Anatomy of Tonsillar Artery and Vein Quiz

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What is the function of the Buccal Branch of the facial nerve?

Supplies the superficial platysma muscle

Supplies the muscle in the cheek

Supplies the buccinator muscle (correct)

Supplies the lower lip muscle

What may happen if the temporal branch of the facial nerve is injured?

Inability to swallow

Inability to close the eye

Inability to speak

Inability to raise the eyebrow (correct)

Which structure is found deepest within the parotid gland?

Preauricular lymph node

Facial nerve

Sympathetic plexus

External carotid artery (correct)

What happens if the zygomatic branch of the facial nerve is injured?

Muscle cannot close the eye Signup and view all the answers

What clinical condition can arise from a tumor affecting the superficial part of the parotid gland?

Facial paralysis Signup and view all the answers

Where does the lymphatic drainage of the parotid gland occur?

In front of the auricle Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical structure responsible for delayed speaking and restricted tongue movement?

Frenulum of the tongue Signup and view all the answers

Which salivary gland is located at the tip of the sublingual fold?

Sublingual gland Signup and view all the answers

What is found at the floor of the mouth with two openings, one for each submandibular salivary gland?

Sublingual fold Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomical structure is responsible for the production of excessive saliva?

Parotid gland Signup and view all the answers

Where is the parotid gland located in relation to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?

Anteriorly to TMJ Signup and view all the answers

What is the site for foreign body lodging according to the text?

Pyriform fossa Signup and view all the answers

Which artery peers the fossa to enter the tonsil?

Tonsillar artery branches from facial artery Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for chewing movement and side-to-side movement of the jaw?

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the phagia compresses at the left recurrent laryngeal nerve?

Change in voice Signup and view all the answers

Where does the descending thoracic aorta first go to before reaching the esophagus?

Left Signup and view all the answers

Which vein is mentioned as making an arch to enter the right side of the esophagus?

Azygos vein Signup and view all the answers

Where does the blood supply of the upper third of the esophagus come from?

Neck Signup and view all the answers

Where is the 1st constriction located?

At the level of the upper esophageal sphincter Signup and view all the answers

What is a common site for foreign bodies or carcinoma according to the text?

At the middle and lower third of the esophagus Signup and view all the answers

Which structure opens at the diaphragm?

Esophagus Signup and view all the answers

What is the anterior relation of the esophagus according to the text?

Trachea Signup and view all the answers

What can cause dysphagia by compressing the esophagus?

Aortic arch aneurysm Signup and view all the answers

Where does the left recurrent laryngeal nerve run between according to the text?

Groove and passes in front of the vocal cords Signup and view all the answers