Intermediate Oropharynx Quiz

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Q1. Which muscle forms the core of the palatoglossal arch?

  • Palatopharyngeus
  • Palatoglossus
  • Stylopharyngeus
  • Salpingopharyngeus

Q2. Which muscle forms the core of the palatopharyngeal arch?

  • Palatopharyngeus
  • Palatoglossus
  • Genioglossus
  • Mylohyoid

Q3. Which muscle forms a major part of the posterior and lateral wall of the upper oropharynx?

  • Superior pharyngeal constrictor
  • Lateral pterygoid
  • Masseter
  • Cricothyroid

Q4. Which nerve provides both general sensation and taste to the posterior one-third of the tongue?

  • Lingual nerve alone
  • Glossopharyngeal nerve
  • Hypoglossal nerve
  • Greater palatine nerve

Q5. Which artery is a major source of blood supply to the palatine tonsil?

  • Vertebral artery
  • Inferior alveolar artery
  • Central retinal artery
  • Tonsillar branch of the facial artery

Q6. Which vein is clinically important near the lateral surface of the palatine tonsil?

  • Retromandibular vein within the tongue
  • External jugular vein within the tonsillar capsule
  • Great cerebral vein
  • Paratonsillar vein

Q7. Which lymph node is classically associated with drainage from the palatine tonsil?

  • Submental lymph node only
  • Jugulodigastric lymph node
  • Preauricular lymph node only
  • Popliteal lymph node

Q8. Which nerve lies close to the tonsillar bed and may be vulnerable during tonsil surgery?

  • Phrenic nerve
  • Long thoracic nerve
  • Optic nerve
  • Glossopharyngeal nerve

Q9. Which lymphoid tissue is located on the posterior one-third of the tongue within the oropharyngeal region?

  • Pharyngeal tonsil
  • Tubal tonsil only
  • Lingual tonsil
  • Thymus

Q10. Which action helps narrow the oropharyngeal isthmus during swallowing?

  • Abduction of the vocal folds
  • Depression of the mandible by lateral pterygoid
  • Approximation of the palatoglossal arches by palatoglossus
  • Opening of the pharyngotympanic tube only
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