Question 1

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the neck.  
-Which arrow points to the platysma muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 2

The laminae of the thyroid cartilage unite anteriorly to form the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Laryngeal prominence 
B)  Superior thyroid notch 
C)  Superior horn 
D)  Inferior horn 
A)  Laryngeal prominence 
B)  Superior thyroid notch 
C)  Superior horn 
D)  Inferior horn

Question 3

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the neck.  
-Which arrow points to the hyoid bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 4

The thyroid cartilage consists of laminae that unite anteriorly to form a shield to protect the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Thyroid gland 
B)  Pharyngeal tonsils 
C)  Epiglottis 
D)  Vocal cords 
A)  Thyroid gland 
B)  Pharyngeal tonsils 
C)  Epiglottis 
D)  Vocal cords

Question 5

The following questions refer to the figure below of a midsagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the neck.  
-Which arrow points to the cricoid cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 6

The lymph nodes of the neck can be classified or divided into how many levels or regions for ease of identification?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  6 
C)  7 
D)  8 
A)  5 
B)  6 
C)  7 
D)  8

Question 7

The oropharynx extends between which two structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soft palate and hyoid bone 
B)  Hard palate and hyoid bone 
C)  Soft palate and cricoid cartilage 
D)  Hard palate and cricoid cartilage 
A)  Soft palate and hyoid bone 
B)  Hard palate and hyoid bone 
C)  Soft palate and cricoid cartilage 
D)  Hard palate and cricoid cartilage

Question 8

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.  
-Which arrow points to the retromandibular vein?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 9

The digastric muscle is included in which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constrictor 
B)  Posterior triangle 
C)  Suprahyoid 
D)  Infrahyoid 
A)  Constrictor 
B)  Posterior triangle 
C)  Suprahyoid 
D)  Infrahyoid

Question 10

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.  
-Which arrow points to the digastric muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 11

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.  
-Which arrow points to the levator scapulae muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 12

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.  
-Which arrow points to the internal jugular vein?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 13

What muscle forms the boundary for the anterior and posterior triangles in the neck?

Accepted Answer

A)  Platysma 
B)  Middle scalene 
C)  Sternocleidomastoid 
D)  Trapezius 
A)  Platysma 
B)  Middle scalene 
C)  Sternocleidomastoid 
D)  Trapezius

Question 14

With quiet respiration the true vocal cords are in a relaxed position creating an opening between them called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Epiglottis 
B)  Ventricle 
C)  Glottis 
D)  Oropharynx 
A)  Epiglottis 
B)  Ventricle 
C)  Glottis 
D)  Oropharynx

Question 15

The trachea is reinforced by approximately how many C-shaped pieces of cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A)  6-9 
B)  9-15 
C)  16-20 
D)  22-30 
A)  6-9 
B)  9-15 
C)  16-20 
D)  22-30

Question 16

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.  
-Which arrow points to the visceral space?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 17

The following questions refer to the figure below of a sagittal CT reformat of the pharynx.  
-Which arrow points to the soft palate?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 18

In the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MR of the neck, which arrow points to the medial pterygoid muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 19

The following questions refer to the figure below of a sagittal CT reformat of the pharynx.  
-Which arrow points to the hard palate?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 20

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal, T1-weighted MRI of the neck.  
-Which arrow points to the submandibular gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the neck. -Which arrow points to the platysma muscle?

The laminae of the thyroid cartilage unite anteriorly to form the:

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the neck. -Which arrow points to the hyoid bone?

The thyroid cartilage consists of laminae that unite anteriorly to form a shield to protect the:

The following questions refer to the figure below of a midsagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the neck. -Which arrow points to the cricoid cartilage?

The lymph nodes of the neck can be classified or divided into how many levels or regions for ease of identification?

The oropharynx extends between which two structures?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck. -Which arrow points to the retromandibular vein?

The digastric muscle is included in which muscle group?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck. -Which arrow points to the digastric muscle?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck. -Which arrow points to the levator scapulae muscle?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck. -Which arrow points to the internal jugular vein?

What muscle forms the boundary for the anterior and posterior triangles in the neck?

With quiet respiration the true vocal cords are in a relaxed position creating an opening between them called the:

The trachea is reinforced by approximately how many C-shaped pieces of cartilage?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck. -Which arrow points to the visceral space?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a sagittal CT reformat of the pharynx. -Which arrow points to the soft palate?

In the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MR of the neck, which arrow points to the medial pterygoid muscle?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a sagittal CT reformat of the pharynx. -Which arrow points to the hard palate?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal, T1-weighted MRI of the neck. -Which arrow points to the submandibular gland?

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Exam 5: Neck

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the neck. -Which arrow points to the platysma muscle?

The laminae of the thyroid cartilage unite anteriorly to form the:

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the neck. -Which arrow points to the hyoid bone?

The thyroid cartilage consists of laminae that unite anteriorly to form a shield to protect the:

The following questions refer to the figure below of a midsagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the neck. -Which arrow points to the cricoid cartilage?

The lymph nodes of the neck can be classified or divided into how many levels or regions for ease of identification?

The oropharynx extends between which two structures?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck. -Which arrow points to the retromandibular vein?

The digastric muscle is included in which muscle group?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck. -Which arrow points to the digastric muscle?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck. -Which arrow points to the levator scapulae muscle?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck. -Which arrow points to the internal jugular vein?

What muscle forms the boundary for the anterior and posterior triangles in the neck?

With quiet respiration the true vocal cords are in a relaxed position creating an opening between them called the:

The trachea is reinforced by approximately how many C-shaped pieces of cartilage?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the neck. -Which arrow points to the visceral space?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a sagittal CT reformat of the pharynx. -Which arrow points to the soft palate?

In the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MR of the neck, which arrow points to the medial pterygoid muscle?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a sagittal CT reformat of the pharynx. -Which arrow points to the hard palate?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal, T1-weighted MRI of the neck. -Which arrow points to the submandibular gland?

Introduction to Sectional Anatomy

Cranium and Facial Bones

Brain

Spine

Thorax

Abdomen

Pelvis

Upper Extremity

Lower Extremity

Filters