Name Two Types of Cavities Found in the Head

question 53

Multiple Choice

Name two types of cavities found in the head.

• A) Paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity
• B) Oral cavity and mediastinum
• C) Cranial cavity and vertebral canal
• D) Middle ear cavities and pleural cavities

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Definitions:

Sternocleidomastoid

A muscle in the neck that is responsible for rotation and flexion of the head.

Orbicularis Oculi

A facial muscle that encircles the eye socket, responsible for closing the eyelids.

Masseter

A facial muscle critical for chewing and biting, located at the angle of the jaw.

Plantar Flexes

The movement that increases the angle between the shin and the top of the foot, pointing the toes downward.