Morphological Anatomy Test: Cervical Vertebrae
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What is a characteristic feature of the cervical vertebrae?

  • They have a foramen transversarium in each transverse process (correct)
  • They have a single facet for articulation
  • They have a bifid spinous process
  • They are characterised by a circular body

Which bone contributes to the formation of the hard palate?

  • Mandible
  • Zygoma
  • Lacrimal bone
  • Maxilla (correct)

What is the feature of the temporomandibular joint?

  • It is covered by hyaline cartilage (correct)
  • It is a synovial ball and socket joint
  • It is a hinge joint
  • It is a fibrous joint

Which artery enters the orbit through the superior orbital fissure?

<p>Ophthalmic artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the foramen transversarium in the cervical vertebrae?

<p>It transmits the vertebral artery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many cervical vertebrae are there in the human spine?

<p>7 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nerve responsible for providing taste to the anterior two thirds of the tongue?

<p>Chorda tympani nerve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle forms the anterior boundary of the posterior triangle of the neck?

<p>Sternocleidomastoid muscle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the gland found within the submandibular triangle?

<p>Submandibular gland (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles is referred to as a strap muscle?

<p>Infrahyoid muscle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the vein found within the carotid sheath?

<p>Internal jugular vein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which constrictor is associated with the oropharynx?

<p>Middle constrictor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cartilage is the cricoid cartilage?

<p>Unpaired (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of osteoclasts in bone development?

<p>They are involved in bone resorption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are mesenchymal cells?

<p>Stem cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the phrenic nerve?

<p>It contributes to the pharyngeal plexus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the laryngeal prominence?

<p>It is more pronounced in females (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of osteoblasts in bone development?

<p>They secrete osteoid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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