Which muscle divides the neck into anterior and posterior triangles?

Related Mcqs:

1. The anterior triangle occupy the side of the neck in front of sternomastoid muscle. Each triangle presents boundaries in front______________?

   A. Anterior median line of the neck extending from symphysis menti to supra sternal notch
   B. The midline of the neck
   C. Midline of the neck upto the sternoclavicular joint
   D. Posterior border of thyroid gland

2. Anterior and posterior belly of digastric form an intermediate tendon that attaches to_______________?

   A. Mastoid process
   B. Mandible
   C. Hyoid bone
   D. Thyroid cartilage

3. Which of the following muscle divides the sub- mandibular gland into a superficial and deep part ?

   A. Genioglossus
   B. Mylohyoid
   C. Sternohyoid
   D. Digastric

4. Genioglossus Muscle is attached in the posterior surface of symphysis menti in the________________?

   A. Mental spines
   B. Superior genial tubercle
   C. The inferior genial tubercle
   D. Just above the lower border of mandible

5. The posterior bellies of digastric muscle are especially active during________________?

   A. Swallowing and speech
   B. Swallowing and smiling
   C. Swallowing and chewing
   D. Swallowing and frowning

6. Which of the following muscle is attached to posterior part of pterygomandibular raphe ?

   A. Lateral pterygoid
   B. Buccinator
   C. Superior constrictor
   D. Medial pterygoid

7. 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

8. ‘Wry neck’ deformity is due to the damage of______________?

   A. Platysma
   B. Sternohyoid
   C. Sternocleidomastoid
   D. Omohyoid

9. Which is not anterior triangle of neck_______________?

   A. Digastrics
   B. Subclavian
   C. Carotid
   D. Submental

10. All of the following carry proprioception from head and neck except______________?

    A. Facial nerve
    B. Trigeminal nerve
    C. Glossopharyngeal nerve
    D. Cranial accessory nerve