17 Questions
Which nerve supplies the lower part of the auricle and angle of mandible?
Great auricular nerve
What is the function of the corneal reflex?
Helps protect the eye by closing it when the cornea is touched
Which artery supplies the nasal septum in addition to other structures of the face?
Superior labial artery
Which nerve is responsible for closing the eye during the corneal reflex?
Facial nerve
Where does the facial artery originate from?
External carotid artery
Which nerve supplies the muscles of the face responsible for facial expressions?
Facial nerve
What is the sensory supply of the skin of the face?
Trigeminal nerve
Where does the parotid duct open into the oral cavity?
Buccal mucosa
Which muscle elevates the eyebrows and wrinkles the forehead?
Frontalis
What is the clinical importance of understanding the course of facial and superficial temporal arteries on the face?
Recognition of arterial supply during facial surgeries
Which nerve is responsible for the corneal reflex?
Facial nerve
Which vein in the face is responsible for draining into the internal jugular vein?
Facial vein
What is the pathway for the spread of infection in the danger triangle of the face?
Pus from nose ➔ deep facial vein ➔ pterygoid venous plexus
Which artery runs parallel to the zygomatic arch below and supplies the lateral side of the face?
Transverse facial artery
Where do the submental nodes receive drainage from?
Lips and chin
Which vein is formed by the union of supratrochlear, supraorbital, and angular veins at the medial angle of the eye?
Facial vein
What happens if the danger triangle of the face gets infected?
It may cause blindness and death
Test your knowledge on cranial nerves and reflexes with this quiz covering topics such as auricular, buccal, mental nerves, cervical plexus, and corneal reflex. Identify the pathways and functions associated with different nerves and reflex actions.
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