In facial palsy the muscle which is paralysed is_________________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Palsy of the right genioglossus causes______________?

   A. Deviation of tongue to right
   B. Deviation of tongue to left
   C. Deviation of soft palate to right
   D. deviation of soft palate to left

2. Among the muscles of TMJ the following muscle opposing stabilizing and antagonistic muscle force as far as the disc is concerned_____________?

   A. Medial pterygoid
   B. Temporalis
   C. Lateral pterygoid
   D. External pterygoid

3. Posterior embrasures are generally larger on the lingual than on the facial, with the contact area within the facial moiety, except between maxillary_______________?

   A. Premolars
   B. 1st and 2ndmolar
   C. 1st premolar and cane
   D. First molar and 2nd premolar

4. A 60 year old male presents with a 2 day history of a severe left ear ache with a burning sensation in the ear and loss of taste. There is left sided weakness of both upper and lower facial muscles. Facial sensation is normal. A few vesicles are seen in the pharynx. What is the most likely diagnosis ?

   A. Bell’s palsy
   B. Acoustic neuroma
   C. Diphtheria
   D. Ramsay Hunt syndrome

5. Bell’s Palsy is characterized by_____________?

   A. Bilateral involvement of the side of the face
   B. Inability to whistle
   C. No loss of muscular control
   D. Closing of the eyes

6. Bell’s palsy is triggered by_______________?

   A. Exposure to cold
   B. Tooth extraction
   C. Local and systemic infection
   D. Any of the above

7. Facial muscles are derived from_________________?

   A. 1st branchial arch
   B. 2ndbranchial arch
   C. 3rdbranchial arch
   D. 4thbranchial arch

8. Temporalis muscle is inserted into_______________?

   A. Levator palpebrae superioris
   B. Dilator naris
   C. Orbicularis oculi
   D. Occipitofrontalis

9. Al are structures lying deep to the hyoglossus muscle except_______________?

   A. Hypoglossal nerve
   B. Lingual artery
   C. Stylohyoid muscle
   D. Geniohyoid muscle

10. Muscle involved in the rotation and protrusion of the mandible_______________?

    A. Masseter
    B. Medial pterygoid
    C. Temporalis
    D. Digastric