Head and Neck Anatomy Quiz

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Dental Head and Neck Anatomy Quiz: Question 1: Which bone forms the lower jaw and supports the lower teeth? a) Maxilla b) Zygomatic bone c) Mandible d) Temporal bone Answer: c) Mandible Question 2: What is the function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)? a) Supporting the tongue b) Connecting the upper and lower jaws c) Aiding in speech production d) Securing the teeth in the dental arch Answer: b) Connecting the upper and lower jaws Question 3: Which salivary gland is located below the ear, near the angle of the jaw? a) Sublingual gland b) Parotid gland c) Submandibular gland d) Buccal gland Answer: b) Parotid gland Question 4: Which of the following bones houses the upper teeth and forms the anterior part of the upper jaw? a) Mandible b) Maxilla c) Nasal bone d) Palatine bone Answer: b) Maxilla Question 5: What is the primary function of the palatine bones in the oral cavity? a) Speech production b) Supporting the tongue

c) Forming the roof of the mouth d) Anchoring the lower teeth Answer: c) Forming the roof of the mouth Question 6: Which structure separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity? a) Hard palate b) Soft palate c) Uvula d) Alveolar ridge Answer: a) Hard palate Question 7: What is the primary role of the lingual frenulum? a) Securing the lips to the underlying tissues b) Connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth c) Anchoring the upper lip to the maxilla d) Supporting the buccal mucosa Answer: b) Connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth Question 8: Which bone contains the sockets that hold the teeth? a) Maxilla b) Mandible c) Zygomatic bone d) Frontal bone Answer: a) Maxilla Question 9: What is the function of the uvula in the oral cavity? a) Aiding in taste sensation b) Assisting in speech articulation c) Securing the teeth in the dental arch d) Preventing food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing Answer: d) Preventing food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing Question 10: Which muscle is responsible for closing the jaw during chewing and biting? a) Masseter

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