28 Questions
Which artery runs along the lesser curvature of the stomach?
Left gastric artery
Which part of the duodenum is not retroperitoneal?
1st part
Which ligament holds the duodejejunal junction in position?
Ligament of Treitz
Which artery supplies the transverse colon with blood?
Middle colic artery
Which of the following is a retroperitoneal organ in the abdomen?
Pancreas
What is the function of the falciform ligament of the liver?
To hold the liver in place
Which structure is found in the medial umbilical fold?
Remnant of urachus
What is the function of the ligamentum teres hepatis?
To attach the liver to the diaphragm
Which artery supplies blood to the descending colon?
Left colic artery
Where does most of the duodenum lie in terms of peritoneum?
Retroperitoneal
What is the sensory nerve supply for the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
Lingual nerve
Which nerve supplies the posterior one-third of the tongue with general and special sensations?
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Which muscle is NOT supplied by the pharyngeal plexus?
Stylopharyngeus
Which nerve supplies the tensor veli palatini muscle?
Nerve to medial pterygoid
Where do pre-synaptic fibers from the superior salivatory nucleus travel before reaching the submandibular ganglion?
Chorda tympani branch of facial nerve
Which nerve unifies with the lingual branch of the mandibular nerve before synapsing at the submandibular ganglion?
Glossopharyngeal nerve
What happens to the protruded tongue in case of a lesion?
Deviates toward the side of the lesion
Which of the following nerves does NOT share an intimate anatomical relationship with both the submandibular gland and duct?
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Which nerve supplies the region of the soft palate mainly?
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Which muscle, except for tensor veli palatini, is supplied by the pharyngeal plexus?
Stylopharyngeus
Where do minor sublingual duct secretions drain into the oral cavity?
Sublingual folds
Which nerve innervates the nasopharynx?
Maxillary nerve (CN V2)
What is the function of Berry's ligament in relation to the thyroid gland?
Suspends the thyroid gland to the trachea
In case of swallowing caustic liquids, where in the esophagus is the worst burning experienced?
At the junction with the aortic arch and left main bronchus
Which vein forms the retromandibular vein within the parotid gland?
Facial vein
Where does the pyloric orifice of the stomach lie?
Opposite the xiphoid process
What is responsible for venous drainage of the face?
Retromandibular vein
Which nerve innervates all muscles of the pharynx except for stylopharyngeus?
Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
Test your knowledge of the sensory nerve supply to the anterior ⅔ and posterior ⅓ of the tongue, as well as the base, including the implications of lesions on tongue protrusion and appearance. Explore the involvement of different nerves such as the lingual nerve, glossopharyngeal nerve, and maxillary nerve branches.
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