Mouth/Throat Anatomy

Which salivary gland opens opposite of the 2nd maxillary molar in the oral cavity by way of the Stenson's ducts?

• Sublingual gland

• Submandibular gland

• Parotid gland

• None of the above

From which cranial nerve does the parotid gland receive its visceral motor (parasympathetic) innervation?

• CN V (trigeminal)

• CN VII (facial)

• CN IX (glossopharyngeal)

• CN X (vagus)

Which cranial nerve provides visceral motor (parasympathetic) innervation to the submandibular and sublingual glands?

• CN V (trigeminal)

• CN VII (facial)

• CN IX (glossopharyngeal)

• CN X (vagus)

Where are the "Palatine tonsil" located?

• At the base of the tongue

• In the nasal cavity

• On the sides of the throat behind the oral cavity

• Near the opening of the esophagus

Which bones form the hard palate anteriorly and posteriorly?

• Maxilla anteriorly & Mandible bone posteriorly

• Maxilla anteriorly & Palatine bone posteriorly

• Frontal bone anteriorly & Palatine bone posteriorly

• Maxilla anteriorly & Occipital bone posteriorly

How many teeth are there in an adult human?

• 20

• 28

• 32

• 36

What is tooth #1 referred to as?

• Upper left maxillary molar

• Upper right maxillary molar

• Lower left mandibular molar

• Lower right mandibular molar

Which type of papillae on the tongue are large and flat topped, and arranged in a "V" shaped row?

• Foliate

• Fungiform

• Filiform

• Vallate

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the general sensory innervation of the anterior 2/3rds of the tongue?

• CN VII

• CN IX

• CN X

• CN V3

Which cranial nerve is responsible for the motor innervation of most of the palatal and pharyngeal muscles?

• CN VII

• CN IX

• CN X

• CN XII