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?

Levator Labii Superioris

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

Orbicularis Oris

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

Buccinator

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

Depressor Anguli Oris

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

Nasalis

Which muscle acts as a sphincter and closing the eyelids?

Orbicularis Oculi

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

Parotid Gland

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

Retromandibular Vein

Which artery provides the major venous drainage of the face?

Facial Vein

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

Platysma

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

Maxillary Nerve

Which nerve supplies the skin over the forehead?

Supraorbital Nerve

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

Mandibular Nerve

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

Facial Nerve

Which cranial nerve emerges from the stylomastoid foramen?

Facial Nerve

Which artery is the main artery of the face?

Facial Artery

Which artery supplies the temporal region and scalp?

Superficial Temporal Artery

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

Trigeminal Nerve

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

Facial Nerve

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

Supraorbital Nerve

Test your knowledge about the anatomy of the face and the nerves that supply sensation to it. This quiz focuses on the Trigeminal Nerve (Cranial Nerve V) and its branches, specifically the Ophthalmic Nerve. Explore the subdivisions and functions of these nerves and enhance your understanding of facial sensation.

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