The External Jugular Vein Drains Most of the Facial Area

question 18

Multiple Choice

The external jugular vein drains most of the facial area. Blood from the facial area passes out of the skull through the mental foramen.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• C) The first statement is false; the second is true.
• D) Both statements are false.

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Definitions:

Diaphragm

is the primary muscle used in the process of breathing, separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.

External Intercostals

Muscles located between the ribs that help expand the chest cavity during inhalation.

Prime Mover

The muscle or group of muscles primarily responsible for generating a specific movement in the body.

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped muscular partition separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity, playing a crucial role in the breathing process.