Anatomy of the Face MCQ Quiz PDF

Anatomy of the Face MCQ Quiz 1. What is the inferior boundary of the face? a) Hairline b) Lower border of the mandible c) Ear auricle d) Forehead 2. Which layer of the face contains the muscles of facial expression? a) Skin b) Subcutaneous tissue c) Superficial f...

Anatomy of the Face MCQ Quiz 1. What is the inferior boundary of the face? a) Hairline b) Lower border of the mandible c) Ear auricle d) Forehead 2. Which layer of the face contains the muscles of facial expression? a) Skin b) Subcutaneous tissue c) Superficial fascia d) Deep fascia 3. Which muscle is responsible for compressing the cheek against the teeth? a) Buccinator b) Orbicularis oris c) Orbicularis oculi d) Zygomaticus major 4. What is the origin of the upper fibers of the buccinator muscle? a) Maxilla opposite 3 molar teeth b) Mandible opposite 3 molar teeth c) Pterygomandibular ligament d) Medial palpebral ligament 5. Which nerve supplies the buccinator muscle?  a) Buccal branches of the facial nerve b) Mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve c) Zygomatic branch of the facial nerve d) Temporal branch of the facial nerve 6. Which artery supplies the upper lip? a) Inferior labial artery b) Superior labial artery c) Lateral nasal artery d) Transverse facial artery 7. What is the origin of the transverse facial artery? a) External carotid artery b) Superficial temporal artery c) Facial artery d) Maxillary artery 8. Which veins unite to form the common facial vein? a) Anterior facial vein and posterior facial vein b) Superficial temporal vein and maxillary vein c) Anterior facial vein and anterior division of retromandibular vein d) Retromandibular vein and posterior auricular vein 9. What is the clinical significance of the "dangerous area of the face"? a) It is prone to excessive bleeding. b) Infections in this area can spread to the cranial cavity. c) It is difficult to anesthetize.  d) It is highly susceptible to allergic reactions. 10. Which lymph nodes drain the upper area of the face? a) Submandibular lymph nodes b) Submental lymph nodes c) Pre-auricular or superficial parotid lymph nodes d) Deep cervical lymph nodes 11. Which nerve supplies the tip and ala of the nose? a) Supratrochlear nerve b) Supraorbital nerve c) External nasal nerve d) Infratrochlear nerve 12. Which branch of the trigeminal nerve supplies the anterior half of the temple? a) Zygomaticofacial nerve b) Zygomaticotemporal nerve c) Auriculotemporal nerve d) Buccal nerve 13. Which nerve supplies the skin of the lower lip and chin? a) Mental nerve b) Buccal nerve c) Auriculotemporal nerve d) Infraorbital nerve 14. Where does the facial nerve emerge from?  a) Stylomastoid foramen b) Foramen ovale c) Foramen rotundum d) Infraorbital foramen 15. Which branch of the facial nerve supplies the frontal belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle? a) Temporal branch b) Zygomatic branch c) Buccal branch d) Mandibular branch 16. What clinical condition is characterized by sudden paroxysmal attacks of pain in the face? a) Bell's palsy b) Trigeminal neuralgia c) Facial nerve palsy d) Temporomandibular joint disorder 17. The facial artery is a branch of which artery? a) Internal carotid artery b) External carotid artery c) Superficial temporal artery d) Maxillary artery 18. The Orbicularis oculi muscle is responsible for: a) Closing the lips  b) Whistling c) Closing the eyelids d) Raising the eyebrows 19. The skin of the face is: a) Inelastic and contains few sebaceous glands b) Elastic and contains numerous sebaceous glands c) Thin and delicate d) Thick and resistant 20. The superficial fascia of the face contains: a) Muscles of facial expression, vessels, and nerves b) Fat c) Salivary glands d) Lymph nodes 21. The intrinsic fibers of the Orbicularis oris muscle originate from: a) Maxilla & mandible in the midline b) Surrounding muscles c) Medial palpebral ligament d) Lateral palpebral ligament 22. The Orbicularis oculi muscle is supplied by which branches of the facial nerve? a) Temporal and Zygomatic b) Buccal and Mandibular c) Temporal and Buccal  d) Zygomatic and Mandibular 23. The Retromandibular vein is formed by the union of: a) Superficial temporal vein and maxillary vein b) Anterior facial vein and posterior facial vein c) Supratrochlear and supraorbital veins d) Posterior auricular vein and occipital vein 24. The external jugular vein drains into the: a) Internal jugular vein b) Subclavian vein c) Brachiocephalic vein d) Superior vena cava 25. The submental lymph nodes drain which area of the face? a) Upper area b) Intermediate area c) Lower area d) Lateral area 26. The Ophthalmic nerve is a branch of which cranial nerve? a) Facial nerve b) Trigeminal nerve c) Vagus nerve d) Glossopharyngeal nerve 27. The Zygomaticofacial nerve supplies sensation to:  a) Prominence of the cheek b) Anterior half of the temple c) Lower eyelid d) Upper lip 28. The motor supply to the muscles of facial expression is provided by: a) Trigeminal nerve b) Facial nerve c) Hypoglossal nerve d) Accessory nerve 29. Bell's palsy is a condition affecting which cranial nerve? a) Trigeminal nerve b) Facial nerve c) Vagus nerve d) Hypoglossal nerve 30. The "dangerous area of the face" communicates with the cavernous sinus via: a) Pterygoid venous plexus and ophthalmic veins b) Facial artery and maxillary artery c) Submandibular and submental lymph nodes d) Trigeminal nerve and facial nerve 31. Which of the following is NOT a branch of the facial artery? a) Inferior labial artery b) Superior labial artery c) Lateral nasal artery  d) Supraorbital artery 32. The action of the Orbicularis oris muscle includes: a) Closing the lips and whistling b) Opening the lips and smiling c) Raising the eyebrows d) Closing the eyelids 33. The subcutaneous tissue of the face: a) Is absent in the eyelids b) Is thickest in the cheeks c) Contains the muscles of facial expression d) Is richly supplied with blood vessels 34. The middle fibers of the buccinator muscle: a) Pass to the upper lip b) Pass to the lower lip c) Decussate d) Originate from the pterygomandibular ligament 35. The Lacrimal part of the Orbicularis oculi muscle is responsible for: a) Firm closure of the eyelids b) Gentle closure of the eyelids c) Drainage of tears d) Blinking 36. The common facial vein ends in the:  a) External jugular vein b) Internal jugular vein c) Subclavian vein d) Brachiocephalic vein 37. The pre-auricular or superficial parotid lymph nodes drain which area of the face? a) Upper area b) Intermediate area c) Lower area d) Medial area 38. The Infratrochlear nerve supplies sensation to the: a) Upper part of the nose b) Tip and ala of the nose c) Lower eyelid d) Upper lip 39. The Auriculotemporal nerve is a branch of the: a) Ophthalmic nerve b) Maxillary nerve c) Mandibular nerve d) Facial nerve 40. The Zygomatic branch of the facial nerve supplies the: a) Buccinator muscle b) Orbicularis oris muscle  c) Orbicularis oculi muscle d) Frontalis muscle Answer Key: 1. b) 2. c) 3. a) 4. a) 5. a) 6. b) 7. b) 8. c) 9. b) 10. c) 11. c) 12. b) 13. a) 14. a) 15. a) 16. b) 17. b) 18. c) 19. b) 20. a) 21. a) 22. a) 23. a)  24. b) 25. c) 26. b) 27. a) 28. b) 29. b) 30. a) 31. d) 32. a) 33. a) 34. c) 35. c) 36. b) 37. a) 38. a) 39. c) 40. c) Done