Beginner Neck Quiz
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Q1. Which muscle divides each side of the neck into anterior and posterior triangles?
- Trapezius
- Mylohyoid
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Platysma
Q2. Which structure forms the superior boundary of the anterior triangle of the neck?
- Hyoid bone
- Superior border of scapula
- Inferior border of the mandible
- Clavicle
Q3. Which structure forms the inferior boundary of the posterior triangle?
- Body of the mandible
- Manubrium only
- Middle third of the clavicle
- Hyoid bone
Q4. Which fascial layer encloses sternocleidomastoid and trapezius?
- Endothoracic fascia
- Pretracheal fascia only
- Investing layer of deep cervical fascia
- Buccopharyngeal fascia
Q5. Which major vein lies within the carotid sheath?
- Anterior jugular vein
- Facial vein
- Internal jugular vein
- External jugular vein
Q6. Which cranial nerve descends within the carotid sheath?
- Vagus nerve
- Accessory nerve
- Facial nerve
- Hypoglossal nerve
Q7. Which bone is an important palpable landmark in the anterior neck near the C3 vertebral level?
- Occipital condyle
- Scapula
- Zygomatic bone
- Hyoid bone
Q8. Which gland lies anterolateral to the upper trachea and lower larynx?
- Thyroid gland
- Pineal gland
- Parotid gland
- Pituitary gland
Q9. Which nerve plexus is formed mainly by the anterior rami of C1-C4?
- Cervical plexus
- Lumbar plexus
- Brachial plexus
- Sacral plexus
Q10. Which lymph node chain is closely related to the internal jugular vein?
- Mesenteric lymph nodes
- Popliteal lymph nodes
- Axillary lymph nodes
- Deep cervical lymph nodes