34 Questions
Which part of the tongue is attached to the hyoid and mandible?
Root
What is the primary function of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?
Mastication
What is the shape of the lingual papillae found on the anterior 2/3 of the dorsum of the tongue?
Nipple-shaped
What is the name of the groove that divides the tongue into right and left halves?
Median sulcus
What is the name of the pit found at the apex of the tongue?
Foramen cecum
How many parts does the tongue have, according to the classification?
4
What is the fluid that fills the membranous labyrinth?
Endolymph
Which artery arises from the first part of the subclavian artery and ascends into the cranial cavity?
Vertebral Artery
What is the function of the ampullae of the semicircular ducts?
Detecting angular acceleration
What is the name of the muscle that divides the subclavian artery into three parts?
Anterior scalene muscle
Which part of the cochlea contains the organ of Corti?
Scala media
What is the primary function of the carotid sinus?
Regulation of blood pressure
What is the origin of the right subclavian artery?
Brachiocephalic trunk
Which nerve is responsible for the innervation of the carotid body?
Vagus nerve
What is the main difference between the internal carotid artery and the external carotid artery?
The internal carotid artery participates in the formation of the circulus arteriosus
What is the name of the polygonal anastomosis between four arteries?
Circle of Willis
What is the name of the inflammatory disease that affects the medium-sized arteries, especially the temporal artery?
Giant cell arteritis
What percentage of the population has a complete circle of Willis?
18%
What structure projects into the venous sinuses to form arachnoid villi?
Arachnoid mater
Which part of the brain is responsible for perceiving sensations, commanding skilled movements, and providing awareness of emotions?
Cerebrum
What is the term for the language function disturbance characterized by the patient hearing but not understanding?
Wernicke's aphasia
What is the function of the subarachnoid space?
To separate the arachnoid mater from the pia mater
What is the name of the triangular area bounded by the medial angle of the eye and nose, and the upper lip?
Dangerous Triangle of the Face
What is the name of the classification system used to describe the functional areas of the cerebrum?
Brodmann classification
What is the term for the membrane that closely invests the brain, covering the gyri and descending into the deepest sulci?
Pia mater
Which vein is formed by the union of the superficial temporal and maxillary veins?
Retromandibular Vein
What is the name of the vein that receives blood from the brain, face, and neck?
Internal Jugular Vein
What is the name of the system that includes the brain and spinal cord?
Central Nervous System
What is the purpose of a central venous line?
To give fluids or medication
What is the function of the Central Nervous System?
To process sensory information
What is the name of the venue that allows communication of the cranial venous sinuses with veins outside the skull?
Emissary Veins
What is the name of the complication that can occur during catheterization of the internal jugular vein?
All of the above
What is the name of the layer of the scalp that contains emissary veins?
Dura Mater
What is the name of the system that includes nerves, ganglia, and sensory receptors?
Peripheral Nervous System
This quiz covers the anatomy and functions of the tongue, including its role in mastication, gustation, deglutition, articulation, and oral cleansing. It also explores the structure of the tongue, including its muscular composition and mucous membrane. Test your knowledge of the tongue's anatomy and functions!
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