A. Deep
B. Superficial
C. In the substance of parotid
D. None
Related Mcqs:
- 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 - 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 - Branches of facial nerve are_______________?
A. Digastric
B. Stylohyoid
C. Posterior auricular
D. All of the above - Duct of parotid gland crosses over masseter muscle and pierces the___________?
A. Buccinator muscle
B. Superior constrictor
C. Masseter
D. Zygomaticus major - 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 - 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 - The secretomotor supply of the parotid gland is through_________________?
A. Otic ganglion
B. Gasserian ganglion
C. Geniculate ganglion
D. Submandibular ganglion - Most common tumor of parotid gland is______________?
A. Plemorphic adenoma
B. Adenoid cystic carcinoma
C. Cylindroma
D. Epidermoud carcinoma - 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 - 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
