Question 1

What are the CORRECT borders of the triangular-shaped submandibular space? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Mylohyoid line of mandible is its superior border 
B) Masseter muscle forms its medial border 
C) Mandible forms its medial border 
D) Alveolar process of mandible is its superior border 
A) Mylohyoid line of mandible is its superior border 
B) Masseter muscle forms its medial border 
C) Mandible forms its medial border 
D) Alveolar process of mandible is its superior border B,D

Question 2

The vestibular space of the maxilla is located medial to the buccinator muscle and inferior to the attachment of this muscle along the alveolar process of the maxilla.This space communicates with the maxillary anterior teeth and associated periodontium.

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) The first statement is true;the second is false. 
D) The first statement is false;the second is true. 
A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) The first statement is true;the second is false. 
D) The first statement is false;the second is true. C

Question 3

When discussing odontogenic infections,what can be noted about what is known by dental professionals as the "danger space" of the neck? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Located immediately anterior to the pharynx 
B) Located between the vertebral and visceral fasciae 
C) Communicates directly with the submental space 
D) Communicates directly with the parapharyngeal spaces 
A) Located immediately anterior to the pharynx 
B) Located between the vertebral and visceral fasciae 
C) Communicates directly with the submental space 
D) Communicates directly with the parapharyngeal spaces B,D

Question 4

Which of the following structures is NOT contained even in part within the parotid space?

Accepted Answer

A) Seventh cranial nerve 
B) External carotid artery 
C) Retromandibular vein 
D) Internal carotid artery 
A) Seventh cranial nerve 
B) External carotid artery 
C) Retromandibular vein 
D) Internal carotid artery

Question 5

From the list of fascial spaces,select those that are considered spaces of the face and jaws.(Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Canine space 
B) Parotid space 
C) Carotid sheath 
D) Parapharyngeal space 
E) Mandible 
A) Canine space 
B) Parotid space 
C) Carotid sheath 
D) Parapharyngeal space 
E) Mandible

Question 6

Which of the following structures listed below is NOT found within the carotid sheath?

Accepted Answer

A) Internal carotid artery 
B) Common carotid artery 
C) Eleventh cranial nerve or accessory nerve 
D) Internal jugular vein 
A) Internal carotid artery 
B) Common carotid artery 
C) Eleventh cranial nerve or accessory nerve 
D) Internal jugular vein

Question 7

The buccopharyngeal fascia is continuous with the fascia covering the buccinator muscle,where that muscle and the superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle come together at the

Accepted Answer

A) lateral pterygoid plate. 
B) mandibular symphysis. 
C) pterygomandibular raphe. 
D) hyoid bone. 
A) lateral pterygoid plate. 
B) mandibular symphysis. 
C) pterygomandibular raphe. 
D) hyoid bone.

Question 8

Which of the following fasciae is considered deep cervical fasciae?

Accepted Answer

A) Pterygoid fasciae 
B) Anterior cervical triangle 
C) Muscles of facial expression 
D) Investing fasciae 
A) Pterygoid fasciae 
B) Anterior cervical triangle 
C) Muscles of facial expression 
D) Investing fasciae

Question 9

Which of the following fasciae surrounds the trachea,esophagus,and thyroid gland in the neck?

Accepted Answer

A) Vertebral fascia 
B) Visceral fascia 
C) Buccopharyngeal fascia 
D) Prevertebral fascia 
A) Vertebral fascia 
B) Visceral fascia 
C) Buccopharyngeal fascia 
D) Prevertebral fascia

Question 10

What is the potential space between the buccopharyngeal fascia and the alar fascia that extends posteriorly to the superior mediastinum termed?

Accepted Answer

A) Lateral pharyngeal space 
B) Retrovisceral space 
C) Parapharyngeal space 
D) Previsceral space 
A) Lateral pharyngeal space 
B) Retrovisceral space 
C) Parapharyngeal space 
D) Previsceral space

Question 11

From the following list of fascial spaces,select those that communicate with the submandibular space.(Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Space of the body of the mandible 
B) Infratemporal space 
C) Submental space 
D) Sublingual space 
E) Vagus nerve 
A) Space of the body of the mandible 
B) Infratemporal space 
C) Submental space 
D) Sublingual space 
E) Vagus nerve

Question 12

What is a general term for a fascial space located in the face and jaws?

Accepted Answer

A) Parapharyngeal space 
B) Fascial plane 
C) Median plane 
D) Vestibular space 
A) Parapharyngeal space 
B) Fascial plane 
C) Median plane 
D) Vestibular space

Question 13

Which space contains BOTH part of the mandible and the inferior alveolar nerve and vessels?

Accepted Answer

A) Pterygomandibular space 
B) Space within body of mandible 
C) Submental space 
D) Submandibular space 
A) Pterygomandibular space 
B) Space within body of mandible 
C) Submental space 
D) Submandibular space

Question 14

Which of the following spaces communicates with the canine space?

Accepted Answer

A) Buccal space 
B) Temporal space 
C) Masticator space 
D) Vestibular space of the maxilla 
A) Buccal space 
B) Temporal space 
C) Masticator space 
D) Vestibular space of the maxilla

Question 15

From the following list of structures,select which are contained within the sublingual space.(Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Submandibular duct 
B) Facial artery and hypoglossal nerve 
C) Submental lymph nodes 
D) Lingual nerve and lingual artery 
E) Buccal space 
A) Submandibular duct 
B) Facial artery and hypoglossal nerve 
C) Submental lymph nodes 
D) Lingual nerve and lingual artery 
E) Buccal space

Question 16

Where is the vestibular space of the mandible located?

Accepted Answer

A) Envelopes parotid salivary gland 
B) Superior to upper lip 
C) Between buccinator muscle and oral mucosa 
D) Lateral to buccinator muscle 
A) Envelopes parotid salivary gland 
B) Superior to upper lip 
C) Between buccinator muscle and oral mucosa 
D) Lateral to buccinator muscle

Question 17

Which of the following statements is the BEST description of investing fascia?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a tube of deep cervical fasciae,deep to the sternocleidomastoid muscle,running inferiorly along each side of the neck from the base of the skull to the thorax. 
B) It is the most external layer of deep cervical fasciae that surrounds the neck,continuing onto the masseteric-parotid fascia. 
C) It is a single midline tube of deep cervical fasciae running inferiorly along the neck,surrounding the airway and food way,including the trachea,esophagus,and thyroid gland. 
D) It is the deepest layer of the deep cervical fasciae,which covers the vertebrae,spinal column,and associated muscles. 
A) It is a tube of deep cervical fasciae,deep to the sternocleidomastoid muscle,running inferiorly along each side of the neck from the base of the skull to the thorax. 
B) It is the most external layer of deep cervical fasciae that surrounds the neck,continuing onto the masseteric-parotid fascia. 
C) It is a single midline tube of deep cervical fasciae running inferiorly along the neck,surrounding the airway and food way,including the trachea,esophagus,and thyroid gland. 
D) It is the deepest layer of the deep cervical fasciae,which covers the vertebrae,spinal column,and associated muscles.

Question 18

Which of the following spaces has important landmarks for administering either the inferior alveolar block or Vazirani-Akinosi mandibular block?

Accepted Answer

A) Submasseteric space 
B) Submandibular space 
C) Pterygomandibular space 
D) Parapharyngeal space 
A) Submasseteric space 
B) Submandibular space 
C) Pterygomandibular space 
D) Parapharyngeal space

Question 19

From the following list of structures,select those located within the carotid sheath.(Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Hypoglossal nerve 
B) Internal carotid artery 
C) Internal jugular vein 
D) Common carotid artery 
E) Vagus nerve 
A) Hypoglossal nerve 
B) Internal carotid artery 
C) Internal jugular vein 
D) Common carotid artery 
E) Vagus nerve

Question 20

Which of the following descriptions are CORRECT when discussing the cervical compartments of the neck? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Neck is divided into three major cervical compartments 
B) Useful when deciding on the anatomic borders of the cancer 
C) Neck is divided into four major cervical compartments 
D) Useful when defining the anatomic borders of cancer treatment 
E) More movable in comparison to other compartments 
A) Neck is divided into three major cervical compartments 
B) Useful when deciding on the anatomic borders of the cancer 
C) Neck is divided into four major cervical compartments 
D) Useful when defining the anatomic borders of cancer treatment 
E) More movable in comparison to other compartments

What are the CORRECT borders of the triangular-shaped submandibular space? (Select all that apply. )

The vestibular space of the maxilla is located medial to the buccinator muscle and inferior to the attachment of this muscle along the alveolar process of the maxilla.This space communicates with the maxillary anterior teeth and associated periodontium.

When discussing odontogenic infections,what can be noted about what is known by dental professionals as the "danger space" of the neck? (Select all that apply. )

Which of the following structures is NOT contained even in part within the parotid space?

From the list of fascial spaces,select those that are considered spaces of the face and jaws.(Select all that apply. )

Which of the following structures listed below is NOT found within the carotid sheath?

The buccopharyngeal fascia is continuous with the fascia covering the buccinator muscle,where that muscle and the superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle come together at the

Which of the following fasciae is considered deep cervical fasciae?

Which of the following fasciae surrounds the trachea,esophagus,and thyroid gland in the neck?

What is the potential space between the buccopharyngeal fascia and the alar fascia that extends posteriorly to the superior mediastinum termed?

From the following list of fascial spaces,select those that communicate with the submandibular space.(Select all that apply. )

What is a general term for a fascial space located in the face and jaws?

Which space contains BOTH part of the mandible and the inferior alveolar nerve and vessels?

Which of the following spaces communicates with the canine space?

From the following list of structures,select which are contained within the sublingual space.(Select all that apply. )

Where is the vestibular space of the mandible located?

Which of the following statements is the BEST description of investing fascia?

Which of the following spaces has important landmarks for administering either the inferior alveolar block or Vazirani-Akinosi mandibular block?

From the following list of structures,select those located within the carotid sheath.(Select all that apply. )

Which of the following descriptions are CORRECT when discussing the cervical compartments of the neck? (Select all that apply. )

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Exam 11: Fasciae and Spaces

What are the CORRECT borders of the triangular-shaped submandibular space? (Select all that apply. )

The vestibular space of the maxilla is located medial to the buccinator muscle and inferior to the attachment of this muscle along the alveolar process of the maxilla.This space communicates with the maxillary anterior teeth and associated periodontium.

When discussing odontogenic infections,what can be noted about what is known by dental professionals as the "danger space" of the neck? (Select all that apply. )

Which of the following structures is NOT contained even in part within the parotid space?

From the list of fascial spaces,select those that are considered spaces of the face and jaws.(Select all that apply. )

Which of the following structures listed below is NOT found within the carotid sheath?

The buccopharyngeal fascia is continuous with the fascia covering the buccinator muscle,where that muscle and the superior pharyngeal constrictor muscle come together at the

Which of the following fasciae is considered deep cervical fasciae?

Which of the following fasciae surrounds the trachea,esophagus,and thyroid gland in the neck?

What is the potential space between the buccopharyngeal fascia and the alar fascia that extends posteriorly to the superior mediastinum termed?

From the following list of fascial spaces,select those that communicate with the submandibular space.(Select all that apply. )

What is a general term for a fascial space located in the face and jaws?

Which space contains BOTH part of the mandible and the inferior alveolar nerve and vessels?

Which of the following spaces communicates with the canine space?

From the following list of structures,select which are contained within the sublingual space.(Select all that apply. )

Where is the vestibular space of the mandible located?

Which of the following statements is the BEST description of investing fascia?

Which of the following spaces has important landmarks for administering either the inferior alveolar block or Vazirani-Akinosi mandibular block?

From the following list of structures,select those located within the carotid sheath.(Select all that apply. )

Which of the following descriptions are CORRECT when discussing the cervical compartments of the neck? (Select all that apply. )

Introduction to Head and Neck Anatomy

Surface Anatomy

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Temporomandibular Joint

Vascular System

Glandular Tissue

Nervous System

Anatomy of Local Anesthesia

Lymphatic System

Spread of Infection

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