Intro to Head, Face, Scalp, Parotid Gland

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Which muscle originates from the maxilla and attaches to the skin forming the upper region of the mouth?

Zygomaticus Major
Depressor Anguli Oris
Orbicularis Oris
Levator Labii Superioris (correct)

Which muscle surrounds the orifice of the mouth and closes the lips?

Zygomaticus Major
Buccinator
Orbicularis Oris (correct)
Depressor Anguli Oris

Which muscle originates from the lateral surface of the maxillary bone and mandible and forms the substance of the soft cheek?

Depressor Anguli Oris
Nasalis
Zygomaticus Major
Buccinator (correct)

Which muscle originates from the mandible and depresses the corner of the mouth?

Depressor Anguli Oris (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle arises from bone and proceeds upward and medially into a thin aponeurosis, which is continuous on the bridge of the nose?

Nasalis (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle acts as a sphincter and closing the eyelids?

Orbicularis Oculi (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is the largest salivary gland in the head and neck?

Parotid Gland (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which vein typically joins the facial vein and external jugular vein?

Retromandibular Vein (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which artery provides the major venous drainage of the face?

Facial Vein (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle originates from the fascia over the supraclavicular region and inserts into the skin above the lower mandible?

Platysma (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for supplying sensation to the upper lip, lower lid, and nose?

Maxillary Nerve (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve supplies the skin over the forehead?

Supraorbital Nerve (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is responsible for supplying the chin and lower lip?

Mandibular Nerve (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve is a motor nerve to the muscles of facial expression?

Facial Nerve (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve emerges from the stylomastoid foramen?

Facial Nerve (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which artery is the main artery of the face?

Facial Artery (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which artery supplies the temporal region and scalp?

Superficial Temporal Artery (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve divides into three major branches: Ophthalmic, Maxillary, and Mandibular Nerves?

Trigeminal Nerve (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which cranial nerve has a mixed (motor + sensory) nerve called the posterior auricular nerve?

Facial Nerve (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve supplies the skin over the forehead via the supraorbital foramen?

Supraorbital Nerve (C) Signup and view all the answers

Levator Labii Superioris

A muscle that originates from the maxilla and attaches to the skin of the upper lip, responsible for elevating it.

Orbicularis Oris

A circular muscle surrounding the mouth, used for closing the lips and puckering them.

Buccinator

A broad muscle forming the substance of the cheek, helps with chewing and blowing air.

Depressor Anguli Oris

Muscle that originates from the mandible and pulls down the corner of the mouth, creating a frowning expression.