DENTAL GROSS ANATOMY: Sample Questions

WEEK 9 -- October 29, 2007

1. An abscess (pus) from the apex of the mandibular canine pointing medially will enter the:
   • A. space of the submandibular gland.
   • B. space of the body of the mandible.
   • C. sublingual space.
   • D. submaxillary space.
   • E. lateral pharyngeal space.
   
   
2. The posterior boundary of the oral cavity is the:
   • A. pterygo-mandibular raphae.
   • B. pterygo-maxillary notch.
   • C. vibrating line.
   • D. palatoglossus muscle.
   • E. uvula muscle.
   
   
3. The palatine shelves
   • A. are outgrowths of the maxillary processes.
   • B. are located on either side of the tongue at first, then ascend above the tongue and fuse.
   • C. separate the nasal cavities from the oral cavity by fusion.
   • D. all of the above are true.
   
   
4. Which of the follwoing muscles is/are responsible for protrusion of the tongue and preventing suffocation while in the supine position?
   • A. geniohyoid
   • B. genioglossus
   • C. palatoglossus
   • D. hyoglossus
   • E. styloglossus