Exam 3 Lecture Questions Flashcards
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The innervation of the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles would be described by which of the following modalities? A. General visceral motor B. General somatic motor C. Special visceral motor D. Special somatic motor
C. Special visceral motor
Parasympathetic supply to the lacrimal gland is via which of the following nerves? A. Trigeminal B. Facial C. Glossopharyngeal D. Oculomotor
B. Facial
Which of the following represents the communication pathway between the infratemporal fossa and the orbit? A. Pterygomaxillary fissure B. Inferior orbital fissure C. Superior orbital fissure D. Pterygopalatine fossa
A. Pterygomaxillary fissure
Cell bodies of sensory neurons carrying general sensory information from the dura of the middle and anterior cranial fossae, the external surface of the ear drum, and the anterior 2/3 of the tongue are located in which of the following cranial ganglia? A. Trigeminal (semilunar) B. Geniculate C. Superior salivatory nucleus D. Inferior salivatory nucleus
B. Geniculate
The middle meningeal artery enters the cranial cavity via which of the following foramina? A. Ovale B. Rotundum C. Spinosum D. Lacerum
C. Spinosum
Which of the following muscles is NOT supplied through the ansa cervicalis? A. Thyrohyiod B. Sternothyroid C. Sternohyoid D. Omohyoid
A. Thyrohyiod
Which of the following structures enters the pharynx by passing between the base of the cranium and the superior edge of the superior pharyngeal constrictor? A. Stylopharyngeus muscle B. Auditory tube C. Glossopharyngeal nerve D. Salpingopharyngeus muscle
B. Auditory tube
All of the following muscles elevate the mandible EXCEPT? A. Temporalis B. Masseter C. Lateral pterygoid D. Medial pterygoid
C. Lateral pterygoid
Which of the following hypaxial muscles is attached to the hyoid bone but is not part of the infrahyoid group? A. Sternothyroid B. Thyrohyoid C. Geniohyoid D. Omohyoid
C. Geniohyoid
Which of the following hypaxial muscles is attached to the hyoid bone but is not part of the infrahyoid group? A. Sternothyroid B. Thyrohyoid C. Geniohyoid D. Omohyoid
C. Geniohyoid
The aryepiglottic ligaments and the corniculate cartilages for boundaries for which of the following? A. Rima glottidis B. Laryngeal inlet C. Esophagus D. Trachea
B. Laryngeal inlet
Cell bodies of the parasympathetic preganglionic fibers to the ciliary ganglion (source of cell bodies of postganglionic fibers to the sphincter pupillae muscle) are located in which of the following? A. Semilunar ganglion B. Geniculate ganglion C. Edinger-Westphal nucleus D. Nucleus ambiguus
C. Edinger-Westphal nucleus
Lesions affecting the trigeminal nerve resulting in loss of general sensation to the face on the same side and paralysis to muscles of mastication occur in which brain subdivision? A. Telencephalon B. Diencephalon C. Mesencephalon D. Metencephalon E. Myelencephalon
D. Metencephalon
Parasympathetic supply to the lacrimal gland is via which of the following nerves? A. Trigeminal B. Facial C. Glossopharyngeal D. Occulomotor
B. Facial
Which of the following areas of the brain stem is thought to be involved in emotional and visceral responses to odors? A. Red nucleus B. Restiform bodies C. Pineal body D. Habenular nuclei
C. Pineal body
Cell bodies of sensory neurons carrying general sensory information from the dura of the middle and anterior cranial fossae, the external surface of the ear drum, and the anterior two-thirds of the tongue are located in which of the following cranial ganglia? A. Trigeminal (semilunar) B. Geniculate C. Superior salivatory nucleus D. Inferior salivatory nucleus
B. Geniculate
Postganglionic fibers from which of the following region of the sympathetic trunk supply all the smooth muscles and glands of the head? A. Superior sympathetic ganglion B. Middle sympathetic ganglion C. Inferior sympathetic ganglion D. Stellate ganglion
A. Superior sympathetic ganglion
The middle meningeal artery enters the cranial cavity via which of the following foramina? A. Ovale B. Rotundum C. Spinosum D. Lacerum
C. Spinosum
Branches of the external carotid artery are grouped into terminal, anterior, posterior or medial, depending on which direction they branch from the external carotid. Which of the following branches is a medial branch? A. Facial B. Maxillary C. Ascending pharyngeal D. Superior thyroid
C. Ascending pharyngeal
Which of the following muscles serves as the posterior border of the anterior cervical triangle? A. Superior omohyoid B. Anterior digastric C. Sternocleidomastoid D. Trapezius
C. Sternocleidomastoid
Which of the following structures enters the pharynx by passing between the base of the cranium and the superior edge of the superior pharyngeal constrictor? A. Stylopharyngeus muscle B. Auditory tube C. Glossopharyngeal nerve D. Salpingophayngeus muscle
B. Auditory tube
The chorda tympani carries branches of which of the following nerves inside the petrous portion of the temporal bone?
A. Mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve
B. Facial nerve
C. Glossopharyngeal nerve
D. Vagus nerve
B. Facial nerve
Which of the following arteries branches from the third part of the maxillary artery? A. Posterior superior alveolar B. Buccal C. Inferior alveolar D. Middle meningeal
A. Posterior superior alveolar
The maxillary artery is divided into three parts with references to its branching pattern. Which of the following structures is used to demarcate the three parts?
A. Lateral pterygoid muscle
B. Medial pterygoid muscle
C. Mandibular ramus and masseter muscles
D. Superior alveolar process and temporalis muscle
A. Lateral pterygoid muscle