DH 1330 quiz 2 head and neck anatomy

The dental professional MUST be thoroughly familiar with the surface anatomy of the head
and neck in order to examine patients  BECAUSE features of the surface provide essential landmarks for many deeper anatomic structures.

Both the statement and the reason
are correct and related.

Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related.
The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT.
The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct

Which of the following is the CORRECT definition of the term labial?

Structures closest to the inner cheek
Structures closest to the facial surface
Structures closest to the lips
Structures closest to the palate
Structures closest to the tongue

The regions of the head include specific anatomic structures. Which region listed below is NOT included in the regions of the head?

Frontal
Parietal
Orbital
Zygomatic
Submental

The superior and posterior free margin of the auricle is the helix, which ends inferiorly at the lobule. The lobule is a small flap of tissue that is the part of the auricle anterior to the external acoustic meatus.

Both statements are true.
Both statements are false.
The first statement is true; the second is false.
The first statement is false; the second is true

The eyeball is located in the orbital region of the head. On the eyeball is a white area with a central area of coloration. What is the term for the white area?

Sclera
Iris
Pupil
Orbit

Which part of the nasal region will feel flexible when palpated?

Root of the nose
Apex of the nose 
Bridge of the nose
Nasion of the nose

The buccal region of the head is composed of soft tissues of the cheek. Most of the upper
cheek is fleshy, mainly formed by a mass of fat and muscle. Which is the strong muscle felt in this area when the patient clenches his or her teeth together?

Corrugator supercilii muscle
Temporalis muscle
Masseter muscle
Hyoid muscle

One structure of the oral cavity is the tongue, which is known as the gateway to the oral region BECAUSE the tongue is a prominent feature of the oral cavity.

Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related.
The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT.
The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct

The jaws are within the oral cavity and deep to the lips. Underlying the upper lip is the mandible, while the maxillae underlies the lower lip.

Both statement are true.
Both statements are false.
The first statement is true; and the second is false.
The first statement is false; and the second is true.

What is the landmark located in the oral cavity that appears as a small elevation of tissue located on the inner part of the buccal mucosa, just opposite the maxillary
second molar?

Parotid papilla
Maxillary tuberosity
Labial frenum
Retromolar pad

The palate or roof of the mouth has two parts: an anterior part and a posterior part. The firmer whiter posterior part is the hard palate.

Both statements are true.
Both statements are false.
The first statement is true; and the second is false.
The first statement is false; and the second is true

What is the term for the top surface of the tongue?

Lateral
Dorsal
Ventral
Root

What is the flap of cartilage located posterior to the base of the tongue and anterior to
the oropharynx?

Fauces
Mental protuberance
Palatine tonsils
Epiglottis

Which muscle of the neck region divides each side of the neck diagonally into BOTH the anterior cervical triangle and the posterior cervical triangle?

Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Digastric muscle
Omohyoid muscle
Trapezius muscle

during the extraoral examination, palpating inferior to and medial to the angles of the
mandible is important BECAUSE this will allow the dental professional to effectively palpate the hyoid bone.

Both the statement and the reason are correct and related 
Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related.
The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT.
The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct

What is the vertical groove located at the midline superior to the upper lip that extends
downward on the skin from the nasal septum?

Philtrum
Tubercle
Labial commissure
Nasolabial sulcus

Where are folliate lingual papillae located in the oral cavity?

Dorsal tongue surface
Buccal mucosa
Anterior hard palate
Lateral border of tongue

Trying to fully survey the areas of the scalp during an extraoral examination is NOT very
important because lesions are easily visualized by the patient and then can be
shared with the clinician.

Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related.
The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT.
The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct

The frontal eminence is usually MORE pronounced in males, and the supraorbital ridge is MORE prominent in females and children.

Both statements are true.
Both statements are false.
The first statement is true; and the second is false.
The first statement is false; and the second is true

The eyes are usually near the midpoint of the vertical height of the head. The width of each eye is usually the same as the distance between the ears.

Both statements are true.
Both statements are false.
The first statement is true; and the second is false.
The first statement is false; and the second is true

Loss of height in the lower third of the face, which contains the teeth and jaws, can
occur in certain circumstances such as with normal growth and excellent orthodontic therapy.

Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related.
The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT.
The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.
NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct

Both the labial and buccal mucosa may vary in coloration, as do other regions of healthy
oral mucosa, in individuals with _______ skin.

thinner
pigmented
thicker
transparent

The yellower and looser posterior part of the palate is the hard palate; it is the larger part of the palate since it comprises 85% of the total surface.

Both statements are true.
Both statements are false.
The first statement is true; and the second is false.
The first statement is false; and the second is true

What is the dense pad of tissue just posterior to the most distal tooth of the mandible?

Pterygomandibular fold
Maxillary tuberosity
Parotid papilla
Retromolar pad

The line of demarcation between the firmer and pinker attached gingiva and the movable and redder alveolar mucosa is the

interdental gingival 
gingival sulcus.
mucogingival junction.
vestibular fornix

MULTIPLE RESPONSE POSSIBLE

From the following list of structures, select which structures are located in the nasal region of the face

Masseter muscle
Angle of mandible  
Alae
Antitragus
Nasion

MULTP RESP POSSIBLE

From the following list of structures, select which structures are located in the buccal region of the face.

Masseter muscle 
Angle of mandible
Alae
Antitragus
Nasion

MULTIPLE RESP POSSIBLE

From the following list of structures, select which structures are located in the oral region of the face.

Alae
Antitragus
Nasion
Vermilion border
Philtrum

From the following list of structures, select which structures are NOT located in the temporal region of the face.

Alae  
Antitragus  
Nasion
Vermilion border
Philtrum

MULTI RESP POSSIBLE

From the following list of structures, select which structures are considered part of the eyeball

Sclera 
Iris
Conjuctive 
Orbit
Lacrimal gland