Deck 15: Anterior Part of Neck

Question 1

Which of the following lies in the anterior neck?
1)Thyroid gland
2)Parathyroid glands
3)Thymus gland

A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, and 3

Answer 1

1 and 2

Question 2

For the AP projection of the pharynx and larynx, the central ray should be directed perpendicular to the:

A) thyroid cartilage.
B) laryngeal prominence.
C) cricoid cartilage.
D) jugular notch.

Answer 2

laryngeal prominence.

Question 3

The anatomy identified on the lateral neck below is the:

A) oropharynx.
B) esophagus.
C) larynx.
D) trachea.

Answer 3

trachea.

Question 4

The laryngeal prominence known as the Adam's apple is the:

A) epiglottis.
B) cricoid cartilage.
C) thyroid cartilage.
D) hyoid bone.

Question 5

All of the following are techniques used during radiographic examination of the pharyngolaryngeal structures except:

A) swallowing.
B) phonation.
C) sneezing.
D) breathing.

Question 6

The roof of the posterior wall of the nasopharynx contains a mass of lymphoid tissue known as the:

A) thymus gland.
B) thyroid gland.
C) pharyngeal tonsil.
D) epiglottis.

Question 7

The organ of voice is the:

A) uvula.
B) epiglottis.
C) pharynx.
D) larynx.

Question 8

Which of the following serves as a passage for both food and air?

A) Pharynx
B) Larynx
C) Trachea
D) Bronchus

Question 9

Which is the most common imaging modality for examination of the soft palate, pharynx, and larynx?

A) Computed radiography
B) Computed tomography
C) Magnetic resonance imaging
D) Nuclear medicine