Bones And Muscles Of The Face Quiz

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Knowledge of facial anatomy is vital to be able to reconstruct a face from a skull. In the human skull, the facial skeleton consists of fourteen bones in the face. Take up the quiz below and see how much you understood the topic on bones and muscles of the face. All the best!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Which Muscle opens and closes the nasal openings

    • A.

      Procerus nazi

    • B.

      Triangularis

    • C.

      Nazalis

    • D.

      Nasal Conchae

    Correct Answer
    C. Nazalis
    Explanation
    The muscle that opens and closes the nasal openings is the Nazalis muscle. It is responsible for controlling the movement of the nostrils, allowing them to widen or narrow. This muscle plays a role in regulating airflow through the nasal passages and can be involved in actions such as sniffing or flaring of the nostrils.

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  • 2. 

    What do you chew with

    • A.

      Mentalis

    • B.

      Masseter

    • C.

      Obicularis oris

    • D.

      Buccinator

    Correct Answer
    B. Masseter
    Explanation
    The masseter is a muscle that is responsible for chewing. It is located in the jaw area and is one of the strongest muscles in the human body. When you chew, the masseter muscle contracts and helps to move the jaw up and down, allowing you to break down food into smaller pieces. The other muscles mentioned, such as the mentalis, orbicularis oris, and buccinator, are also involved in the chewing process, but the masseter is the primary muscle responsible for this action.

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  • 3. 

    What action does the risorus make?

    • A.

      Makes forehead frown

    • B.

      Draws up corners of mouth

    • C.

      Raises upper lip

    • D.

      Makes chewing movement

    Correct Answer
    B. Draws up corners of mouth
    Explanation
    The risorus muscle is responsible for drawing up the corners of the mouth. This action is commonly associated with smiling or expressing happiness.

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  • 4. 

    Where abouts is the ethmoid bone

    • A.

      Inside the back of the mouth

    • B.

      In the middle of the nasal passage

    • C.

      Inside the upper eye

    Correct Answer
    C. Inside the upper eye
    Explanation
    The ethmoid bone is located inside the upper eye. It is a delicate, cube-shaped bone that forms part of the orbital cavity and helps to separate the nasal cavity from the brain. It is situated between the nasal passage and the eye socket, contributing to the structure and support of the eye.

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  • 5. 

    Where is the lacrimal bone

    • A.

      Forms the inner wall of the eye

    • B.

      Inside the mouth

    • C.

      Inside the inner ear

    Correct Answer
    A. Forms the inner wall of the eye
    Explanation
    The lacrimal bone is located in the inner wall of the eye. It is a small, thin bone that forms part of the orbit (eye socket). It helps to protect the eye and also plays a role in the production and drainage of tears.

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  • 6. 

    Where abouts is external auditory canal

    • A.

      Inside the head behind the ear

    • B.

      Side of the head below the temples

    • C.

      Attached to the temporal bone

    Correct Answer
    B. Side of the head below the temples
    Explanation
    The external auditory canal is located on the side of the head below the temples. It is the part of the ear that leads from the outer ear to the middle ear.

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  • 7. 

    How many bones are there altogether in the skull

    • A.

      20

    • B.

      22

    • C.

      18

    Correct Answer
    B. 22
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 22 because the skull is made up of 22 bones. These bones include the cranial bones, which form the top and sides of the skull, and the facial bones, which make up the front of the skull. Together, these bones provide protection for the brain and support for the structures of the face.

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  • 8. 

    How many bones altogether form the cranium

    • A.

      4

    • B.

      8

    • C.

      12

    • D.

      6

    Correct Answer
    B. 8
    Explanation
    The cranium is the skull, which is made up of several bones that protect the brain. There are a total of eight bones that form the cranium, including the frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones. These bones are all fused together to provide strength and protection to the brain.

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  • 9. 

    How many different  muscles are there on the face and neck

    • A.

      17

    • B.

      18

    • C.

      16

    • D.

      20

    Correct Answer
    A. 17
    Explanation
    There are a total of 17 different muscles on the face and neck.

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  • 10. 

    What type of bone is the sphenoid

    • A.

      Facial

    • B.

      Long

    • C.

      Short

    • D.

      Cranial

    Correct Answer
    D. Cranial
    Explanation
    The sphenoid bone is classified as cranial. This is because the sphenoid bone is located at the base of the skull and forms part of the cranial floor. It is a complex bone that has multiple processes and articulations with other cranial bones, contributing to the structure and support of the cranium.

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  • 11. 

    How many thoracic bones are there

    • A.

      4

    • B.

      5

    • C.

      7

    • D.

      12

    Correct Answer
    D. 12
    Explanation
    There are 12 thoracic bones in the human body. The thoracic bones, also known as the thoracic vertebrae, are the bones located in the middle region of the spine, between the cervical vertebrae in the neck and the lumbar vertebrae in the lower back. These bones provide support and protection to the spinal cord and also serve as attachment points for the ribs.

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  • 12. 

    Which muscle pulls the eyebrows together

    • A.

      Corrugator

    • B.

      Frontalis

    • C.

      Procerus Nazi

    • D.

      Obbicularis Occuli

    Correct Answer
    A. Corrugator
    Explanation
    The corrugator muscle is responsible for pulling the eyebrows together. This muscle is located between the eyebrows and helps create the vertical lines or furrows that appear when someone frowns or expresses worry or concentration. The frontalis muscle, on the other hand, is responsible for raising the eyebrows and creating horizontal forehead wrinkles. The Procerus and Obbicularis Occuli muscles are not directly involved in pulling the eyebrows together.

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  • 13. 

    Levator Labii is where

    • A.

      Over the cheek bone

    • B.

      Down the side of the nose

    • C.

      Side of the mouth at the bottom

    • D.

      Diagonal accross the neck

    Correct Answer
    B. Down the side of the nose
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Down the side of the nose". The levator labii muscles are a group of muscles located in the face. They are responsible for elevating the upper lip and are situated on either side of the nose. These muscles help in various facial expressions, such as smiling or sneering.

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  • 14. 

    The platysma does what

    • A.

      Compress the cheeks

    • B.

      Clenches the neck

    • C.

      Opens the mouth

    • D.

      Wrinkles the nose

    Correct Answer
    B. Clenches the neck
    Explanation
    The platysma is a thin, flat muscle located in the neck region. It plays a role in clenching or tensing the neck muscles. When the platysma contracts, it causes the skin in the neck area to tighten and the neck to become more prominent. This muscle is involved in various movements of the neck, such as during swallowing, grimacing, or expressing emotions like fear or anger.

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