18 Questions
Which nerve can be found in the two vascular compartments on each side of the neck?
Vagus nerve
Where are the important glands like the thyroid and thymus located?
In the visceral compartment
Which structure is attached below to the top of the trachea and above to the hyoid bone?
Larynx
What forms a supportive framework for the larynx?
Cartilages
What is the shape of the pharynx chamber in the neck?
Half-cylinder
In the neck, what is the upper opening of the larynx called and what is it continuous with?
Laryngeal inlet, pharynx
What is the function of the unique group of muscles in the face?
To move the skin relative to underlying bone
What is the superior boundary of the neck?
The inferior margins of the mandible and bone features on the posterior aspect of the skull
What covers the superior, posterior, and lateral regions of the head?
The scalp
How many major compartments are there in the neck?
Four
What is contained in the vertebral compartment of the neck?
Cervical vertebrae and associated postural muscles
What marks the inferior boundary of the neck posteriorly?
A line between the acromion and the spinous process of vertebra CVII
Where are the nasal cavities located in relation to the orbits?
Between the orbits
Which bone forms the floor of the nasal cavities?
Vomer bone
What separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavities?
Hard palate
What structure can be opened and closed in the soft tissues surrounding it?
Oral fissure
Which part of the face forms the anterior opening to the oral cavity?
Mouth
What is the posterior opening to the oral cavity called?
Oropharyngeal isthmus
Learn about the anatomy of the head and neck, including facial muscles, scalp, and neck structures. Explore the anterior openings to the orbits and oral cavity as well as the regions covered by the scalp.
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