Fill-in blank: The malleus is an auditory ossicle derived from cartilage. 

Fill-in blank: The ring-shaped cartilage superior to the trachea is the cartilage. 

Fill-in blank: The bony labyrinth consists of the cochlea, vestibule, and canals.   

Fill-in blank: The body of the tongue is separated from the posterior 1/3 by the . 

Multiple choice: Which structure is known as the “true vocal cord”?   

Fill-in blank: The inner ear is housed within the part of the temporal bone. 

Match the columns: Match the description to the correct term.                                         (3 Marks)   Column A Column B A.   Branch of the external carotid artery supplying   the thyroid gland. i. Common facial vein. B.   Vein draining the face into the internal   jugular. ii. Superior thyroid artery. C.   Artery providing major blood supply to the   head and neck. iii. Maxillary artery.      iv. Occipital artery.      v. Lingual artery.      vi. Inferior thyroid artery      vii. Retromandibular vein A. B. C.

Multiple choice: Which of the following muscles close the eyelids?    

Fill-in blank: From which pharyngeal arch is the mucosa of the anterior two-thirds of the tongue derived?   

Match the column: Match the description to the correct term.                                             (4 Marks)