Question 1

The buccal space is the fascial space formed between the buccinator muscle and masseter muscle.Therefore the buccal space is superior to the zygomatic arch.

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.

Question 2

From the following list of descriptions,select those that CORRECTLY describe the location of the sublingual space.(Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Oral mucosa is the roof 
B) Palatal tonsils form medial border 
C) Mandible forms lateral wall 
D) Floor is hard palate 
E) Previsceral space 
A) Oral mucosa is the roof 
B) Palatal tonsils form medial border 
C) Mandible forms lateral wall 
D) Floor is hard palate 
E) Previsceral space

Question 3

A dental professional MUST have knowledge of the anatomic aspects of the spaces of the head and neck when examining a patient BECAUSE these spaces can be involved in infections arising in dental tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related. 
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT. 
D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct. 
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related. 
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT. 
D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.

Question 4

A patient (when updating their medical history)states that they had thyroid gland cancer but that it was contained within the visceral compartment of the neck.Which of the following is CORRECT when discussing this compartment of the neck? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Also considered the posterior compartment of the neck 
B) Contains the spinal cord and cervical vertebrae,as well as associated muscles 
C) Within the surrounding vertebral fascia 
D) Continuation of the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems 
E) More movable in comparison to other compartments 
A) Also considered the posterior compartment of the neck 
B) Contains the spinal cord and cervical vertebrae,as well as associated muscles 
C) Within the surrounding vertebral fascia 
D) Continuation of the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems 
E) More movable in comparison to other compartments

Question 5

Which space of the face and jaws has NO border inferiorly and posteriorly and is continuous with the cervical fascial space and the parapharyngeal space?

Accepted Answer

A) Submental space 
B) Infratemporal space 
C) Submandibular space 
D) Retropharyngeal space 
A) Submental space 
B) Infratemporal space 
C) Submandibular space 
D) Retropharyngeal space

Question 6

The submandibular space contains the submandibular lymph nodes,most of the submandibular salivary gland,and parts of the facial artery.This space is usually involved if an odontogenic infection spreads.

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.

Question 7

To which cranial nerve,besides the eleventh and twelfth cranial nerves,is the parapharyngeal space adjacent in the skull?

Accepted Answer

A) Third cranial nerve 
B) Sixth cranial nerve 
C) Seventh cranial nerve 
D) Ninth cranial nerve 
A) Third cranial nerve 
B) Sixth cranial nerve 
C) Seventh cranial nerve 
D) Ninth cranial nerve

Question 8

Which of the following muscles creates a division between the submandibular and sublingual spaces?

Accepted Answer

A) Mylohyoid muscle 
B) Intrinsic muscles of the tongue 
C) Sternocleidomastoid muscle 
D) Platysma muscle 
A) Mylohyoid muscle 
B) Intrinsic muscles of the tongue 
C) Sternocleidomastoid muscle 
D) Platysma muscle

Question 9

The fascia consists of layers of epithelial tissue.The fascia lies underneath the skin and also surrounds the muscles,bones,vessels,nerves,organs,and other structures of the body.

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. 
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. 
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. 
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 10

Which of the following structures is/are NOT included within the masticator space?

Accepted Answer

A) Temporal and infratemporal space 
B) Masseter muscle and ramus 
C) Body of the mandible 
D) Buccinator muscle 
A) Temporal and infratemporal space 
B) Masseter muscle and ramus 
C) Body of the mandible 
D) Buccinator muscle

Question 11

Superficial fasciae of the body,as well as superficial fasciae of the head and neck,contain vessels,nerves,and muscles BECAUSE the superficial fasciae are located just deep to and attached to skin.

Accepted Answer

A) Both the statement and reason are correct and related. 
B) Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related. 
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT. 
D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct. 
A) Both the statement and reason are correct and related. 
B) Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related. 
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT. 
D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.

Question 12

What is the significance of pterygomandibular space to local anesthesia in the oral cavity?

Accepted Answer

A) Contains a part of the posterior superior alveolar nerve 
B) Contains a part of inferior alveolar nerve 
C) Contains part of both the anterior superior alveolar and middle superior alveolar nerves 
D) Contains a part of the greater palatine nerve 
A) Contains a part of the posterior superior alveolar nerve 
B) Contains a part of inferior alveolar nerve 
C) Contains part of both the anterior superior alveolar and middle superior alveolar nerves 
D) Contains a part of the greater palatine nerve

Question 13

Which of the following spaces is NOT part of the masticator space?

Accepted Answer

A) Infratemporal space 
B) Temporal space 
C) Pterygomandibular space 
D) Space of the body of the mandible 
A) Infratemporal space 
B) Temporal space 
C) Pterygomandibular space 
D) Space of the body of the mandible

Question 14

Which of the following fasciae is also known as pretracheal fascia?

Accepted Answer

A) Visceral fascia 
B) Prevertebral fascia 
C) Buccopharyngeal fascia 
D) Investing fascia 
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. 
A) Visceral fascia 
B) Prevertebral fascia 
C) Buccopharyngeal fascia 
D) Investing fascia 
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 15

Which fascia is NOT included in the layers of the deep fasciae of the face and jaws?

Accepted Answer

A) Brachial fascia 
B) Temporal fascia 
C) Masseteric-parotid fascia 
D) Pterygoid fascia 
A) Brachial fascia 
B) Temporal fascia 
C) Masseteric-parotid fascia 
D) Pterygoid fascia

The buccal space is the fascial space formed between the buccinator muscle and masseter muscle.Therefore the buccal space is superior to the zygomatic arch.

From the following list of descriptions,select those that CORRECTLY describe the location of the sublingual space.(Select all that apply. )

A dental professional MUST have knowledge of the anatomic aspects of the spaces of the head and neck when examining a patient BECAUSE these spaces can be involved in infections arising in dental tissue.

A patient (when updating their medical history)states that they had thyroid gland cancer but that it was contained within the visceral compartment of the neck.Which of the following is CORRECT when discussing this compartment of the neck? (Select all that apply. )

Which space of the face and jaws has NO border inferiorly and posteriorly and is continuous with the cervical fascial space and the parapharyngeal space?

The submandibular space contains the submandibular lymph nodes,most of the submandibular salivary gland,and parts of the facial artery.This space is usually involved if an odontogenic infection spreads.

To which cranial nerve,besides the eleventh and twelfth cranial nerves,is the parapharyngeal space adjacent in the skull?

Which of the following muscles creates a division between the submandibular and sublingual spaces?

The fascia consists of layers of epithelial tissue.The fascia lies underneath the skin and also surrounds the muscles,bones,vessels,nerves,organs,and other structures of the body.

Which of the following structures is/are NOT included within the masticator space?

Superficial fasciae of the body,as well as superficial fasciae of the head and neck,contain vessels,nerves,and muscles BECAUSE the superficial fasciae are located just deep to and attached to skin.

What is the significance of pterygomandibular space to local anesthesia in the oral cavity?

Which of the following spaces is NOT part of the masticator space?

Which of the following fasciae is also known as pretracheal fascia?

Which fascia is NOT included in the layers of the deep fasciae of the face and jaws?

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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Exam 11: Fasciae and Spaces

The buccal space is the fascial space formed between the buccinator muscle and masseter muscle.Therefore the buccal space is superior to the zygomatic arch.

From the following list of descriptions,select those that CORRECTLY describe the location of the sublingual space.(Select all that apply. )

A dental professional MUST have knowledge of the anatomic aspects of the spaces of the head and neck when examining a patient BECAUSE these spaces can be involved in infections arising in dental tissue.

A patient (when updating their medical history)states that they had thyroid gland cancer but that it was contained within the visceral compartment of the neck.Which of the following is CORRECT when discussing this compartment of the neck? (Select all that apply. )

Which space of the face and jaws has NO border inferiorly and posteriorly and is continuous with the cervical fascial space and the parapharyngeal space?

The submandibular space contains the submandibular lymph nodes,most of the submandibular salivary gland,and parts of the facial artery.This space is usually involved if an odontogenic infection spreads.

To which cranial nerve,besides the eleventh and twelfth cranial nerves,is the parapharyngeal space adjacent in the skull?

Which of the following muscles creates a division between the submandibular and sublingual spaces?

The fascia consists of layers of epithelial tissue.The fascia lies underneath the skin and also surrounds the muscles,bones,vessels,nerves,organs,and other structures of the body.

Which of the following structures is/are NOT included within the masticator space?

Superficial fasciae of the body,as well as superficial fasciae of the head and neck,contain vessels,nerves,and muscles BECAUSE the superficial fasciae are located just deep to and attached to skin.

What is the significance of pterygomandibular space to local anesthesia in the oral cavity?

Which of the following spaces is NOT part of the masticator space?

Which of the following fasciae is also known as pretracheal fascia?

Which fascia is NOT included in the layers of the deep fasciae of the face and jaws?

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

Filters