29 Questions
What is the name of the vein that is formed by the union of the posterior auricular and posterior division of the retromandibular veins?
External jugular vein
Which of the following veins does the pterygoid plexus receive?
All of the above
Where does the external jugular vein drain into?
Subclavian vein
What is the name of the angle formed by the union of the posterior auricular and posterior division of the retromandibular veins?
Angulus venosus (Pirogow açısı)
Which of the following is not a lymph node mentioned in the text?
Nodi femoralis
What does the carotid sinus act as?
Pressure receptor
At what level does the CCA bifurcate in 75% of individuals?
C3-C4
What is the function of the carotid body?
Oxygen sensing
Which nerve supplies the carotid sinus?
Glossopharyngeal nerve
What is the blood supply to the carotid body?
External carotid artery
Which artery is a chief supplier to structures in front of the neck and face?
External carotid artery
What is the name of the artery that runs downward and forward medial to the ramus of the mandible to reach the mandibular foramen?
Inferior alveolar artery
Which part of the maxillary artery gives off the posterior superior alveolar artery?
Pars pterygopalatina
Which branch of the superficial temporal artery divides into frontal and parietal branches?
Parietal branch
What is the name of the artery that supplies the chin?
Mental artery
Which part of the maxillary artery gives off the anterior and posterior deep temporal arteries?
Pars pterygoidea
What is the name of the artery that passes between the two heads of the lateral pterygoid muscle?
Maxillary artery
Which artery provides the chief blood supply to the tongue and floor of the mouth?
Facial artery
Where does the facial artery originate from?
Posterior part of the external carotid
Which artery can be palpated at the antero-inferior angle of the masseter muscle?
Facial artery
Where does the occipital artery end?
Scalp
Which artery arises behind the neck of the mandible and supplies the deep structures of the face?
Maxillary artery
Where does the mandibular part of the maxillary artery lie?
Lateral to mandible
What is the function of lymphatic vessels in the body?
Transport fats from the digestive tract to the bloodstream
What are varicose veins characterized by?
Dilated and tortuous veins
What happens at the arterial end of a capillary bed?
Blood pressure forces fluid from the blood into interstitial spaces
Which structure helps in the surveillance and defense functions of the lymphatic system?
Lymph nodes
What do valves in deep veins do?
Prevent blood from flowing backward
How do capillaries differ from arteries and veins?
They form networks between arteries and veins
Test your knowledge on the vascular supply and lymphatic drainage of the head and neck, as well as the lymphatic system. This quiz covers topics such as blood vessels, arteries, veins, capillaries, and the circulatory system.
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