INBDE Head & Neck Anatomy practice questions
15 board-style questions on head & neck anatomy, written to the INBDE blueprint. Pick an answer to see whether you got it and why. The first 10 are open to everyone.
Cranial nerves (I–XII) and their dental relevanceTrigeminal nerve branches (V1, V2, V3) and innervationMuscles of mastication and facial expressionBlood supply: external carotid branches, maxillary arteryFascial spaces and routes of odontogenic infection spreadSalivary glands and their innervation/ductsTMJ anatomy and the pterygopalatine fossa
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During a routine dental procedure, a dentist administers a posterior superior alveolar (PSA) nerve block. The patient soon develops a hematoma in the area. Which vascular structure was most likely pierced by the needle?
A patient is unable to close their lips tightly or whistle, and food often gets trapped in the oral vestibule during mastication. However, they have normal sensation in the skin over the cheek. Which nerve is most likely damaged?
Which of the following muscles is responsible for the protrusion of the mandible and is the primary muscle involved in the initial opening of the jaw?
A patient requires an extraction of the maxillary first molar. You successfully perform a PSA block and an MSA block. Which additional nerve must be anesthetized to ensure the patient feels no pain during the extraction?
A patient presents with a 'brawny' firm swelling of the submandibular, sublingual, and submental spaces bilaterally, along with elevation of the tongue and difficulty breathing. This clinical presentation is most consistent with:
The otic ganglion contains the postganglionic parasympathetic cell bodies for which salivary gland?
During a cranial nerve exam, you ask a patient to protrude their tongue. The tongue deviates significantly to the left. Which nerve is most likely affected?
Which artery, a branch of the first part of the maxillary artery, enters the skull through the foramen spinosum to supply the dura mater?
A patient experiences sharp, lancinating pain when touching a specific 'trigger zone' near the mental foramen. This condition is most likely related to which nerve?
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The articular disc of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is primarily composed of:
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Which structure passes through the pterygopalatine fossa and enters the orbit through the inferior orbital fissure?
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A dentist is performing an inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB). If the needle is positioned too far posteriorly and enters the parotid gland capsule, which of the following is a likely immediate complication?
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The parotid duct (Stensen's duct) typically opens into the oral cavity opposite which tooth?
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The sensory innervation to the skin of the lower lip is provided by the:
Mixed INBDE practice test, every topic
Dental Anatomy & Occlusion13 QsOral Histology & Tooth Development14 QsBiochemistry & Physiology14 QsMicrobiology & Immunology15 QsGeneral & Oral Pathology18 QsPharmacology & Pain Control20 QsCariology & Operative Dentistry16 QsPeriodontology16 QsEndodontics16 QsFixed & Removable Prosthodontics15 QsOral Surgery & Local Anesthesia18 QsOrthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry14 QsOral Radiology & Imaging14 QsPatient Management, Behavioral Science & Ethics16 QsDiagnosis & Treatment Planning (Integrated)19 Qs