NDHCE Head and Neck Anatomy

Question 1

Which nerve provides the primary sensory innervation to the maxillary teeth and surrounding structures?

Accepted Answer

Maxillary nerve (V2)

Answer

Mandibular nerve (V3)

Answer

Facial nerve (VII)

Answer

Hypoglossal nerve (XII)

Question 2

The parotid salivary gland's duct (Stensen's duct) opens into the oral cavity at which location?

Accepted Answer

Buccal mucosa opposite the maxillary second molar

Answer

Sublingual caruncle beneath the tongue

Answer

Floor of the mouth near the lingual frenum

Answer

Posterior soft palate near the uvula

Question 3

Which muscle is responsible for elevating the mandible (closing the mouth) and is the most powerful muscle of mastication?

Accepted Answer

Masseter

Answer

Lateral pterygoid

Answer

Medial pterygoid

Answer

Temporalis

Question 4

The mental foramen is typically located on the mandible in which position?

Accepted Answer

Between the apex of the mandibular first and second premolars

Answer

Inferior to the mandibular incisors at the midline

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Posterior to the mandibular third molar

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At the angle of the mandible

Question 5

Which salivary gland produces the highest proportion of total resting (unstimulated) saliva?

Accepted Answer

Submandibular gland

Answer

Parotid gland

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Sublingual gland

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Minor salivary glands

Question 6

What is the function of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) in dental procedures?

Accepted Answer

Provides sensory innervation to the mandibular teeth, lower lip, and chin

Answer

Controls motor function of the lower lip

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Innervates the tongue for taste

Answer

Controls the muscles of facial expression