Parotid duct traverses________________?

Related Mcqs:

1. During examination of parotid gland, parotid duct can be palpated at the following except____________?

   A. Anterior border of masseter
   B. At the opening just opposite to lower second molar
   C. Pierced to the buccinator
   D. A the anterior surface of parotid gland

2. Duct of parotid gland crosses over masseter muscle and pierces the___________?

   A. Buccinator muscle
   B. Superior constrictor
   C. Masseter
   D. Zygomaticus major

3. The orifice of the parotid duct is located______________?

   A. At the hamular notch
   B. In proximity to the incisive papillae
   C. On the buccal mocosa near the maxillary second molar
   D. Slightly posterior to the mandibular central incisors

4. Surgical excision of parotid gland endangers which of the following structures ______________?

   A. Hypoglossal nerve
   B. Motor nerve of the muscles of mastication
   C. External carotid artery, auriculotemporal nerve, facial nerve
   D. Lesser occipital nerve and spinal accessory nerve

5. During inferior alveolar nerve block the needle of LA syringe is penetrated into parotid gland which of the following structure is most likely to be penetrated_____________?

   A. Lingual nerve
   B. Lingual artery
   C. Internal carotid artery
   D. External carotid artery

6. The structure that does not traverse parotid gland is____________?

   A. Superficial temporal artery
   B. Posterior auricular artery
   C. External carotid artery
   D. Internal carotid artery

7. The relation of facial nerve branches to parotid gland is __________________ ?

   A. Deep
   B. Superficial
   C. In the substance of parotid
   D. None

8. Secretomotor supply of parotid comes from______________?

   A. Greater Petrosal nerve
   B. Auriculotemporal nerve
   C. Maxillary nerve
   D. Chorda Tympani

9. The secretomotor supply of the parotid gland is through_________________?

   A. Otic ganglion
   B. Gasserian ganglion
   C. Geniculate ganglion
   D. Submandibular ganglion

10. Which of the following structures is not found in parotid gland______________?

    A. ECA
    B. Facial nerve
    C. Auriculo temporal nerve
    D. Buccal branch of mandibular nerve