Human Anatomy - Cephalic Region Quiz

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#1

Which bone forms the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets?

Maxilla
Zygomatic bone
Mandible
Frontal bone
#2

Which artery supplies blood to the brain?

Carotid artery
Brachial artery
Femoral artery
Subclavian artery
#3

Which muscle is responsible for closing the eyelids?

Orbicularis oris
Zygomaticus major
Masseter
Orbicularis oculi
#4

Which structure connects the left and right cerebral hemispheres?

Corpus callosum
Thalamus
Cerebellum
Pons
#5

Which bone forms the lower jaw in humans?

Maxilla
Zygomatic bone
Mandible
Frontal bone
#6

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?

Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
Facial nerve (CN VII)
Olfactory nerve (CN I)
Optic nerve (CN II)
#7

What is the name of the joint between the temporal bone and the mandible?

Temporomandibular joint
Atlanto-occipital joint
Sacroiliac joint
Acromioclavicular joint
#8

Which artery supplies blood to the face and scalp?

Carotid artery
Temporal artery
Brachial artery
Radial artery
#9

What is the name of the ridge of bone on the inner surface of the skull that contains the organ of hearing?

Zygomatic arch
Mastoid process
Crista galli
Petrous ridge
#10

Which bone forms the roof and sides of the cranium?

Temporal bone
Parietal bone
Occipital bone
Sphenoid bone
#11

Which gland is located in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone?

Thyroid gland
Parotid gland
Pituitary gland
Pineal gland
#12

Which cranial nerve is responsible for taste sensation on the posterior one-third of the tongue?

Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
Facial nerve (CN VII)
Vagus nerve (CN X)
Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
#13

Which artery supplies blood to the brainstem, cerebellum, and posterior part of the brain?

Carotid artery
Basilar artery
Vertebral artery
Circle of Willis
#14

Which artery supplies blood to the frontal and parietal lobes of the brain?

Internal carotid artery
Middle cerebral artery
Anterior cerebral artery
Posterior cerebral artery
#15

Which artery supplies blood to the occipital lobe of the brain?

Internal carotid artery
Middle cerebral artery
Anterior cerebral artery
Posterior cerebral artery

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