Question 1

The common carotid artery runs within the carotid sheath along with the internal jugular vein.The vagus nerve lies immediately beneath the carotid sheath.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

From the aorta,blood flows through the thorax.In the thorax,the aorta ends as common paired iliac arteries.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Each of the following statements is true of the maxillary artery EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a terminal branch of the external carotid artery. 
B)  It diverges from the external carotid at the level of the neck of the condyle. 
C)  The maxillary artery has about 5 branches. 
D)  This artery supplies teeth and muscles of mastication. 
E)  The maxillary artery enters the pterygopalatine fossa behind and below the eye. 
A)  It is a terminal branch of the external carotid artery. 
B)  It diverges from the external carotid at the level of the neck of the condyle. 
C)  The maxillary artery has about 5 branches. 
D)  This artery supplies teeth and muscles of mastication. 
E)  The maxillary artery enters the pterygopalatine fossa behind and below the eye. C

Question 4

The external jugular vein empties into the subclavian vein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which branch of the retromandibular vein may be missing (Select all that apply. )?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior 
B)  Posterior 
C)  Superior 
D)  Inferior 
A)  Anterior 
B)  Posterior 
C)  Superior 
D)  Inferior

Question 6

The facial artery is the blood supply for all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscles of facial expression 
B)  Upper and lower lips 
C)  Skin of facial expression 
D)  Sides of the nose 
E)  Oral and nasal cavities 
A)  Muscles of facial expression 
B)  Upper and lower lips 
C)  Skin of facial expression 
D)  Sides of the nose 
E)  Oral and nasal cavities

Question 7

The external carotid artery has numerous branches that supply the head and neck area with blood.The ascending pharyngeal artery is a branch within the anterior branch.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The inferior alveolar artery is a branch of the maxillary artery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following accurately describe the common carotid artery (Select all that apply. )?

Accepted Answer

A)  The common carotid artery runs within the carotid sheath. 
B)  The common carotid runs with the vagus nerve and the internal jugular vein. 
C)  The common carotid lies lateral to the sternothyroid muscle. 
D)  At about the level of the thyroid the common carotid artery divides. 
E)  The common carotid artery divides into the external carotid and the internal carotid. 
A)  The common carotid artery runs within the carotid sheath. 
B)  The common carotid runs with the vagus nerve and the internal jugular vein. 
C)  The common carotid lies lateral to the sternothyroid muscle. 
D)  At about the level of the thyroid the common carotid artery divides. 
E)  The common carotid artery divides into the external carotid and the internal carotid.

Question 10

Blood from the brachiocephalic vein flows into the vena cava and into the

Accepted Answer

A)  external jugular vein 
B)  internal jugular 
C)  superior vena cava 
D)  heart 
A)  external jugular vein 
B)  internal jugular 
C)  superior vena cava 
D)  heart

Question 11

Each of the following structures is supplied by branches of the internal carotid artery EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eyes 
B)  Brain 
C)  Coverings of the brain 
D)  Cheek 
A)  Eyes 
B)  Brain 
C)  Coverings of the brain 
D)  Cheek

Question 12

Which of the following are characteristics of a hematoma (Select all that apply. )?

Accepted Answer

A)  Superficial bleeding on skin 
B)  Bruising 
C)  Swelling 
D)  Throbbing,severe pain 
E)  Discoloration 
A)  Superficial bleeding on skin 
B)  Bruising 
C)  Swelling 
D)  Throbbing,severe pain 
E)  Discoloration

Question 13

The common carotid artery divides into the external and internal arteries.The division occurs at the hyoid bone.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The buccal gingiva of the posterior maxillary teeth is supplied by the infraorbital artery.This artery is a division of the maxillary artery.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

An untreated infection at the bridge of the nose may cause serious damage because such infections can spread into a venous sinus near the base of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR 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 are NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 16

The medial and lateral pterygoid muscles are supplied by which artery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxillary 
B)  Facial 
C)  Lingual 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Maxillary 
B)  Facial 
C)  Lingual 
D)  None of the above

Question 17

The right atrioventricular valve is also known as the tricuspid valve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Following a superior alveolar nerve block,a hematoma near maxillary molars can occur because the buccal artery is very close to the maxillary tuberosity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR 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 are NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 19

The maxillary anterior teeth are supplied by which branch of the maxillary artery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior superior alveolar 
B)  Posterior superior alveolar 
C)  Descending palatine 
D)  Pterygopalatine 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Anterior superior alveolar 
B)  Posterior superior alveolar 
C)  Descending palatine 
D)  Pterygopalatine 
E)  None of the above

Question 20

The external jugular vein drains most of the facial area.Blood from the facial area passes out of the skull through the mental foramen.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 32: Arterial Supply and Venous Drainage

The common carotid artery runs within the carotid sheath along with the internal jugular vein.The vagus nerve lies immediately beneath the carotid sheath.

From the aorta,blood flows through the thorax.In the thorax,the aorta ends as common paired iliac arteries.

Each of the following statements is true of the maxillary artery EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

The external jugular vein empties into the subclavian vein.

Which branch of the retromandibular vein may be missing (Select all that apply. )?

The facial artery is the blood supply for all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

The external carotid artery has numerous branches that supply the head and neck area with blood.The ascending pharyngeal artery is a branch within the anterior branch.

The inferior alveolar artery is a branch of the maxillary artery.

Which of the following accurately describe the common carotid artery (Select all that apply. )?

Blood from the brachiocephalic vein flows into the vena cava and into the

Each of the following structures is supplied by branches of the internal carotid artery EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Which of the following are characteristics of a hematoma (Select all that apply. )?

The common carotid artery divides into the external and internal arteries.The division occurs at the hyoid bone.

The buccal gingiva of the posterior maxillary teeth is supplied by the infraorbital artery.This artery is a division of the maxillary artery.

An untreated infection at the bridge of the nose may cause serious damage because such infections can spread into a venous sinus near the base of the brain.

The medial and lateral pterygoid muscles are supplied by which artery?

The right atrioventricular valve is also known as the tricuspid valve.

Following a superior alveolar nerve block,a hematoma near maxillary molars can occur because the buccal artery is very close to the maxillary tuberosity.

The maxillary anterior teeth are supplied by which branch of the maxillary artery?

The external jugular vein drains most of the facial area.Blood from the facial area passes out of the skull through the mental foramen.

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Fundamental and Preventive Curvatures

Dentition

Development, form, and Eruption

Occlusion

Dental Anomalies

Supporting Structures

Clinical Considerations

Tooth Identification

Root Morphology

Incisors

Canines

Premolars

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Deciduous Dentition

Basic Tissues

Development of Orofacial Complex

Dental Lamina and Enamel Organ

Enamel, Dentin, and Pulp

Root Formation and Attachment Apparatus

Eruption and Shedding of Teeth

Oral Mucous Membrane

The Tongue

Histology of the Salivary Glands

Osteology of the Skull

Nose, Nasal Cavity, and Paranasal Sinuses

Muscles of Mastication, Hyoid Muscles, and Sternocleidomastoid and Trapezius Muscles

Tempo-romandibular Joint

Muscles of Facial Expression

Soft Palate and Pharynx

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Lymphatics and Spread of Dental Infection

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