouth:
A. Pterygomandibular ligament. B. Stylomandibular ligament.
C. Temporomandibular ligament. D. Suprahyoid muscles.
37. It extends to the lingula of inner surface of mandible:
A. Pterygomandibular ligament. B. Stylomandibular ligament.
C. Temporomandibular ligament. D. Sphenomandibular ligament.
38. Its lower head originated from the maxillary tuberosity:
A. Masseter. B. Temporalis.
C. Lateral pterygoid. D. Medial pterygoid.
39. All pharyngeal muscles are innervated by vagus nerve except:
A. Stylopharyngeus. B. Palatopharyngeus.
C. Salpingopharyngeus. D. Superior constrictor.
ANSWERs
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. C
11. D 12. B 13. B 14. B 15. D 16. C 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. D
21. B 22. D 23. C 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. B
30. B 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. A 36. C 37. D 38. D 39. A
[L2 ] Muscles Of Neck
1. Which of the following is NOT a border of the anterior triangle?
Midline of neck Mandible
Sternocleidomastoid Sternohyoid
2. Which of the following cranial nerves can be found in the anterior triangle?
Olfactory (CNI) Oculomotor (CN III)
Trochlear (CN IV) Facial (CN VII)
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