Anatomy MCQ Quiz

The major artery of the tongue, the lingual artery, originates from:

• Internal carotid artery

• Subclavian artery

• External carotid artery

• Facial artery

General sensation from the pharyngeal part of the tongue is carried by:

• Vagus nerve (X)

• Trigeminal nerve (V)

• Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)

• Facial nerve (VII)

Taste from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue is carried by:

• Glossopharyngeal nerve

• Facial nerve

• Vagus nerve

• Hypoglossal nerve

Parotid duct opens into the oral cavity near the:

• First molar

• Second upper molar

• Canine tooth

• Incisors

The nasopalatine nerve supplies:

• Hard palate

• Gingiva & mucosa near upper incisors and canine

• Buccal mucosa

• Soft palate

Laterally, the oropharyngeal isthmus is formed by:

• Palatoglossal arches

• Uvula

• Palatopharyngeal arches

• Tonsils

Which is NOT present in the 20 deciduous teeth?

• Incisors

• Canines

• Premolars

• Molars

The surface of the tooth crown is covered with:

• Dentin

• Enamel

• Cementum

• Pulp

The fossa located immediately behind the upper incisors is the:

• Greater palatine fossa

• Incisive fossa

• Nasal fossa

• Pterygoid fossa

Parasympathetic fibers for glands above the oral fissure travel in:

• Chorda tympani

• Greater petrosal branch of the facial nerve

• Glossopharyngeal nerve

• Mandibular nerve