Anatomy test of the tongue

Evaluate your knowledge of tongue anatomy. The test evaluates its topography, muscles, blood supply, lymphatic drainage, and innervation of the mucosa.

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1. Which artery is the primary source of blood supply to the tongue?

A. lingualis

The lingual artery (a. lingualis), a branch of the external carotid artery, is the main vessel supplying the tongue.
A. palatina ascendens

The lingual artery (a. lingualis), a branch of the external carotid artery, is the main vessel supplying the tongue.
A. facialis (facial artery)

The lingual artery (a. lingualis), a branch of the external carotid artery, is the main vessel supplying the tongue.
A. pharyngea ascendens

The lingual artery (a. lingualis), a branch of the external carotid artery, is the main vessel supplying the tongue.
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The lingual artery (a. lingualis), a branch of the external carotid artery, is the main vessel supplying the tongue.

2. Into which venous vessel does blood predominantly drain from the tongue via v. lingualis?

V. jugularis externa

The lingual vein (v. lingualis) collects blood from the tongue and drains into the internal jugular vein (v. jugularis interna).
V. retromandibularis

The lingual vein (v. lingualis) collects blood from the tongue and drains into the internal jugular vein (v. jugularis interna).
V. jugularis interna

The lingual vein (v. lingualis) collects blood from the tongue and drains into the internal jugular vein (v. jugularis interna).
V. facialis

The lingual vein (v. lingualis) collects blood from the tongue and drains into the internal jugular vein (v. jugularis interna).
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The lingual vein (v. lingualis) collects blood from the tongue and drains into the internal jugular vein (v. jugularis interna).

3. Which nerve provides motor innervation to all muscles of the tongue except for the palatoglossus?

N. glossopharyngeus

The hypoglossal nerve (n. hypoglossus, XII pair) innervates the skeletal and intrinsic muscles of the tongue, except the m. palatoglossus
N. vagus

The hypoglossal nerve (n. hypoglossus, XII pair) innervates the skeletal and intrinsic muscles of the tongue, except the m. palatoglossus
N. facialis

The hypoglossal nerve (n. hypoglossus, XII pair) innervates the skeletal and intrinsic muscles of the tongue, except the m. palatoglossus
N. hypoglossus

The hypoglossal nerve (n. hypoglossus, XII pair) innervates the skeletal and intrinsic muscles of the tongue, except the m. palatoglossus
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The hypoglossal nerve (n. hypoglossus, XII pair) innervates the skeletal and intrinsic muscles of the tongue, except the m. palatoglossus

4. Which nerve provides general (temperature, pain, tactile) sensation to the mucosa of the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?

N. glossopharyngeus

The general sensation of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue is provided by the lingual nerve (n. lingualis), a branch of the mandibular nerve (n. mandibularis).
N. lingualis

The general sensation of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue is provided by the lingual nerve (n. lingualis), a branch of the mandibular nerve (n. mandibularis).
Chorda tympani

The general sensation of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue is provided by the lingual nerve (n. lingualis), a branch of the mandibular nerve (n. mandibularis).
N. laryngeus superior

The general sensation of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue is provided by the lingual nerve (n. lingualis), a branch of the mandibular nerve (n. mandibularis).
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The general sensation of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue is provided by the lingual nerve (n. lingualis), a branch of the mandibular nerve (n. mandibularis).

5. Fibers of which nerve provide taste sensation to the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?

N. lingualis

Taste innervation of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue is provided by the fibers of the chorda tympani, a branch of the facial nerve.
N. glossopharyngeus

Taste innervation of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue is provided by the fibers of the chorda tympani, a branch of the facial nerve.
N. vagus

Taste innervation of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue is provided by the fibers of the chorda tympani, a branch of the facial nerve.
Chorda tympani

Taste innervation of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue is provided by the fibers of the chorda tympani, a branch of the facial nerve.
I find it difficult to answer

Taste innervation of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue is provided by the fibers of the chorda tympani, a branch of the facial nerve.

6. Which nerve provides both general and taste sensation to the mucosa of the posterior third of the tongue?

N. vagus

The glossopharyngeal nerve (n. glossopharyngeus, IX pair) innervates the posterior third of the tongue, providing both types of sensitivity.
N. hypoglossus

The glossopharyngeal nerve (n. glossopharyngeus, IX pair) innervates the posterior third of the tongue, providing both types of sensitivity.
N. glossopharyngeus

The glossopharyngeal nerve (n. glossopharyngeus, IX pair) innervates the posterior third of the tongue, providing both types of sensitivity.
N. lingualis

The glossopharyngeal nerve (n. glossopharyngeus, IX pair) innervates the posterior third of the tongue, providing both types of sensitivity.
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The glossopharyngeal nerve (n. glossopharyngeus, IX pair) innervates the posterior third of the tongue, providing both types of sensitivity.

7. Which nerve innervates a small area of the mucosa of the root of the tongue near the epiglottis?

N. laryngeus superior

The root of the tongue near the epiglottis receives general and taste innervation from the superior laryngeal branch of the vagus nerve (n. vagus).
N. glossopharyngeus

The root of the tongue near the epiglottis receives general and taste innervation from the superior laryngeal branch of the vagus nerve (n. vagus).
N. laryngeus recurrens

The root of the tongue near the epiglottis receives general and taste innervation from the superior laryngeal branch of the vagus nerve (n. vagus).
N. hypoglossus

The root of the tongue near the epiglottis receives general and taste innervation from the superior laryngeal branch of the vagus nerve (n. vagus).
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The root of the tongue near the epiglottis receives general and taste innervation from the superior laryngeal branch of the vagus nerve (n. vagus).

8. Into which lymph nodes does the lymph from the tip (apex) of the tongue predominantly drain?

Nodi lymphatici submandibulares

Lymph from the apex of the tongue primarily drains into the submental lymph nodes (nodi lymphatici submentales).
Nodi lymphatici cervicales profundi

Lymph from the apex of the tongue primarily drains into the submental lymph nodes (nodi lymphatici submentales).
Nodi lymphatici submentales

Lymph from the apex of the tongue primarily drains into the submental lymph nodes (nodi lymphatici submentales).
Nodi lymphatici retropharyngeales

Lymph from the apex of the tongue primarily drains into the submental lymph nodes (nodi lymphatici submentales).
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Lymph from the apex of the tongue primarily drains into the submental lymph nodes (nodi lymphatici submentales).

9. Into which lymph nodes does the lymphatic drainage from the edges of the body of the tongue first occur?

Nodi lymphatici cervicales anteriores

From the lateral edges of the body of the tongue, lymphatic vessels run to the submandibular lymph nodes (nodi lymphatici submandibulares).
Nodi lymphatici submentales

From the lateral edges of the body of the tongue, lymphatic vessels run to the submandibular lymph nodes (nodi lymphatici submandibulares).
Nodi lymphatici parotidei

From the lateral edges of the body of the tongue, lymphatic vessels run to the submandibular lymph nodes (nodi lymphatici submandibulares).
Nodi lymphatici submandibulares

From the lateral edges of the body of the tongue, lymphatic vessels run to the submandibular lymph nodes (nodi lymphatici submandibulares).
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From the lateral edges of the body of the tongue, lymphatic vessels run to the submandibular lymph nodes (nodi lymphatici submandibulares).

10. Which of the intrinsic muscles of the tongue flattens the tongue and makes it broader upon bilateral contraction?

M. verticalis linguae

The vertical muscle of the tongue (m. verticalis linguae) is positioned vertically and when contracted, makes the tongue flatter and wider.
M. longitudinalis superior

The vertical muscle of the tongue (m. verticalis linguae) is positioned vertically and when contracted, makes the tongue flatter and wider.
M. transversus linguae

The vertical muscle of the tongue (m. verticalis linguae) is positioned vertically and when contracted, makes the tongue flatter and wider.
M. longitudinalis inferior

The vertical muscle of the tongue (m. verticalis linguae) is positioned vertically and when contracted, makes the tongue flatter and wider.
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The vertical muscle of the tongue (m. verticalis linguae) is positioned vertically and when contracted, makes the tongue flatter and wider.

11. Which skeletal muscle of the tongue draws the tongue forward and downward (protrudes the tongue) upon contraction?

M. hyoglossus

The genioglossus muscle (m. genioglossus) originates from the mental spine and pulls the tongue forward and downward.
M. styloglossus

The genioglossus muscle (m. genioglossus) originates from the mental spine and pulls the tongue forward and downward.
M. genioglossus

The genioglossus muscle (m. genioglossus) originates from the mental spine and pulls the tongue forward and downward.
M. palatoglossus

The genioglossus muscle (m. genioglossus) originates from the mental spine and pulls the tongue forward and downward.
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The genioglossus muscle (m. genioglossus) originates from the mental spine and pulls the tongue forward and downward.

12. Which muscle draws the tongue back and upwards during swallowing?

M. styloglossus

The styloglossus muscle (m. styloglossus) originates from the styloid process and, upon contraction, pulls the tongue back and up.
M. hyoglossus

The styloglossus muscle (m. styloglossus) originates from the styloid process and, upon contraction, pulls the tongue back and up.
M. genioglossus

The styloglossus muscle (m. styloglossus) originates from the styloid process and, upon contraction, pulls the tongue back and up.
M. chondroglossus

The styloglossus muscle (m. styloglossus) originates from the styloid process and, upon contraction, pulls the tongue back and up.
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The styloglossus muscle (m. styloglossus) originates from the styloid process and, upon contraction, pulls the tongue back and up.

13. Which papillae of the tongue's mucosa lack taste buds (bulbs) and perform receptor (tactile) and mechanical functions?

Papillae fungiformes

Filiform papillae (papillae filiformes) are the most numerous, possess tactile sensitivity, but do not contain taste buds.
Papillae vallatae

Filiform papillae (papillae filiformes) are the most numerous, possess tactile sensitivity, but do not contain taste buds.
Papillae foliatae

Filiform papillae (papillae filiformes) are the most numerous, possess tactile sensitivity, but do not contain taste buds.
Papillae filiformes

Filiform papillae (papillae filiformes) are the most numerous, possess tactile sensitivity, but do not contain taste buds.
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Filiform papillae (papillae filiformes) are the most numerous, possess tactile sensitivity, but do not contain taste buds.

14. Where are the vallate papillae (papillae vallatae) located topographically?

Along the terminal sulcus (sulcus terminalis)

Vallate papillae are arranged in a V-shaped row directly anterior to the terminal sulcus (sulcus terminalis).
Along the edges of the tongue

Vallate papillae are arranged in a V-shaped row directly anterior to the terminal sulcus (sulcus terminalis).
On the tip of the tongue

Vallate papillae are arranged in a V-shaped row directly anterior to the terminal sulcus (sulcus terminalis).
On the underside of the tongue

Vallate papillae are arranged in a V-shaped row directly anterior to the terminal sulcus (sulcus terminalis).
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Vallate papillae are arranged in a V-shaped row directly anterior to the terminal sulcus (sulcus terminalis).

15. Which anatomical structure is located on the underside of the tongue precisely along the median line?

Plica fimbriata

The lingual frenulum (frenulum linguae) is a fold of the mucous membrane running along the median line from the underside of the tongue to the floor of the oral cavity.
Frenulum linguae

The lingual frenulum (frenulum linguae) is a fold of the mucous membrane running along the median line from the underside of the tongue to the floor of the oral cavity.
Sulcus medianus

The lingual frenulum (frenulum linguae) is a fold of the mucous membrane running along the median line from the underside of the tongue to the floor of the oral cavity.
Foramen caecum

The lingual frenulum (frenulum linguae) is a fold of the mucous membrane running along the median line from the underside of the tongue to the floor of the oral cavity.
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The lingual frenulum (frenulum linguae) is a fold of the mucous membrane running along the median line from the underside of the tongue to the floor of the oral cavity.

16. Which formation on the dorsal surface of the tongue is an embryological remnant of the thyroglossal duct (ductus thyroglossus)?

Sulcus terminalis

The foramen cecum is located at the apex of the terminal sulcus and represents a trace of the reduced thyroglossal duct.
Foramen caecum

The foramen cecum is located at the apex of the terminal sulcus and represents a trace of the reduced thyroglossal duct.
Tonsilla lingualis

The foramen cecum is located at the apex of the terminal sulcus and represents a trace of the reduced thyroglossal duct.
Vallecula epiglottica

The foramen cecum is located at the apex of the terminal sulcus and represents a trace of the reduced thyroglossal duct.
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The foramen cecum is located at the apex of the terminal sulcus and represents a trace of the reduced thyroglossal duct.

17. Which salivary gland lies directly adjacent to the underside of the tongue on either side of its frenulum beneath the mucous membrane of the floor of the oral cavity?

Glandula parotidea

The sublingual salivary gland (glandula sublingualis) is located at the floor of the oral cavity under the mucous membrane (plica sublingualis) on both sides of the frenulum.
Glandula submandibularis

The sublingual salivary gland (glandula sublingualis) is located at the floor of the oral cavity under the mucous membrane (plica sublingualis) on both sides of the frenulum.
Glandula thyroidea

The sublingual salivary gland (glandula sublingualis) is located at the floor of the oral cavity under the mucous membrane (plica sublingualis) on both sides of the frenulum.
Glandula sublingualis

The sublingual salivary gland (glandula sublingualis) is located at the floor of the oral cavity under the mucous membrane (plica sublingualis) on both sides of the frenulum.
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The sublingual salivary gland (glandula sublingualis) is located at the floor of the oral cavity under the mucous membrane (plica sublingualis) on both sides of the frenulum.

18. Which branch of the lingual artery (a. lingualis) supplies blood to the root and dorsum of the tongue?

A. sublingualis

The dorsal branches of the tongue (rami dorsales linguae) originate from the lingual artery in the root area and supply blood to the dorsum of the tongue and the palatine tonsils.
A. profunda linguae

The dorsal branches of the tongue (rami dorsales linguae) originate from the lingual artery in the root area and supply blood to the dorsum of the tongue and the palatine tonsils.
Rami dorsales linguae

The dorsal branches of the tongue (rami dorsales linguae) originate from the lingual artery in the root area and supply blood to the dorsum of the tongue and the palatine tonsils.
A. palatina descendens

The dorsal branches of the tongue (rami dorsales linguae) originate from the lingual artery in the root area and supply blood to the dorsum of the tongue and the palatine tonsils.
I find it difficult to answer

The dorsal branches of the tongue (rami dorsales linguae) originate from the lingual artery in the root area and supply blood to the dorsum of the tongue and the palatine tonsils.

19. What anatomical structure forms the basis of the lingual tonsil (tonsilla lingualis)?

Aggregation of lymphoid tissue in the mucous membrane of the tongue root

The lingual tonsil represents a collection of lymphoid nodules in the lamina propria of the mucosa at the root of the tongue (behind the sulcus terminalis).
Mucous glands of the tongue body

The lingual tonsil represents a collection of lymphoid nodules in the lamina propria of the mucosa at the root of the tongue (behind the sulcus terminalis).
Muscle bundles m. genioglossus

The lingual tonsil represents a collection of lymphoid nodules in the lamina propria of the mucosa at the root of the tongue (behind the sulcus terminalis).
Stratified squamous, keratinized epithelium

The lingual tonsil represents a collection of lymphoid nodules in the lamina propria of the mucosa at the root of the tongue (behind the sulcus terminalis).
I find it difficult to answer

The lingual tonsil represents a collection of lymphoid nodules in the lamina propria of the mucosa at the root of the tongue (behind the sulcus terminalis).

20. Through which autonomic ganglion is parasympathetic secretory innervation of the anterior glands of the tongue conducted?

Ganglion oticum

Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers from the chorda tympani are interrupted in the submandibular ganglion (ganglion submandibulare), from where postganglionic fibers proceed to the glands of the tongue.
Ganglion submandibulare

Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers from the chorda tympani are interrupted in the submandibular ganglion (ganglion submandibulare), from where postganglionic fibers proceed to the glands of the tongue.
Ganglion pterygopalatinum

Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers from the chorda tympani are interrupted in the submandibular ganglion (ganglion submandibulare), from where postganglionic fibers proceed to the glands of the tongue.
Ganglion ciliare

Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers from the chorda tympani are interrupted in the submandibular ganglion (ganglion submandibulare), from where postganglionic fibers proceed to the glands of the tongue.
I find it difficult to answer

Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers from the chorda tympani are interrupted in the submandibular ganglion (ganglion submandibulare), from where postganglionic fibers proceed to the glands of the tongue.