A&P II Quiz 10

Question 1

ORIGIN/PROXIMAL of Piriformis

Answer 1

Anterior surface of sacrum

Question 2

ACTION of Piriformis

Answer 2

Lateral rotation

Abduction & medial rotation of femur when hip is flexed

Question 3

The Piriformis is the ONLY LATERAL ROTATOR to do what

Answer 3

Attach to the TOP of the greater Trochanter

Question 4

What is a SYNAPSE

Answer 4

Synaptic cleft, where communication takes place

Question 5

Post Synaptic Neuron (cell)

Answer 5

The neuron receiving the message. The plasma membrane contain the receptors

Question 6

Action Potential (AP)

Answer 6

A spreading wave of depolarization

Question 7

Epinephrine/Norepinephrine

Answer 7

Adrenaline…FFF…sympathetic activation

Question 8

Which is the most important of the Six Lateral Rotators

Answer 8

Piriformis

Question 9

Cranial Nerve IV

Answer 9

TROCLEAR = M-EYE MOVEMENT

Question 10

Cranial Nerve V

Answer 10

TRIGEMINAL: B-MASTICATION

Question 11

Cranial Nerve X

Answer 11

VAGUS: B-VISCERA

Question 12

Cranial Nerve XI

Answer 12

ACCESSORY: M-SCM

Question 13

Branches of the spinal nerves

Answer 13

RAMI

Question 14

What makes plexuses?

Answer 14

VENTRAL RAMI/RAMUS

Question 15

Phrenic Nerve

Answer 15

C3-C5: innervates the diaphragm

Question 16

What innervates the medial thigh?

Answer 16

Obturator Nerve