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This collection will cover a bunch of questions to all Medical, pharmacy and dental students who wants to prepare for head and neck anatomy exams or to assure their study.
Study Set Content:
Section 1
Head and Neck mcqs
1)
Regarding the superior orbital fissure, which is INCORRECT?
a)
its common tendinous ring binds the SOF content of nerves and muscles to the contents of the optic
canal
b)
the origin of levator palpebrae superioris is its bony upper margin
c)
lacrimal, frontal and trochlear nerves pass through it
d)
the oculomotor, abducens and nasociliary nerves lie within the cone of the extraocular muscles
2)
Regarding the extraocular muscles:
a)
they all arise from a common tendinous ring around the superior orbital fissure
b)
the rectus muscles all pass laterally to their point of insertion because of the angle of the orbital apex
within the skull
c)
the superior oblique muscle passes through the trochlear, a fibrocartilage loop attached to the frontal
bone lateral margin, just behind the orbital margin
d)
except for superior oblique, all nerve supply to muscles enter from their optic side
3)
With regards to eye movement, which is INCORRECT?
a)
the medial and lateral rectus evoke simple horizontal movement only
b)
the inferior oblique turns the eye down and out
c)
the superior rectus turns the eye up and in
d)
the inferior rectors and superior oblique together produce vertical down gaze
4)
Which is INCORRECT?
a)
in a 4
th
cranial nerve paralysis, the affected eye lies slightly inturned
b)
in a 6
th
cranial nerve palsy, the lateral rectus is affected
c)
in a 3
rd
nerve palsy, levator palpebrae is affected
d)
in an oculomotor nerve palsy the eye looks down and out
5)
With regards to the retina, which is CORRECT?
a)
the retina covers the inner surface of the choroids and is light sensitive everywhere except at the
corneal area
b)
the optic disc contains retina that is completely free of blood vessels and is yellowish in colour
c)
the optic disc and fovea are of similar size
d)
the fovea contains no blood vessels or cones, but a high concentration or rods
6)
The nasal septum consists of:
a)
the maxilla
b)
the vomer and ethmoid bones
c)
the sphenoid and ethmoid bones
d)
the frontal, zygoma and maxilla
e)
the vomer and palatine bones
Section 1
Head and Neck mcqs
1)
Regarding the superior orbital fissure, which is INCORRECT?
a)
its common tendinous ring binds the SOF content of nerves and muscles to the contents of the optic
canal
b)
the origin of levator palpebrae superioris is its bony upper margin
c)
lacrimal, frontal and trochlear nerves pass through it
d)
the oculomotor, abducens and nasociliary nerves lie within the cone of the extraocular muscles
2)
Regarding the extraocular muscles:
a)
they all arise from a common tendinous ring around the superior orbital fissure
b)
the rectus muscles all pass laterally to their point of insertion because of the angle of the orbital apex
within the skull
c)
the superior oblique muscle passes through the trochlear, a fibrocartilage loop attached to the frontal
bone lateral margin, just behind the orbital margin
d)
except for superior oblique, all nerve supply to muscles enter from their optic side
3)
With regards to eye movement, which is INCORRECT?
a)
the medial and lateral rectus evoke simple horizontal movement only
b)
the inferior oblique turns the eye down and out
c)
the superior rectus turns the eye up and in
d)
the inferior rectors and superior oblique together produce vertical down gaze
4)
Which is INCORRECT?
a)
in a 4
th
cranial nerve paralysis, the affected eye lies slightly inturned
b)
in a 6
th
cranial nerve palsy, the lateral rectus is affected
c)
in a 3
rd
nerve palsy, levator palpebrae is affected
d)
in an oculomotor nerve palsy the eye looks down and out
5)
With regards to the retina, which is CORRECT?
a)
the retina covers the inner surface of the choroids and is light sensitive everywhere except at the
corneal area
b)
the optic disc contains retina that is completely free of blood vessels and is yellowish in colour
c)
the optic disc and fovea are of similar size
d)
the fovea contains no blood vessels or cones, but a high concentration or rods
6)
The nasal septum consists of:
a)
the maxilla
b)
the vomer and ethmoid bones
c)
the sphenoid and ethmoid bones
d)
the frontal, zygoma and maxilla
e)
the vomer and palatine bones
7)
The ophthalmic artery:
a)
is a branch of the ECA
b)
enters through the superior orbital fissure
c)
does not penetrate the meninges of the optic nerve
d)
forms an anastomoses between ECA and ICA
e)
is an end artery
8)
Regarding the carotid sheath:
a)
arisa cervicalis lies behind the IJV
b)
is free to move in the neck
c)
contains the vagus and phrenic ????
d)
the sympathetic trunk lies outside the sheath
e)
the CCA lies lateral to the IJV
9)
The contents of the jugular foramen include:
a)
superior petrosal sinus
b)
internal jugular vein
c)
vagus nerve
d)
hypoglossal nerve
e)
all of the above
10)
The sensory innervation of the auricle of the ear includes:
a)
auricolotermporal nerve (V
3
)
b)
great auricular nerve (C
2
)
c)
facial nerve via tympanic plexus (VII)
d)
auricular branch of vagus (X)
e)
all of the above
11)
Regarding the abducent nerve (CN V
1
):
a)
the nucleus lies in the medulla
b)
supplies superior oblique muscle
c)
enters the orbit ???? superior orbital fissure
d)
has no relation to the cavernous sinus
e)
carries autonomic fibres from Edinger-Westphal node
12)
Regarding the face, which is INCORRECT?
a)
there is no deep fascia on the face
b)
the bulk of orbicularis oris muscle comes from buccinator
c)
the eyelid muscles are completely supplied by CNVII
d)
the parotid duct pierces buccinator opposite the third upper molar tooth
e)
the facial nerve supplies the occipital belly of occipitofrontalis
13)
Regarding the trigeminal nerve:
a)
branches emerge from the parotid gland
b)
the mandibular nerve has three cutaneous branches
c)
the supratrochlear nerve supplies midline forehead and scalp
d)
the infratrochlear nerve is a branch of the maxillary nerve
e)
the bridge of the nose is supplied by the external nasal nerve
7)
The ophthalmic artery:
a)
is a branch of the ECA
b)
enters through the superior orbital fissure
c)
does not penetrate the meninges of the optic nerve
d)
forms an anastomoses between ECA and ICA
e)
is an end artery
8)
Regarding the carotid sheath:
a)
arisa cervicalis lies behind the IJV
b)
is free to move in the neck
c)
contains the vagus and phrenic ????
d)
the sympathetic trunk lies outside the sheath
e)
the CCA lies lateral to the IJV
9)
The contents of the jugular foramen include:
a)
superior petrosal sinus
b)
internal jugular vein
c)
vagus nerve
d)
hypoglossal nerve
e)
all of the above
10)
The sensory innervation of the auricle of the ear includes:
a)
auricolotermporal nerve (V
3
)
b)
great auricular nerve (C
2
)
c)
facial nerve via tympanic plexus (VII)
d)
auricular branch of vagus (X)
e)
all of the above
11)
Regarding the abducent nerve (CN V
1
):
a)
the nucleus lies in the medulla
b)
supplies superior oblique muscle
c)
enters the orbit ???? superior orbital fissure
d)
has no relation to the cavernous sinus
e)
carries autonomic fibres from Edinger-Westphal node
12)
Regarding the face, which is INCORRECT?
a)
there is no deep fascia on the face
b)
the bulk of orbicularis oris muscle comes from buccinator
c)
the eyelid muscles are completely supplied by CNVII
d)
the parotid duct pierces buccinator opposite the third upper molar tooth
e)
the facial nerve supplies the occipital belly of occipitofrontalis
13)
Regarding the trigeminal nerve:
a)
branches emerge from the parotid gland
b)
the mandibular nerve has three cutaneous branches
c)
the supratrochlear nerve supplies midline forehead and scalp
d)
the infratrochlear nerve is a branch of the maxillary nerve
e)
the bridge of the nose is supplied by the external nasal nerve
14)
Which structure does NOT pass through the parotid gland?
a)
retromandibular vein
b)
temporozygomatic branch of facial nerve
c)
cervicofacial branch of facial nerve
d)
internal jugular vein
e)
external carotid artery
15)
Which structure is NOT in the carotid sheath?
a)
internal jugular vein
b)
hypoglossal nerve
c)
glossopharyngeal nerve
d)
external jugular vein
e)
internal carotid artery
16)
Which is an intrinsic muscle of the tongue?
a)
superior longitudinal muscle
b)
genioglossus muscle
c)
hyoglossus muscle
d)
styloglossus muscle
e)
palatoglossus muscle
17)
Which muscle abducts the vocal cords?
a)
cricothyroid
b)
oblique arytenoid
c)
posterior cricoarytenoid
d)
lateral cricoarytenoid
e)
thyroepiglottic
18)
Which laryngeal muscle is NOT supplied by the recurrent laryngeal nerve?
a)
thyroarytenoid
b)
cricothyroid
c)
aryepiglottic
d)
oblique arytenoid
e)
posterior cricoarytenoid
19)
The internal laryngeal nerve supplies:
a)
sensation to the vocal folds
b)
cricothyroid muscle
c)
sensation above the vocal folds
d)
transverse arytenoid muscle
e)
sensation below the vocal folds
20)
Which nerve does NOT supply skin to the upper eyelid?
a)
lacrimal
b)
supraorbital
c)
supratrochlear
d)
infratrochlear
e)
infraorbital
14)
Which structure does NOT pass through the parotid gland?
a)
retromandibular vein
b)
temporozygomatic branch of facial nerve
c)
cervicofacial branch of facial nerve
d)
internal jugular vein
e)
external carotid artery
15)
Which structure is NOT in the carotid sheath?
a)
internal jugular vein
b)
hypoglossal nerve
c)
glossopharyngeal nerve
d)
external jugular vein
e)
internal carotid artery
16)
Which is an intrinsic muscle of the tongue?
a)
superior longitudinal muscle
b)
genioglossus muscle
c)
hyoglossus muscle
d)
styloglossus muscle
e)
palatoglossus muscle
17)
Which muscle abducts the vocal cords?
a)
cricothyroid
b)
oblique arytenoid
c)
posterior cricoarytenoid
d)
lateral cricoarytenoid
e)
thyroepiglottic
18)
Which laryngeal muscle is NOT supplied by the recurrent laryngeal nerve?
a)
thyroarytenoid
b)
cricothyroid
c)
aryepiglottic
d)
oblique arytenoid
e)
posterior cricoarytenoid
19)
The internal laryngeal nerve supplies:
a)
sensation to the vocal folds
b)
cricothyroid muscle
c)
sensation above the vocal folds
d)
transverse arytenoid muscle
e)
sensation below the vocal folds
20)
Which nerve does NOT supply skin to the upper eyelid?
a)
lacrimal
b)
supraorbital
c)
supratrochlear
d)
infratrochlear
e)
infraorbital
21)
Which extraocular muscle does NOT arise from the tendinous ring of the orbit?
a)
superior rectus
b)
superior oblique
c)
inferior rectus
d)
medial rectus
e)
lateral rectus
22)
Which structure passes through the tendinous ring of the orbit?
a)
ophthalmic artery
b)
inferior rectus muscle
c)
lacrimal nerve
d)
trochlear nerve
e)
superior oblique muscle
23)
Which bone is not part of the medial wall of the orbit?
a)
maxilla
b)
lacrimal bone
c)
sphenoid
d)
palatine bone
e)
ethmoid
24)
Which muscle helps to open the jaw?
a)
medial pterygoid
b)
lateral pterygoid
c)
masseter
d)
temporalis
e)
buccinator
25)
Regarding the vertebral column:
a)
ligamentum flava attach adjacent pedicles
b)
lumbar vertebrae have foramen in their transverse process
c)
the intervertebral disc is a primary cartilaginous joint
d)
rotation is greatest in the thoracic region
e)
the cruciform ligament holds the dens in place
26)
The middle meningeal artery is a branch of the:
a)
internal carotid artery
b)
middle cerebral artery
c)
maxillary artery
d)
deep temporal artery
e)
facial artery
27)
They hyoid bone is at what level?
a)
C2 vertebra
b)
C3 vertebra
c)
C4 vertebra
d)
C5 vertebra
e)
C6 vertebra
21)
Which extraocular muscle does NOT arise from the tendinous ring of the orbit?
a)
superior rectus
b)
superior oblique
c)
inferior rectus
d)
medial rectus
e)
lateral rectus
22)
Which structure passes through the tendinous ring of the orbit?
a)
ophthalmic artery
b)
inferior rectus muscle
c)
lacrimal nerve
d)
trochlear nerve
e)
superior oblique muscle
23)
Which bone is not part of the medial wall of the orbit?
a)
maxilla
b)
lacrimal bone
c)
sphenoid
d)
palatine bone
e)
ethmoid
24)
Which muscle helps to open the jaw?
a)
medial pterygoid
b)
lateral pterygoid
c)
masseter
d)
temporalis
e)
buccinator
25)
Regarding the vertebral column:
a)
ligamentum flava attach adjacent pedicles
b)
lumbar vertebrae have foramen in their transverse process
c)
the intervertebral disc is a primary cartilaginous joint
d)
rotation is greatest in the thoracic region
e)
the cruciform ligament holds the dens in place
26)
The middle meningeal artery is a branch of the:
a)
internal carotid artery
b)
middle cerebral artery
c)
maxillary artery
d)
deep temporal artery
e)
facial artery
27)
They hyoid bone is at what level?
a)
C2 vertebra
b)
C3 vertebra
c)
C4 vertebra
d)
C5 vertebra
e)
C6 vertebra
Section 1
Head and Neck – Answers
1
A
2
D
3
B
4
A
5
C
6
B
7
D
8
D
9
C
10
E
11
C
12
C
13
B
14
D
15
D
16
A
17
C
18
B
19
C
20
E
21
B
22
A
23
D
24
B
25
E
26
C
27
B
Section 1
Head and Neck – Answers
1
A
2
D
3
B
4
A
5
C
6
B
7
D
8
D
9
C
10
E
11
C
12
C
13
B
14
D
15
D
16
A
17
C
18
B
19
C
20
E
21
B
22
A
23
D
24
B
25
E
26
C
27
B
Section 2
Face, Blood Supply, Nerves etc
1)
The parotid gland:
a)
is the largest of the major salivary glands
b)
is a mainly mucons gland
c)
is a well organised, regular gland, clearly divided into lobes
d)
drains into the parotid duct on its posteromedial surface
e)
extends from the zygomatic arch to the lower level of the earlobe
2)
Cutaneous sensation to the upper lip is supplied by the:
a)
zygomaticofacial nerve
b)
buccal nerve
c)
infraorbital nerve
d)
mental nerve
e)
external nasal nerve
3)
Skin over the upper lateral eyelid is supplied by the:
a)
lacrimal nerve
b)
supraorbital nerve
c)
supratrochlear nerve
d)
zygomaticofacial nerve
e)
zygomaticotemporal nerve
4)
The facial nerve:
a)
marginal mandibular branch supplies muscles of the upper and lower lips
b)
emerges through the stylomastoid foramen
c)
has four main branches that exit the parotid gland
d)
supplies the anterior belly of digastric
e)
divides into temporofacial and cervicofacial divisions just after it enters the parotid gland
5)
The facial artery:
a)
is a branch of the internal carotid artery
b)
crosses the angle of the jaw at the posterior border of masseter muscle
c)
courses along inferior margin of parotid duct
d)
lies in front of the facial vein
e)
none of the above
Section 2
Face, Blood Supply, Nerves etc
1)
The parotid gland:
a)
is the largest of the major salivary glands
b)
is a mainly mucons gland
c)
is a well organised, regular gland, clearly divided into lobes
d)
drains into the parotid duct on its posteromedial surface
e)
extends from the zygomatic arch to the lower level of the earlobe
2)
Cutaneous sensation to the upper lip is supplied by the:
a)
zygomaticofacial nerve
b)
buccal nerve
c)
infraorbital nerve
d)
mental nerve
e)
external nasal nerve
3)
Skin over the upper lateral eyelid is supplied by the:
a)
lacrimal nerve
b)
supraorbital nerve
c)
supratrochlear nerve
d)
zygomaticofacial nerve
e)
zygomaticotemporal nerve
4)
The facial nerve:
a)
marginal mandibular branch supplies muscles of the upper and lower lips
b)
emerges through the stylomastoid foramen
c)
has four main branches that exit the parotid gland
d)
supplies the anterior belly of digastric
e)
divides into temporofacial and cervicofacial divisions just after it enters the parotid gland
5)
The facial artery:
a)
is a branch of the internal carotid artery
b)
crosses the angle of the jaw at the posterior border of masseter muscle
c)
courses along inferior margin of parotid duct
d)
lies in front of the facial vein
e)
none of the above
Section 2
Face, Blood Supply, Nerves etc – Answers
1
A
2
C
3
A
4
B
5
D
Section 2
Face, Blood Supply, Nerves etc – Answers
1
A
2
C
3
A
4
B
5
D
Section 3
Head / Neck / CNS
1)
The cervical sympathetic trunk:
a)
lies anterior to scalenus anterior
b)
is enclosed in the carotid sheath
c)
is lateral to the vertebral artery
d)
each ganglion gives off a cardiac branch
e)
disruption causes meiosis, ptosis and increased sweating
2)
The oculomotor nerve:
a)
does not enter the cavernous sinus
b)
supplies the ciliary muscle
c)
emerges from the pons
d)
contains sympathetic fibres from the Edinger-Westphal nucleus
e)
does not pass through the tendinous ring
3)
The chorda tympani carries:
a)
taste fibres for the posterior third of the tongue
b)
ordinary sensation for the anterior two thirds of the tongue
c)
taste fibres for the anterior two thirds of the tongue
d)
cervical sympathetic fibres
e)
motor fibres to the muscles of mastication
4)
Which is NOT a branch of the facial nerve?
a)
nerve to stapedius
b)
chorda tympani
c)
nerve to levator angili oris
d)
greater superficial petrosal nerve
e)
auriculotemporal nerve
5)
Regarding lymph drainage of head and neck, which is INCORRECT?
a)
superficial cervical nodes lie along the external jugular veins
b)
submandibular nodes are lateral to submental nodes
c)
the left jugular lymph trunk usually drains into the thoracic duct
d)
the jugulodigastric nodes lie on/near the tendon of omohyoid
e)
preauricular nodes are outside and within the capsule of the parotid gland
6)
The middle meningeal artery is a branch of the:
a)
middle cerebral artery
b)
anterior cerebral artery
c)
internal carotid artery
d)
maxillary artery
e)
superficial temporal artery
Section 3
Head / Neck / CNS
1)
The cervical sympathetic trunk:
a)
lies anterior to scalenus anterior
b)
is enclosed in the carotid sheath
c)
is lateral to the vertebral artery
d)
each ganglion gives off a cardiac branch
e)
disruption causes meiosis, ptosis and increased sweating
2)
The oculomotor nerve:
a)
does not enter the cavernous sinus
b)
supplies the ciliary muscle
c)
emerges from the pons
d)
contains sympathetic fibres from the Edinger-Westphal nucleus
e)
does not pass through the tendinous ring
3)
The chorda tympani carries:
a)
taste fibres for the posterior third of the tongue
b)
ordinary sensation for the anterior two thirds of the tongue
c)
taste fibres for the anterior two thirds of the tongue
d)
cervical sympathetic fibres
e)
motor fibres to the muscles of mastication
4)
Which is NOT a branch of the facial nerve?
a)
nerve to stapedius
b)
chorda tympani
c)
nerve to levator angili oris
d)
greater superficial petrosal nerve
e)
auriculotemporal nerve
5)
Regarding lymph drainage of head and neck, which is INCORRECT?
a)
superficial cervical nodes lie along the external jugular veins
b)
submandibular nodes are lateral to submental nodes
c)
the left jugular lymph trunk usually drains into the thoracic duct
d)
the jugulodigastric nodes lie on/near the tendon of omohyoid
e)
preauricular nodes are outside and within the capsule of the parotid gland
6)
The middle meningeal artery is a branch of the:
a)
middle cerebral artery
b)
anterior cerebral artery
c)
internal carotid artery
d)
maxillary artery
e)
superficial temporal artery
7)
Which is NOT a content of the posterior triangle of the neck?
a)
subclavian artery
b)
lymph nodes
c)
transverse cervical vein
d)
omohyoid muscle
e)
sternocleidomastoid muscle
8)
Which laryngeal muscle abducts the vocal cords?
a)
posterior cricoarytenoid
b)
cricothyroid
c)
transverse arytenoid
d)
vocalis
e)
thyroarytenoid
Section 3
Head and Neck – Answers
1
D
2
B
3
C
4
E
5
D
6
D
7
E
8
A
7)
Which is NOT a content of the posterior triangle of the neck?
a)
subclavian artery
b)
lymph nodes
c)
transverse cervical vein
d)
omohyoid muscle
e)
sternocleidomastoid muscle
8)
Which laryngeal muscle abducts the vocal cords?
a)
posterior cricoarytenoid
b)
cricothyroid
c)
transverse arytenoid
d)
vocalis
e)
thyroarytenoid
Section 3
Head and Neck – Answers
1
D
2
B
3
C
4
E
5
D
6
D
7
E
8
A
Section 4
Head and Neck Anatomy
1)
Regarding the bones of the skull:
a)
the middle cranial fossa does not extend to the posterior cranial vault
b)
the temporal lobe rests on the bony rather than the membranous part of the middle cranial fossa
c)
the posterior cranial fossa contains the cerebella and lies superior to the tentorium cerebelli
d)
the floor of the anterior cranial fossa is formed from the orbital plate of the parietal bone
e)
the cribriform plate lies in the midline and is formed from the roof of the sphenoid bone
2)
Regarding the bones of the skull:
a)
the anterior clinoid processes are formed by the lesser wings of the sphenoid
b)
the posterior clinoid processes are formed from the occipital bone
c)
the dorsum sellae is formed from the anterior part of the occipital bone
d)
the petious temporal bone forms the floor of the middle cranial fossa, but not the wall of the posterior
cranial fossa
e)
the inferior orbital fissure separates the lesser and greater wings of the sphenoid
3)
Regarding the cervical spine:
a)
all seven cervical vertebrae have spinous processes
b)
rotatory movements of the head occur mostly at the atlanto-occipital joints
c)
the odontoid process (peg) is encased by a bony canal in the axis
d)
all seven cervical vertebrae have foramina transversaria for the vertebral artery to pass through it
e)
spinous processes, where present, are all bifid except for C7
4)
Regarding the triangles of the neck:
a)
the posterior triangle is bound by trapezius, sternocleidomastoid and the middle quarter of clavicle
b)
the anterior triangle is further divided into two smaller triangles, the carotid and submandibular
triangles
c)
the posterior belly of digastric (and stylohyoid) separates the carotid and submandibular triangles
d)
the accessory nerve (CNXI) divides the posterior triangle into approximately two halves, and of these
the lower contains little of importance
e)
the investing fascia splits to enclose the sternomastoid and trapezius, but the parotia and
submandibular glands lie deep to the fascia, in the anterior triangle
5)
Regarding anatomy of the neck, landmarks:
a)
the arch of the cricoid cartilage is palpable as it protrudes forward of the trachea
b)
the cricoid cartilage marks the level of C5
c)
the transverse process of the axis is the most prominent of the cervical transverse processes, and is
palpable between angle of mandible and mastoid
d)
the body of hyoid is not palpable because it is hidden behind the thyroid cartilage
e)
the coracoid process of scapula is palpable within the deltopectoral triangle
Section 4
Head and Neck Anatomy
1)
Regarding the bones of the skull:
a)
the middle cranial fossa does not extend to the posterior cranial vault
b)
the temporal lobe rests on the bony rather than the membranous part of the middle cranial fossa
c)
the posterior cranial fossa contains the cerebella and lies superior to the tentorium cerebelli
d)
the floor of the anterior cranial fossa is formed from the orbital plate of the parietal bone
e)
the cribriform plate lies in the midline and is formed from the roof of the sphenoid bone
2)
Regarding the bones of the skull:
a)
the anterior clinoid processes are formed by the lesser wings of the sphenoid
b)
the posterior clinoid processes are formed from the occipital bone
c)
the dorsum sellae is formed from the anterior part of the occipital bone
d)
the petious temporal bone forms the floor of the middle cranial fossa, but not the wall of the posterior
cranial fossa
e)
the inferior orbital fissure separates the lesser and greater wings of the sphenoid
3)
Regarding the cervical spine:
a)
all seven cervical vertebrae have spinous processes
b)
rotatory movements of the head occur mostly at the atlanto-occipital joints
c)
the odontoid process (peg) is encased by a bony canal in the axis
d)
all seven cervical vertebrae have foramina transversaria for the vertebral artery to pass through it
e)
spinous processes, where present, are all bifid except for C7
4)
Regarding the triangles of the neck:
a)
the posterior triangle is bound by trapezius, sternocleidomastoid and the middle quarter of clavicle
b)
the anterior triangle is further divided into two smaller triangles, the carotid and submandibular
triangles
c)
the posterior belly of digastric (and stylohyoid) separates the carotid and submandibular triangles
d)
the accessory nerve (CNXI) divides the posterior triangle into approximately two halves, and of these
the lower contains little of importance
e)
the investing fascia splits to enclose the sternomastoid and trapezius, but the parotia and
submandibular glands lie deep to the fascia, in the anterior triangle
5)
Regarding anatomy of the neck, landmarks:
a)
the arch of the cricoid cartilage is palpable as it protrudes forward of the trachea
b)
the cricoid cartilage marks the level of C5
c)
the transverse process of the axis is the most prominent of the cervical transverse processes, and is
palpable between angle of mandible and mastoid
d)
the body of hyoid is not palpable because it is hidden behind the thyroid cartilage
e)
the coracoid process of scapula is palpable within the deltopectoral triangle
