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H&N ANATOMY Chapter 3

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mandible is the ONLY movable bone of the skull

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The squamosal suture is BEST observed from which view of the skull?

a)

Lateral view

b)

Superior view

3.

Which of the following openings within the orbit connects the orbit with the cranial cavity?

a)

Inferior orbital fissure

b)

Superior orbital fissure

4.

The differences in alveolar process density determine the easiest and MOST clinically effective region for bony fracture used during tooth extraction, if needed. Thus the maxillary teeth are surgically BEST removed by fracturing the thinner facial cortical plate rather than the thicker lingual cortical plate.

a)

Both the statement and reason are correct and related.

b)

Both the statement and reason are correct but NOT related.

5.

Why is the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone an important feature of the skull to the dental professionals?

a)

Serves as an attachment for the muscles of mastication

b)

Serves as an attachment for muscles involved in swallowing

6.

Which of the following landmarks needs to be noted during the administration of a local anesthetic agent to the maxillary posterior teeth?

a)

Retromolar pad

b)

Maxillary tuberosity

7.

Which of the following sutures of the skull is an immovable articulation between the occipital bone and the parietal bones?

a)

Lambdoidal suture

b)

Sagittal suture

8.

When viewing the medial surface of the mandible, which of the following bony landmarks CANNOT be observed?

a)

Mandibular foramen

b)

Mental foramen

9.

Which of the following landmarks is the MOST inferiorly located on the mandible?

a)

Mylohyoid line

b)

Submandibular fossa

10.

. The ______ is resorbed with tooth loss, and this loss can be noted on patients radiographically.

a)

base of the mandible

b)

alveolar process of the mandible