36 Questions
What is the superior border of the face?
The forehead
What is the main function of the face?
To provide human identity and mediate interface
What is not a content of the face?
Kidneys
Why is the face subdivided into subregions?
For clinical diagnosis
What nerve is responsible for cutaneous innervation of the face?
Facial nerve
What is the purpose of defining the face as a discrete region?
To diagnose facial injuries or pathologies
What does the facial skeleton comprise of?
Only the viscerocranium
How many facial bones are there?
14
Which bone articulates with the temporal bone via the TMJ?
Mandible
Where do the facial muscles originate from?
Bones
How many subgroups can the muscles of the face be classified into?
3
What is the action of the Orbicularis oculi muscle?
Blinks and closes eyes
What is the origin of the Epicranius muscle?
Cranial aponeurosis
How many different facial muscles are there?
17
What is the characteristic of trigeminal neuralgia pain?
Unilateral and electric shock-like
What is the origin of the orbicularis oculi muscle?
Frontal bone, maxilla, and lacrimal bones
Which muscle is also known as the oral sphincter?
Orbicularis oris
What is the most common cause of trigeminal neuralgia?
Vascular compression of the nerve root
What is the primary function of the facial nerve?
Primary motor
What is the function of the buccinator muscle?
To press the cheek against the teeth
What is the role of the facial nerve in taste?
It has a special sensory role
Which muscle originates from the zygomatic bone?
Zygomaticus
What is the role of the platysma muscle?
To tense the skin and depress the mandible
What is the treatment option for trigeminal neuralgia when drug treatment is ineffective?
Microvascular decompression
What is the gender ratio for trigeminal neuralgia?
More females than males
What is the main blood supplier to the face?
External carotid artery
Which of the following arteries is NOT a branch of the external carotid artery?
Maxillary artery
What is the pattern of venous drainage of the face?
Parallel to the equivalent-named arteries
Which muscle is not primarily supplied by the facial nerve?
Masseter
What is the function of the visceral motor component of the facial nerve?
Regulation of lacrimal and salivary glands
Which nerve is responsible for saliva production in the parotid gland?
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Where does the parotid duct open into the oral cavity?
On the buccal side of the upper left second molar
What is the primary function of the chorda tympani?
Taste sensation from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue
What is the location of the facial nerve as it travels towards the face?
Within the parotid gland
Which of the following is not a branch of the external carotid artery in the parotid gland?
Ophthalmic artery
What is the purpose of defining the face as a separate anatomical region?
To enable better understanding of anatomical structures and their relationships
This quiz covers the surface anatomy of the face, including the musculature, veins, arteries, and nerves. It also explores the trigeminal nerve and facial nerve, including their origins and distribution.
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