#1
Which of the following bones forms the majority of the hard palate?
Maxilla
ExplanationHard palate primarily consists of the maxilla.
#2
What is the main function of the maxillary sinuses?
Resonating sound during speech
ExplanationMaxillary sinuses aid in sound resonance during speech.
#3
Which structure passes through the infraorbital foramen in the maxilla?
Maxillary nerve
ExplanationInfraorbital foramen transmits the maxillary nerve.
#4
The maxillary bone articulates with all of the following bones EXCEPT:
Temporal bone
ExplanationMaxilla doesn't articulate with the temporal bone.
#5
What is the anatomical landmark found at the intersection of the maxilla and the zygomatic bone?
Zygomatic arch
ExplanationIntersection of maxilla and zygomatic bone forms the zygomatic arch.
#6
Which nerve innervates the majority of the maxillary teeth?
Maxillary nerve
ExplanationMaxillary nerve innervates most of the maxillary teeth.
#7
Which of the following structures is NOT located in the maxilla?
Temporal process
ExplanationTemporal process is not located in the maxilla.
#8
What is the primary blood supply to the maxilla?
Maxillary artery
ExplanationMaxillary artery is the primary blood supply to the maxilla.
#9
Which muscle attaches to the infraorbital margin of the maxilla?
Masseter
ExplanationMasseter muscle attaches to the infraorbital margin of the maxilla.
#10
What is the function of the maxillary tuberosity?
Attachment site for muscles of mastication
ExplanationMaxillary tuberosity serves as attachment for masticatory muscles.
#11
Which structure forms the floor of the maxillary sinus?
Maxilla
ExplanationMaxilla forms the floor of the maxillary sinus.
#12
What is the embryological origin of the maxillary bone?
Neural crest cells
ExplanationMaxillary bone originates from neural crest cells embryologically.
#13
Which bone articulates with the maxilla to form the zygomatic arch?
Zygomatic bone
ExplanationZygomatic bone articulates with maxilla to form the zygomatic arch.
#14
What is the function of the incisive foramen in the maxilla?
Passage for the nasopalatine nerve and vessels
ExplanationIncisive foramen serves as passage for nasopalatine nerve and vessels.