Test Bank For Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck
6th Edition
Fehrenbach || All Chapters 1 – 12 ||Complete
, Table of Contents
1. Chapter 1 Introduction to Head and Neck Anatomy
2. Chapter 2 Surface Anatomy
3. Chapter 3 Skeletal System
4. Chapter 4 Muscular System
5. Chapter 5 Temporomandibular Joint
6. Chapter 6 Vascular System
7. Chapter 7 Glandular Tissue
8. Chapter 8 Nervous System
9. Chapter 9 Anatomy of Local Anesthesia
10. Chapter 10 Lymphatic System
11. Chapter 11 Fasciae and Spaces
12. Chapter 12 Spread of Infection
,Chapter 01: Introduction to Head and Neck Anatomy
Fehrenbach: Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck, 6th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which surface of the body is visualized by the clinician when performing an extraoral
examination of the patient’s eyes?
a. Anterior
b. Posterior
c. Superior
d. Lateral
ANS: A
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A The patient’s eyes are visualized on the anterior surface of the patient’s body.
B The patient’s eyes would NOT be easily visualized on the posterior of the
patient’s body.
C The patient’s eyes would NOT be easily visualized on the superior surface of the
patient’s body.
D The patient’s eyes would NOT be easily visualized on the lateral surface of the
patient’s body.
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2. Which of the following is CORRECT concerning the sagittal plane of the body?
a. Parallel to the median plane
b. Parallel to the frontal plane
c. Parallel to the horizontal plane
d. Parallel to the coronal plane
ANS: A
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A A sagittal plane is parallel to the median plane.
B A sagittal plane is NOT parallel to the frontal plane but perpendicular.
C A horizontal plane is perpendicular to the median plane. A sagittal plane is
parallel to the median plane. Thus a horizontal plane is perpendicular to a
sagittal plane.
D A sagittal plane is NOT parallel to the coronal plane but perpendicular.
DIF: Recall REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1
TOP: CDA: General Chairside, I. A. Demonstrate understanding of basic oral and dental anatomy,
physiology, and development
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,3. When a patient is in anatomic position, what is the surface of the palms of the hand
considered?
a. Anterior
b. Lateral
c. Medial
d. Posterior
ANS: A
Feedback
A The palms of the hands in anatomic position are facing toward the front and are
anterior (or ventral).
B The palms of the hands in anatomic position are NOT facing lateral or away
from the median plane but are facing toward the front and are anterior (or
ventral).
C The palms of the hands in anatomic position are NOT facing medial or toward
the median plane but are facing toward the front and are anterior (or ventral).
D The palms of the hands in anatomic position are NOT facing toward the
posterior or back of the body but are facing toward the front and are anterior (or
ventral).
DIF: Recall REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: CDA: General Chairside, I. B. Preliminary Physical Examination
MSC: NBDHE, Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services, 1.0 Assessing Patient Characteristics
4. What is the anatomic relationship of the right arm to the left leg?
a. Sagittal .
b. Contralateral
c. Ipsilateral
d. Midsagittal
ANS: B
Feedback
A The two legs are contralateral to each other. Sagittal describes a plane of division
of the body created by an imaginary plane parallel to the median plane.
B Contralateral structures are located on the opposite side of the body, which is the
anatomic relationship of the right arm to the left leg.
C Ipsilateral refers to structures on the same side of the body; in contrast, the two
legs are contralateral to each other and thus are located on the opposite side of
the body.
D The two legs are contralateral to each other. Midsagittal describes a plane that
divides the body into right and left halves.
DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: CDA: General Chairside, I. A. Demonstrate understanding of basic oral and dental anatomy,
physiology, and development
MSC: NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 1.1 Anatomy
5. What is the anatomic relationship of the muscles to the skin?
, a. Anterior
b. External
c. Deep
d. Superficial
ANS: C
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A Muscles are deep to the skin.
B Muscles are deep to the skin.
C Muscles are located inward, away from the body surface, deep to the skin.
D Muscles are deep to the skin.
DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: CDA: General Chairside, I. A. Demonstrate understanding of basic oral and dental anatomy,
physiology, and development
MSC: NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 1.1 Anatomy
6. What is the anatomic relationship of the shoulders to the hips?
a. Deep
b. Medial
c. Inferior
d. Superior
ANS: D
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B The shoulders are superior to the hips.
C The shoulders are superior to the hips.
D The shoulders are superior to or closer to the head than the hips.
DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: CDA: General Chairside, I. A. Demonstrate understanding of basic oral and dental anatomy,
physiology, and development
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7. Which of the following is meant by the term “ventral”?
a. Back of an area of the body
b. Front of an area of the body
c. Inner side of an area of the body
d. Outer side of an area of the body
ANS: B
Feedback
A The back of an area of the body is referred to as the posterior surface.
B The front of an area of the body is referred to as the ventral surface.
C The inner side of an area of the body, away from the body surface, is referred to
as deep.
D The outside of an area of the body, toward the surface, is referred to as
, superficial.
DIF: Recall REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1
TOP: CDA: General Chairside, I. A. Demonstrate understanding of basic oral and dental anatomy,
physiology, and development
MSC: NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 1.1 Anatomy
8. Which of the following describes a patient’s eyes when they are in anatomic position?
a. Closed tightly
b. Looking toward the lateral
c. Looking toward the medial
d. Looking straight forward
ANS: D
Feedback
A The patient’s eyes in anatomic position are open and look forward.
B The patient’s eyes in anatomic position are open and look forward.
C The patient’s eyes in anatomic position are open and look forward.
D The patient’s eyes in anatomic position are open and look forward.
DIF: Recall REF: p. 2 OBJ: 2
TOP: CDA: General Chairside, I. B. Preliminary Physical Examination
MSC: NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 1.1.1 Head and Neck Anatomy
9. What is the anatomic relationship of the maxillary arch to the mandibular arch?
a. Deep
b. Inferior .
c. Superior
d. Superficial
ANS: C
Feedback
A The maxillary arch is superior to the mandibular arch. Deep refers to structures
that are located away from the body surface.
B The maxillary arch is superior to the mandibular arch. Inferior refers to surfaces
closer to the feet or that face toward the feet.
C The maxillary arch is superior to the mandibular arch.
D The maxillary arch is superior to the mandibular arch. Superficial refers to
structures located toward the surface of the body.
DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: CDA: General Chairside, I. A. Demonstrate understanding of basic oral and dental anatomy,
physiology, and development
MSC: NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 1.1.1 Head and Neck Anatomy
10. What is the anatomic relationship of the teeth located in the front of the mouth to the teeth
located in the back of the mouth?
a. Anterior
b. Medial
, c. Posterior
d. Superficial
ANS: C
Feedback
A Teeth located in the back of the mouth are considered posterior. Teeth located in
the front of the mouth are considered anterior.
B Medial refers to structures located closer to the median plane.
C Teeth located in the back of the mouth are considered posterior to teeth located
in the front of the mouth, which are considered anterior.
D Superficial refers to structures located closer to the surface of the body.
DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: CDA: General Chairside, I. A. Demonstrate understanding of basic oral and dental anatomy,
physiology, and development
MSC: NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 1.1.2 Dental Anatomy
11. The inner side of the wall of a hollow structure is referred to as internal. In contrast, the outer
side of the wall of a hollow structure is external.
a. Both statements are true.
b. Both statements are false.
c. The first statement is true; the second is false.
d. The first statement is false; the second is true.
ANS: A
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A Both statements are true. The inner side of the wall of a hollow structure is
referred to as internal. The outer side of the wall of a hollow structure is
external.
B Both statements are true. The inner side of the wall of a hollow structure is
referred to as internal. The outer side of the wall of a hollow structure is
external.
C Both statements are true. The inner side of the wall of a hollow structure is
referred to as internal. The outer side of the wall of a hollow structure is
external.
D Both statements are true. The inner side of the wall of a hollow structure is
referred to as internal. The outer side of the wall of a hollow structure is
external.
DIF: Recall REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1
TOP: CDA: General Chairside, I. A. Demonstrate understanding of basic oral and dental anatomy,
physiology, and development
MSC: NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 1.1 Anatomy
12. What is another term for a transverse section?
a. Vertical section
b. Horizontal section
c. Anterior section
, d. Posterior section
ANS: B
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A The transverse section or horizontal section is a division through a horizontal
plane.
B The transverse section or horizontal section is a division through a horizontal
plane.
C The transverse section or horizontal section is a division through a horizontal
plane.
D The transverse section or horizontal section is a division through a horizontal
plane.
DIF: Recall REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1
TOP: CDA: General Chairside, I. A. Demonstrate understanding of basic oral and dental anatomy,
physiology, and development
MSC: NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 1.1 Anatomy
13. An area closer to the median plane is considered to be distal, and an area farther from the
median plane is considered proximal.
a. Both statements are true.
b. Both statements are false.
c. The first statement is true; the second is false.
d. The first statement is false; the second is true.
ANS: B
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A Both statements are false. An area closer to the median plane is considered to be
proximal, and an area farther from the median plane is considered distal.
B Both statements are false. An area closer to the median plane is considered to be
proximal, and an area farther from the median plane is considered distal.
C Both statements are false. An area closer to the median plane is considered to be
proximal, and an area farther from the median plane is considered distal.
D Both statements are false. An area closer to the median plane is considered to be
proximal, and an area farther from the median plane is considered distal.
DIF: Recall REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1
TOP: CDA: General Chairside, I. A. Demonstrate understanding of basic oral and dental anatomy,
physiology, and development
MSC: NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 1.1 Anatomy
14. Structures on the same side of the body are considered ipsilateral. Structures on the opposite
side of the body are considered contralateral.
a. Both statements are true.
b. Both statements are false.
c. The first statement is true; the second is false.
d. The first statement is false; the second is true.
ANS: A
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A Both statements are true. Structures on the same side of the body are considered
ipsilateral. Structures on the opposite side of the body are considered
contralateral.
B Both statements are true. Structures on the same side of the body are considered
ipsilateral. Structures on the opposite side of the body are considered
contralateral.
C Both statements are true. Structures on the same side of the body are considered
ipsilateral. Structures on the opposite side of the body are considered
contralateral.
D Both statements are true. Structures on the same side of the body are considered
ipsilateral. Structures on the opposite side of the body are considered
contralateral.
DIF: Recall REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1
TOP: CDA: General Chairside, I. A. Demonstrate understanding of basic oral and dental anatomy,
physiology, and development
MSC: NBDHE, Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, 1.1 Anatomy
15. The number of bones and muscles in the head and neck is NOT usually constant, and specific
details of these structures can vary from patient to patient.
a. Both statements are true.
b. Both statements are false.
c. The first statement is true; the second is false.
d. The first statement is false; the second is true.
.
ANS: D
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A The first statement is false; the second is true. The number of bones and muscles
in the head and neck is usually constant, but specific details of these structures
can vary from patient to patient.
B The first statement is false; the second is true. The number of bones and muscles
in the head and neck is usually constant, but specific details of these structures
can vary from patient to patient.
C The first statement is false; the second is true. The number of bones and muscles
in the head and neck is usually constant, but specific details of these structures
can vary from patient to patient.
D The first statement is false; the second is true. The number of bones and muscles
in the head and neck is usually constant, but specific details of these structures
can vary from patient to patient.
DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 3
TOP: CDA: General Chairside, I. B. Preliminary Physical Examination
MSC: NBDHE, Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services, 1.0 Assessing Patient Characteristics
16. The median plane is created by an imaginary line dividing the body into equal right and left
halves. On the surface of the body, these halves are NEVER symmetric in structure.
a. Both statements are true.
, b. Both statements are false.
c. The first statement is true; the second is false.
d. The first statement is false; the second is true.
ANS: C
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A The first statement is true; the second is false. The median plane or midsagittal
plane is created by an imaginary line dividing the body into equal right and left
halves. On the surface of the body, these halves are generally symmetric in
structure, yet the same symmetry does NOT apply to all internal structures.
B The first statement is true; the second is false. The median plane or midsagittal
plane is created by an imaginary line dividing the body into equal right and left
halves. On the surface of the body, these halves are generally symmetric in
structure, yet the same symmetry does NOT apply to all internal structures.
C The first statement is true; the second is false. The median plane or midsagittal
plane is created by an imaginary line dividing the body into equal right and left
halves. On the surface of the body, these halves are generally symmetric in
structure, yet the same symmetry does NOT apply to all internal structures.
D The first statement is true; the second is false. The median plane or midsagittal
plane is created by an imaginary line dividing the body into equal right and left
halves. On the surface of the body, these halves are generally symmetric in
structure, yet the same symmetry does NOT apply to all internal structures.
DIF: Recall REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: CDA: General Chairside, I. A. Demonstrate understanding of basic oral and dental anatomy,
physiology, and development .
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17. An area closer to the median plane of the body or structure is considered lateral. An area
farther from the median plane of the body or structure is considered proximal.
a. Both statements are true.
b. Both statements are false.
c. The first statement is true; the second is false.
d. The first statement is false; the second is true.
ANS: B
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A Both statements are false. An area closer to the median plane of the body or
structure is considered medial. An area farther from the median plane of the
body or structure is considered lateral, and an area closer to the median plane is
considered to be proximal.
B Both statements are false. An area closer to the median plane of the body or
structure is considered medial. An area farther from the median plane of the
body or structure is considered lateral, and an area closer to the median plane is
considered to be proximal. Within the dentition, the proximal surface would be
considered mesial.
C Both statements are false. An area closer to the median plane of the body or
structure is considered medial. An area farther from the median plane of the
