Al are structures lying deep to the hyoglossus muscle except_______________?
Correct answer: A. Hypoglossal nerve
- A. Hypoglossal nerve
- B. Lingual artery
- C. Stylohyoid muscle
- D. Geniohyoid muscle
Explanation
The lingual artery lies deep to hyoglossus, whereas the hypoglossal nerve passes superficially over its lateral surface. Therefore, the hypoglossal nerve is the exception.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
Practise Head and Neck
379 free Head and Neck MCQs from General Anatomy, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Exams that ask General Anatomy questions like this
General Anatomy is on 7 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Head and Neck questions
Oral diaphragm is formed by_________________?
Floor of mouth is made by which muscle ___________________?
The action of digastric muscle is__________________?
Muscle of palate , which works around hamular notch and forms a tendon is____________?
the infrahyoid muscles are innervated by the_______________?
Which of the following muscles has dual nerve supply ?