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1
Q

The duct of the parotid gland (Stensen’s duct) travels across the posterior surface of the masseter muscle

A

F - anterior surface

2
Q

If Stenson’s duct is transected, a chronic draining fistula will form, and this requires corrective surgical intervention

A

T

3
Q

Forehead undergoes transverse wrinkling due to contractions of frontalis — whose fibers run in a horizontal direction

A

False - fibers in cephalocaudal direction

4
Q

Regarding the philtrum:

- minimal anatomic distortion results in a poor cosmetic outcome

A

T

5
Q

PROCERUS muscle is responsible for bunny lines

A

T

6
Q

Platysma provides a thick protective cover to the anterior facial vascular bundle and mandibular branch of the trigeminal n

A

F - thin protective cover

7
Q

Platysma is continuous with the superficial fascia or SMAS of lower face

A

T

8
Q

Corrugator supercilii are responsible for a scowl expression

A

T

9
Q

Superficial temporal artery can be palpated medial to the upper Tragus of the ear

A

T

10
Q

Head and neck cancers usually spread to adjacent lymph nodes in a diagonal direction from cephalad to caudad

A

T