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Holes in Your Head Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on the holes you have in your head, and not just the ones you'd rather have there!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bladewing10. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Bladewing10

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
326,451

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1131

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Name the hole found on the anterior surface of the mandible. Hint

infraorbital foramen

mental foramen

mandibular foramen

foramen magnum

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Question 2 of 10

2. Name the hole lies directly inferior to the eyebrows. Hint

foramen magnum

infraorbital foramen

supraorbital foramen

foramen lacerum

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Question 3 of 10

3. The mandibular foramen can be seen on the anterior view of the skull.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Located in the maxilla, this hole transmits a vein, artery, and nerve of the same name. Hint

supraorbial foramen

infraorbital foramen

foramen ovale

jugular foramen

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Question 5 of 10

5. The jugular foramen is formed by the meeting of which two cranial bones? Hint

occipital and sphenoid

sphenoid and parietal

temporal and sphenoid

occipital and temporal

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Question 6 of 10

6. Name the foramen that is created by the meeting of three cranial bones: the occipital, temporal, and sphenoid bones. Hint

foramen magnum

foramen lacerum

foramen ovale

mastoid foramen

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name the foramen that connects two fossas: the middle cranial fossa and the pterygopalatine fossa. Hint

foramen lacerum

foramen rotundum

foramen ovale

infraorbital foramen

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Question 8 of 10

8. Name the foramen that transmits several nerves, arteries and veins including the mandibular nerve. Hint

foramen rotundum

foramen ovale

foramen magnum

supraorbital foramen

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Question 9 of 10

9. Name the foramen that transmits the middle meningeal artery which supplies blood to the dura mater. Hint

foramen lacerum

infraorbital foramen

foramen spinosum

supraorbital foramen

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name the foramen that allows for the brain and the spinal cord to connect. Hint

jugular foramen

foramen magnum

mental foramen

foramen ovale

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name the hole found on the anterior surface of the mandible.

Answer: mental foramen

The mental foramen allows blood vessels and nerves to supply blood to the lips and surrounding area.

2. Name the hole lies directly inferior to the eyebrows.

Answer: supraorbital foramen

The supraorbital foramen allows for the passage of the the supraorbial nerve, artery, and vein.

3. The mandibular foramen can be seen on the anterior view of the skull.

Answer: False

The mandibular foramen is located on the interior of posterior portion of the ramus and therefore cannot be seen looking at the mandible anteriorly.

4. Located in the maxilla, this hole transmits a vein, artery, and nerve of the same name.

Answer: infraorbital foramen

The infraorbital foramen is largely responsible for servicing the cheeks and surrounding area.

5. The jugular foramen is formed by the meeting of which two cranial bones?

Answer: occipital and temporal

The jugular foramen transmits the internal jugular vein which drains blood from the brain and face.

6. Name the foramen that is created by the meeting of three cranial bones: the occipital, temporal, and sphenoid bones.

Answer: foramen lacerum

The foramen lacerum passes the internal carotid artery through it as well as the pterygoid canal's artery and nerve.

7. Name the foramen that connects two fossas: the middle cranial fossa and the pterygopalatine fossa.

Answer: foramen rotundum

The foramen rotundum allows for the passage of the maxillary nerve.

8. Name the foramen that transmits several nerves, arteries and veins including the mandibular nerve.

Answer: foramen ovale

The foramen ovale is located at the base of the skull. Foramen ovale is Latin for "oval window".

9. Name the foramen that transmits the middle meningeal artery which supplies blood to the dura mater.

Answer: foramen spinosum

The foramen spinosum is one of the smallest foramen in the skull and in a small number of cases, it is not present.

10. Name the foramen that allows for the brain and the spinal cord to connect.

Answer: foramen magnum

The foramen magnum is the largest foramen in the skull.

Source: Author Bladewing10

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