Facial Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

Explore facial anatomy and physiology with these quiz questions. Test yourself on muscles, bones, nerves, and skin layers in less than 160 characters!

#1

Which muscle is responsible for closing the eyelids?

Frontalis
Orbicularis oculi
Zygomaticus
Masseter
#2

Which bone forms the lower jaw?

Maxilla
Mandible
Zygomatic
Frontal
#3

Which gland produces oily secretions that help lubricate the skin and hair?

Sebaceous gland
Sweat gland
Salivary gland
Thyroid gland
#4

Which of the following bones forms the forehead?

Maxilla
Nasal bone
Frontal bone
Mandible
#5

Which muscle is responsible for wrinkling the forehead?

Orbicularis oculi
Frontalis
Zygomaticus major
Temporalis
#6

Which structure separates the oral and nasal cavities?

Mandible
Maxilla
Nasal septum
Nasal concha
#7

Which cranial nerve is responsible for facial sensation and movement?

Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
Facial nerve (CN VII)
Optic nerve (CN II)
Vagus nerve (CN X)
#8

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles?

Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous tissue
Hypodermis
#9

What is the medical term for the cheekbone?

Nasal bone
Maxilla
Zygomatic bone
Temporal bone
#10

Which muscle assists in closing the mouth and chewing?

Temporalis
Sternocleidomastoid
Platysma
Occipitalis
#11

Which artery supplies blood to the face?

Carotid artery
Subclavian artery
Facial artery
Brachial artery
#12

Which structure is responsible for tear production?

Lacrimal gland
Meibomian gland
Submandibular gland
Parotid gland
#13

Which muscle is primarily responsible for elevating the corner of the mouth in smiling?

Masseter
Buccinator
Orbicularis oris
Zygomaticus major
#14

Which of the following is NOT a function of the facial nerve (CN VII)?

Facial expression
Taste sensation for the anterior two-thirds of the tongue
Salivation
Eye movement
#15

Which nerve innervates the muscles of mastication?

Facial nerve (CN VII)
Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
#16

Which nerve innervates the muscles responsible for wrinkling the forehead?

Facial nerve (CN VII)
Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
Accessory nerve (CN XI)
Occipital nerve (CN II)
#17

Which muscle is primarily responsible for protruding and rounding the lips?

Depressor labii inferioris
Orbicularis oris
Buccinator
Mentalis

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