Anatomy of the Neck Quiz

Explore the anatomy of the neck with these 15 questions. Test yourself on muscles, bones, nerves, and more in this comprehensive quiz!

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Which muscle is responsible for turning the head to the side?

Sternocleidomastoid

Trapezius

Scalene

Longus colli

What is the name of the space between the lungs in the thoracic cavity?

Pericardial cavity

Pleural cavity

Peritoneal cavity

Mediastinum

Which vertebrae are located in the cervical region of the spine?

Thoracic vertebrae

Lumbar vertebrae

Cervical vertebrae

Sacral vertebrae

Which ligament connects the thyroid cartilage to the first tracheal ring?

Cricothyroid ligament

Thyrohyoid membrane

Tracheal ligament

Cricotracheal ligament

Which of the following is a part of the anterior triangle of the neck?

Occipital triangle

Suboccipital triangle

Carotid triangle

Posterior triangle

What is the primary function of the hyoid bone?

Supports the tongue

Protects the spinal cord

Aids in breathing

Stores minerals

Which artery supplies blood to the brain and parts of the neck?

Carotid artery

Subclavian artery

Brachial artery

Radial artery

Which structure connects the thyroid cartilage to the cricoid cartilage in the larynx?

Arytenoid cartilage

Cricothyroid ligament

Epiglottis

Thyrohyoid membrane

What is the primary function of the scalene muscles in the neck?

Flexion of the neck

Lateral flexion of the neck

Rotation of the neck

Extension of the neck

#10

What is the name of the muscle that helps in swallowing and elevates the hyoid bone?

Mylohyoid

Geniohyoid

Stylohyoid

Digastric

#11

What is the medical term for the 'Adam's apple'?

Laryngeal prominence

Cricoid cartilage

Tracheal ring

Thyroid gland

#12

Which nerve controls the muscles of the diaphragm, aiding in breathing?

Vagus nerve

Phrenic nerve

Hypoglossal nerve

Accessory nerve

#13

Which gland, located in the neck, produces hormones that regulate metabolism?

Parotid gland

Submandibular gland

Thyroid gland

Sublingual gland

#14

What is the function of the platysma muscle in the neck?

Elevates the hyoid bone

Depresses the mandible

Flexes the neck

Tenses the skin of the neck

#15

The carotid sheath contains which important structures in the neck?

Common carotid artery, internal jugular vein, and vagus nerve

Subclavian artery, subclavian vein, and phrenic nerve

Brachial artery, brachial vein, and radial nerve

External carotid artery, external jugular vein, and accessory nerve