Head and Neck Assessment Quiz

Facial nerve (CN VII) is responsible for taste sensation in the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.

The term for the bony prominence at the base of the skull is Inion.

The structure that divides the nasal cavity into left and right sides is the Nasal septum.

The primary function of the sublingual gland is to produce saliva.

Laryngopharynx is part of the pharynx.

The term for the space between the vocal cords is Glottis.

Sternocleidomastoid muscle is responsible for turning the head to the opposite side.

The salivary gland located beneath the mandible is the Submandibular gland.

The hyoid bone is unique because it does not articulate with any other bone.

The term for the triangular space between the vocal cords is Rima glottidis.

The Masseter muscle is responsible for elevating the mandible during chewing.

The primary function of the parotid gland is to produce saliva.

Nasal concha is NOT part of the pharynx.

Trigeminal nerve (CN V) is responsible for the motor innervation of the muscles of mastication.

The primary function of the thyroid gland is the regulation of metabolism.

The paranasal sinuses include all of the following except Mandibular sinus.

Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII) is responsible for the sense of hearing.