Anatomy 1 Flashcards by Donald Lester

Cranial-caudal and left-right axes define which of the following kinds of planes?

a. Coronal
b. Sagittal
c. Parasagittal
d. Transverse

a. Coronal

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A median-sagittal plane is described by which of the following two intersecting axes?

a. Cranial-caudal and left-right axes
b. Cranial caudal and anterior-posterior axes
c. Left-right and anterior-posterior axes
d. None of the above

b. Cranial caudal and anterior-posterior axes

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While standing in anatomical position, the palms are supinated

a. True
b. False

a. True

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The posterior compartment of the brachium (arm) contains the triplex complex. Which of the following nerves supplies the muscles to the posterior compartment of the brachium?

a. Ulnar nerve
b. Median nerve
c. Radial nerve
d. Musculocutaneous nerve
e. Axillary nerve

c. Radial nerve

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The anterior compartment of the brachium (arm) contains the biceps brachii, coracobrachialis, and brachialis muscles. Which of the following nerves supplies the muscles of the anterior compartment of the brachium?

a. Ulnar nerve
b. Median nerve
c. Radial nerve
d. Musculocutaneous nerve
e. Axillary nerve

i. Lateral cutaneous nerve of arm

d. Musculocutaneous nerve

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The axis of rotation for flexion and extension is?

a. Longitudinal or cranial-caudal
b. Left-right or transverse
c. Anterior-posterior
d. None of the above

b. Left-right or transverse

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During arm abduction, the serratus anterior clamps the scapula against the thoracic wall thereby providing stability base for the movement of the glenohumeral joint. While engaged in this activity, the serratus anterior would best be described by which of the following terms?

a. Agonist
b. Antagonist
c. Fixator
d. Synergist

c. Fixator

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Which of the following organs would NOT be seen in the mid-sagittal section of the human body?

a. Heart
b. Lungs
c. Intestine
d. Transverse column
e. Brain

b. Lungs

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Which would not be classified as a long bone?

a. Femur
b. Humerus
c. Ulna
d. Calcaneus
e. Radius

d. Calcaneus

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The patella is an example of which of the following types of bones?

a. Short
b. Long
c. Irregular
d. Sesamoid

d. Sesamoid

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How many cervical vertebrae are present in the human vertebral column?

a. Five
b. Six
c. Seven
d. Eight
e. Nine

c. Seven

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How many pairs of cervical spinal nerves are present in the human?

a. Five
b. Six
c. Seven
d. Eight
e. Nine

d. Eight

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A muscle contraction that results in the lengthening of a muscle would be described as which of the following?

a. Concentric
b. Eccentric
c. Isometric
d. Both A and B
e. Both B and C

b. Eccentric

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What type of epithelium is shown here?

a. Simple cuboidal
b. Simple squamous
c. Stratifies squamous
d. Simple columnar
e. Stratified columnar

a. Simple cuboidal

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Which type of epithelium is shown here?

a. Simple cuboidal
b. Simple squamous
c. Stratified squamous
d. Simple columnar
e. Stratified columnar

d. Simple columnar

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Which is the predominant type of tissue seen in the photomicrograph below?

a. Loose areolar connective tissue
b. Brown (multicellular) adipose tissue
c. Reticular connective tissue
d. White (uniocular) adipose tissue

d. White (uniocular) adipose tissue

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Cells that initially lay down cartilage matric are best identified as which of the following?

a. Chondroclasts
b. Osteoclasts
c. Chondroblasts
d. Chondrocytes
e. Fibroblast

c. Chondroblasts

Which of the following groups of cells are capable of breaking bone matrix?

a. Chondroclasts
b. Osteoclasts
c. Chondroblasts
d. Chondrocytes
e. Fibroblast

b. Osteoclasts

In a diarthrosis, which component is more vascularized than others?

a. Outer fibrous capsule
b. Articular cartilage
c. Ligaments
d. Synovial membrane

d. Synovial membrane

Which of the following muscles is most important in rotating the greater tubercle from under the acromion during full arm elevation?

a. Teres minor
b. Infraspinatus
c. Supraspinatus
d. Subscapularis
e. Pectoralis minor

b. Infraspinatus

Nerve supply to the latissimus dorsi is through which of the following nerves?

a. Lateral pectoral nerve
b. Medial pectoral nerve
c. Long thoracic nerve
d. Spinal accessory nerve
e. Thoracodorsal nerve

e. Thoracodorsal nerve

Which of the following nerves wraps around the neck of the radius?

a. Ulnar
b. Median
c. Radial
d. Musculocutaneous
e. Axillary

c. Radial

Identify the muscle indicated by the arrow.

a. Latissimus dorsi
b. Trapezius
c. Rhomboid major
d. Rhomboid minor

b. Trapezius

Which of the following muscle groups is part of the intrinsic musculature of the back?

a. Trapezius
b. Erector spinae group
c. Latissimus
d. Serratus posterior group

b. Erector spinae group

“Winging of the scapula” may be a result of injury to which of the following nerves? a. Thoracodorsal b. Axillary c. Long thoracic d. Thoracoacromial e. Suprascapular

c. Long thoracic

The sacral promontory is formed by which of the following structures? a. The centrum of L1 b. The spinous process f L1 c. The centrum of S1 d. The spinous process of S2

c. The centrum of S1

The spinal cord proper ends at which of the following levels? a. L5/S1 b. S5 c. L2 d. L4

c. L2

The vagus nerves pass through the diaphragm at which vertebral level? a. T6 b. T8 c. T10 d. T12

c. T10

The aortic opening of the diaphragm is located at which vertebral level? a. T6 b. T8 c. T10 d. T12

d. T12

Which of the following structures is/are found in both the superior and the inferior mediastinum? a. Thymus b. Vagus nerve c. Heart d. Trachea e. Phrenic nerves

a. Thymus

The heart is found in which of the following locations? a. Anterior superior mediastinum b. Middle superior mediastinum c. Anterior inferior mediastinum d. Middle inferior mediastinum e. Posterior inferior mediastinum

d. Middle inferior mediastinum

Which of the following structures would NOT be found in the superior mediastinum? a. Esophagus b. Azygos vein c. Vagus nerves d. Thymus e. Trachea

b. Azygos vein

Which of the following lobes would NOT be found in the right lung? a. Upper (superior) b. Middle c. Lower (inferior) d. Lingula

d. Lingula

Which of the following is the largest lobe of the liver? a. Right b. Left c. Quadrate d. Caudate e. Median

a. Right

Remnants of the umbilical arteries are associated with which of the following landmarks on the posterior aspect of the anterior abdominal wall? a. Falciform ligament b. Medial umbilical folds c. Median umbilical fold d. Lateral umbilical folds e. Ligamentum teres

b. Medial umbilical folds

The hepatic portal vein is formed by the union of the superior mesenteric vein and which of the following? a. Inferior mesenteric vein b. Splenic vein c. Left gastric gastroepiploic vein d. Right gastric gastroepiploic vein e. Gastroduodenal vein

b. Splenic vein

The small intestine is approximately 21 feet long. Which of the following is the longest of the three subdivisions of the small intestine? a. Jejunum b. Duodenum c. Ileum d. Rectum

c. Ileum

The abdominal aorta gives off three pairs of visceral branches. Which of the following would NOT be included in this group? a. Renal b. Gonadal c. Middle suprarenal d. Phrenic

d. Phrenic

Identify the type of tissue shown in the following photomicrograph. a. Hyaline cartilage b. Dense fibrous connective tissue c. Areolar connective tissue d. Compact bone e. Spongy bone

d. Compact bone

The diagram below illustrates the lateral cervical triangle. The posterior border of the triangle is marked by the red star, which indicates which of the following landmarks? a. Anterior border of the trapezius b. Posterior border of the trapezius c. Anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid d. Posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid

a. Anterior border of the trapezius

In the photograph below, identify the structure indicated by the red star. a. Trochlea b. Lateral supracondylar ridge c. Medial supracondylar ridge d. Capitulum e. Olecranon fossa

a. Trochlea

In photograph below, identify the muscle that attaches to the large area red area (1). a. Supraspinatous b. Subscapular c. Infraspinatus d. Teres major e. Teres minor

c. Infraspinatus