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The orbicularis oculi is innervated by
The facial nerve innervates the orbicularis oculi
The facial nerve innervates all of the following EXCEPT
The trigeminal nerve innervates the masseter
All muscles of facial expression develop from which pharyngeal arch?
The muscles of facial expression develop from the second pharyngeal arch
Which of the following does NOT insert on the angle of the mouth?
The depressor septi inserts into part of the nasal septum and widens the alar part of the nasalis muscle during deep inspiration
In respect to the orbicularis oculi, which of the following is true?
The orbicularis oculi is innervated by a zygomatic branch of the facial nerve
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Which of the following cutaneous nerves is derived from the ophthalmic nerve?
The external nasal nerve is a cutaneous nerve derived from the ophthalmic nerve
Which of the following nerves arises by two roots that surround the middle meningeal artery?
The auriculotemporal nerve arises by two roots that surround the middle meningeal artery
Which of the following nerves is NOT correctly matched with its distribution?
The lacrimal nerve is distributed to the lacrimal gland and a small area of skin as well as part of the conjunctiva. The external nasal nerve is distributed to skin on the dorsum of the nose, including the tip of the nose
Which of the following sequences of nerve branches is NOT correct?
The ophthalmic nerve gives rise to the nasociliary nerve, which in turn gives rise to the infratrochlear nerve
Which of the following nerves is correctly described with respect to its course?
The lacrimal nerve passes through the palpebral fascia of the upper eyelid near the lateral canthus of the eye
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The lacrimal nerve innervates the lacrimal gland with fibers
The lacrimal nerve innervates the lacrimal gland with fibers borrowed via a communicating branch from the maxillary nerve
The maxillary nerve gives off branches to which of the following ganglia?
The maxillary nerve gives off branches to the pterygopalatine ganglion
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the facial nerve?
The mental nerve is a branch of the trigeminal nerve
The temporal branch of CN VII does NOT innervate which of the following?
The zygomatic branch of CN VII innervates the inferior part of the orbicularis oculi
Which of the following is true regarding the stylomastoid foramen?
The stylomastoid foramen is located between the styloid and mastoid processes of the temporal bone. CN VII and the stylomastoid branch of the posterior auricular artery travel through it
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Which of the following is NOT a branch of the facial artery?
The facial artery has the following branches: inferior labial, superior labial, lateral nasal, and angular
Which of the following is a branch of internal carotid artery?
The supratrochlear and supraorbital arteries are branches of the internal carotid artery, while most other arteries of the face are branches of the external carotid artery
Which of the following is NOT true?
The superficial temporal artery supplies the facial muscles and skin of the frontal and temporal regions, while the transverse facial artery supplies the parotid gland and duct as well as muscles and skin of the face
Which of the following is NOT contained within the parotid gland?
Within the parotid gland are found the facial nerve and its branches, the retromandibular vein, the external carotid artery, and parotid lymph nodes
Parasympathetic fibers from CN IX travel to the parotid gland via which of the following nerves?
The parasympathetic component of the glossopharyngeal nerve travels to the parotid gland via the auriculotemporal nerve
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| 21. The orbicularis oculi is innervated by (A) optic nerve (B) oculomotor nerve (C) trochlear nerve (D) trigeminal nerve (E) facial nerve |
| 22. The facial nerve innervates all of the following EXCEPT (A) procerus (B) corrugator supercilii (C) masseter (D) depressor anguli oris (E) zygomaticus major |
| 23. All muscles of facial expression develop from which pharyngeal arch? (A) first arch (B) second arch (C) third arch (D) fourth arch (E) sixth arch |
| 24. Which of the following does NOT insert on the angle of the mouth? (A) platysma (B) buccinator (C) risorius(D) zygomaticus major (E) depressor septi |
| 25. In respect to the orbicularis oculi, which of the following is true? (A) Its orbital part delicately closes the eyelids in blinking. (B) Its palpebral part draws the eyelids medially so that tears may be drained. (C) Its lacrimal part tightly closes the eyelids in squinting. (D) It is innervated by a zygomatic branch of the facial nerve. (E) It takes origin from the skin of the margin of the orbit and the tarsal plate, and it inserts on the lacrimal bone, medial palpebral ligament, and medial orbital margin. |
| 26. Which of the following cutaneous nerves is derived from the ophthalmic nerve? (A) external nasal nerve (B) infraorbital nerve (C) zygomaticotemporal nerve (D) zygomaticofacial nerve (E) auriculotemporal nerve |
| 27. Which of the following nerves arises by two roots that surround the middle meningeal artery? (A) auriculotemporal nerve (B) buccal nerve (C) mental nerve (D) zygomaticotemporal nerve (E) zygomaticofacial nerve |
| 28. Which of the following nerves is NOT correctly matched with its distribution? (A) frontal nerve . . . skin of forehead, scalp, eyelid, and nose (B) supraorbital nerve . . . skin of forehead as far as vertex (C) supratrochlear . . . skin in middle of forehead (D) infratrochlear . . . skin and conjunctiva of upper eyelid (E) lacrimal . . . skin on dorsum of nose |
| 29. Which of the following sequences of nerve branches is NOT correct? (A) ophthalmic nerve . . . frontal nerve . . . supraorbital nerve (B) ophthalmic nerve . . . frontal nerve . . . infratrochlear nerve (C) maxillary nerve . . . infraorbital nerve (D) mandibular nerve . . . auriculotemporal nerve (E) mandibular nerve . . . inferior alveolar nerve . . . mental nerve |
| 30. Which of the following nerves is correctly described with respect to its course? (A) The auriculotemporal travels from the anterior division of the mandibular nerve in the infratemporal fossa to reach the cheek. (B) The buccal nerve travels from the posterior division of the mandibular nerve between the neck of the mandible and the external acoustic meatus. (C) The lacrimal nerve passes through the palpebral fascia of the upper eyelid near the lateral canthus of the eye. (D) The infratrochlear nerve passes superiorly on the medial surface of the supraorbital nerve. (E) The supratrochlear nerve emerges through the supraorbital notch and divides into branches. |
| 31. The lacrimal nerve innervates the lacrimal gland with fibers (A) from the ophthalmic nerve (B) borrowed via a communicating branch from the maxillary nerve (C) borrowed from the mandibular nerve (D) from the optic nerve (E) from the sympathetic plexus |
| 32. The maxillary nerve gives off branches to which of the following ganglia? (A) otic ganglion (B) ciliary ganglion (C) submandibular ganglion(D) pterygopalatine ganglion (E) geniculate ganglion |
| 33. Which of the following is NOT a branch of the facial nerve? (A) temporal (B) zygomatic (C) buccal (D) mental (E) cervical |
| 34. The temporal branch of CN VII does NOT innervate which of the following? (A) auricularis superior (B) auricularis anterior (C) occipitofrontalis (frontal belly) (D) orbicularis oculi (superior part) (E) orbicularis oculi (inferior part) |
| 35. Which of the following is true regarding the stylomastoid foramen? (A) It is located between the styloid and mastoid processes of the sphenoid bone. (B) CN V is transmitted through it. (C) Sensory nerves of the face travel through it. (D) The stylomastoid branch of the posterior auricular artery travels though it. (E) It is a common site of lesion for the glossopharyngeal nerve. |
| 36. Which of the following is NOT a branch of the facial artery? (A) inferior labial artery (B) superior labial artery (C) lateral nasal artery (D) angular artery (E) retromandibular artery |
| 37. Which of the following is a branch of internal carotid artery? (A) supratrochlear artery (B) facial artery (C) posterior auricular artery(D) superficial temporal artery (E) mental artery |
| 38. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) The angular artery is distributed to the superior part of the cheek and lower eyelid. (B) The occipital artery is distributed to the scalp in the back of the head. (C) The superficial temporal artery is distributed to the parotid gland and duct. (D) The mental artery is distributed to facial muscles and skin of the chin. (E) The supratrochlear artery is distributed to the muscles and skin of the scalp. |
| 39. Which of the following is NOT contained within the parotid gland? (A) facial nerve (B) facial artery (C) retromandibular vein (D) parotid lymph nodes (E) branches of the facial nerve |
| 40. Parasympathetic fibers from CN IX travel to the parotid gland via which of the following nerves? (A) auriculotemporal nerve (B) great auricular nerve (C) directly from the glossopharyngeal nerve (D) external carotid nerve plexus (E) retromandibular nerve |
