anatomy mcq head and neck

head and neck mcq

1. These are examples of questions obtained by
courtesy of students from groups 1, 5 and 9 in
the form how we received them. Although no
changes to their contents were done they may
be helpful for the preparation to 4th credit.
1.What is the action of the superior head of lateral
pterygoid muscle on the mandible?
a)Elevation
b)Depression
c)Protraction
d)Both A & B are correct
e)Both B & C are correct
2.In what structures does the temporomandibular
ligament attach?
a)Coronoid process of mandible and neck of mandible
b)Tubercle on zygomatic bone and coronoid process
of mandible
c)Neck of zygomatic bone and tubercle of mandible
d)Tubercle of zygomatic bone and neck of mandible
e)Neck of zygomatic bone and mandibular notch
3.How many bone does the viscerocranium consists of?
a)14
b)15
c)16
d)17
e)18
4.Which of these bones are unpair bones of the
viscerocranium?
a)Maxillary
b)Mandible
c)Lacrimal
d)Zygomatic
e)Palatine
5.What kind of joint is the temporo-mandibular joint?
a)Synovial (ball and socket)
b)Synovial (hinge)
c)Synovial (saddle)
d)Fibrous joint
e)Cartilaginous joint
6.Which muscle is responsible for elevation and
protraction of the temporomandibular joint?
a)Masseter
b)Lateral pterygoid
c)Temporalis
d)Medial pterygoid
e)A and B are correct
7.What set of movements below are correct for the
temporo-mandibular joint?
a)Elevation and Depresion.
b)Protrusion and Retrusion.
c)Both A and B together.
d)Elevation, Depresion, Protrusion, Retrusion and
bilaterally asymmetrical movements.
e)None of above stated is true.
8.The mastication muscles are innervated by what
nerve?
a)Mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve.
b)Maxillary Branch of the trigeminal nerve.
c)All the branches of the trigemnial nerve.
d)Maxillary- and mandibular branches of the
trigeminal nerve.
e)None of the above mentioned are true.
9.What plexus lies partly inbetween the temporalis and
pterygoid muscles?
a)Superficial temporal plexus
b)Deep temportal plexus
c)Pterygoid plexus
d)External madibular plexus
e)Zygomatic plexus
10.What forms the floor of the temporal fossa? Parts of:
1. Zygomatic arch 2. Frontal bone 3. Parietal bone 4.
Temporal bone 5. Greater wing of sphenoid bone 6.
Lesser wing of sphenoid bone
a)1,2,3,4,5,6
b)1,2,3,4,5
c)1,2,3,4,6
d)2,3,4,5
e)2,3,4,6
11.What synovial type of joint is the
temporomandibular joint?
a)Pivot and gliding
b)Pivot
c)Gliding and hinge
d)Gliding, pivot, hinge,
e)Hinge and pivot
12.Mastication muscles comes from brachial arch?
a)IV and V
b)II
c)III and II
d)I and II
e)I
13.The facial nerve innervates the oribicular oculi by?
a)Supraorbital branch
b)Supratrochlear branch
c)Upper buccal branch
d)Zygomatic branch
e)Cervical branch
14.The skin of the chin is innervated by?
a)Supratrochlear nerve
b)Mental nerve
c)Zygomaticofacial nerve
d)Buccal nerve
e)Lingual nerve

2. 15.Which of the following ligaments play the most
important role in stabilizing the temporomandibular
joint?
a)Stylomandibular ligament
b)Sphenomandibular ligament
c)Lateral ligament
d)Both answers A and B are correct.
e)None of the above mentioned ligaments.
16.Choose one of the following alternatives that shows
the correct route of the facial nerve (CN VII), starting
from the origin: 1. Stylomastoid foramen; 2. Facial
canal; 3. Retromandibular fossa; 4. Internal acoustic
meatus; 5. Mastoid foramen
a)2, 4, 3
b)4, 5, 2, 3
c)5, 2, 1, 4
d)4, 2, 1, 3
e)5, 3, 2
17.Action of masseter muscle upon the
temporomandibular joint?
a)Elevates, protracts
b)Depresses
c)Elevates
d)Depresses, retracts
e)Elevates, retracts
18.Each Temporomandibular joint has two?
a)Articulations
b)Ligaments attached
c)Synovial cavities
d)Articular disks
e)Joint capsules
19.Which of these muscles is NOT innervated by
motory fibers of the trigeminal nerve?
a)Masseter
b)Temporalis
c)Buccinator
d)Lateral pterygoid
e)Medial pterygoid
20.Which bone of the viscerocranium contributes to the
greatest part of the upper facial skeleton?
a)Frontal bone
b)Nasal bone
c)Maxillary bone
d)Lacrimal bone
e)Zygomatic bone
21.Which muscles are active when the mouth are
closing?
a)Temporalis, Masseter
b)Masseter, Lateral pterygoid
c)Lateral pterygoid, temporalis
d)Temporalis, masseter, medial pterygoid
e)Masseter, medial pterygoid, temporalis
22.Which of below mentioned is a main feature of the
viscerocranial part of the lateral aspect of the cranium?
a)Temporal fossa
b)Pterion
c)External acoustic meatus
d)Mastoid process of the temporal bone
e)None
23.Of which pharyngeal arch comes the facial nerve?
a)1st
b)2nd
c)3rd
d)2nd and 3rd
e)None
24.What kind of fibers does the geniculate ganglion
contain?
a)SVA
b)EVA
c)GSA
d)A and B are correct
e)All are correct
25.From which structure does the facial nerve (CNVII)
emerge from?
a)Foramen ovale
b)Superior orbital fissure
c)Zygomaticofacial fissure
d)Stylomastoid foramen
e)External acoustic meatus
26.Which branches of the facial nerve (CNVII) joins
the lesser petrosal nerve?
a)Greater petrosal nerve
b)Deep petrosal nerve
c)Chorda tympani
d)Tympanic nerve
e)None
27.Which branch from facial nerve (CNVII) does the
parotid duct cross?
a)buccal branch
b)temporal branch
c)zygomatic branch
d)marginal mandibular branch
e)cervical branch
28.Where are located the cell bodies of
parasympathetic postganglionic neurons associated with
facial nerve (CN VII)
a)Brainstem
b)Otic ganglion, submandibular ganglion
c)Pterygopalatine ganglion, submandibular ganglion
d)Geniculate ganglion, pterygopalatine ganglion
e)None of the above
29.Which nerve is responsible for afferent limb of the
corneal blink reflex
a)Facial nerve
b)Nasociliary nerve of the ophthalmic division of the
trigeminal nerve
c)Infraorbital nerve of the maxillary division of the
trigeminal nerve
d)Supraorbital nerve of the ophthalmic division of the
trigeminal nerve
e)None is correct
30.Otic ganglion provide nerve fibers to innervate

3. a)Submandibular gland
b)Sublingual gland
c)Parotid gland
d)Lacrimal gland
e)Thyroid gland
31.Which cranial nerve/s branches innervates the
diagastric muscles?
a)Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
b)Facial nerve (CN VII)
c)Trigeminal nerve (CN V) and facial nerve (CN V)
d)Facial nerve (CNVII) and accessory nerve (CNXI)
e)None
32.What ganglion is located in the infratemporal fossa
a)Submandibular ganglion
b)Trigeminal ganglion
c)Otic ganglion
d)Pterygopalatine ganglion
e)None
33.What facial expression muscle helps to keep the
cheek taut, preventing it from injury during chewing?
a)Orbicularis oris m.
b)Buccinator m
c)Buccinator m. & mentalis m.
d)Mentalis m.
e)Both b&d are correct
34.What structure are involved in preventing posterior
dislocation of temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
a)Stylomandibular lig. & lateral lig. of TMJ
b)postglenoid tubercle
c)lateral lig. of TMJ
d)both b & c
e)none of above
35.The occipitofontalis musclie is supplied by?
a)The greater auricular nerve
b)The greater occipital nerve
c)The auriculotemperal nerve
d)The facial nerve
e)None of the above
36.Which movement occures in the orbicularis oris
muscle?
a)Retract and elevate ear
b)Depresses lower lip
c)Elevates upper eyelid
d)Elevates angle of mouth
e)Close lips
37.Which branches of the CN VII are present in the
middle ear?
a)Greater petrosal nerve
b)Chorda tympani nerve
c)Posterior auricular nerve
d)Stapedial nerve
e)B and D are present
38.The appearance of the Cranial nerve VII to the
parotid gland:
a)Appears anteroposteriorly
b)Appears anteriorly
c)Appears posteriorly
d)Appears medially
e)Appears inferiorly
39.What gland does the chorda tympani NOT
innervate?
a)Parotid gland
b)Submandibular gland
c)Sublingual gland
d)A and B are correct
e)All of these are correct
40.The fine communicating branch of the facial nerve
CN V joins…?
a)Glossopharyngeal nerve CN IX
b)Auricular branch of vagus nerve CN X
c)Posterior auricular nerve
d)A annd B are correct
e)All are correct
41.Chorda tympani enters what nerve in the
infratemporal fossa?
a)deep petrosal n
b)lesser petrosal n
c)lingual n (branch of mandibular n.)
d)lingual n (branch of maxillary n.)
e)none of these
42.Which of the following is NOT a terminal branch of
the CN VII?
a)temporal branch
b)sphenoid branch
c)zygomatic branch
d)buccal branch
e)cervical branch
43.What cranial nerves are passing through the superior
orbital fissure?
a)CN III, IV, V1, V2
b)CN III, IV, V1, VI
c)Oculomotor nerve, Trochlear nerve and Opthalmic
nerve
d)CN II, III
e)Facial n, Maxillary n. and Oculomotor n.
44.What nerve(s) is (are) direct/indirect giving rise to
the mental nerve?
a)Inferior alveolar
b)Trigeminal
c)Lingual
d)A and B are correct
e)B and C are correct
45.Frey's syndrome is cost by the injury of :
a)Auriculotemporal nerve
b)Inferior alveolar nerve
c)Mental nerve
d)A and B are correct
e)all answers are correct
46.Which division of CN V receives fibers from
supraorbital and supratrochlear nerves :
a)Ophthalmic division

4. b)Maxillary division
c)Mandibular division
d)A and B, respectively
e)B and A, respectively
47.The facial nerve (CN VII) gives rise to the to the
following branch that passes between the handle of the
malleus and the long process of the incus. Which
branch is it?
a)Stapedial nerve
b)Chorda tympani
c)Greater petrosal nerve
d)Posterior auricular nerve
e)None
48.During its way to the oral cavity, the parotid
(Stensen's) duct pierces a structure. Which one?
a)Masseter muscle
b)Depressor anguli orbis muscle
c)Sublingual gland
d)Buccinator muscle
e)A and D are correct
49.What movements occur in the temporomandibular
joint superior to the articular disk?
a)Elevation
b)Depression
c)Gliding movements of protrusion & retrusion
d)A and B are correct
e)A, B and C are correct
50.Which of these branches is CN IX branch forming
the parotid plexus?
a)Temporal nerve
b)Margial mandibular nerve
c)Posterior auricular nerve
d)Zygomatic nerve
e)None
51.At which ganglion do the preganglionic
parasympathethic fibers of the greater petrosal nerve
for the lacrimal gland synapse in?
a)Submandibular ganglion
b)Otic ganglion
c)Pterygopalatine ganglion
d)Geniculate ganglion
e)None of above mentioned
52.Which gland is innervated by the cranial nerve VII
by the chorda tympani to lingual nerve?
a)Submandibular & sublingual
b)Submandibular & lacrimal
c)Sublingual
d)Submandibular
e)Sublingual & lacrimal
53.What kind of fibers makes majority of fibers within
the greater petrosal nerve?
a)Afferent fibers
b)Efferent fibers
c)Parasympathetic fibers
d)Sympathetic fibers
e)Answers A & B are correct
54.What kind of fibers originates from the superior
salivatory nucleus?
a)Afferent fibers of CN V
b)Efferent fibers of CN V
c)Parasympathetic fibers of CN VII
d)Sympathetic fibers of internal carotid plexus
e)Parasympathetic fibers of CN IX
55.Which of the following nerve fibers are NOT
derivatives of the facial nerve (CN VII)?
a)Posterior auricular n.
b)Cervical branch
c)Marginal mandibular branch
d)Buccal n
e)Zygomatic branch
56.Which of the following muscles does NOT insert
into the angle of the mouth?
a)Orbicularis oris m.
b)Levator anguli oris m.
c)Zygomaticus minor m.
d)Zygomaticus major m.
e)Both answers C and D are correct
57.Where are the cell bodies of primary sensory
neurons of CN VII located?
a)Pterygopalatine ganglion
b)Superior cervical ganglion
c)Otic ganglion
d)Geniculate ganglion
e)Submandibular ganglion
58.Which muscle will not be affected when the
mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (V3) is
anesthetized?
a)Anterior belly of digastric m.
b)Buccinator m.
c)Medial pterygoid m.
d)Mylohyoid m.
e)Temporalis m.
59.What structure lies deepest in the parotid gland?
a)External carotid artery.
b)External jugular vein.
c)Facial artery.
d)Facial nerve.
e)Retromandibular vein.
60.What muscle is not a derivative of 2nd Pharyngeal
arch?
a)Stylohyoid m.
b)Posterior belly of digastric muscle.
c)Stapedius m.
d)Temporalis m.
e)None of above.
61.Muscles of facial expression develops from?
a)Ectoderm in the I pharyngeal arch
b)Mesoderm in the I pharyngeal arch
c)Endoderm in the II pharyngeal arch
d)Mesoderm in the II pharyngeal arch
e)Both C and D are correct

5. 62.Which muscles work together with the tongue to
keep food between the occlusal surfaces of the teeth
during mastication?
a)Orbicularis oris and risorius
b)Orbicularis oris and depressor anguli oris
c)Buccinator and risorius
d)Buccinator and orbicularis oris
e)Orbicularis oris and levator anguli oris
63.Orbicularis oculi is innervated by which branches of
CN VII? 1. Temporal 2. Zygomatic 3. Buccal 4.
Marginal mandibular 5. Cervical
a)1,2,3
b)2,4,5
c)3,4
d)1,2
e)2,3
64.Through which opening does the CN VII leave the
cranium?
a)Foramen ovale
b)Foramen spinosum
c)Stylomastoid foramen
d)Superior orbital fissure
e)Inferior orbital fissure
65.Main action of levator veli palatini muscle?
a)Elevates labial commissure
b)Depresses labial commissure
c)Elevates labial commissure and protrudes upper lip
d)Widens oral fissure and protrudes upper lip
e)none of the above
66.What part of orbicularis oculi muscle keeps cornea
from drying?
a)Lacrimal part
b)Palpebral part
c)Muscular part
d)Orbital part
e)A and B are correct.
67.Where do the chorda tympani join the lingual nerve?
a)Temporal fossa
b)Parotid region
c)Within the palate bone
d)Infratemporal fossa
e)None
68.Most of the superficial arteries of the face are
branches or derivatives of branches of?
a)Internal carotid artery
b)External carotid artery
c)Maxillary artery
d)Facial artery
e)None
69.Lymph from the upper lip and lateral parts of the
lower lips drain into?
a)Parotid lymph nodes
b)Submental lymph nodes
c)Submandibular lymph nodes
d)A and B are correct
e)None are correct
70.Which has its source in the internal carotid artery?
a)Transverse facial artey
b)Mental artery
c)Supratrochlear artery
d)Posterior auricular artery
e)Lateral nasal artery
71.What is the common tendon for attachment of
frontal and occipital bellies of the occipitofrontalis
muscle called?
a)Occipitofrontalis tendon
b)Cranial tendon
c)Supracranial aponeurosis
d)Superior sagittal aponeurosis
e)Epicranial aponeurosis
72.The retromandibular vein is formed by the union of?
a)Superficial temporal and maxillary veins
b)Common facial and maxillary veins
c)Maxillary and middle temporal veins
d)Facial and superficial temporal veins
e)None of the above
73.What nerve(s) is/are innervating anterior two thirds
of tounge?
a)Chorda tympani - branch of Cn VIII
b)Lingual nerve - branch of Cn V3
c)Chorda tympani - branch of CN VII
d)Inferior alveolar nerve, branch of CN V3
e)B and C are correct
74.What cranial fossa is related to, but not passed by
Greater Petrosal nerve?
a)Foramen Lacerum
b)Foramen Spinosum
c)Hiatus for greater Petrosal nerve
d)none
e)A and C are correct
75.Which of these nerves does not innervate the auricle?
a)Vagus nerve (CN X)
b)Lesser occipital nerve
c)Facial nerve (CN VII)
d)Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
e)Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII)
76.Carotid canal is the tympanic cavity's:
a)Roof
b)Floor
c)Anterior wall
d)Posterior wall
e)Medial wall
77.What is NOT true about the palpebral part of the
Orbicularis Oculi Muscle?
a)Innervated by branches of CN VII
b)Innervated by a branch of the nerve also supplying
the muscle inhibiting self digestion in oral cavity
c)Serves to protect the eye
d)Innervated by a nerve of the second branchial arch
e)Is the muscle used when winking
78.Chorda tympani contains:

6. a)GVE fibers
b)preganglionic parasympathetic fibers
c)SVA fibers
d)All of the above are correct
e)A and B are correct
79.What nerve passes laterally to long limb of incus?
a)Chorda tympani
b)Cochlear nerve
c)Facial nerve(CN VII)
d)Vestibucochlear nerve(CN VIII)
e)Both A and B
80.Tensor tympani muscle is innervated by:
a)Chorda tympani
b)Facial nerve
c)Mandibular nerve
d)Cochlear nerve
e)Vestibular nerve
81.Regarding the vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII),
choose the right answer to which foramen it passes
through and in which cranial bone it remains in to
supply given structures.
a)Internal acoustic meatus, temporal bone
b)Carotid canal, temporal bone
c)Jugular foramen, occipital bone
d)Internal acoustic meatus, occipital bone
e)Foramen spinosum, sphenoid bone
82.Where do the stapedius muscle insert into?
a)Long limb of the incus
b)Limbs of the stapes
c)Neck of the stapes
d)Handle of the malleus
e)None
83.Which structures do the internal acoustic meatus
contain?
a)Facial nerve
b)Labyrinthe artery
c)Cochlear nerve
d)A and B are correct
e)All are correct
84.Which of these structures are not supplied by SSA
fibers of the vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII)?
a)Organ of Corti
b)The ampulla of semicircular ducts
c)Cochlear duct
d)None
e)B and C are correct
85.Which of these structures do not belong to the
tympanic cavity
a)Head of malleus
b)Lesser petrosal nerve
c)Oval window
d)Round window
e)Vestibule
86.The external acoustic meatus is not innervated by
which of the following?
a)Mandibular nerve
b)Vagus nerve (CN X)
c)Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
d)Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII)
e)None
87.Which arteries supply the external acoustic meatus?
1-Superficial temporal artery, 2-Posterior auricular
artery, 3-Anterior auricular, 4-Massateric artery, 5-
Deep auricular branch of maxillary artery
a)1,2,3
b)2,3,5
c)1,2,5
d)1,3,4,5
e)1,2,4,5
88.How long is the external auditory tube?
a)~1 cm
b)~3 cm
c)~2.5 cm
d)~0,5 cm
e)~3.5 cm
89.What forms the floor of the tympanic cavity?
a)Tegmen
b)Tympanic membrane
c)Auditory tube
d)Jugular fossa
e)External auditory meatus
90.The auditory tube and the middle ear cavity are
formed by?
a)Pharyngeal pouch 1
b)Pharyngeal arch 1
c)Pharyngeal arch 2
d)Pharyngeal membrane 1
e)b & c are correct
91.What makes the superior wall of the tympanic
cavity?
a)jugular fossa
b)tegmen tympani
c)tympanic membrane
d)mastoid air cells and mastoid antrum through the
aditus ad antrum
e)carotid canal
92.What structure forms the lateral wall of the tympanic
cavity?
a)tegmen tympani
b)jugular fossa
c)carotid canal
d)tympanic membrane
e)medial wall of the inner ear
93.What is the name for the smallest striated muscle in
the human body?
a)Tensor tympani m
b)Masseter m
c)Orbicularis oculi m.
d)Platysma m
e)Stapedius m

7. 94.If you have to release the pressure in the tympanic
cavity,due to inflammtion, were in the tympanic
membrane would you insert the needle to avoid
damaging internal structures?
a)First quadrant
b)Second quadrant
c)Third quadrant
d)Fourth quadrant
e)none of above
95.Where does the CN VIII enter and where does it
remain?
a)enters external acoustic meatus and remains within
internal acoustic meatus
b)enters internal acoustic meatus and remains within
external acoustic meatus
c)enters internal acoustic meatus and remains there
d)enters the temporal bone and remains within the
external acoustic meatus
e)enters the internal acoustic meatus and remains
within the temporal bone
96.From what branch and nerve does the auricle receive
sensory nerves from?
a)auricular branch of the CN VII and CN X and the
greater auricular nerve, auriculotemporal branch of
the CN V and lesser occipital nerves.
b)auriculotemporal branch of the CN V
c)auricular branch of the CN VII and CN X
d)auricular branch of the CN VII and CN X and the
greater auricular nerve and auriculotemporal branch
of the CN V
e)none of these
97.Which nerve innervate internal surface of tympanic
membrane?
a)Glossopharyngel n. and facial n.
b)Glossopharyngeal n.
c)Trigeminal n.
d)Trigeminal n. and facial n.
e)Vagus n.
98.What part of the external aucustic meatus consist of
cartilage?
a)Inner 1/3
b)Outer 1/3
c)Inner 2/3
d)Outer 1/2
e)None of above
99.Hyperacusis is caused by the paralysis of the?
a)Stapedius muscle
b)Tensor tympani muscle
c)Tensor veli palatini muscle
d)Salpingopharyngeus muscle
e)None are correct
100.Which of these structures attach to the short
process of incus?
a)Stapes
b)Annular ligament
c)tensor tympani muscle
d)Posterior ligament
e)none of these
101.Were are perilymph and endolymph located?
a)Perilymph-membranous labyrinth, Endolymph-
Osseus labyrinth
b)Perilymph- osseus labyrinth, Endolymph-
membranous labyrinth.
c)Perilymph-tympanic cavity, Endolymph-
pharyngotympanic tube
d)Perilymph-membranous labyrinth, Endolymph-
membranous labyrinth
e)Perilymph-osseus labyrinth, Endolymph-Osseus
labyrinth
102.Lesions of which nerve may cause tinnitus?
a)Accessory nerve (CN XI)
b)Vagus nerve (CN X)
c)Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
d)Vestibularcochlear nerve (CN VIII)
e)Facial Nerve (CN VII)
103.What nerve is a suorce of sensory innervation for
lacrimal gland?
a)CN IV
b)CN V
c)CN VII
d)CN II
e)CN I
104.What cranial nerve is not passing through superior
orbital fissure
a)CN II
b)CN VI
c)CN III
d)Cn IV
e)CN V1
105.Which of the following muscles is not supplied by
CN III?
a)Lateral rectus muscle
b)Medial rectus muscle
c)Superior oblique muscle
d)A, B & C are correct
e)A & C are correct
106.Which of the following muscles does not produce
medial rotation?
a)Superior oblique muscle
b)Inferior oblique muscle
c)Superior rectus muscle
d)Inferior rectus muscle
e)None
107.Which of the following cranial nerves is located in
proximity of clivus
a)Optic nerve CN II
b)Oculomotor nerve CN III
c)Ophtalmic nerve CN V1
d)Trochlear nerve CN IV
e)Abducent nerve CN VI
108.What does NOT pass through the superior orbital
fissure?
a)Facial nerve (CN VII)
b)Occulomotor nerve

8. c)Opthalmic nerve
d)Olfactory nerve
e)A and D
109.What muscle is responsible for intorsion of the eye?
a)Superior oblique muscle
b)Superior rectus muscle
c)Medial rectus muscle
d)B and C
e)A and B
110.The efferent limb of the corneal blink reflex is
made out of fibers from which nerve?
a)Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
b)Oculomotor nerve (CN III)
c)Trochlear nerve (CN IV)
d)Abducens nerve (CN VI)
e)Facial nerve (CN VII)
111.The superior orbital fissure DOES NOT transmit
which of these structures?
a)Oculomotor nerve (CN III)
b)Ophthalmic vein
c)Ophthalmic artery
d)Abducens nerve (CN VI)
e)All are transmitted
112.Extorsion is caused by which of the following
muscles: 1-Medial rectus, 2-Lateral rectus, 3-Inferior
rectus, 4-Inferior oblique, 5-Superior oblique
a)3,4

b)2,3,4
c)2,3,5
d)2,4,5
e)All except 5
113.The common tendinous ring contain which of these
structures? 1-Ophthalmic vein, 2-Inferior rectus muscle,
3-Lateral rectus muscle, 4-Nasociliary nerve, 5-
Superior oblique muscle, 6-Optic nerve, 7-Ophthalmic
artery
a)All except
1,5
b)All except 5,7
c)All except 1,7
d)All except 1,6
e)All except 6
114.Name the structures forming the orbital margin
a)frontal, maxillay and sphenoid bones
b)frontal, maxillary and zygomatic bones
c)frontal, maxillary and parietal bones
d)frontal, maxillary and lacrimal bones
e)frontal, maxillary and ethmoidal bones
115.Which of the following IS NOT a source of
information for ophthalmic nerve
a)Lacrimal nerve
b)Frontal nerve
c)Nasociliary nerve
d)Infraorbital nerve
e)Long ciliary nerves
116.Which cranial nerve is the only one that emerges
from the dorsal aspect of the brainstem?
a)Trochlear
b)Abducens
c)Optic
d)Accessory
e)none of the above
117.Which cranial nerve is responsible for eye
movements?
a)CN III (Oculomotor)
b)CN IV (Trochlear)
c)CN VI (Abducens)
d)A, B and C
e)none of the above
118.Which structure passes through the superior orbital
fissure but not through the common tendinous ring?
a)Oculomotor nerves (CN III)
b)Abducens nerve (CN VI)
c)Nasociliary nerve
d)Ophthalmic vein
e)A and D
119.What structure is formed by the two roots of the
lesser wings
a)Infraorbital groove
b)Nasolacrimal canal
c)Optic canal
d)Inferior orbital fissure
e)Superrior orbital fissure
120.What is the action of the medial rectus m.?
a)abduction
b)elevation
c)depression
d)adduction
e)extorsion
121.Which artery does the terminal branches of the
Central artery of retina anastomose with?
a)Branches of the Lacrimal artery
b)Supraorbital artery
c)Long posterior ciliary arteries
d)All of the above
e)Ends blindly
122.A lesion of the optic nerve in the optic chiasm
would result in
a)Left Anopsia
b)Hemianopsia bitemporalis
c)Left hemianopsia
d)Blindness
e)Right Hemianopsia
123.Which muscles is responsible for pupillary reflex?
a)Levator palpebral superioris muscle
b)Lateral rectus muscle
c)Medial rectus muscle.
d)Sphincter pupillae muscle and Dilator pupillae
muscle
e)Dilator pupillae muscle

9. 124.A patient comes in with symptoms of dropped
eyelid and constricted pupil, this maybe a indication
of…..?
a)uveitis
b)Horners syndrome
c)Hemianopsia bitemporalis
d)Damage of Facial nerve CN VII
e)None of above
125.What muscle is responsible for intorsion of eye?
a)Superior oblique m.
b)Superior rectus m.
c)Inferior rectus m.
d)A, B and C are correct
e)A and B are correct
126.Which of these is the most important branch of
opthalmic a. for vision?
a)Medial palpebral a.
b)Long posterior ciliary a.
c)Lacrimal a.
d)Central a. of retina
e)Anterior ethmoidal a.
127.Superior oblique muscle is innervated by
a)oculomotor n.
b)trochlear n.
c)abducens n.
d)optic n.
e)olfactory n.
128.Lateral rectus muscle in innervated by
a)oculomotor n.
b)trochlear n.
c)abducens n.
d)optic n.
e)olfactory n.
129.Infraorbital nerve comes from?
a)Frontal nerve (CN V1)
b)CN IV
c)CN V3
d)CN V2
e)Zygomatic nerve (CN V2)
130.The lateral rectus muscle is innervated by?
a)CN IV
b)CN III + CN II
c)CN V1
d)CN VI
e)CN V2
131.What is false about the lacrimal gland?
a)Production of lacrimal fluid is stimulated by
parasympathetic impulses from CNIII
b)Lies in the upper medial region of the orbit
c)Secretes the enzyme lysozyme
d)It's ducts open into the superior conjunctival fornix
e)A and B
132.Choose the correct set; The CNV1 runs in the dura
…
a)of the medial wall of sigmoid sinus and enters the
orbit through supraorbital fissure
b)through superior sagittal sinus and enters the orbit
through foramen ovale
c)of the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus and enters
the orbit through supraorbital fissure
d)of the lateral wall of the straight sinus and enters the
orbit through optic canal
e)None is correct
133.Choose correct set of structures that connect the
orbit with different spaces!
a)Optic canal - Anterior cranial fossa
b)Infraorbital notch - Nasal cavity
c)Superior orbital fissure - Middle cranial fossa
d)Anterior ethmoidal foramen - Nasal cavity
e)Inferior orbital fissure - Middle cranial fossa
134.What is the action of the superior oblique muscle
on the eyeball?
a)Elevation, medial rotation, abduction
b)Depression, lateral rotation, adduction
c)Elevation, lateral rotation, adduction
d)Depression, medial rotation, abduction
e)None of the above is correct
135.Which bones form the orbital margin?
a)Frontal, maxillary and zygomatic
b)Frontal, maxillary and lacrimal
c)Frontal, maxillary, lacrimal and zygomatic
d)Frontal and maxillary
e)Frontal, maxillary, lacrimal, zygomatic and greater
wing of sphenoid bone
136.Which fossa does the inferior orbital fissure
communicates with?
a)Middle
b)Infratemporal
c)Pterygopalatine
d)A and B
e)B and C
137.What of the following muscles is not innervated by
the oculomotor nerve?
a)Levator Palpebrae superioris
b)Superior rectus
c)Inferior rectus
d)Lateral rectus
e)None of the above.
138.What of the following muscles i responsible for
elvetion of the superior (upper) eyelid?
a)Levator Palpebrae superioris
b)Inferior rectus
c)Lateral rectus
d)Superior rectus
e)None of the above.
139.Ciliary body and the iris are supplied by?
a)Short posterior ciliary artery
b)Lacrimal artery
c)Central artery of the retina
d)Long posterior ciliary artery

10. e)None of above mentioned.
140.Dilator pupillae is innervated by?
a)Postganglionic parasympathetic fibers
b)Preganglionic sympathetic fibers
c)Postganglionic sympathetic fibers
d)Both answers A and C
e)None of above mentioned.
141.Parasympathetics traveling in the oculomotor nerve
innervate the?
a)Dilator papillae
b)Lacrimal gland
c)Lens
d)Sphincter pupillae
e)Superior tarsal muscle
142.The function of the ciliary muscle is to?
a)Constrict the pupil
b)Dilate the pupil
c)Makes the lens flatter for accommodation
d)Makes the lens rounder for accommodation
e)Put tension on the suspensory (zonule) fibers
143.What happens to fibers from the optic nerve at the
chiasma? Fibers from nasal side of retina …
a)and fibers from temporal side of retina cross over to
the opposite side of the brain
b)cross over to the opposite side of the brain and
fibers from temporal side of retina does not cross over
to the opposite side of the brain
c)does not cross over to the opposite side of the brain
and fibers from temporal side of retina cross over to
the opposite side of the brain
d)and fibers from temporal side of retina does not
cross over to the opposite side of the brain
e)None of the above is true
144.Which are the parts of middle vascular pigmented
coat of the eyeball?
a)Choroid, iris, outer pigmented layer of retina
b)Choroid, ciliary body
c)Ciliary body, outer pigmented layer of retina,
choroid
d)Ciliary body, choroid, iris
e)Choroid, iris
145.What kind of reflex does the optic nerve CN 2
mediate?
a)Accomodation reflex
b)Retinal reflex
c)Corneal reflex
d)Pupillary reflex
e)A and D are correct
146.Which of these is not a structure in the retina?
a)Optic disk
b)Macula
c)Fovea centralis
d)Cons
e)All are structures of the retina
147.In which layer of the eyeball is the ciliary body
located?
a)Neural layer
b)Vascular layer
c)Fibrous layer
d)Uvea
e)Inner layer
148.Which of the following cranial nerves is the
afferent limb of the pupillary light reflex?
a)CN V1
b)CN III
c)CN IV
d)CN I
e)CN II
149.What is the difference between rods and cones?
a)They are mainly located at different places
b)Cones are responsible for the color-vision
c)Rods are responsible for the color-vision
d)A and B are correct
e)A and C are correct
150.What structures belongs to the fibrous layer of the
eyeball?
a)Sclera and Cornea
b)Sclera and Choroid
c)Choroid and Cornea
d)Retina and Choroid
e)Cornea and Choroid
151.Which of the following statement is FALSE?
a)Dilator pupillae muscle is stimulated by sympathetic
fibers
b)The iris is in the vascular layer of the eyeball
c)The afferent limb of the pupillary reflex is CN III
d)The efferent limb of the corneal reflex is CN VII
e)There are no rods and cones in the optic disk
152.What is the general sensory supply of the eyeball?
a)Facial nerve CN VII
b)Short ciliary nerve (from CN V1)
c)Long ciliary nerve (from CN V1)
d)B & C are correct
e)A, B & C are correct
153.The inferior orbital fissure is bridged by a muscle,
which one?
a)Inferior rectus muscle
b)Orbitalis muscle
c)Inferior oblique muscle
d)Medial rectus muscle
e)A and B are correct
154.The superior orbital fissure is bounded by
a)Lesser wing of sphenoid bone and orbital surface of
the frontal bone
b)Greater wing of the sphenoid bone and the orbital
plate of the ethmoidal bone
c)Lesser wing of the sphenoid bone and orbital
process of palatine bone
d)Greater and lesser wings of the sphenoid bone
e)Greater wing of the sphenoid bone and orbital
surface of the maxilla
155.The middle vascular pigmented coat consists of
a)Sclera, iris and choroid

11. b)Cornea, ciliary body and macula.
c)Choroid, ciliary body, iris and macula
d)Choroid, ciliary body and iris
e)Fovea centralis and choroid
156.Choose the correct name of the structure which
holds the retina in place and provides support for the
lens.
a)Posterior chamber of the aqueous humor
b)Anterior chamber of the aqueous humor
c)Zonular fibers
d)Ciliary muscle
e)Vitreous body
157.What may be the cause of lack of temporal vision?
a)Damage to optic nerve
b)Cancer of hypophysis
c)Damage to optic chiasm
d)A and C are correct
e)All of the above are correct
158.What causes optic disk to protrude?
a)Lack of drainage of cerebrospinal fluid
b)Too high production of cerebrospinal fluid
c)Damage to optic nerve
d)A and B are correct
e)None are correct
159.Dilator pupillae muscle is innervated by
a)parasympathetic fibers
b)sympathetic fibers
c)sensory fibers
d)motor fibers
e)special somatic fibers
160.Aqueous humor are drain into :
a)central vein of retina
b)scleral venous plexus
c)schlemm canal
d)nasolacrimal canal
e)hyaloid canal
161.The outermost layer of the optic nerve sheath is a
continuation of?
a)Sclera
b)Pia mater
c)Meningeal Dura
d)Periosteal Dura
e)Arachnoid mater
162.What is the optic disc?
a)Place of best vision
b)A blind spot
c)Accumulation of vessels
d)Ganglionic cells which converts to form the optic
nerve CN II
e)D and B are correct
163.What is true about fovea centralis?
a)Is located lateral to macula
b)contains only rods
c)Is highly vascular
d)contains rods and cones
e)is nourished by the choriod capillary lamina of the
choriod
164.The ducts of the lacrimal gland open into?
a)Lacrimal sac
b)Lacrimal canaliculi
c)Superior fornix of conjunctiva
d)Inferior fornix of conjunctiva
e)Lacrimal lake
165.Which of the extraocular muscles does not orignate
at or near the apex of the orbit?
a)Superior oblique m.
b)Inferior rectus m.
c)Superior rectus m.
d)inferior oblique m.
e)Levator palpebrae superioris m.
166.Optic nerve CN II carries which type of fibers?
a)GSE
b)SVE
c)GSA
d)SSA
e)SVA
167.What is the inner layer of the eyeball?
a)Retina
b)Choroid
c)Iris
d)Cornea
e)Sclera
168.From where does the ciliary ganglion receive its
parasympathetic fibers?
a)Superior branch of nasociliary nerve
b)Inferior branch of oculomotor nerve (CN III)
c)Nasociliary nerve
d)Frontal nerve
e)Long ciliary nerves
169.What is not likely cause of papilledema?
a)Thrombosis of central vein of retina
b)Thrombosis of central artery of retina
c)Increased CSF pressure
d)Increased intracranial pressure
e)All are probably causes
170.Which of these is not a part of the middle vascular
pigmented coat?
a)choroid
b)iris
c)sclera
d)ciliary body
e)a and c are correct
171.Which of these contain the fovea centralis?
a)optic disk
b)cornea
c)iris
d)Macula
e)Lens
172.What artery pass along the superior border of
lateral rectus m.?

12. a)Long posterior ciliary a.
b)Central a. of retina
c)Lacrimal a.
d)Long & short posterior ciliary a.
e)Medial palpebral a.
173.What condition, related to vision, could be the
result of a pituitary tumor?
a)Bitemporal hemianopia
b)Right nasal hemianopia
c)Left homonymous hemianopia
d)A and B are correct
e)none
174.Which type of fiber is the ciliary muscle innervated
by?
a)parasympathetic fibers
b)sympathetic fibers
c)SSA
d)efferent fibers
e)afferent fibers
175.The shape action of the lens: Flattens to focus on ..
a)distant objects by pulling the ciliary m. and thus
relaxing the zonular fibers and become globular
shaped to accommodate the eye for near objects by
pulling zonular fibers
b)distant objects by pulling the zonular fibers and
becomes globular shaped to accommodate the eye for
near objects by contracting the ciliary muscle thus
relaxing the zonular fibers
c)near objects by pulling the zonular fibers and
becomes globular shaped to focus on distant objects
by contracting the ciliary muscle thus relaxing the
zonular fibers
d)distant objects by pulling the zonular fibers and
becomes convex to accommodate the eye for near
objects by contracting the ciliary muscle thus relaxing
the zonular fibers
e)none of the above answer is correct
176.Which of these structures enters the orbit through
the superior orbital fissure and the common tendinous
ring?
a)Abducens nerve (CN VI)
b)Nasociliary nerve
c)Ophthalmic vein
d)Trochlear nerve (CN IV)
e)A and C are correct
177.Which of these arteries do not supply the palatine
tonsil?
a)Ascending palatine branches of facial artery
b)Descending palatine branch of maxillary artery
c)Tonsillar branches of facial artery
d)Dorsal lingual branches of lingual artery
e)All are correct
178.Which of these muscles closes nasopharynx?
a)Stylopharyngeus
b)Palatopharyngeus
c)Salpingopharyngeus
d)A and C are correct
e)None
179.Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) provides which
structure with SSA fibers?
a)Posterior one-third of tongue
b)Palatine tonsils
c)Mastoid antrum
d)Vallate papillae
e)None
180.Which muscles lose their function due to a lesion
of the accessory nerve (CN XI)?
a)Middle constrictor muscle
b)Trapezius muscle
c)Levator veli palatine muscle
d)Sternocleidomastoid muscle
e)B and D are correct
181.At which level is the middle pharyngeal constricter
muscle located?
a)C2 Vertebrae
b)C2/C3 vertebrae
c)C3 vertebrae
d)C4 vertebrae
e)C2/C4 Vertebrae
182.At which level is the inferior pharyngeal constricter
muscle located?
a)C2/C4 vertebrae
b)C3/C5 vertebrae
c)C4/C6 vertebrae
d)C4/C5 vertebrae
e)C2/C6 vertebrae
183.Which of these is not a longitudinal muscle of the
pharynx?
a)middle pharyngeal constrictor
b)inferior pharyngeal constrictor
c)stylopharyngeus muscle
d)palatopharyngeus muscle
e)a and b are correct
184.The pharynx extends from the base of the skull to
the inferior border of the?
a)Hyoid bone
b)Thyrohyoid membrane
c)Cricoid cartilage
d)Thyroid cartilage
e)Median cricothyroid ligament
185.The retropharyngeal space lies between :
a)deep cervical fascia and buccopharyngeal fascia
b)buccopharyngeal fascia and pharyngobasilar fascia
c)prevertebral fascia and buccopharyngeal fascia
d)pharyngobasilar fascia and prevertebral fascia
e)deep cervical fascia and pharyngobasilar fascia
186.the first pharyngeal membranes give rise to :
a)external auditory tube
b)malleus
c)incus
d)stapes
e)tympanic membrane

13. 187.What arch do the CN X come from?
a)third branchial arch
b)third and fourth branchial arches
c)fourth and sixth branchial arches
d)fourth branchial arch
e)none of the above answers are correct
188.CN IX contains
a)SVE, SVA, GVE and GVA fibers
b)SVE, SVA, GVE, GVA and GSE fibers
c)SVA and GSE fibers
d)SVE, SVA, GVE, GVA and GSA fibers
e)none of the above answers are correct
189.Which nerve may be damaged when foreign bodies
are lodged into Piriformis fossa?
a)Vagus n. CN X
b)Glossopharyngeal n. CN IX
c)Hypoglossal n. CN XII
d)A and B are correct
e)none of above
190.Which nerve innervate palatine tonsil?
a)Glossopharyngeal n. CN IX
b)Lesser palatine branch of maxillary n. V2
c)Vagus n. CN X
d)Recurrent branch of Vagus n.
e)A and B are correct
191.Where are superior and inferior ganglia for
glossopharyngeal nerve CN IX
a)Submandibular triangel
b)Retromandibular space
c)Jugular foramen
d)Tympanic plexus
e)Foramen magnum
192.Which type of tonsil is present in the oropharynx
a)tubal tonsils
b)lingual tonsils
c)palatine tonsils
d)pharyngeal tonsils
e)None
193.Which of these Muscles is innervated by
the glossopharyngeal Nerve
a)stylopharyngeus
b)palatopharungeus
c)inferior constrictor
d)middle constrictor
e)salpingopharyngeus
194.Which other nerve has the traditional cranial root
of Accessory nerve CN XI fibers from?
a)Vagus nerve CN X
b)Hypoglossal CN XII
c)Glossopharyngeal nerve CN IX
d)Trigeminal CN V
e)Facial nerve CN VII
195.What is located just above the sphenoid sinus?
a)Pituitary gland
b)Frontal sinus
c)Pterygopalatine ganglion
d)Sphenopalatine foramen
e)Frontal bone
196.What structures are involved in the roof of the
nasal cavity?
a)Cribriform plate
b)Frontal bone
c)Body of sphenoid bone
d)A and B are correct
e)A, B and C are correct
197.Which of the following structures is not a content
of the pterygopalatine fossa?
a)Pterygopalatine ganglion
b)Vidian nerve
c)Maxillary artery
d)Ophtalmic artery
e)Maxillary nerve (CN V2)
198.Choose a false statement
a)Anterior ethmoidal artery is a branch of ophtalmic
artery which is a branch of internal carotid artery
b)Posterior ethmoidal artery is a branch of maxillary
artery which is a branch of external carotid artery
c)Sphenopalatine artery is a branch of maxillary artery
which is a branch of external carotid artery
d)Septal branch of the superior labial artery is a
branch of the facial artery
e)A and B are correct
199.What is NOT true about the sphenoid bone?
a)Contains Sphenoidal sinuses
b)Has undergone extensive pneumatization
c)Sphenoidal sinuses may extend into the wings of
this bone
d)The body of this bone is very sturdy to protect
surrounding structures (x)
e)B and D are correct
200.What structures pass through the incisive canal?
a)Nasopaletine nerve
b)Descending paletine artery
c)Artery that forms communication with greater
paletine artery
d)A and B are correct
e)All are correct
201.What is FALSE about the Olfactory nerve CN I??
a)It contains special visceral afferent fibers
b)The olfactory nerves posesses two trunks as the
remaining cranial nerves
c)The olfactory nerve is the only one of two of the
cranial nerves that do not join the brainstem.
d)The olfactory nerve passes through the forminan in
the cribiform plate
e)The olfactory nerve synapses in the Olfactory bulb.
202.Which arteries anastomose in the incisive canal?
a)Greater palatine with Lesser palatine artery
b)Greater palatine with Alar branches of lateral nasal
artery
c)Lesser palatine with Posterior septal branch of
sphenopalatine artery

14. d)Septal branch of sphenopalatine with Greater
palatine artery
e)None is correct
203.Which nerve constitutes the efferent limb of the
sneeze reflex?
a)Vagus nerve CN X
b)Maxillary nerve CN V2
c)Mandibular nerve CN V3
d)Facial CN VII
e)This reflex contains no efferent limb
204.Which of these structures is the opening for the
sphenoid sinus?
a)Superior meatus
b)Sphenoethmoidal recess
c)Middle meatus
d)Inferior meatus
e)Sphenopalatine foramen
205.Which of theese bones form the roof of the nasal
cavities
a)Frontal, Maxillary, Ethmoidal bones
b)Maxilary, Nasal bones
c)Nasal, Frontal, Sphenoidal, Ethmoidal bones
d)Ethmoidal, Sphenoidal bones
e)Nasal bone
206.Which artery DOES NOT converge in the
Kiesselbach´s area?
a)sphenopalatine artery
b)transverse facial artery
c)greater palatine artery
d)anterior ethmoidal artery
e)superior labial artery
207.Which of these drains into the summit of the
ethmoidal bulla?
a)middle ethmoidal sinuses
b)posterior ethmoidal sinuses
c)anterior ethmoidal sinuses
d)A and B are correct
e)none is correct
208.Which nerve innervate Sphenoid sinus?
a)Maxillary n. (V2)
b)Posteior ethmoidal branch of nasociliary n.
c)Infraorbital n.
d)Maxillary n.(V2) & Posterior ethhmoidal branch of
nasociliary n.
e)B and C are correct
209.Which of these does NOT drain into middle nasal
meatus?
a)Sphenoidal sinus
b)Maxillary sinus
c)Anterior ethmoidal air cells from ethmoidal sinus
d)Frontal sinus
e)All of these drain into middle nasal meatus
210.The nasolacrimal duct empties into which part of
the nasal cavity?
a)Vestibule
b)Hiatus semilunaris
c)Inferior meatus
d)Middle meatus
e)Sphenoethmoidal recess
211.Pterygopalatine is bounded anteriorly by
a)Maxilla
b)Sphenoid bone
c)Palatine bone
d)Zygomatic bone
e)Ethmoid bone
212.Frontal nasal sinus open into?
a)medial nasal meatus
b)inferior nasal meatus
c)Incivsive foramen
d)A and B are correct
e)None
213.The middle nasal concha is part of what bone?
a)Maxilla
b)Sphenoid bone
c)Palatine bone
d)Vomer
e)Ethmoid bone
214.Olfactory nerve (CN I) has
a)SVA fibers
b)SVE fibers
c)GVE fibers
d)GVA fibers
e)none of the above
215.Which fibers are responsible for smell
a)SVE fibers
b)SSA fibers
c)GVA fibers
d)GVE fibers
e)none of the above
216.What bone does the Olfactory nerve CN I pass
through?
a)Lacrimal bone
b)Temporal bone
c)Ethmoid bone
d)Zygomatic bone
e)Ethmoid bone and Maxilla
217.What type of fiber enter(are in) ptergopalatine
ganglion and what type of fiber synapse?
a)Enter: postganglionic sympathetic fibers, synapse:
postganglionic parasympathetic fibers
b)Enter: postganglionic parasympathetic fibers,
synapse: postganglionic sympathetic fibers
c)Enter: preganglionic parasympathetic fibers,
synapse: preganglionic sympathetic fibers
d)Enter: preganglionic sympathetic fibers, synapse:
preganglionic parasympathetic fibers
e)none of the above
218.In what meatus does the maxillary sinus drain into?
a)the inferior nasal meatus
b)middle nasal meatus
c)superior nasal meatus

15. d)external acoustic meatus
e)none of the above
219.The pathway of Maxillary nerve CN V2
a)lateral wall of the cavernous sinus and enters the
pterygopalatine fossa through the foramen rotundum
b)lateral wall of the cavernous sinus and enters the
sphenopalatine foramen through the foramen rotundum
c)lateral wall of the cavernous sinus and enters the
pterygopalatine fossa through foramen spinosum
d)lateral wall of the cavernous sinus and enters the
pterygopalatine fossa through foramen ovale
e)none of the above
220.Which part of the nasal cavity does the
nasolacrimal duct empties into?
a)Superior meatus
b)Middle meatus
c)Inferior meatus
d)Vesibule
e)Sphenoethmoidal recess
221.Which bony structures make up the medial wall of
the nasal cavity
a)Nasal septum, vomer, perpendicular plate of
ethmoid bone
b)Perpendicular plate of ethmoidbone
c)Nasal septum and vomer
d)Vomer and perpendicular plate of palatine bone
e)Vomer and perpendicular plate of ethmoid bone.
222.The only sinus that may be presented at birth is?
a)Sphenoidal sinus
b)Maxillary sinus
c)Ethmodal sinus
d)Frontal sinus
e)None, sinuses aren't present at birth in normal
circumstances.
223.How is the division of the nerve supply in the nasal
mucosa?
a)Supplied by maxillary nerve CNV2
b)The anterosuperior portion is supplied by maxillary
nerve CNV2
c)The posteroinferior portion is supplied by opthalmic
nerve CNV1
d)Supplied by opthalmic nerve CNV1
e)None
224.What is FALSE about the middle meatus?
a)Openings of the middle ethmoidal air cells
b)Opening of maxillary sinus
c)Opening of frontal sinus in the hiatus semilunaris
d)Opening of the nasolacrimal duct
e)Opening of anterior ethmoidal air cells
225.Which of the following structures is NOT
connected to the innervation of the nasal cavity?
a)Pterygopalatine ganglion
b)Superior salivatory nucleus
c)Deep petrosal nerve
d)Vidian nerve
e)Chorda tympani
226.Where are the perikaryons of the olfactory nerve
(CN I) situated?
a)Olfactory mucosa
b)The cortex of the occipital lobe of cerebrum
c)Olfactory bulb
d)Olfactory tract
e)None of the answers are correct
227.What is false about the pterygopalatine ganglion?
a)It lies in the pterygopalatine fossa
b)It is medial to the sphenopalatine foramen
c)It is anterior to the pterygoid canal
d)It below the maxillary nerve
e)All are false
228.Which of the ethmoidal air cells drain into the
superior nasal meatus?
a)Posterior ethmoidal air cells
b)Middle ethmoidal air cells
c)Anterior ethmoidal air cells
d)A and B
e)B and C
229.The posterior part of the nasal cavity receives
blood from the:
a)anterior ethmoid artery
b)facial artery
c)greater palatine artery
d)sphenopalatine artery
e)superior labial artery
230.Which of the following drains into the inferior
meatus?
a)frontal sinus
b)maxillary sinus
c)middle ethmoid air cells
d)nasolacrimal duct
e)sphenoid sinus
231.The outermost layer of the optic nerve sheath is a
continuation of the:
a)Arachnoid membrane
b)Meningeal dura
c)Periosteal dura
d)Pia mater
e)Retina
232.You have a patient with a drooping right eyelid.
You suspect Horner's syndrome. Which of the
following signs on the right side would confirm this
diagnosis?
a)Constricted pupil
b)Dry eye (lack of tears)
c)Exophthalmos
d)Pale, blanched face
e)E.Sweaty face
233.What gives rise to the dilator pupillae muscle?
a)Neural Crest Cells
b)Surface Ectoderm
c)Neuroectoderm
d)Mesoderm
e)Both B & D are true

16. 234.Where can you find the Descemet's membrane?
a)Cornea
b)Ciliary body
c)Deep to the sclera
d)Posterior side of bulbar conjuctiva
e)Anterior part of the posterior chamber
235.What happens if there's lesion of the vagus nerve
CNX
a)Deviates the tongue to the injured side
b)Bells palsy syndrome
c)Deviates the uvula to the opposite side [x]
d)Both A and C are correct
e)None
236.How is the anterior 2/3 of the tongue innervated?
a)General sensory innervation by lingual nerve and
taste sensation by chorda tympani
b)General sensory and taste innervation both by the
vagus nerve CNX
c)General sensory innervation by Lingual nerve and
taste sensation bu hypoglossal nerve CNXII
d)General and taste innervation both by the
glossopharyngeal nerve CNXII
e)None
237.What structure lies inferiorly to the geniohyoid
muscle?
a)Genioglossus muscle
b)Stylopharyngeus muscle
c)Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle
d)Mylohyoid muscle
e)Stylohyoid muscle
238.What structure is the most anterior?
a)Palatoglossal arch
b)Palatine tonsil
c)Vallecula
d)Pharyngobasilar fascia
e)Uvula of soft palate
239.How many premolar teeth adult person has?
a)2
b)4
c)6
d)8
e)None of the above mentioned are correct
240.The epiglottic region of the tounge is innervated by
:
a)Epiglottic branch of Glossopharyngeal nerve CN XII
b)Internal laryngeal branch of Vagus nerve CN X
c)Lingual nerve CN V
d)Chorda Tympani CN VII
e)Vagus nerve CN X, via pharyngeal plexus.
241.Musculus uvulae is innervated by cranial nerve?
a)V3
b)V3 and X
c)X
d)XII
e)None of above mentioned.
242.Action of Palatoglossus?
a)Depresses and retracts tongue
b)Protrudes and depresses tongue
c)Retracts and elevates tongue
d)Elevates tongue
e)Retracts tongue.
243.Which of the following muscles of the soft palate is
innervated by medial pterygoid nerve?
a)Levator veli palatini m.
b)Musculus uvulae m.
c)Palatoglossus m.
d)Palatopharyngeus m.
e)Tensor veli palatini m.
244.Select the FALSE statement concerning the
hypoglossal nerve CN XII:
a)This nerve only contains somatic motor fibers
b)The nerve supplies all extrinsic and intrinsic
muscles of the tongue
c)It exits the cranium through the hypoglossal canal
d)Damage to the nerve will cause disturbance of
articulation
e)A part of it is in the submandibular triangle
245.Which of the following is found between the
palatoglossal and palatopharyngeal arches?
a)Choanae
b)Palatine tonsil
c)Pharyngeal recess
d)Pharyngeal tonsil (adenoids)
e)Torus tubarius
246.Which muscle of the palate is not innervated by
CN X?
a)Levator veli palatini
b)Musculus uvulae
c)Palatoglossus
d)Palatopharyngeus
e)Tensor veli palatini
247.Which is the false combination?
a)Lingual surface of maxillary gingival – innervated
by greater palatine and posterior superior alveolar
nerves
b)Lingual surface of mandibular gingival – innervated
by lingual nerves
c)Buccal surface of maxillary gingival – innervated by
posteror, middle and anterior- superior alveolar and
infraorbital nerves
d)Buccal surface of mandibular gingival – innervated
by buccal and mental nerves
e)None of the combinations are false
248.Which muscle protrudes the tongue?
a)Styloglossus
b)Hyoglossus
c)Genioglossus
d)Palatoglossus
e)C and D
249.What of the following nerves provides sensory
innervation for the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
a)Chorda tympani and Lingual nerve
b)Hypoglossal nerve

17. c)Lingual nerve
d)Hypoglossal nerve
e)Glossopharyngeal nerve
250.What of the following muscles are not innervated
by the hypoglossal nerve?
a)Styloglossos m.
b)Genicaglossos m.
c)Hyoglossos m.
d)Palatoglossos m.
e)A. and D are correct.
251.What is correct statement about the hard palate?
a)The bones composing it are Palatine bone and
Sphenoid bone
b)It is innervated by linual nerve
c)It is innervated by nasopalatine nerve
d)It is innervated by the lesser palatine nerve
e)It compose 3/5 of the palate
252.What is the correct statement about sublingual
salivary gland?
a)It is the salivary gland that is secreting the most
amount of saliva
b)It is directly innervated by lingual nerve
c)It is innervated by postganglionic fibers from chorda
tympani
d)It is lying inferior to submandibular salivary gland
e)It is seperated from the submandibular salivary
gland by the palate
253.What muscle of the soft pallet are NOT innervated
by pharyngeal plexus of nerves?
a)Tensor veli palatini m.
b)Palatoglossus m.
c)Palatopharyngeus m.
d)Levator veli palatini m.
e)None
254.What muscle of the tounge is innervated by Vagus
nerve(CN X)?
a)Styloglossus m.
b)Hyoglossus m.
c)Genioglossus m.
d)Palatoglossus m.
e)A and D are correct
255.Choose a FALSE statement
a)Musculus uvulae shortens uvula and pulls it
superiorly
b)Levator veli palatini muscle is attached to the
palatine aponeurosis
c)Tensor veli palatini muscle is innervated by
pharyngeal branch of vagus nerve (CN X) via
pharyngeal plexus
d)Palatoglossus muscle elevates posterior part of the
tongue and draws soft palate onto tongue
e)Palatopharyngeus muscle is attached to the hard
palate
256.Which teeth are innervated by anterior superior
alveolar nerve?
a)Maxillary incisor teeth
b)Maxillary canine and premolar teeth
c)Mandibular incisor teeth
d)Mandibular molar teeth
e)A & B are correct
257.What muscle of the tongue does NOT receive
motor innervation from Hypoglossal n (CN XII)?
a)Genioglossus m.
b)Hyoglossus m.
c)Palatoglossus
d)Superior longitudinal m.
e)All m. above are innervated by Hypoglossal n.
258.What muscle is responsible for protrusion of the
tongue?
a)Superior longitudinal m.
b)Inferior longitudinal m.
c)Transverse m.
d)Vertical m
e)C and D are correct
259.Which of these muscles performes elevation of the
soft palate?
a)Musculus uvulae
b)Palatoglossus muscle
c)Tensor veli palatini muscle
d)Palatopharyngeus muscle
e)None
260.Which arteries supply the soft palate?
a)Greater palatine artery
b)Lesser palatine artery
c)Ascending palatine artery
d)Palatine branch of ascending pharyngeal artery
e)All are correct
261.The soft palate is
a)a fibromuscular fold and makes up 1/5 of the palate
b)a fibromuscular fold and makes up 1/6 of the palate
c)a fibrocartilage fold and makes up 1/5 of the palate
d)a fibrocartilage fold and makes up 1/6 of the palate
e)none of the above answers is correct
262.Lingual artery gives rise to
a)dorsal lingual and sublingual arteries and terminates
as the deep lingual artery
b)sublingual artery and terminates as the deep lingual
artery
c)sublingual artery and suprahyoid artery and
terminates as the deep lingual artery
d)dorsal lingual, suprahyoid and sublingual arteries
and terminates as the deep lingual artery
e)none of the above answers is correct
263.Nerve(s) supplying tongue with taste sensation:
a)Lingual nerve
b)Chorda tympani
c)Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
d)All are correct
e)Answers B & C are correct
264.The tongue is not attached to which of the
following structures:
a)Hyoid bone
b)Mandible

18. c)Pharynx
d)Styloid process
e)All are correct
265.Lingual surface of mandibular gingiva
is innervated by
a)Greater palatine nerve
b)Nasopalatine nerve
c)Mental nerve
d)Buccal nerve
e)Lingual nerve
266.Palatoglossus muscle is innervated by
a)Hypoglossal nerve
b)Chorda tympani nerve
c)Vagus nerve
d)Glossopharyngeal nerve
e)Lingual nerve
267.Which muscle forms a canal for the posterior belly
of the digastric muscle?
a)Stylopharyngeus muscle
b)Styloglossus muscle
c)Stylohyoid muscle
d)Hyoglossus muscle
e)It dosen't pass through a muscle, only through the
fibrous loop for intermediate digastric tendon.
268.Which muscle "hooks" around the hamulus of
medial pterygoid palate?
a)Levator veli palatini
b)Tensor veli palatini
c)Medial Pterygoid muscle
d)Lateral Pterygoid muscle
e)Digastric muscle
269.Between which structures do the Hypoglossal
nerve CN XII pass between?
a)Internal carotid artery and Internal jugular vein
b)External carotid artery and Internal jugular vein
c)External carotid artery and Internal carotid artery
d)Hyoglossal and Stylohyoid muscles
e)B and D are correct
270.How many teeths does the permanent teeth set
consist of?
a)28
b)30
c)36
d)32
e)26
271.which of these are studded with numerous taste
buds?
a)fungiform papillae
b)filiform papillae
c)vallate papillae
d)foliate papillae
e)A and B are correct
272.What is the action of the Levator veli palatini
a)tensor soft palate
b)elevates soft palate
c)elevate tongue
d)elevates uvula
e)elevates pharynx
273.The anterior two third of the tongue is innervated
by
a)general sensory ( lingual n ) taste sensation ( chorda
tympani )
b)general sensory ( chorda tympani ) taste sensation (
lingual n )
c)general sensory ( glossopharyngeal n ) taste
sensation ( chorda tympani )
d)general sensory ( chorda tympani ) taste sensation
( vagus nerve )
e)general sensory + taste sensation by lingual n
274.Which part of the tongue is innervated by branches
from Vagus nerve CN X
a)Anterior two thirds
b)Anterior two thirds and Posterior one third
c)Posterior one third
d)Epiglottic part
e)None
275.Which nerve should be anesthetize if the dentist
wants to work on the mandibular molar teeth?
a)Inferior alveolar nerve
b)Mental nerve
c)Lingual nerve
d)Facial nerve
e)Nasopalatine nerves
276.In what parts can one fine the openings of the
audiotory tube?
a)Tympanic cavity
b)Nasopharynx
c)Oropharynx
d)A and B are correct
e)A and C are correct
277.Where is the Pharyngeal plexus located?
a)Superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
b)Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle
c)Inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle
d)A and B
e)None of the above
278.Which of the following muscles of the pharynx is
not innervated by CN X?
a)Salpingopharyngeus muscle
b)Stylopharyngeus muscle
c)Palatopharyngeus muscle
d)Superior constrictor muscle
e)B & D are correct
279.From what division of CN X is the right recurrent
laryngeal nerve?
a)Cranial division
b)Cervical division
c)Thoracic division
d)Abdominal division
e)None
280.Which of the ethmoidal air cells drains into the
superior nasal meatus?
a)Anterior ethmoidal air cells

19. b)Middle ethmoidal air cells
c)Posterior ethmoidal air cells
d)A and C are correct
e)none
281.Which of the paranasal sinuses lies below the
pituitary gland?
a)Maxillary sinuses
b)Frontal sinus
c)Ethmoidal sinuses
d)Sphenoid sinus
e)A and D are correct
282.Give the right combination: I: incisive foramen,
II: greater and lesser palatine foramina A: anteriorly,
B: posteriorly
a)AI, BII
b)AII, BI
c)AI, BI
d)There is no such thing as incisive foramen
e)AII, BII
283.Which of the lingual papillae is rudimentary in
human?
a)Vallate papillae
b)Filliform papillae
c)Foliate papillae
d)Fungiform papillae
e)A, B and D are correct
284.The function of the stylopharyngeus is to elevate
pharynx and:
a)Constrict upper pharynx
b)Constrict lower pharynx
c)Elevate larynx; close nasopharynx
d)Open auditory tube
e)Elevate larynx
285.Which of the tonsils lie on each side of the
oropharynx?
a)Pharyngeal tonsil
b)Palatine tonsil
c)Tubal tonsil
d)Lingual tonsil
e)B and C are correct
286.At what ganglion do the somatic sensory fibers of
the Glossopharyngeal nerve synaps?
a)Otic ganglion
b)Pterygopalatine ganglion
c)Superior cervical ganglion
d)It synapses, but not in any of the above ganglions
e)It does not synaps
287.What is not true about Waldeyers tonsillar ring?
a)It has components in both the Pharynx and Oral
cavity
b)Its structures are associated with the immune system
c)The palatine tonsils form part of the ring
d)The pharyngeal part of the ring is constituted by 5
structures
e)The tubal tonsils are paired
288.Indicate False statement:
a)Cervical part of the vertebral artery ascends through
the transverse foramina of the first six cervical
vertebrae
b)Atlantic part of the vertebral artery pass through the
foramen magnum
c)Vertebral artery arise from brachiocephalic trunk
d)Atlantic part of the vertebral artery is related to
vertebra C1
e)Intracranial parts of vertebral arteries form Basilar
artery
289.Which of following CN do NOT lead
parasympathetic nerve fibers?
a)Oculomotor nerve CN3
b)Facial nerve CN7
c)Glossopharyngeal nerve CN9
d)Mandibular nerve CN5(3)
e)Vagus nerve CN10
290.Which of following is true? Terminal branches of
facial nerve CN7:
a)Carry motor SVE fibers
b)Supply all of the neck muscles
c)Are involved in corneal reflex
d)Arise in the parotid gland
e)A and E are correct
291.Choose correct answer: Chorda tympani is:
a)Branch of the facial nerve CN7
b)Arise in the descending part of the facial canal
c)Joins the lingual nerve in the infratemporal fossa
d)Communicate with the otic ganglion
e)All answers are correct
292.Upper division of the parotid plexus contain which
nerves?
a)Buccal branch of facial nerve CN7
b)Marginal mandibular branch of facial nerve CN7
c)Zygomatic branch of facial nerve CN7
d)Temporal branch of facial nerve CN7
e)C and D are correct
293.Ciliary muscle is responsible for:
a)Elevation of the eyeball
b)Lateral rotation of the eyeball
c)Change of the shape of the lens
d)Depresses adducted eye
e)Turns center of the cornea downward
294.Vestibulocochlear nerve CN8 leaves the scull
through
a)Jugular foramen
b)Stylomastoid foramen
c)External acoustic meatus
d)Does not leave the scull
e)None is correct
295.What part of rema glottis is open while whispering?
a)Anterior part
b)Posterior part
c)Closed
d)Completley open
e)Non of the above

20. 296.What cartilages of the larynx are paired?
a)Cricoid cartilage
b)Thyroid cartilage
c)Cuneiform cartilage
d)Atytenoid cartilage
e)C and D are correct
297.Which of these muscles is responsible for
phonation?
a)posterior cricoarytenoid muscle
b)lateral cricoarytenoid musle
c)transverse arytenoid muscle
d)oblique arytenoid muscle
e)C and D are correct
298.At which level (on vertebral column) does the
trachea bifurcate?
a)IV disc T2/T3
b)IV disc T3/T4
c)IV disc T4/T5
d)IV disc T5/T6
e)IV disc T6/T7
299.What is NOT true about the thyrohyoid membrane?
a)Is pierced by internal laryngeal nerve
b)Is pierced by superior laryngeal vessels
c)Has a middle part called middle thyrohyoid ligament
d)Is pierced by recurrent laryngeal nerves
e)B and D
300.What is TRUE about the Recurrent Laryngeal
nerve?
a)Innervates all intrinsic muscles of the larynx
b)Is unpaired
c)Is a branch from Acessory nerve(CN XI)
d)Does not innervated cricothyroid muscle
e)Supplies sensory innervation above the vocal cords
301.Which muscle is not inervated by the Recurrent
laryngeal nerve
a)vocalis M
b)thyroepiglottic M
c)lateral cricoarytenoid M
d)cricothyroid M
e)posterior cricoarytenoid M
302.Superior laryngeal nerve is a branch of
a)Hypoglossal nerve XII
b)Vagus nerve X
c)Trigeminal nerve V
d)Glossaopharyngeal nerve IX
e)Facial Nerve VII
303.Which of these muscles is innervated by the
external laryngeal nerve?
a)posterior cricoarytenoid muscle
b)lateral cricoarytenoid muscle
c)vocalis muscle
d)thyroarytenoid muscle
e)cricothyroid muscle
304.Goiter -enlargement of the thyroid gland is caused
by?
a)overproduction of thyroid hormones
b)inflammation
c)iodine deficiency
d)cancer
e)a and b are correct
305.Which of these muscles abduct the vocal cords?
a)Lateral cricoarytenoid muscle
b)Transverse arytenoid muscle
c)Oblique arytenoid muscle
d)Thyroepiglottic muscle
e)None
306.Which of these structures do not pierce the
thyrohyoid membrane?
a)Recurrent laryngeal nerve
b)Internal branch of superior laryngeal nerve
c)Superior laryngeal vein
d)Superior laryngeal artery
e)Answers b) & d) are correct
307.Which ligament forms the conus elasticus?
a)cricothyroid ligament
b)cricothyroid ligament and median cricothyroid
ligament
c)cricothyroid, median cricothyroid, vocal and
vestibular ligaments
d)cricothyroid, median cricothyroid, vocal ligaments
e)none of the answers above are correct
308.The muscle of the larynx are
a)cricothyroid, posterior cricoarytenoid, lateral
cricoarytenoid, transverse and oblique arytenoid,
aryepiglottic, thyroarytenoid, thyroepiglottic and
vocalis muscles
b)cricothyroid, posterior cricoarytenoid, lateral
cricoarytenoid, transverse and oblique arytenoid
muscles
c)cricothyroid, posterior cricoarytenoid, lateral
cricoarytenoid, transverse and oblique arytenoid,
aryepiglottic, thyroarytenoid, thyroepiglottic and
anterior scalene muscles
d)cricothyroid, posterior cricoarytenoid, lateral
cricoarytenoid, transverse and oblique arytenoid,
aryepiglottic, thyroarytenoid, and thyroepiglottic
muscles
e)cricothyroid, posterior cricoarytenoid, and lateral
cricoarytenoid muscles
309.The thyrohyoid membrane is pierced by
a)surperior thyroid artery
b)superior laryngeal artery
c)superior thyroid vein
d)external branch of laryngeal nerve
e)recurrent laryngeal nerve
310.the parafollicular cells of thyroid are derived from
a)3th pharyngeal pouch
b)3th pharyngeal arch
c)4th pharyngeal pouch
d)4th pharyngeal arch
e)foremen cecum
311.What muscle is NOT active when whispering?

21. a)Lateral crico-arytenoid m.
b)Oblique arytnoid m.
c)Transverse arythnoid m.
d)B and C are correct
e)All of above are active when whispering
312.Which laryngeal muscle is supplied by external
laryngeal branch of Vagus n (CN X)?
a)Cricothyroid m.
b)Transverse arytenoid m
c)Oblique arytenoid m.
d)Thyroepiglottic m.
e)Aryepiglottic m.
313.At which level is the Cricoid cartilage located?
a)C5 vertebra
b)C6 vertebra
c)C4 vertebra
d)C7 vertebra
e)Varies much from different individuals
314.At which level begins Esophagus?
a)C5 vertebra
b)C6 vertebra
c)C4 vertebra
d)Below the Cricopharyngeus muscle
e)D and B are correct
315.How many cartilages constitutes the larynx?
a)6
b)7
c)8
d)9
e)10
316.The Larynx is situated in the anterior neck, at
which vertebral levels?
a)C3-C6 vertebra
b)C2-C6 vertebra
c)C3-C5 vertebra
d)C3-C7 vertebra
e)C2-C5 vertebra
317.Which muscle intermingels with fibers of the
Transverse arytenoid muscle
a)Aryepiglottic m
b)Thyroepiglottic m
c)Posterior cricoarytenoid m
d)Lateral cricoarytenoid m
e)vocalis m
318.Which nerve makes the afferent limb of the cough
reflex
a)Phrenic nerve
b)Recurrent laryngeal nerve
c)Exteral laryngeal nerve
d)Internal laryngeal nerve
e)Lesser occipital nerve
319.Which of these muscles inserts to the thyroid
cartilage?
a)Cricothyroid muscle
b)Vocalis muscle
c)Thyroarytenoid muscle
d)Thyroepiglottic
e)None
320.Which of these form the conus elasticus?
a)Cricothryoid ligaments
b)Median cricothyroid ligaments
c)Vocal ligaments
d)A and C are correct
e)All are correct
321.The nasopharynx communicates with the following:
a)Nasal cavities
b)Tympanic cavity
c)Mouth
d)A. and B are correct
e)None of the above are correct.
322.Oropharynx contains the following tonsils:
a)Palatine tonsils
b)Pharyngeal tonsils.
c)Lingual tonsils.
d)A. and B. are correct.
e)A. and C. are correct.
323.Imagine you are standing on the tip of the epiglottis
facing posteriorly, and you are about to bungee jump
down into the larynx. You jump off and when you stop
moving you are hanging upside down with your head at
the level of the glottis. You stick your a
a)Infraglottic cavities
b)Piriform fossae (recesses)
c)Valleculae
d)Ventricles
e)Vestibule
324.You have just finished running a marathon and
need to get more air into your lungs. Which muscle of
the larynx would you use to fully open the glottis?
a)Cricothyroid
b)Lateral cricoarytenoid
c)Posterior cricoarytenoid
d)Thyroarytenoid
e)Transverse arytenoid
325.At which level lies the superior border of the
thyroid cartilage?
a)C2
b)C3
c)C4
d)C5
e)Both C & D are correct
326.What structure can be found superiorly to the
superior horn of thyroid cartilage?
a)Thyrohyoid membrane
b)Aryepiglottic ligament
c)Lesser horn of hyoid bone
d)Triticeal cartilage
e)Both A & D are true
327.Larynx is supplied by
a)Thyroid a. which comes from external carotid a

22. b)By inferior Thyroid a. which is a branch from
thyrocervical trunk (subclavian a.)
c)Laryngeal n. which gives rise to internal and
external branch of recurrent laryngeal n
d)A and C are right
e)A, B and C are right
328.Thyroid gland is at level of
a)C3-C4
b)C4
c)C1-C3
d)C5-T1
e)None of the above
329.Cricothyroid joint is a ........ type of joint
a)Trochoid
b)Ellipsoidal
c)Spheroidal
d)Gliding
e)Ginglymus
330.Action of vocalis and thyroarythenoid muscles is to
........ of the vocal ligaments.
a)Lengthening (increasing tension)
b)Shortening (relaxation)
c)Adduction
d)Abduction
e)Shortening (increasing tension)
331.Which of these muscles aren't innervated by the
recurrent laryngeal nerve?
a)Posterior cricoarytenoid muscle
b)Vocalis muscle
c)Transvese arytenoid muscle
d)Lateral cricoarytenoid muscle
e)Cricothyroid muscle
332.What is the thyrohyoid membrane pierced by?
a)Superior thyroid artery and internal laryngeal nerve
b)Superior laryngeal vessels and inferior laryngeal
nerve
c)Superior laryngeal artery and superior laryngeal
nerve
d)Superior laryngeal vessels and internal laryngeal
nerve
e)None
333.Which muscle of the larynx is innervated by the
external laryngeal nerve?
a)Vocalis m.
b)Transverse arytenoid m.
c)Cricothyroid m.
d)Lateral cricoarytenoid m.
e)Thyroarytenoid m.
334.Which of the following structures is the most
common place for laryngeal obstruction?
a)Between the vestibular folds
b)In the lumen of the cricoid cartilage
c)Oropharyngeal isthmus
d)Rima glottidis
e)E.None of the examples above are correct
335.What is false about the left recurrent laryngeal
nerve
a)It hooks around arch of aorta
b)It is a content of the mediastinum
c)It supplies the cricothyroid muscle
d)A and B are false
e)A, B and C are false
336.Which muscle is the only extrinsic muscle of the
larynx
a)Cricothyroid muscle
b)Posterior cricoaryteniod muscle
c)Lateral cricoarytenoid
d)Aryepiglottic muscle
e)Thyroarytenoid muscle
337.Lesser horn provides attachment for
a)stylohyoid M
b)stylohyoid Ligament
c)myohyoid M
d)omohyoid M
e)thyrohyoid M
338.Platysma M is innervated By
a)facial CN VII
b)trigeminal CN V
c)Ansa cervicalis
d)accessory N XI
e)vagus CN X
339.Which of these do not attach to the greater horn of
hyoid bone?
a)middle constrictor muscle
b)stylohyoid muscle
c)stylohyoid ligament
d)thyrohyoid muscle
e)digastric muscle (anterior and posterior bellies)
340.Which of these is not a further division of the
anterior triangle?
a)subclavian triangle
b)digastric triangle
c)submental triangle
d)carotid triangle
e)muscular triangle
341.Which muscle is not atached to body of Hyoid
bone?
a)mylohyoid m.
b)sternohyoid m.
c)geniohyoid m.
d)thyrohyoid m.
e)omohyoid m.
342.What triangle of the neck contain thyroid gland?
a)Carotid triangle
b)Muscular triangle
c)Occipital triangle
d)Omoclavicular triangle
e)Both a & b are correct
343.At which level is the Hyoid bone located?

23. a)C2 vertebra in the angle between Mandible and the
Thyroid cartilage
b)C3 vertebra in the angle between Mandible and the
Thyroid cartilage
c)C1 vertebra in the angle between Mandible and the
Thyroid cartilage
d)C4 vertebra in the angle between Mandible and the
Thyroid cartilage
e)Intervertebral disk C2/C3 in the angle between
Mandible and the Thyroid cartilage
344.What is true about the Hyoid bone?
a)It does not articulate with any onther bone
b)It is suspended by the stylohyoid ligamend
c)It is suspended by muscles from the mandible, and
thyroid cartilage
d)The lesser horn may be partly or completely
carilaginous in adults
e)All of the above is true
345.Which of these muscles do NOT attach to the body
of the hyoid bone?
a)Myohyoid muscle
b)Geniohyoid muscle
c)Middle pharyngeal constrictor muscle
d)Sternohyoid muscle
e)Omohyoid muscle
346.Which muscle is not innervated by the fascial nerve
(CNVII)?
a)Posterior belly of digastric muscle
b)Platysma muscle
c)Stylohyoid muscle
d)Anterior belly of digastric muscle
e)None
347.Which of these forms a border of the posterior
triangle?
a)Sternocleidomastoid muscle
b)Posterior scalene muscle
c)Levator scapule muscle
d)Trapezius muscle
e)All are correct
348.The posterior triangle is further divided into: ?
a)Submandibular triangle
b)Suprahyoid triangle
c)Muscular triangle
d)A, B, and C are correct
e)None
349.Which muscle makes the roof of the anterior
triangle of the neck?
a)platysma
b)deep cervical fascia
c)the investing layer of the deep cervical fascia and
platysma
d)anterior scalene muscle
e)none of the above answers are correct
350.Which nerve innervates the stylohyoid muscle?
a)C1 via hypoglossal n.
b)C1 via hypoglossal n. and facial n
c)facial n
d)mandibular n
e)none of the above answers are correct
351.Which of these muscles are is/are innervated by the
mylohyoid nerve
a)anterior belly of omohyoid muscle
b)anterior belly of digastric muscle
c)mylohyoid muscle
d)A and C are correct
e)B and C are correct
352.Which muscle separate the carotid triangle from
the muscular triangle
a)anterior belly of omohyoid muscle
b)anterior belly of digastric muscle
c)posterior belly of omohyoid muscle
d)posterior belly of digastric muscle
e)sternocleidomastoid muscle
353.Which of the following is a dorsal ramus of a
spinal nerve?
a)Transverse cervical nerve
b)Supraclavicular nerve
c)Greater occipital nerve
d)lesser occipital nerve
e)Greater auricular nerve
354.In which triangle does the superior branch of the
ansa cervicalis separates from the hypoglossal nerve?
a)Subclavian
b)Occipital
c)Submental
d)Muscular
e)Carotid
355.What is not a content of the posterior triangle of
the neck?
a)Roots and trunks of brachial plexus
b)Dorsal scapular nerve
c)Long thoracic nerve
d)Superior cervical ganglion
e)External jugular vein
356.What nerve is innervating the motor part of
sternocleidomastoid muscle?
a)Accessory nerve CN XI
b)Vagus nerve CN X
c)Median nerve
d)Glossopharyngeal nerve CN IX
e)Nerve to subclavius
357.Which of these is not a content of the
submandibular triangle?
a)Submandibular gland
b)Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
c)Mylohyoid nerve
d)Internal jugular vein
e)Facial artery
358.Which of these structures attaches to the greater
horn of the Hyoid bone?
a)Geniohyoid muscle
b)Stylohyoid muscle
c)Omohyoid muscle

24. d)Mylohyoid muscle
e)Stylohyoid ligament
359.The Phrenic nerve passes between what muscles?
a)Posterior and anterior scalene muscles
b)Middle and posterior scalene muscles
c)Anterior and middle scalene muscles
d)Between sternal and clavicular head of
sternocleidomastoid
e)Between omohyoid and sternohyoid muscles
360.What is false about the posterior and anterior
triangles?
a)Roof for both is created by same muscle
b)The posterior triangle contains the acessory nerve
c)Posterior triangle is subdivided into occipital and
subclavian triangles
d)Anterior triangle contains long thoracic nerves
e)Anterior triangle is bounded by superior border of
the clavicle
361.At what level is the thyroid gland located?
a)C4
b)C5
c)C6
d)C7
e)T1
362.What muscle is not innervated by the recurrent
laryngeal nerve?
a)Cricothyroid m.
b)Lateral cricoarytenoid m.
c)Thyroatenoid m.
d)Thyroepiglottic m.
e)Vocalis m.
363.What of the following structures are not found
within the posterior triangle of the neck?
a)Cutaneus branches of the cervical plexus
b)Roots and trunks of the brachial plexus
c)Omohoid m.
d)Thyrohoid m.
e)Accesory nerve
364.What of the following muscles are not directly
attached to the hyoid bone?
a)Hyoglossus m.
b)Stylohyoid m.
c)Digastric m.
d)A. and B.
e)B. and C.
365.Thyrohyoid membranes lateral portions are pierced
by:
a)Internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve with
the superior laryngeal artery and vein
b)nternal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve with
the superior laryngeal artery
c)External branch of the inferior laryngeal nerve with
the superior laryngeal vein
d)nternal branch of the inferior laryngeal nerve
with the inferior laryngeal artery and vein
e)External branch of the inferior laryngeal nerve
with the inferior laryngeal vein
366.Cricothyroid muscle is supplied by:
a)Superior pharyngeal nerve
b)External branch of the superior laryngeal nerve
c)Internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve
d)External branch of the superior pharyngeal nerve
e)Internal branch of the superior pharyngeal nerve
367.What is false about the content in the posterior
triangle?
a)External jugular vein
b)Roots and trunks of brachial plexus
c)Transverse cervical vessels
d)Posterior belly of the omohyoid muscle
e)Ansa cervicalis
368.Which of the infrahyoid muscles elevates the
larynx?
a)Sternothyroid muscle
b)Omohyoid muscle
c)Sternohyoid muscle
d)Thyrohyoid muscle
e)None
369.Which of the following muscles do NOT attach to
the hyoid bone?
a)Middle pharyngeal constrictor m.
b)Digastric m.
c)Platysma m.
d)Anterior belly of omohyoid m.
e)All these muscles attach to the hyoid bone
370.Which of these following structures are involved in
making the borders of the posterior cervical triangle?
a)Sternocleidomastoid m., trapezius m., medial
scalene m.
b)Sternocleidomastoid m., platysma m., clavicle
c)Trapezius m., clavicle, sternohyoid m.
d)Splenus capitis m., digastric m., clavicle
e)Inferior border of mandible, sternocleidomastoid m.,
platysma m.
371.Which of these is NOT a subdivision of the
anterior triangle?
a)Submandibular tiangle
b)Submental triangle
c)Carotid triangle
d)Supraclavicular triangle
e)Muscular triangle
372.What is false about the sternocleidomastiod
muscle?
a)Its posterior border is the anterior border of the
occipital triangle
b)It inserts to the mastiod process and the medial one
half of the superior nuchal line
c)It singly turns face toward opposite side and
together flex head and raise thorax
d)It is innervated by the accessory nerve CN XI
e)It origin from manubrium sterni and medial one
third of clavicle
373.The vertebral artery is divided into
a)2 parts
b)5 parts

25. c)3 parts
d)4 parts
e)6 parts
374.The internal carotid artery is divided into
a)4 parts
b)3 parts
c)5 parts
d)6 parts
e)None of above is correct.
375.Which of these nerves ascends along the posterior
border of sternocleidomastod muscle?
a)Great auricular nerve
b)Supraclavicular nerve
c)Lesser occipital nerve
d)Transverse cervical nerve
e)Accessory phrenic nerve
376.Which veins joins and form the external jugular
vein?
a)Retromandubular vein and facial vein
b)Lingual vein and facial vein
c)Retromandibular vein and posterior auricular vein
d)Superficial temporal vein and maxillary vein
e)None
377.Which of the following is not a branch of the
thyrocervical trunk?
a)Infrahyoid Artery
b)Inferior Thyroid artery
c)Superficial Cervical Artery
d)Supra scapular Artery
e)All of the above are branches of the thyrocervical
trunk
378.Which of the following does not originate from the
cervical plexus?
a)Cervical Ansa
b)The Lesser Occipital Nerve
c)The Great Auricular Nerve
d)The Phrenic Nerver
e)All above originate from the cervical plexus
379.What is the 7th branch of the external carotid
artery?
a)Occipital artery
b)Transverse facial artery
c)Lingual artery
d)Facial artery
e)Maxillary artery
380.Ansa cervicalis travels around what structure?
a)Internal jugular vein
b)Common carotid artery
c)Anterior jugular vein
d)Suprascapular artery
e)Subclavian vein
381.Which of the following nerves contains motor
fibers from the cervical plexus?
a)Lesser occipital n.
b)Great auricular n.
c)Suprascapular n.
d)Transverse cervical n.
e)No correct answer.
382.Which of the following arteries is a branch from
the maxillary artery?
a)Lingual a.
b)Inferior alveolar a.
c)Facial a.
d)Ophthalmic a.
e)Transverse facial a.
383.What is false about the ansa cervicalis?
a)The superior root is called descendens hypoglossi
b)The inferior root is called the descendens cervicalis
c)It lies deep to the carotid sheath
d)It innervates the infrahyoid muscles except the
thyrohyoid muscle
e)All statements are true
384.Which veins forms the retromandibular vein
a)Superficial temporal vein and facial vein
b)Maxillary vein and superficial temporal vein
c)Posterior auricular vein and maxillary vein
d)Posterior auricular and facial vein
e)Superficial temporal and common facial vein
385.What artery is a branch of subclavian artery
a)Vertebral artery
b)Facial artery
c)Suprascapular artery
d)Transverse cervical artery
e)Basilar artery
386.What vein does external jugular vein drain into
a)Brachiocephalic vein
b)Common carrotid vein
c)Subclavian vein
d)Maxillary vein
e)Retromandibular vein
387.Transverse cervical nerve:
a)Is formed by ventral rami of C1-C2
b)Innervates the skin of the anterior cervical triangle
c)Ascends along the posterior border of the
sternocleidomastoid to the scalp behind the auricle
d)Is a motor branch to sternocleidomastoid muscle
e)None is correct
388.Which of these arise from the external carotid
artery?
a)Internal thoracic artery
b)Thyrocervical trunk
c)Vertebral artery
d)Costocervical trunk
e)None
389.What is NOT true about the circle of Willis?
a)Is an anastomosis between 4 arteries
b)Supplies blood to the brain
c)Opthalmic artery is part of this anastomosis
d)Internal Carotid artery is part of this anastomosis
e)C and D
390.What IS true about the Carotid sinus?

26. a)Causes vasodialation when stimulated
b)Is innervated by a branch of the nerve that
innervates stylopharyngeus muscle
c)Is inervated by branch of the same nerve that
innervates styloglossus muscle
d)All of the above are correct
e)A and B are correct
391.Which area is provided by cutaneous sensation
from the cervical plexus?
a)Jaw
b)Shoulder and clavicle
c)Neck
d)Superficial posterior occiput
e)All above
392.Where does the Internal jugular vein end?
a)Brachiocephalic vein
b)Posterior auricular vein
c)Retromandibular vein
d)Suprascapular vein
e)None
393.Which nerve does NOT have a root from the 2nd
cervical nerve?
a)Lesser occipital nerve
b)Greater auricular nerve
c)Supraclavicular nerve
d)Transverse cervical nerve
e)C and D are correct
394.Which of these is NOT a direct branch from the
subclavian artery?
a)Dorsal scapular artery
b)Internal thoracic artery
c)Transverse cervical artery
d)Vertebral artery
e)All are direct branches
395.Which of the following statements about the
internal carotid artery is FALSE?
a)Gives rise to the ophthalmic artery in the anterior
cranial fossa
b)Has no branches in the neck
c)Ascends within the carotid sheath in company with
the vagus nerve (CN X)
d)Participate in the circle of Willis
e)A and D are correct
396.Internal jugular vein receives blood from which of
the following?
a)Facial vein
b)Lingual vein
c)Superior thyroid vein
d)Middle thyroid vein
e)All are correct
397.Which of the following statements about the
occipital artery is TRUE?
a)Gives of a sternocleidomastoid branch
b)Passes deep to the posterior belly of the digastric
muscle
c)Is a branch of the external carotid artery
d)Appears on the skin above the occipital triangle
e)All are correct
398.The carotid body is innervated by:
a)Branch from the pharyngeal branch of the vagus
nerve (CN X)
b)Recurrent laryngeal nerve
c)Carotid sinus branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve
(CN IX)
d)Answers a) & c) are correct
e)All are correct
399.What fibers does Phrenic n. contain?
a)motor
b)sensory
c)motor & sensory
d)motor & sympathetic
e)b&d
400.What cranial nerve does the superior root of the
ansa cervicalis join?
a)Vagus n.
b)Glossopharyngeal n.
c)Hypoglossal n.
d)Spinal accessory n.
e)It does not join any cranial n.
401.Which branches of the external carotid artery is
related to the posterior belly of Digastric muscle?
a)Lingual artery
b)Lingual artery and Facial artery
c)Facial artery
d)Occipital artery
e)Facial artery and Occipital artery
402.Retromandibular vein...
a)Divides into an anterior branch which joins Facial
vein to form External Carotid Vein
b)Divides into an anterior branch which joins Facial
vein to form Common facial vein
c)Divides into an posterior branch, which joins the
Posterior auricular vein to form External Carotid Vein
d)B and C are correct
e)None is correct
403.cervical plexus is formed by the
a)ventral primary rami of C2-C5
b)Dorsal primary rami of C1-C2
c)ventral primary rami of C1-C4
d)Dorsal primary rami of C1-C4
e)None
404.Phrenic nerve contains
a)sensory fibers only
b)sensory and motor fibers
c)sensory , motor , parasympathetic
d)motor fibers only
e)sensory , motor , sympathetic nerve fibers
405.What is false about Greater occipital nerve?
a)Supplies cutaneous innervation in the occipital
region
b)comes from dorsal primary ramus C2
c)Pierces the Trapezius m
d)Pierces Semispinalis capitis m

27. e)Comes from cervical plexus
406.The cervical plexus innervates all of the following
structures except?
a)Diaphragm
b)Platysma
c)Omohyoid m
d)skin on parotid gland
e)skin over clavicle
407.Which artery gives rise to inferior thyroid artery :
a)internal carotid artery
b)external carotid artery
c)common carotid artery
d)vertebral artery
e)thyrocervical trunk
408.which vein gives rise to inferior thyroid vein
a)internal jugular vein
b)external jugular vein
c)superior laryngeal vein
d)subclavian vein
e)brachiocephalic vein
409.Which of these is not a cutaneous branch of the
cervical plexus?
a)lesser occipital nerve
b)Ansa cervicalis
c)Greater auricular nerve
d)supraclavicular nerve
e)transverse cervical nerve
410.Which muscle is NOT innervated by Ansa
cervicalis?
a)Omohyoid m
b)sternothyroid m
c)Thyrohyoid m
d)Sternohyoid m
e)none of the above is innervated by Ansa cervicalis
411.The ophthalmic artery is a branch form which
artery?
a)Cavernous part of Internal carotid artery
b)Petrous part of Internal carotid artery
c)Cerebral part of Internal carotid artery
d)Basilar artery
e)none of the above
412.Which of the following is NOT part of the Circle
of Willis
a)Internal carotid artery
b)Posterior cerebral artery
c)Anterior cerebral artery
d)Middle cerebral artery
e)All of them are part of the circle of Willis
413.What is FALSE about the Circle of Willis
a)It is formed by the Anterior communicating artery,
Anterior cerebral arteries, Internal carotid arteries,
Posterior communicating arteries and Posterior
cerebral arteries.
b)It is an anastomsis between the two vertebral
arteries and the two Internal carotid arteries.
c)It is located on the dorsal surface of brain
d)It is located on the ventral surface of brain
e)It is formed by the Anterior communicating artery,
Anterior cerebral arteries, Internal carotid arteries,
Posterior communicating arteries, Posterior cerebral
arteries, Middle cerebral arteris and Basilar artery
414.What is FALSE about Berry aneurysm?
a)It is the most common type of saccular aneruysm
b)It is often found in the region of the Circle of Willis
c)A big risk factor is hypotension
d)Symptoms for Berry aneurysm might be headache,
double vision and eye and neck pain
e)Rupture of the Berry aneurysm allows blood to
enter the subarachnoid space
415.The inferior petrosal drains which of the following
sinuses?
a)Cavernous sinus
b)Sphenoparietal sinus
c)Occipital sinus
d)Internal jugular vein
e)Superior petrosal sinus
416.Vertebral arteries ascend through the transverse
foramina of vertebrae?
a)C1 –
C5
b)C2 –
C4
c)C1 – C6
d)C1 – C7
e)None
417.Ophthalmic artery anastomoses with branches from
which artery?
a)Supratrochlear artery
b)Supraorbital artery
c)Dorsal nasal artery
d)A and C are correct
e)All are correct
418.Which of these is NOT a branch of the
thyrocervical trunk?
a)Transverse cervical artery
b)Inferior thyroid artery
c)Vertebral artery
d)Suprascapular artery
e)All are correct
419.Between which muscles does the Vertebral artery
run?
a)anterior & posterior scalene m.
b)anterior scalene m. & longus colli m.
c)anterior scalene m. & sternocleidomastoid m.
d)posterior scalene m. & sternocleidomastoid m.
e)None is correct
420.What muscle divide the Subclavian artery into
three parts?
a)anterior scalene m.
b)Sternocleidomastoid m.
c)Stenothyroid m.
d)Sternohyoid m.
e)Omohyoid m.

28. 421.the superficial cervical lymph node lies along the
course of :
a)internal jugular vein
b)external jugular vein
c)retromandibular vein
d)facial vein
e)internal carotid artery
422.What union in the cervical plexus do form the Ansa
Cervicalis?
a)Superior root: C1 and C2 Inferior root: C2
b)Superior root: C1 and C2 Inferior root C2 and C4
c)Superior root: C1 Inferior root C3 and C4
d)Superior root: C1 and C2 Inferior root: C2 and C3
e)None of the above answers are correct
423.Which is the named branch of the External Carotid
Artery?
a)Facial artery
b)Facial, lingual, occipital, posterior auricular,
maxillary and superficial temporal arteries
c)Facial, lingual, occipital, posterior auricular,
maxillary and superficial tempora, ascending
pharyngeal and superior thyroid arteries
d)Maxillary and superficial tempora, ascending
pharyngeal and superior thyroid arteries
e)None of the above answers are correct
424.Superior deep cervical nodes lie in which triangle
of the neck?
a)carotid triangle
b)digastric triangle
c)occipital triangle
d)submental triangle
e)subclavian triangle
425.Retromandibular vein is formed by the
a)maxilary vein and facia vein
b)maxilary vein and superficial temporal vein
c)superior opthalmic vein
d)posterior auricular vein
e)inferior ophthalmic vein
426.Which of the following is not related to vertebral
artery?
a)Basilar artery
b)Posterior spinal artery
c)Anterior spinal artery
d)Opthalmic artery
e)Posterior inferior cerebellar artery
427.Which artery lies in carotid triangle
a)internal carotid a.
b)external carotid a.
c)common carotid a.
d)A and B are correct
e)A, B and C are correct
428.What veins unite to form the retromandibular vein?
a)Maxillary vein & posterior auricular vein
b)Maxillary vein & superficial temporal vein
c)Deep facial vein & angular vein
d)Transverse cervical vein & suprascapular vein
e)none
429.Which of these arteries gives rise to transverse
facial artery?
a)Maxillary artery
b)Posterior auricular artery
c)Superficial temporal artery
d)Lingual artery
e)Ophtalmic artery
430.Which of these arteries is not a part of "circle of
Willis"?
a)Internal carotid artery
b)Anterior cerebral artery
c)Posterior communicating artery
d)Superior cerebellar artery
e)Posterior cerebral artery
431.Which nerve lays in-between superior cerebellar
artery and posterior cerebral artery?
a)Oculomotor nerver CN III
b)Optic nerve CN II
c)Olfactory nerves CN I
d)Trochlear nerve CN IV
e)None
432.Which of the following structures is NOT a
component of the circle of Willis?
a)Anterior cerebral a.
b)Middle cerebral a.
c)Posterior cerebral a.
d)Posterior communicating a.
e)Internal carotid a.
433.Which of the following sentences about lymphatics
is FALSE?
a)Deep cervical lymph nodes are related to the
internal jugular vein.
b)Superficial cervical lymph nodes are related to
external jugular vein.
c)Left jugular trunk empties into thoracic duct.
d)Right jugular trunk receives lymph from deep
cervical lymph nodes.
e)Lymph from the middle ear drains into
retromandibular lymph nodes.
434.What is false about the superficial temporal artery?
a)Arises behind the neck of the mandible
b)Is a terminal branch of the external carotid artery
c)Ascends posterior to the external acoustic meatus
d)Accompanies the auriculotemporal nerve
e)Gives rise to the transverse facial artery
435.Which of these does the tongue NOT drain lymph
into?
a)Retropharyngeal lymph nodes
b)Submental lymph nodes
c)Submandibular lymph nodes
d)Upper cervical lymph nodes
e)Lower cervical lymph nodes
436.Which of these muscles aren't from branchial
origin?
a)Muscles of facial expression
b)Mucles of mastication

29. c)Muscles of pharynx
d)Muscles of larynx
e)Muscles of the tongue
437.CNV3 is related to which ganglion?
a)Pterygopalatine ganglion
b)Ciliary ganglion
c)Otic ganglion
d)Submandibular ganglion
e)A and D are correct
438.Choose a FALSE statement concerning branches of
the trigeminal nerve.
a)Maxillary n. CN V2 supply sensory innervation to
the skin of the tip of the nose.
b)All three branches ( CN V1, 2, 3) make meningeal
branches.
c)Maxillary n. CN V2 passes through foramen
rotundum and makes up a part of pterygopalatine
ganglion.
d)Mandibular n. CN V3 is the only division of the
CNV that conveys motor fibers.
e)Ophthalmic n. CN V1 makes the afferent limb of the
corneal blinking reflex.
439.Injury to the trigeminal nerve (CN V) can produce
the following syndrome/ symptom:
a)Bell's palsy
b)Loss of pupillary constriction
c)Loss of sneezing reflex
d)Disturbance of articulation
e)Dry cornea
440.Mediates the afferent limb of corneal reflex.
a)Frontal nerve (CN V1)
b)Facial nerve (CN VII)
c)Lacrimal nerve (CN V1)
d)Nasociliary nerve (V1)
e)None of above mentioned.
441.Mediates afferent lim of sneeze reflex?
a)Maxillary nerve (CN V2)
b)Ophthalmic nerve (CN V1)
c)Vagus nerve (CN X)
d)Mandibular nerve (CN V3)
e)None of above mentioned.
442.Trigeminal nerve, CNV is derived from what of the
following structures?
a)I arch
b)II arch
c)III arch
d)I groove
e)A and D are correct
443.What of the following set of muscles are innervated
by the trigeminal nerve?
a)Muscles of facial expression.
b)Muscles of mastication.
c)Muscles of the neck.
d)A. and B. are correct.
e)A. and C. are correct.
444.Which of these branches does not derive from the
maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve?
a)Buccal nerve
b)Zygomatic nerve
c)Infraorbital nerve
d)Posterior-superior alveolar nerve
e)Meningel branch to dura mater of middle cranial
fossa
445.Which of these muscles are not innervated by the
mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve?
a)Tensor tympani
b)Masseter
c)Posterior belly of digastrics muscle
d)Lateral pterygoid muscle
e)Mylohyoid muscle
446.Mandibular divison of the trigeminal nerve CN V
passes through which foramen?
a)ovale
b)rotundum
c)spinosum
d)lacerum
e)magnum
447.Which of these is not an autonomic
parasympathetic ganglia?
a)pterygopalatine ganglion
b)ciliary ganglion
c)otic ganglion
d)submandibular ganglion
e)trigeminal ganglion
448.Which nerves is related to the otic ganglion
a)greater petrosal
b)lesser petrosal
c)deep petrosal
d)chorda tympani
e)short ciliary
449.Which
nerve gives the parasympathetic innervation to the
lacrimal gland
a)short ciliary n
b)long ciliary n
c)zygomatic n
d)auricotemporal n
e)tympanic n
450.The sympathetic fiber innervating the parotid gland
comes from?
a)Internal carotid plexus
b)External carotid plexus
c)Tympanic plexus
d)Is carried by the auriculotemporal nerve
e)Is carried by the buccal nerve
451.Which of these is NOT a branch of nasociliary
nerve?
a)Short ciliary nerves
b)Anterior ethmoidal nerves
c)Infratrochlear nerve
d)Posterior ethmoidal nerve

30. e)Long ciliary nerves
452.Zygomaticotemporal nerve joins a branch of which
cranial nerve?
a)Facial nerve (CN VII)
b)Optic nerve (CN II)
c)Accessory nerve (CN XI)
d)Trochlear nerve (CN IV)
e)Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
453.The maxillary nerve passes through which
foramen?
a)Foramen rotundum
b)Foramen spinousum
c)Foramen ovale
d)Jugular foramen
e)None are correct
454.The anteriorsuperior alveolar nerves supply? 1-skin
around mouth, 2-maxillary sinus, 3-teeth, 4-hard palate,
5-gums, 6-skin on upper lip
a)1,2,5
b)4,6
c)1,3,4,5
d)2,3,5
e)2,3,4
455.What does a lesion of the stellate ganglion cause?
a)Ptosis
b)Miosis
c)Enophthalmos
d)Anhidrosis
e)All of the above and it is called Horners Syndrome
456.Which cranial nerve contains parasympathetic
fibers?
a)CN X, CN VII, CN III, CN IX
b)CN X, CN VII, CN III, CN XI
c)CN X, CN VII, CN II, CN IX
d)CN X, CN VII, CN III, CN VIII
e)All of the above
457.How many autonomic parasympathetic ganglia do
we have in orbit ?
a)1
b)2
c)3
d)4
e)none
458.Which nerve contains preganglionic sympathetic
fibers?
a)Deep petrosal nerve
b)Vidian nerve
c)Greater petrosal nerve
d)Vidian nerve and Deep petrosal nerve
e)None of the above
459.What is the ganglion of the trigeminal nerve CN V?
a)Geniculate ganglion
b)Otic ganglion
c)Vestibular ganglion
d)Semilunar ganglion
e)none of the above answers are correct
460.What fiber does the trigeminal nerve CN V
provide?
a)SVE
b)SVA
c)GVE
d)SVE and GSA
e)SVE and GVE
461.Which nerve synapse in the pterygopalatine
ganglion?
a)Deep petrosal nerve
b)Greater petrosal nerve
c)Vidian nerve
d)All of the above are correct
e)None of the above
462.The infraorbital nerve arise from which division of
the trigeminal nerve?
a)Maxillary V2
b)Opthalmic V1
c)Mandibular V3
d)Maxillary V2 and Mandibular V3
e)None
463.Which of these muscles are innervated by the
Trigeminal nerve?
a)Superior Oblique m
b)Tensor veli palatini
c)Masseter m
d)Temporalis m
e)Temporalis m and Masseter m and Tensor Veli
palatini