Neck: pharyngeal arch derivatives: practice question

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ENT · Neck: pharyngeal arch derivatives

Sample item

Which structure is derived from the second pharyngeal arch?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Stapes, styloid process and the facial muscles

The second (hyoid) arch cartilage of Reichert gives the stapes (except the footplate), styloid process, stylohyoid ligament and the lesser horn and upper body of the hyoid, and its muscles are the facial muscles supplied by the facial nerve. The first arch gives the malleus and incus. The thyroid cartilage is from the fourth arch.

Option by option

  • A. Stapes, styloid process and the facial muscles (correct)

    Correct. These are second arch derivatives.

  • B. Thyroid cartilage

    The thyroid cartilage is from the fourth arch.

  • C. Cricoid cartilage

    The cricoid is from the sixth arch.

  • D. Malleus and incus

    The malleus and incus derive from the first arch.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is A, Stapes, styloid process and the facial muscles. The second (hyoid) arch cartilage of Reichert gives the stapes (except the footplate), styloid process, stylohyoid ligament and the lesser horn and upper body of the hyoid, and its muscles are the facial muscles supplied by the facial nerve.

Why is "Thyroid cartilage" not the answer?

The thyroid cartilage is from the fourth arch.

Why is "Cricoid cartilage" not the answer?

The cricoid is from the sixth arch.

Why is "Malleus and incus" not the answer?

The malleus and incus derive from the first arch.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Neck: pharyngeal arch derivatives in ENT. The first arch gives the malleus and incus. The thyroid cartilage is from the fourth arch.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Neck: pharyngeal arch derivatives?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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