Anatomy Quiz on Nasal Cavity and Sinuses

Which bone forms the roof of the nasal cavity?

• Frontal

• Maxilla

• Ethmoid

• Zygomatic

Which of the following features is found on the lateral wall of the nasal cavity?

• Crista galli

• Conchae

• Perpendicular plate of ethmoid

• Nasal septal cartilage

Which sinus drains into the superior meatus?

• Maxillary

• Frontal

• Posterior ethmoidal

• Sphenoidal

Which nerve supplies the anterior part of nasal septum?

• Maxillary nerve

• Ophthalmic nerve

• Facial nerve

• Glossopharyngeal nerve

Which artery is a major contributor to Kiesselbach’s plexus?

• Sphenopalatine

• Facial

• Greater palatine

• All of the above

The vocal cords are located in the:

• Oropharynx

• Nasopharynx

• Larynx

• Trachea

Muscles involved in phonation include all EXCEPT:

• Cricothyroid

• Posterior cricoarytenoid

• Thyroarytenoid

• Lateral cricoarytenoid

The structure that suspends the hyoid bone to the styloid process is:

• Stylohyoid muscle

• Styloglossus muscle

• Stylohyoid ligament

• Stylopharyngeus muscle

Which of the following is NOT part of the styloid apparatus?

• Stylopharyngeus

• Styloglossus

• Stylohyoid

• Geniohyoid

The maxillary sinus drains into which meatus?

• Superior meatus

• Middle meatus

• Inferior meatus

• Nasal vestibule