Anatomy of External Ear is part of the Ear section of ENT. Practise 8 exam-style MCQs for NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation.
Anatomy of External Ear MCQs test Arnold's nerve and the fissures of Santorini, linking external ear anatomy to syringing syncope and infection spread, in high-yield NEET PG revision for FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS.
Sample Anatomy of External Ear MCQs with answers
Sample MCQ #1
A patient with ear wax underwent syringing. During syringing, the patient developed a syncopal episode. Stimulation of which nerve is responsible?
AAuriculotemporal nerve
BChorda Tympani nerve
CArnold's nerve
DJacobson's nerve
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✓ Correct Answer: C. Arnold's nerve
Auricular branch of the vagus (CN X), also called Arnold's nerve, supplies the concha and corresponding eminence on the medial surface. Vagus nerve has a parasympathetic action on the muscle fibers of the heart, so its stimulation during syringing of the ear canal can cause syncopal episode in some patients. Other Options: By stimulation of the other three nerves given in other three options don't cause syncope on stimulation.
Sample MCQ #2
Which of the following best describes Fissure of Santorini
ANatural deficiency in cartilaginous part of external auditory canal
BNatural deficiency in bony part of external auditory canal
CNatural deficiency in fallopian canal of facial nerve
DVertical bony septum in Internal Auditory Canal
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✓ Correct Answer: A. Natural deficiency in cartilaginous part of external auditory canal
Fissures of Santorini are natural dehiscence in cartilaginous part of EAC. They allow transmission of infection and malignancy from EAC to Parotid gland Reference : Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat & Head and Neck Surgery by P L Dhingra, 8th Edition, Chapter name: Anatomy of Ear, Page number:3
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8 Anatomy of External Ear MCQs on Anatomy, External Ear — each with detailed explanations
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Anatomy of External Ear MCQs test Arnold's nerve and the fissures of Santorini, linking external ear anatomy to syringing syncope and infection spread, in high-yield NEET PG revision for FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS.
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