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1. What are sutures? â—‹ A) Hollow spaces in bones â—‹ B) Fibrous joints connecting skull bones â—‹ C) Flexible cartilaginous structures â—‹ D) Ligaments connecting muscles 2. Which suture is located between the frontal and parietal bones? â—‹ A) Sagittal suture â—‹ B)...
1. What are sutures? â—‹ A) Hollow spaces in bones â—‹ B) Fibrous joints connecting skull bones â—‹ C) Flexible cartilaginous structures â—‹ D) Ligaments connecting muscles 2. Which suture is located between the frontal and parietal bones? â—‹ A) Sagittal suture â—‹ B) Coronal suture â—‹ C) Lambdoid suture â—‹ D) Squamous suture 3. How many cranial bones make up the human skull? â—‹ A) 14 â—‹ B) 22 â—‹ C) 8 â—‹ D) 12 4. The foramen magnum is: â—‹ A) An opening for the optic nerve â—‹ B) A hole for the spinal cord â—‹ C) A suture between bones â—‹ D) A depression for muscle attachment 5. The optic canal allows for the passage of: â—‹ A) Mandibular nerve â—‹ B) Optic nerve â—‹ C) Facial nerve â—‹ D) Vagus nerve 6. Which of the following is NOT a function of the nasal conchae? â—‹ A) Increase surface area â—‹ B) Humidify air â—‹ C) Produce mucus â—‹ D) Support the structure of the skull 7. What is the primary function of the hard palate? â—‹ A) Support the nasal cavity â—‹ B) Separate the oral and nasal cavities â—‹ C) Protect the brain â—‹ D) House the maxillary sinus 8. The maxillary sinuses are located: â—‹ A) Below the nasal cavity â—‹ B) Above the mandible â—‹ C) Behind the maxillary tuberosity â—‹ D) Lateral to the nasal cavity 9. The mandible is considered which type of bone? â—‹ A) Cranial bone â—‹ B) Facial bone â—‹ C) Irregular bone â—‹ D) Long bone 10. The zygomatic bones contribute to: â—‹ A) The floor of the nasal cavity â—‹ B) The lateral walls of the orbit â—‹ C) The posterior cranial fossa â—‹ D) The structure of the hard palate Chapter 27: Paranasal Sinuses, Nasal Cavities, and Nasal Septum 11. Which bone is shaped like a butterfly? â—‹ A) Maxilla â—‹ B) Sphenoid â—‹ C) Ethmoid â—‹ D) Temporal 12. The nasal septum is primarily formed by: â—‹ A) Maxilla and mandible â—‹ B) Vomer and ethmoid bone â—‹ C) Sphenoid and frontal bones â—‹ D) Temporal and parietal bones 13. The anterior cranial fossa is separated from the middle cranial fossa by: â—‹ A) Petrous ridge of the temporal bone â—‹ B) Lesser wing of the sphenoid â—‹ C) Coronal suture â—‹ D) Lambdoid suture 14. The lateral wall of the nasal cavity includes which of the following structures? â—‹ A) Nasal conchae â—‹ B) Palatine bones â—‹ C) Maxillary tuberosity â—‹ D) Sphenoidal sinus 15. Which of the following bones does NOT form part of the orbit? â—‹ A) Frontal bone â—‹ B) Lacrimal bone â—‹ C) Nasal bone â—‹ D) Zygomatic bone 16. The maxillary sinus is located: â—‹ A) Below the eyes â—‹ B) Above the mandible â—‹ C) Behind the nasal septum â—‹ D) Lateral to the zygomatic bone 17. The ethmoid bone contributes to: â—‹ A) The base of the skull â—‹ B) The nasal cavity and orbit â—‹ C) The mandible â—‹ D) The hard palate 18. The pterygoid processes are part of which bone? â—‹ A) Maxilla â—‹ B) Sphenoid â—‹ C) Mandible â—‹ D) Ethmoid 19. The inferior nasal conchae are: â—‹ A) Separate bones â—‹ B) Part of the ethmoid bone â—‹ C) Unilateral projections â—‹ D) Bony depressions 20. The function of the nasal conchae includes: â—‹ A) Supporting the hyoid bone â—‹ B) Enhancing airflow and filtering â—‹ C) Protecting the brain â—‹ D) Producing tears Chapter 28: Muscles of Mastication 21. The primary function of the masseter muscle is to: â—‹ A) Protract the mandible â—‹ B) Elevate the mandible â—‹ C) Rotate the head â—‹ D) Depress the hyoid bone 22. The temporalis muscle primarily: â—‹ A) Depresses the mandible â—‹ B) Elevates and retracts the mandible â—‹ C) Aids in lateral movement â—‹ D) Supports the hyoid bone 23. Which muscle assists with side-to-side movement of the jaw? â—‹ A) Medial pterygoid â—‹ B) Lateral pterygoid â—‹ C) Masseter â—‹ D) Temporalis 24. The action of the lateral pterygoid muscle includes: â—‹ A) Elevation of the mandible â—‹ B) Retrusion of the mandible â—‹ C) Protraction of the mandible â—‹ D) Depression of the hyoid 25. The suprahyoid muscles are primarily responsible for: â—‹ A) Depressing the hyoid â—‹ B) Elevating the hyoid â—‹ C) Flexing the neck â—‹ D) Rotating the head 26. Which muscle is NOT a suprahyoid muscle? â—‹ A) Digastric â—‹ B) Mylohyoid â—‹ C) Stylohyoid â—‹ D) Sternohyoid 27. The infrahyoid muscles function to: â—‹ A) Elevate the hyoid during swallowing â—‹ B) Depress the hyoid after elevation â—‹ C) Flex the neck â—‹ D) Support the maxilla 28. The deep masseter muscle primarily: â—‹ A) Protracts the mandible â—‹ B) Elevates the mandible â—‹ C) Depresses the mandible â—‹ D) Rotates the head 29. Which muscle assists in elevating the scapula? â—‹ A) Trapezius â—‹ B) Omohyoid â—‹ C) Splenius capitis â—‹ D) Sternocleidomastoid 30. The sternocleidomastoid muscle is responsible for: â—‹ A) Elevating the mandible â—‹ B) Rotating the head to the opposite side â—‹ C) Depressing the hyoid â—‹ D) Flexing the neck Chapter 29: TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) 31. Which movement describes the opening of the mouth? â—‹ A) Elevation â—‹ B) Depression â—‹ C) Protrusion â—‹ D) Retrusion 32. The articular disc in the TMJ is primarily made of: â—‹ A) Bone â—‹ B) Fibrocartilage â—‹ C) Elastic cartilage â—‹ D) Fibrous tissue 33. The condyles of the mandible articulate with which bone? â—‹ A) Zygomatic bone â—‹ B) Sphenoid bone â—‹ C) Temporal bone â—‹ D) Maxilla 34. Which movement involves moving the jaw forward? â—‹ A) Elevation â—‹ B) Protrusion â—‹ C) Retrusion â—‹ D) Lateral deviation 35. Lateral deviation of the jaw is important for: â—‹ A) Closing the mouth â—‹ B) Grinding food â—‹ C) Producing speech â—‹ D) Swallowing 36. A common TMJ problem is: â—‹ A) Sinusitis â—‹ B) Arthritis â—‹ C) Osteoporosis â—‹ D) Scoliosis 37. Disc displacement in the TMJ can lead to: â—‹ A) Improved jaw function â—‹ B) Pain and clicking sounds â—‹ C) Enhanced chewing ability â—‹ D) Decreased inflammation 38. TMJ dislocation typically occurs when: â—‹ A) The mandible moves backward â—‹ B) The condyle moves out of the fossa â—‹ C) The articular disc becomes thicker â—‹ D) The maxillary sinus is inflamed 39. Bruxism is associated with: â—‹ A) Frequent yawning â—‹ B) Chronic teeth grinding â—‹ C) Difficulty swallowing â—‹ D) Neck muscle spasms 40. The anterior band of the articular disc is stretched during: â—‹ A) Elevation â—‹ B) Protrusion â—‹ C) Retrusion â—‹ D) Depression General Anatomy Questions 41. The maxilla forms part of: â—‹ A) The roof of the orbit â—‹ B) The lateral wall of the nasal cavity â—‹ C) The hard palate â—‹ D) All of the above 42. The primary function of the hyoid bone is to: â—‹ A) Support the mandible â—‹ B) Anchor muscles for swallowing and speech â—‹ C) Protect the brain â—‹ D) Form part of the nasal septum 43. The petrous ridge of the temporal bone separates which cranial fossae? â—‹ A) Anterior and middle â—‹ B) Middle and posterior â—‹ C) Anterior and posterior â—‹ D) None of the above 44. The greater wings of the sphenoid bone form part of: â—‹ A) The nasal cavity â—‹ B) The lateral skull walls and orbits â—‹ C) The hard palate â—‹ D) The mandible 45. The inferior nasal conchae are primarily involved in: â—‹ A) Vision â—‹ B) Hearing â—‹ C) Air filtration â—‹ D) Food digestion 46. The lacrimal bone is located: â—‹ A) Medial wall of the orbit â—‹ B) Lateral wall of the orbit â—‹ C) Inferior nasal cavity â—‹ D) Mandible 47. Which of the following bones is NOT part of the neurocranium? â—‹ A) Occipital â—‹ B) Ethmoid â—‹ C) Nasal â—‹ D) Parietal 48. The mental foramen is found on which bone? â—‹ A) Maxilla â—‹ B) Mandible â—‹ C) Zygomatic â—‹ D) Frontal 49. The hard palate separates the: â—‹ A) Oral and nasal cavities â—‹ B) Cranial and facial cavities â—‹ C) Left and right nasal passages â—‹ D) None of the above 50. The function of the maxillary tuberosity is to: â—‹ A) Provide attachment for muscles â—‹ B) House the maxillary sinus â—‹ C) Form part of the nasal septum â—‹ D) Support the lower dentition Additional Questions 51. The coronoid process is a feature of which bone? â—‹ A) Maxilla â—‹ B) Mandible â—‹ C) Zygomatic â—‹ D) Ethmoid 52. Which cranial nerve passes through the optic canal? â—‹ A) CN II â—‹ B) CN V â—‹ C) CN III â—‹ D) CN VII 53. Which of the following bones contributes to the formation of the nasal cavity? â—‹ A) Zygomatic bone â—‹ B) Sphenoid bone â—‹ C) Maxilla â—‹ D) All of the above 54. The lateral pterygoid muscle primarily aids in: â—‹ A) Closing the jaw â—‹ B) Opening the jaw â—‹ C) Elevating the hyoid â—‹ D) Rotating the head 55. Which muscle originates from the temporal fossa? â—‹ A) Masseter â—‹ B) Temporalis â—‹ C) Medial pterygoid â—‹ D) Lateral pterygoid 56. The structure of the hyoid bone is best described as: â—‹ A) A flat bone â—‹ B) A U-shaped bone â—‹ C) A cylindrical bone â—‹ D) A spherical bone 57. The pterygoid fossa is located on which bone? â—‹ A) Mandible â—‹ B) Maxilla â—‹ C) Sphenoid â—‹ D) Ethmoid 58. The sternocleidomastoid muscle helps to: â—‹ A) Elevate the hyoid â—‹ B) Rotate the head â—‹ C) Flex the wrist â—‹ D) Extend the neck 59. The superior nasal concha is part of which bone? â—‹ A) Maxilla â—‹ B) Ethmoid â—‹ C) Sphenoid â—‹ D) Nasal 60. The TMJ capsule provides: â—‹ A) Joint lubrication â—‹ B) Structural stability â—‹ C) Nutrient supply â—‹ D) Sensory innervation Clinical Relevance Questions 61. TMJ disorders can result in: â—‹ A) Increased mobility â—‹ B) Pain during chewing â—‹ C) Enhanced range of motion â—‹ D) None of the above 62. What type of cartilage is found in the articular disc of the TMJ? â—‹ A) Elastic cartilage â—‹ B) Hyaline cartilage â—‹ C) Fibrocartilage â—‹ D) None of the above 63. The digastric muscle assists in: â—‹ A) Elevating the hyoid bone â—‹ B) Depressing the mandible â—‹ C) Both A and B â—‹ D) None of the above 64. Which muscle is most associated with clenching? â—‹ A) Masseter â—‹ B) Medial pterygoid â—‹ C) Temporalis â—‹ D) All of the above 65. Maxillary sinusitis may cause: â—‹ A) Tooth pain â—‹ B) Ear pain â—‹ C) Facial pressure â—‹ D) All of the above 66. The common name for teeth grinding is: â—‹ A) Bruxism â—‹ B) Clenching â—‹ C) Chipping â—‹ D) Molarization 67. The structure that separates the anterior and middle cranial fossae is the: â—‹ A) Greater wing of the sphenoid â—‹ B) Lesser wing of the sphenoid â—‹ C) Zygomatic bone â—‹ D) Frontal bone 68. What is the main action of the splenius capitis muscle? â—‹ A) Elevate the scapula â—‹ B) Rotate the head â—‹ C) Flex the neck â—‹ D) Extend the arm 69. Which muscle helps in breathing by elevating the ribs? â—‹ A) Scalene muscles â—‹ B) Masseter â—‹ C) Trapezius â—‹ D) Pterygoid muscles 70. The main function of the orbicularis oris muscle is: â—‹ A) Chewing â—‹ B) Closing the mouth â—‹ C) Elevating the hyoid â—‹ D) Extending the neck Anatomy and Physiology Questions 71. The maxilla contributes to which structures? â—‹ A) Hard palate â—‹ B) Nasal cavity â—‹ C) Orbit â—‹ D) All of the above 72. The condyles of the mandible articulate with: â—‹ A) Maxilla â—‹ B) Zygomatic bone â—‹ C) Temporal bone â—‹ D) Ethmoid bone 73. Which of the following does NOT pass through the foramen magnum? â—‹ A) Spinal cord â—‹ B) Vertebral arteries â—‹ C) Cranial nerves â—‹ D) Accessory nerve (CN XI) 74. The structure that houses the nasal cavity is primarily made up of: â—‹ A) Maxilla â—‹ B) Nasal bones â—‹ C) Ethmoid bone â—‹ D) All of the above 75. The primary function of the hyoid bone is to: â—‹ A) Protect the brain â—‹ B) Serve as a muscle attachment â—‹ C) Form the base of the skull â—‹ D) None of the above 76. The deep masseter muscle contributes to: â—‹ A) Jaw opening â—‹ B) Jaw closing â—‹ C) Jaw protrusion â—‹ D) Jaw retrusion 77. The articular disc in the TMJ helps to: â—‹ A) Increase friction â—‹ B) Smooth movement â—‹ C) Produce synovial fluid â—‹ D) None of the above 78. The nasal conchae are involved in: â—‹ A) Filtering and humidifying air â—‹ B) Supporting the jaw â—‹ C) Protecting the eyes â—‹ D) None of the above 79. The vomer is part of which structure? â—‹ A) Nasal septum â—‹ B) Hard palate â—‹ C) Maxilla â—‹ D) Mandible 80. Which cranial nerve innervates the muscles of mastication? â—‹ A) CN VII â—‹ B) CN V â—‹ C) CN III â—‹ D) CN IX Final Set of Questions 81. The hard palate is formed by: â—‹ A) Maxilla only â—‹ B) Palatine bones only â—‹ C) Maxilla and palatine bones â—‹ D) Nasal bones only 82. Which muscle is involved in elevating the scapula? â—‹ A) Trapezius â—‹ B) Sternocleidomastoid â—‹ C) Pterygoid â—‹ D) Masseter 83. The articular disc has how many zones? â—‹ A) Two â—‹ B) Three â—‹ C) Four â—‹ D) Five 84. The mental foramen is located on: â—‹ A) Maxilla â—‹ B) Mandible â—‹ C) Zygomatic bone â—‹ D) Sphenoid bone 85. Which of the following structures is NOT part of the nasal septum? â—‹ A) Vomer â—‹ B) Ethmoid bone â—‹ C) Septal cartilage â—‹ D) Nasal conchae 86. Which TMJ movement occurs during chewing? â—‹ A) Elevation â—‹ B) Retrusion â—‹ C) Lateral deviation â—‹ D) All of the above 87. Which muscle helps depress the hyoid bone? â—‹ A) Digastric â—‹ B) Omohyoid â—‹ C) Sternohyoid â—‹ D) All of the above 88. The cranial bone that is most anterior is: â—‹ A) Temporal â—‹ B) Frontal â—‹ C) Occipital â—‹ D) Parietal 89. The primary muscle for jaw elevation is: â—‹ A) Masseter â—‹ B) Lateral pterygoid â—‹ C) Temporalis â—‹ D) Both A and C 90. Which of the following is NOT a function of the TMJ? â—‹ A) Jaw elevation â—‹ B) Jaw rotation â—‹ C) Jaw protrusion â—‹ D) Jaw depression 91. The presence of the maxillary sinus is significant because: â—‹ A) It enhances taste â—‹ B) It adds resonance to voice â—‹ C) It protects the brain â—‹ D) It aids in vision 92. The hyoid bone is unique because: â—‹ A) It articulates with other bones â—‹ B) It does not articulate with any bones â—‹ C) It is the only floating bone â—‹ D) Both B and C 93. The superficial masseter muscle assists in: â—‹ A) Opening the jaw â—‹ B) Closing the jaw â—‹ C) Moving the jaw side-to-side â—‹ D) Protracting the jaw 94. Which TMJ movement is critical for grinding food? â—‹ A) Elevation â—‹ B) Protrusion â—‹ C) Lateral deviation â—‹ D) Depression 95. Which of the following bones is part of the hard palate? â—‹ A) Mandible â—‹ B) Maxilla â—‹ C) Zygomatic â—‹ D) Frontal 96. Which cranial nerve is responsible for sensation in the face and mastication? â—‹ A) CN V â—‹ B) CN VII â—‹ C) CN IX â—‹ D) CN X 97. What is the role of the pterygoid muscles? â—‹ A) Elevate the mandible â—‹ B) Depress the mandible â—‹ C) Protract and laterally move the mandible â—‹ D) Rotate the head 98. A common symptom of TMJ dysfunction is: â—‹ A) Loss of smell â—‹ B) Ear pain â—‹ C) Vision problems â—‹ D) Neck pain 99. Which of the following muscles does NOT elevate the mandible? â—‹ A) Masseter â—‹ B) Temporalis â—‹ C) Lateral pterygoid â—‹ D) Medial pterygoid 100. Which muscle is primarily responsible for neck flexion? - A) Trapezius - B) Splenius capitis - C) Sternocleidomastoid - D) Omohyoid
