Exam 9: Head and Neck Anatomy

The submandibular salivary gland:

The facial bones that are useful in identifying maxillary radiographs (x-rays) are the _____ bones.

How many pairs of cranial nerves are connected to the brain?

Which major vein corresponds to the common carotid artery and empties blood from the upper portion of the body?

_____ salivary glands are located just below and in front of each ear.

The jagged line where bones articulate and form a joint that does not move is a:

The external auditory meatus,the outside opening to the ear,is located in the _____ bone.

An air-filled cavity within a bone is a(n):

The bone that forms the upper jaw is the:

Which blood vessel provides the major blood supply to the face and mouth?

_____ is the habitual grinding of teeth,especially at night.

Which of the cervical muscles can be palpated in the neck?

The _____ bone(s) form(s) the prominence of the cheek.

The mental protuberance is formed by the symphysis of the two mandibular bones and is commonly known as the:

Which nerve is the primary source of innervation for the oral cavity?

Which artery supplies the major blood supply for the face and mouth?

Axillary lymph nodes are located:

A large,rounded area on the outer surface of the maxillary bones in the area of the posterior teeth is the:

The second phase in mouth opening and movement of the temporomandibular joint is:

Which nerve innervates the maxillary central,lateral,and canine teeth?