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Muscles of the Head & Neck Part 1

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When this muscle contracts it can raise or furrow the eyebrows. What is the correct label and name?
a)
A, Frontalis
b)
B, Orbicularis Oculi
c)
B, Temporalis
d)
A, Orbicularis Oris
2.
This muscle helps with the blinking of the eyes. Which of the following correspond to this?
a)
A, Frontalis
b)
B, Orbicularis Oculi
c)
B, Temporalis
d)
A, Orbicularis Oris
3.
When this muscle contracts, it aids with the movement of the head back and forth and it also has two bellies. Which label and name correspond to this muscle?
a)
9, Occipitalis
b)
12, Trapezius
c)
7, Epicranius
d)
6, Frontalis
4.
Which of the following muscles is the platysma? 
This muscle assists with grimacing and it arises from the fascia of the upper parts of the pectoralis major with its fibers also crossing the clavicle.
*Hint: Aka shaving muscle.
a)
1, Platysma
b)
12, Trapezius
c)
10, Sternocleidomastoid
d)
None of the above
5.
Which of the following muscles assist with frowning?
Indicate the number and label please.
a)
8, Buccinator
b)
6, Risorius
c)
8, Zygomaticus major
d)
6, Depressor Anguli
6.
Which of the following muscles assist with whistling?
Indicate the number and label please.
a)
8, Buccinator
b)
7, Risorius
c)
7, Zygomaticus major
d)
6, Depressor Anguli
7.
Which of the following muscle(s) is the primary closer of the jaw?
*Hint: starts from the zygomatic arch to the angle of the mandible
a)
8, Buccinator
b)
5, Risorius
c)
5, Masseter
d)
8, Depressor Anguli
8.
Underneath which of the following muscles is the lateral and medial pterygoid located?
Hint*: The medial pterygoid runs along the same direction of this muscle and it assists with the elevation of the mandible.
a)
8, Buccinator
b)
5, Risorius
c)
5, Masseter
d)
8, Depressor Anguli
9.
Which of the following muscles assist with whistling?
Indicate the number and label please.
a)
8, Buccinator
b)
7, Risorius
c)
7, Zygomaticus major
d)
6, Depressor Anguli
10.
Which of the following muscle(s) assist with smiling?
Indicate the number please.
a)
2 & 3
b)
2 only
c)
7 & 3
d)
7 & 8
11.
True or False?
The Zygomaticus Major and Minor continue with the Orbicularis Oculi and Orbicularis Oris.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Which of the following muscles is in the category of facial muscles due to their innervation (Facial Nerve) but NOT function?
1. Frontalis
2. Occipitalis
3. Zygomaticus major or minor
4. Buccinator
5. Risorius
6. Platysma
a)
1 & 2
b)
4 Only
c)
5 Only
d)
3, 4 & 6 
13.
What innervates the following muscle group?
1. Frontalis
2. Occipitalis
3. Zygomaticus major & minor
4. Buccinator
5. Risorius
6. Platysma
9. Orbicularis Oris & Oculi
10. Depressor Anguli
a)
Trochlear Nerve
b)
Vagus Nerve
c)
Facial Nerve
d)
Abducens Nerve
14.
The condition illustrated by the image is Bell's Palsy and this is due to the damage of the:
a)
Trochlear Nerve
b)
Vagus Nerve
c)
Facial Nerve
d)
Abducens Nerve
15.
True or False? 
The facial nerve enters the Stylo Mastoid foramen & exits the Internal Acoustic Metis foramen.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
The facial nerve enters this foramen which is called the:
a)
Jugular foramen
b)
Stylo Mastoid
c)
Internal Acoustic Metis
d)
Foramen Rotundum
17.
Which of the following muscles are innervated by the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve?
1. Frontalis
2. Temporalis
3. Zygomaticus major or minor
4. Buccinator
5. Masseter
6. Platysma
a)
1, 2, & 3
b)
2 & 5
c)
2, 4, & 5
d)
6 only
18.
Which of the following muscles assist with the protraction and retraction of the jaw?
a)
Buccinator
b)
Masseter
c)
Lateral Pterygoid
d)
Medial Pterygoid
19.
This is an intrinsic muscle of the tongue that assists with the depression of the tongue from the sides. Please indicate the correct muscle and corresponding label number.
a)
Hyoglossus, 4
b)
Hyoglossus, 3
c)
Mylohyoid, 3
d)
Mylohyoid, 4
20.
True or False?
The intrinsic muscles of the tongue are the prime movers of the jaw.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
This muscle assists with the elevation of the tongue. Indicate the correct name and label corresponding to the image.
a)
Styloglossus, 3
b)
Palatoglossus, 3
c)
Genioglossus, 2
d)
None of the above
22.
Behind this muscle is the palatoglossus which assists with the elevation of the tongue. Indicate the correct name and label corresponding to the image.
*zoom in to see more clearly!
a)
Styloglossus, 3
b)
Hyoglossus, 3
c)
Genioglossus, 2
d)
None of the above
23.
This muscle is located on the innerside of the mandible and assists with bringing the tongue forward. Indicate the correct name and label corresponding to the image.
a)
Styloglossus, 3
b)
Hyoglossus, 3
c)
Genioglossus, 2
d)
None of the above
24.
Which of the following muscle(s) of the tongue are NOT innervated by the hypoglossus? (i.e. Innvervated via the vagus nerve)
1. Palatoglossus
2. Styloglossus
3. Hyoglossus
4. Genioglossus
a)
1 only
b)
1, 2, & 3
c)
1 & 3
d)
2 only
25.
Which of the following muscle(s) of the tongue are innervated by the hypoglossus? 
1.Styloglossus
2. Hyoglossus
3. Genioglossus
4. Palatoglossus
a)
1 only
b)
1, 2, & 3
c)
1 & 3
d)
2 only
26.
True or False?
The palatoglossus attaches to the soft palate and has the function of bringing the tongue up. In addition, the soft palate is innervated by the vagus nerve and it assists with the gag reflex.
a)
True
b)
False