Middle constrictor of pharynx has attachment from________________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Which of the following statements regarding middle constrictor muscle is wrong__________________?

   A. Lies on superior constrictor
   B. Lymph from it drains in the deep cervical lymph nodes
   C. Has sensory innervation from vagus
   D. Is a derivative of the second pharyngeal arch

2. All of the following statements regarding pharynx are correct except_____________?

   A. The opening of auditory tube is located in the lateral wall of naxopharynx
   B. The soft palate is at the level of separation of nasopharynx and the oropharynx
   C. The pharynx is continuous with the esophagus at the level of sixth cervical vertebrae
   D. The afferent limb of the gag reflex is 10th cranial nerve; the efferent limb is IX cranial nerve

3. The weakest part of pharynx is______________?

   A. Sinus of morgangini
   B. Between thyropharyngeus and crico- pharyngeus
   C. Pyriforma fossa
   D. Pharyngeal recess

4. Main motor nerve supply to the pharynx is_____________?

   A. Vagus nerve
   B. Accessory nerve
   C. Glossopharyngeal nerve
   D. Facial nerve

5. Developmentally stomodeum is separated from the pharynx dorsally by ____________?

   A. Pharyneal arch
   B. Buccopharyngeal membrane
   C. Rathke’s pouch
   D. Mandibular process

6. Group A B-hemolytic streptococcal infection of the pharynx may be followed in some by_____________?

   A. Diphtheria
   B. Typhoid fever
   C. Rheumatic fever
   D. Syphilis

7. All of the following can give rise to membrane on the pharynx except______________?

   A. Staphylococcus aureus
   B. Corynebacterium
   C. Candida
   D. Vincent’s angina

8. A 3 year old child has a fever of 102 degree F; and following upper respiratory tract infection discrete vesicles and ulcers on the soft plate and pharynx are noted, The most probable diagnosis is _____________?

   A. Herpangina
   B. Scarlet fever
   C. Rubella
   D. Herpetic gingivostomatitis

9. 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

10. A neuralgia with trigger zones in the oropharynx and pain in the ear pharynx, nasopharynx, tonsils and posterior tongue is most likely_______________?

    A. Trigeminal neuralgia
    B. Bell’s palsy
    C. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia
    D. Sphenopalatine neuralgia