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Unit Three Head and Neck
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10/12/2011
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Term
1. The () nerve (a motor nerve) traverses the occipital triangle, a subdivision of the () of the neck.
 Definition
accessorry, posterior triangle
Term
2. The () muscle is innervated by the cervical branch of the () nerve.
 Definition
platysma,facial
Term
3. The superior and inferior labial arteries are both direct branches of the ___ .
 Definition
facial artery
Term
4. (), (), and () of the eye are all functions of the
superior oblique muscle.
 Definition
Abduction, depression and intorsion
Term
5. () of the tongue is a function of the genioglossus muscle.
 Definition
Protrusion
Term
6. Superficial cerebral veins are located in the () space surrounding the brain.
 Definition
subarachnoid
Term
7. The nerve of the pterygoid canal enters the ____ fossa by traversing the pterygoid canal.
 Definition
pterygopalatine
Term
8. The greater petrosal nerve is the parasympathetic root of the _____ ganglion.
 Definition
pterygopalatine
Term
9. The gag reflex tests the sensory function of the () nerve and the motor function of the () nerve.
 Definition
glossopharyngeal, vagus
Term
10. The venous drainage of the scalp and the superior sagittal sinus are interconnected through a series of _____ veins.
 Definition
emissary
Term
11. The transverse dural venous sinus is positioned along the attached margin of the ().
 Definition
tentorium cerebelli
Term
12. The branches of the middle meningial artery are typically positioned () to the pterion.
 Definition
medial
Term
13. The stylopharyngeous muscle enters the pharynx by passing between the ()and () muscles.
 Definition
superior, middle constrictor
Term
14. The upper incisors are typically innervated by the () nerves.
 Definition
anterior superior alveolar
Term
15. The laryngeal mucosa inferior to the vocal folds is innervated by the () nerve.
 Definition
recurrent laryngeal
Term
16. The posterior division of the retromandibular and the () vein are the two primary tributaries of the () .
 Definition
posterior auricular, external jugular
Term
17. As it emerges from the interpeduncular fossa, the occulomotor nerve typically passes between the () and ()arteries.
 Definition
posterior cerebral, superior cerebellar
Term
18. The meningeal branch of the () nerve re-enters the skull by traversing the __________.
 Definition
mandibular, foramen spinosum
Term
19. The glossopharyngeal, () and () nerves all exit the __________ fossa by traversing the __________ foramen.
 Definition
vagus, accessory, posterior cranial fossa, jugular
Term
20. The () of the neck is continuous with the axillaryn sheath of the upper extremity.
 Definition
prevertebral fascia
Term
21. The () ligament of the spine may be torn during a severe hyperextension of the neck.
 Definition
anterior longitudinal
Term
22. The abducens nerve traverses the () sinus adjacent to the __________ artery.
 Definition
cavernous, internal carotid
Term
23. The () nerve emerges from the medulla between the () and the olive.
 Definition
hypoglossal, pyramid
Term
24. The ophthalmic veins interconnect the venous drainage of the face and () with the () sinus.
 Definition
orbit, cavernous
Term
25. The (), () and () nerves all traverse the superior orbital fissure superior to the annular (common tendinous) ring.
 Definition
frontal, lacrimal, trochlear
Term
26. The superior oblique muscle of the eye receives its sensory innervation from branches of the __________ nerve.
 Definition
ophthalmic
Term
27. The inferior alveolar artery is typically a direct branch of the __________ artery.
 Definition
maxillary
Term
28. The __________ nerve, a sensory branch of the mandibular nerve, passes medial to the lateral pterygoid muscle and posterior to the neck of the mandible.
 Definition
auriculotemporal
Term
29. The stapedius muscle attaches in part to the () (ossicle) and is innervated by a branch of the facial nerve.
 Definition
stapes
Term
30. The () of the facial artery typically anastomoses (directly) with the sublingual branch of the () artery.
 Definition
submental branch, lingual
Term
31. The () muscle attaches in part to the transverse process of the atlas and functions in ipsilateral rotation of the head.
 Definition
obliquus capitis inferior
Term
32. The pupillary reflex tests the () function of the IIIrd cranial nerve.
 Definition
parasympathetic motor
Term
33. The () muscle is the only abductor (movement) of the vocal folds.
 Definition
posterior cricoarytenoid
Term
34. The () muscle forms the floor of the oral cavity.
 Definition
mylohyoid
Term
35. The inferior alveolar nerve provides () innervation to the molars of the lower jaw
 Definition
sensory
Term
36. The upper compartment of the TMJ is classified (synovial) as a _____ _____ joint.
 Definition
gliding (plane)
Term
37. The muscles of () are derived from the first (mandibular) pharyngeal (branchial) arch.
 Definition
mastication
Term
38. The carotid sheath surrounds the () artery, () vein and __________ nerve.
 Definition
carotid,internal jugular, vagus
Term
39. The () vein typically passes directly anterior to the anterior scalene muscle.
 Definition
subclavian vein
Term
40. The __________ muscle extends from vertebral body to vertebral body and functions in flexion of the neck.
 Definition
longus colli
Term
41. The () with its associated tympanic plexus is located in the medial wall of the middle ear.
 Definition
promontory
Term
42. The cell bodies of the postganglionic parasympathetic neurons innervating the parotid gland are located in the () ganglion.
 Definition
otic
Term
43. The corneal reflex tests the () function of the Vth cranial nerve and the motor function of the () cranial nerve.
 Definition
sensory, VIIth
Term
44. The geniohyoid muscle functions to elevate the () and is innervated by a branch of ventral ramus C1.
 Definition
larynx
Term
45. The vertebral arteries and veins traverse the () foramina of the cervical vertebrae.
 Definition
transverse
Term
46. The () is continuous with the posterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column.
 Definition
tectorial membrane
Term
47. The () typically drains into the sphenoethmoidal recessof the nasal cavity.
 Definition
sphenoid sinus
Term
48. The occipital nodes typically receive the direct lymphatic drainage of the skin overlying the superior attachment of the ().
 Definition
trapezius muscle
Term
49. The rectus capitus posterior major muscle extends from the spinous process of the () to the () bone and is innervated by a branch of () ramus C1.
 Definition
axis, occipital, dorsal
Term
50. The zygomatic arch and the ramus of the mandible form the () boundary of the () fossa.
 Definition
lateral, infratemporal
Term
51. Proximal to the () fissure, the oculomotor and () nerves are positioned in the () wall of the cavernous sinus.
 Definition
superior orbital,trochlear, lateral
Term
52. The medial and lateral pterygoid muscles function during the side-to-side grinding motion of the () .
 Definition
mandible
Term
53. The deep cervical lymph nodes are typically positioned adjacent to the () vein.
 Definition
internal jugular
Term
54. The orbicularis oculi muscle receives its motor innervation from the () and () branches of the facial nerve.
 Definition
temporal, zygomatic
Term
55. The () muscle actively contracts during flaring of the nostrils. The facial nerve is closely associated with the posterior wall of the () ear.
 Definition
nasalis, middle
Term
56. The (), masseter and () muscles all function to elevate the mandible.
 Definition
temporalis, medial pterygoid
Term
57. The () membrane is continuous with the posterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column.
 Definition
tectorial
Term
58. The () fascia is continuous with the pretrachial fascia of the neck.
 Definition
buccopharyngeal
Term
59. The vagus (pharyngeal branch) nerve innervates all the muscles of the palate except for the ().
 Definition
tensor palatini
Term
60. The __________ and __________ communicate through the auditory tube.
 Definition
nasopharynx, middle ear
Term
1. The () nerve (a motor nerve) traverses the occipital triangle, a subdivision of the posterior triangle of the neck.
 Definition
accessorry
Term
2. The platysma muscle is innervated by the () branch of the nerve.
 Definition
cervical, facial
Term
3. The superior and inferior labial arteries are both direct branches of the ___ .
 Definition
facial artery
Term
4. Abduction, depression and intorsion of the eye are all functions of the
muscle.
 Definition
superior oblique
Term
5. Protrusion of the () is a function of the genioglossus muscle.
 Definition
tongue
Term
6. __________veins are located in the subarachnoid space surrounding the brain.
 Definition
superficial cerebral
Term
7. The nerve of the pterygoid canal enters the ____ fossa by traversing the pterygoid canal.
 Definition
pterygopalatine
Term
8. The greater petrosal nerve is the parasympathetic root of the _____ ganglion.
 Definition
pterygopalatine
Term
9. The () reflex tests the sensory function of the glossopharyngeal nerve and the motor function of the vagus nerve.
 Definition
gag
Term
10. The venous drainage of the scalp and the superior sagittal sinus are interconnected through a series of _____ veins.
 Definition
emissary
Term
11. The __________ dural venous sinus is positioned along the attached margin of the tentorium cerebelli.
 Definition
transverse
Term
12. The branches of the __________ artery are typically positioned medial to the pterion.
 Definition
middle meningial
Term
13. The () muscle enters the pharynx by passing between the superior and middle constrictor muscles.
 Definition
stylopharyngeous
Term
14. The () incisors are typically innervated by the anterior superior alveolar nerves.
 Definition
upper
Term
15. The laryngeal mucosa _____ to the vocal folds is innervated by the recurrent laryngeal nerve.
 Definition
inferior
Term
16. The posterior division of the () and the posterior auricular vein are the two primary tributaries of the () .
 Definition
retromandibular, external jugular
Term
17. As it emerges from the interpeduncular fossa, the _________ nerve typically passes between the posterior cerebral and superior cerebellar arteries.
 Definition
occulomotor
Term
18. The meningeal branch of the mandibular nerve re-enters the skull by traversing the __________.
 Definition
foramen spinosum
Term
19. The glossopharyngeal, vagus and accessory nerves all exit the __________ fossa by traversing the __________ foramen.
 Definition
posterior cranial fossa, jugular
Term
20. The prevertebral fascia of the neck is continuous with the () sheath of the upper extremity.
 Definition
axillary
Term
21. The anterior longitudinal ligament of the spine may be torn during a severe () (movement) of the neck.
 Definition
hyperextension
Term
22. The _________ nerve traverses the cavernous sinus adjacent to the __________ artery.
 Definition
abducens, internal carotid
Term
23. The hypoglossal nerve emerges from the __________ between the pyramid and the __________.
 Definition
medulla, olive
Term
24. The __________ veins interconnect the venous drainage of the face and orbit with the cavernous sinus.
 Definition
ophthalmic
Term
25. The __________, lacrimal and trochlear nerves all traverse the superior orbital fissure superior to the annular (common tendinous) ring.
 Definition
frontal
Term
26. The superior oblique muscle of the eye receives its sensory innervation from branches of the __________ nerve.
 Definition
ophthalmic
Term
27. The inferior alveolar artery is typically a direct branch of the __________ artery.
 Definition
maxillary
Term
28. The __________ nerve, a sensory branch of the mandibular nerve, passes medial to the lateral pterygoid muscle and posterior to the neck of the mandible.
 Definition
auriculotemporal
Term
29. The stapedius muscle attaches in part to the () (ossicle) and is innervated by a branch of the facial nerve.
 Definition
stapes
Term
30. The subment branch of the () artery typically anastomoses (directly) with the () branch of the lingual artery.
 Definition
facial, sublingual
Term
31. The obliquus capitis inferior muscle attaches in part to the () of the atlas and functions in ipsilateral rotation of the head.
 Definition
transverse process
Term
32. The () reflex tests the parasympathetic motor function of the IIIrd cranial nerve.
 Definition
pupillary
Term
33. The posterior cricoarytenoid muscle is the only () (movement) of the vocal folds.
 Definition
abductor
Term
34. The mylohyoid muscle forms the floor of the () cavity.
 Definition
oral
Term
35. The __________ nerve provides sensory innervation to the molars of the lower jaw
 Definition
inferior alveolar
Term
36. The upper compartment of the TMJ is classified (synovial) as a _____ _____ joint.
 Definition
gliding (plane)
Term
37. The muscles of mastication are derived from the __________ pharyngeal (branchial) arch.
 Definition
first (mandibular)
Term
38. The carotid sheath surrounds the carotid artery, internal jugular vein and __________ nerve.
 Definition
vagus
Term
39. The subclavian vein typically passes directly anterior to the __________ muscle.
 Definition
anterior scalene
Term
40. The __________ muscle extends from vertebral body to vertebral body and functions in flexion of the neck.
 Definition
longus colli
Term
41. The () with its associated tympanic plexus is located in the medial wall of the middle ear.
 Definition
promontory
Term
42. The cell bodies of the postganglionic parasympathetic neurons innervating the ()
gland are located in the otic ganglion.
 Definition
parotid
Term
43. The () reflex tests the sensory function of the Vth cranial nerve and the motor function of the VIIth cranial nerve.
 Definition
corneal (blink)
Term
44. The __________ muscle functions to elevate the larynx and is innervated by a branch of ventral ramus C1.
 Definition
thyrohyoid or geniohyoid
Term
45. The __________ traverse the transverse foramina of the cervical vertebrae.
 Definition
vertebral arteries and veins
Term
46. The tectorial membrane is continuous with the __________ ligament of the vertebral column.
 Definition
posterior longitudinal
Term
47. The sphenoid sinus typically drains into the __________ of the nasal cavity.
 Definition
sphenoethmoidal recess
Term
48. The __________ nodes typically receive the direct lymphatic drainage of the skin overlying the superior attachment of the trapezius muscle.
 Definition
occipital
Term
49. The __________ muscle extends from the spinous process of the axis to the occipital bone and is innervated by a branch of dorsal ramus __________.
 Definition
rectus capitus posterior major, C1
Term
50. The () and the ramus of the mandible form the lateral boundary of the infratemporal fossa.
 Definition
zygomatic arch
Term
51. Proximal to the superior orbital fissure, the oculomotor and trochlear nerves are positioned in the lateral wall of the () sinus.
 Definition
cavernous
Term
52. The medial and lateral pterygoid muscles function during the side-to-side grinding motion of the () .
 Definition
mandible
Term
53. The () lymph nodes are typically positioned adjacent to the internal jugular vein.
 Definition
deep cervical
Term
54. The () muscle receives its motor innervation from the temporal and zygomatic branches of the facial nerve.
 Definition
orbicularis oculi
Term
55. The nasalis muscle actively contracts during () of the nostrils. The facial nerve is closely associated with the_______ wall of the middle ear.
 Definition
flaring, posterior
Term
56. The temporalis, masseter and medial pterygoid muscles all function to () (movement) the mandible.
 Definition
elevate
Term
57. The () membrane is continuous with the posterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column.
 Definition
tectorial
Term
58. The buccopharyngeal fascia is continuous with the __________ fascia of the neck.
 Definition
pretrachial
Term
59. The __________ nerve innervates all the muscles of the palate except for the tensor palatini.
 Definition
vagus (pharyngeal branch)
Term
60. The __________ and __________ communicate through the auditory tube.
 Definition
nasopharynx, middle ear
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