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Which muscle is responsible for closing the eyelids?
Which muscle is responsible for closing the eyelids?
- Frontalis
- Occipitalis
- Orbicularis oris (correct)
- Masseter
What is the main function of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle?
What is the main function of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle?
- Opening the mouth
- Closing the eyelids
- Elevation and retraction of the upper eyelid (correct)
- Raising the eyebrows
Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for the movement of muscles involved in mastication?
Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for the movement of muscles involved in mastication?
- Vagus nerve (X)
- Facial nerve (VII)
- Trigeminal nerve (V) (correct)
- Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is formed by the articulation of which two bones?
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is formed by the articulation of which two bones?
Which vessel supplies the majority of blood to the scalp?
Which vessel supplies the majority of blood to the scalp?
Which ligament connects the spine of the sphenoid to the ramus of the mandible?
Which ligament connects the spine of the sphenoid to the ramus of the mandible?
What type of joint is the temporomandibular joint?
What type of joint is the temporomandibular joint?
What movement dislocates the temporomandibular joint?
What movement dislocates the temporomandibular joint?
Which ligament helps prevent posterior dislocation of the mandible?
Which ligament helps prevent posterior dislocation of the mandible?
What arteries branch from the brachiocephalic artery for supply to the head and neck?
What arteries branch from the brachiocephalic artery for supply to the head and neck?
Which muscle is responsible for closing the jaw by elevating the mandible?
Which muscle is responsible for closing the jaw by elevating the mandible?
Which muscle acts to protrude the mandible and depress the chin?
Which muscle acts to protrude the mandible and depress the chin?
Which muscle is responsible for elevating the mandible during mastication?
Which muscle is responsible for elevating the mandible during mastication?
What is the main function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
What is the main function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for innervating the muscles of mastication?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for innervating the muscles of mastication?
