Anatomy Flashcards
Which nerve arises from the L1-L2 roots, then runs downward through the psoas major, and later at the level of the inguinal ligament, divides into branches to innervate the skin of the anterior surface of the thigh and the cremaster?
• Femoral
- Lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh
- Posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh
- Genitofemoral
Genitofemoral
What structure would be trapped in between the dura and vertebral body by the swelling spinal cord?
• Pia matter
- Anterior longitudinal ligament
- Posterior longitudinal ligament
- Lateral longitudinal ligament
Posterior longitudinal ligament
A 22-year-old male is examined in chiropractic treatment after sustaining a grade I ankle sprain three days ago in a baseball game. The patient’s description of the mechanism of injury is consistent with inversion and plantar flexion. Which of the following ligaments would most likely be affected?
• anterior talofibular ligament
- calcaneofibular ligament
- anterior tibiofibular ligament
- deltoid ligament
anterior talofibular ligament
Which of the following thigh muscles receives significant innervation from both the peroneal and tibial portions of the sciatic nerve?
• Adductor magnus
- Semitendinosus
- Biceps femoris
- Vastus lateralis
Biceps femoris
- A 54-year-old female has difficulty abducting her right leg due to trochanteric bursitis. In which plane of movement is she limited?
• horizontal plane
- frontal plane
- sagittal plane
- transverse plane
Frontal plane
A female patient with a spinal cord injury following a skiing accident uses a head control mechanism in order to move her power wheelchair. From the following choices, what is the level of injury where someone would most likely need to use a head control mechanism?
• C6
- C4
- C5
- C7
C4
This major body cavity consists of a thoracic and an abdominopelvic portion
• dorsal cavity
- ventral cavity
- vertebral cavity
cranial cavity
Ventral cavity
Which movement would be completely intact if a client has sustained a laceration of the deep peroneal nerve?
• Dorsiflexion
- Inversion
- Eversion
- Plantar flexion.
Plantar flexion
This gland is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body: • Thyroid • Pituitary • Parathyroid • Adrenal
Thyroid gland
HGH is produced by which gland?
• adrenal gland
- thymus
- parathroid gland
- pituitary gland
Pituitary gland
Which of the following statements about the patella is TRUE?
• it attaches to the patellar ligament superiorly
- it does not protect the knee joint
- it sits on the patellar surface of the femur
- it is the smallest sesamoid bond in the body
it sits on the patellar surface of the femur
The patient is in the side lying position and the examiner’s hands are placed over the upper part of the iliac crest, pressing toward the floor. Pain in the sacroiliac joints commonly indicates:
• Lesions of the anterior sacroiliac ligaments
- Lesions of the posterior sacroiliac ligaments
- Hypo-mobility of the sacroiliac joint
- Lesions of the sacrotuberous ligaments
Lesions of the posterior sacroiliac ligaments
A spinal trauma patient loses the ability to use his rib or abdominal muscles, but is still able to breath because the diaphragm contracts. Injury at which of the following levels is consistent with this description?
• T7
- C2
- T5
- C7
C7
A chiropractor administers the Rinne test in attempts to assess the integrity of the vestibulocochlear nerve on a patient with a suspected upper motor neuron lesion. After striking the tine of the tuning fork to begin vibration, which bony prominence should the chiropractor utilize to position the stem of the tuning fork?
• midline of the skull
- inion
- mastoid process
- occipital protuberance
Mastoid process
Which part of the kidney contains about 1 million microscopic structures called nephrons? • interlobar artery • parenchyma • afferent arterioles • Medulla
Parenchyma
Which region is the superior, middle and inferior cluneal nerves are responsible for innervation of the skin?
• Gluteal
- Foot
- Thigh
- Leg
Gluteal
This test is used for assessing hypomobility of the sacroiliac joint:
• Ipsilateral prone kinetic test
- Sacroiliac rocking
- Approximation test
- Transverse anterior stress test
Ipsilateral prone kinetic test
Which epidermis layer has the most dead keratinocytes? • Corneum • Spinosum • Lucidum • Granulosum
Corneum
This portion of the hair that penetrates into the dermis and sometimes the subcutaneous layer: • Shaft • bulb • follicle • Root
Root
Which of the following muscles can flex and medially rotate the thigh?
• Gastrocnemius
- Psoas major
- Tensor fasciae latae
Gracilis
TFL
What artery is based on the medial aspect of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in the lower half of the neck?
• popliteal
- carotid
- ulnar
- dorsalis pedis
Carotid
What is the appropriate vessel of the heart based on function of taking blood away from the right ventricle to the left and right lungs?
• inferior vena cava
- superior vena cava
- aorta
pulmonary arteries
Pulmonary arteries
Which gland(s) are under the base of the tongue? • all of the options • sublingual • parotid • submandibular
Submandibular
What is the reason for encouraging patients on bed rest to periodically plantar and dorisflex their ankles?
• To promote cardiac contractility
- To increase blood flow to the legs
- To prevent blood clots
- To prevent muscle atrophy
To prevent blood clots
Which sensory receptor is found in greatest numbers in the skin? • pain receptors • warmth receptors • pressure receptors • touch receptors
pain receptors
Which nerve supplies sensation to the fifth finger?
• Ulnar
- Radial
- Median
- Musculocutaneous
ulnar
Which one of the following structures is NOT housed in the mediastinum?
• thoracic part of the trachea
- the heart
- thoracic part of the esophagus
lungs
lungs
What is the appropriate vessel of the heart based on function of taking blood away from the left ventricle?
• pulmonary arteries
- superior vena cava
- pulmonary veins
- aorta
aorta
This layer protects the kidney from trauma:
Renal capsule
Which gait pattern is characterized by excessive lateral trunk flexion and weight shifting over the stance leg due to gluteus medius weakness?
• antalgic
- trendelenburg
- vaulting
- circumduction
Trendelenburg
Following an upper arm stab wound, a patient has weakness of elbow flexion and forearm supination. You suspect severance of the:
• Ulnar nerve
- Musculocutaneous nerve
- Median nerve
- Axillary nerve
Musculocutaneous
Which part of the sphenoid bone is a depression found in the midline superior to the sphenoid sinus?
• Mandible
- Tuberculum sellae
- Dorsum sellae
- Sella turcica
Sella turcica
A soldier crawling along a ditch in live round training incautiously raised his rear. An ultimately bullet shattered his ischial tuberosity. Which of the following muscles would you expect to still be functional?
• The long head of the biceps femoris
- The semitendinosus
- The semimembranosus
- The short head of the biceps femoris
Short head biceps femoris
Diencephalon encloses the \_\_\_\_ ventricle • second • lateral • fourth • third
third
This system protects underlying tissues, regulates body temperature, houses sensory receptors, and synthesizes various substances • Integumentary • Skeletal • Endocrine • Muscular
Integumentary
The posterior one third of the tongue receives both general and taste innervation from which of the following nerves? • Lingual nerve • Glossopharyngeal nerve • Inferior palatine nerve • Hypoglossal nerve
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Which gland is also known as the “third eye” • Pineal • Parathyroid • Pituitary • Thyroid
Pineal
What artery is near the center of the long axis of the foot, between the first and second metatarsal bones?
• ulnar
- dorsalis pedis
- popliteal
- brachial
dorsalis pedis
A patient presents with spinous left body right at C4. Which supine adjustment would correct this problem?
• supine the face, rotate the head to the left and contact left articular pillar
- supine the face, rotate the head to the left and contact right articular pillar
- supine the face, rotate the head to the right and contact right articular pillar
- supine the face, rotate the head to the right and contact left articular pillar
supine the face, rotate the head to the left and contact right articular pillar
Which objective finding would be consistent with a patient with a suspected injury to the thoracodorsal nerve?
• paralysis of the rhomboids
- paralysis of the diaphragm
- shoulder extension weakness
- shoulder medial rotation weakness
shoulder extension weakness
Which one of the following manifestations would you NOT expect to observe in a person with a right thoracic scoliosis?
• depressed shoulder on the right
- protruding scapula on the right
- prominent hip on the left
- depressed shoulder on the left
depressed shoulder on the right
Which is NOT apart of the lower respiratory system? • larynx • trachea • lungs • pharynx
pharynx
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are most commonly in the: • Medulla • Midbrain • Cerebellar hemispheres • Cerebral hemispheres
Cerebral hemispheres
An effective cardiorespiratory training program session should include all of these basic components EXCEPT:
• Warm-up phase
- Cool-down phase
- Endurance phase
- Power phase
Power phase
which muscle performs cervical flexion Splenius suboccipital longus colli SCM
Longus colli
Which of the following pulses can be palpated just proximal to the hypothenar pad? A. Subclavian B. Brachial C. Radial D. Ulnar
ulnar
Calcitonin is secreted by which of the following cells? A. Parafollicular B. Follicular C. Chief D. Macrophages
Parafollicular
Which of the following muscles is the medial rotator of the hip? A. Gluteus maximus B. Gluteus medius C. Obturator internus D. Quadratus lumborum
Gluteus medius
Damage to the long thoracic nerve produces paralysis of which of the following muscles? A. Pectorals major B. Serratus anterior C. Latissimus dorsi D. Subscapularis
Serratus anterior
Which embryological structure is the adrenal medulla derived from? A. Endoderm B. Ectoderm C. Neural crest cells D. Mesoderm
Neural crest cells
Which nerve innervate the peronei muscles? A. Deep peroneal B. Superficial peroneal C. Superior gluteal D. Inferior gluteal
Superficial peroneal
What type of cells are found throughout the respiratory tract? A. Simple squamous B. Simple columnar C. Stratified squamous D. Psudostratified ciliated columnar
Psudostratified ciliated columnar
Which of the following nerves is palpable on the lateral aspect of the neck of the fibula? A. Deep peroneal B. Superficial peroneal C. Common peroneal D. Tibial
Common peroneal
Posterior superficial muscles of the leg insert on which bone? A. Cuboid B. Calcaneous C. Talus1 D. 1st metatarsal
Calcaneous
The epiphyseal plate is considered to be what type of joint? A. Synchondrosis B. Syndesmosis C. Symphysis D. Synovial
Synchondrosis
In which bone is the soleal line? A. Femur B. Tibia C. Fibula D. Calcaneous
Tibia
The lateral malleolus is a feature of which of the following bones? A. Femur B. Tibia C. Fibula D. Calcaneous
Fibula
The anterior interventricular artery is a branch of which artery? A. Left coronary B. Marginal C. Circumflex D. Right coronary
Left coronary
Which ligament prevents the lateral displacement of the tibia? A. Tibia collateral B. Fibula collateral C. Post cruciate D. Ant cruciate
Fibula collateral
The spring ligament connects the calcaneous to which of the following bones? A. Cuboid B. Talus C. Navicular D. Tibia
Navicular
Which of the following muscles inserts on the 5th metatarsal? A. Peroneus longus B. Peroneus brevis C. Flexor hallicus longus D. Polliteus
Peroneus brevis
Which of the following nerves innervates the tibialis anterior muscles A. Deep peroneal B. Superficial peroneal C. Tibial D. Saphenous
Deep peroneal
The primary ossification of a long bone is located on? A. Metaphysis B. Diaphysis C. Epiphysis D. Epiphyseal plate
Diaphysis
Palatoglussus and palatopharyngeus form which of the following? A. Soft palate B. Uvula C. Piriform recess D. Pillars of fauceus
Pillars of fauceus
Which of the following is a characteristic of the large intestine? A. Villi B. Rugae C. Peyers patches D. Haustra
Haustra
The radial notch articulates with which of the following? A. Head of the radius B. Head of the ulna C. Trochlea of the humerus D. Neck of the radius
Head of radius
On which bone is the olecranon fossa located? A. Scaphoid B. Radius C. Ulna D. Humerus
Humerus
The radial nerve is found on which bone? A. Post radius B. Medial ulna C. Medial scaphoid D. Medial pisiform
Post radius
The esophageal hiatus is located at which vertebral level? A. T8 B. T9 C. T10 D. T11
T10
The coronoid process is located on which bone? A. Scapula B. Ulna C. Radius D. Humerus
Ulna
Haversion systems are separated from each other by which of the following? A. Volkmann canals B. Interstitial lamina C. Endosteum D. Canaliculi
Interstitial lamina
Ankle inversion and plantar flexion of the foot is most restricted by which of the following ligaments? A. Deltoid B. Ant tibial C. Post talofibular D. Ant talofibular
Ant talofibular
Which of the following nerves supplies the extensor muscles of the fingers? A. Radial B. Ulnar C. Median D. Musculocutaneous
Radial
Which of the following muscles externally rotates the arm? A. Infraspinatus B. Subscapularis C. Pectorals major D. Latissimus dorsi
Infraspinatus
Which of the following ligaments prevents anterior displacement of the tibia? A. Lateral collateral B. Medial collateral C. Ant cruciate D. Post cruciate
Ant cruciate
In the fetus blood bypasses the liver sinusoid through which of the following? A. Ductus arteriosus B. Ductus venosus C. Foramen ovale D. Ligamentus teres
Ductus venosus
The peroneus longus tendon into the foot and attaches to which bone? A. Cuboid B. Navicular C. Calcaneous D. Lateral cuneiform
Cuboid
What part of the humerus articulates with the radius? A. Trochlear B. Lateral epicondyle C. Olecranon D. Capitulum
Capitulum
Fracture of the medial epicondyle results in damage to which of the following muscles? A. Biceps brachii B. Abductor pollicis longus C. Flexor carpi ulnaris D. Flexor digitorum superficialis
Flexor carpi ulnaris
What are the 8-12 conical projections in the renal medulla called? A. Pyramids B. Minor calyces C. Major calyces D. Papilla
Pyramids
Which structure pierces the central tendon of the diaphragm? A. Aorta B. Esophagus C. Inf vena cava D. Vagus nerve
Inf vena cava
The apex of the lug is located at what level? A. At the level of the 1st rib B. Above the 1st rib C. At the level of the 2nd rib D. Below the 1st rib
Above the 1st rib
The lacrimal fossa is part of what bone? A. Frontal B. Maxillary C. Ethmoid D. Zygomatic
Frontal
The axillary nerve lies within which? A. Quadrangular sulcus B. Triangular sulcus C. Triangular space D. Quadrangular space
Quadrangular space
Which of the following is part of the nephron? A. Efferent arteriole B. Loop of Henle C. Straight collecting tubule D. Transverse collecting duct
Loop of Henle
Which muscle inserts into the scapula? A. Pectorals major B. Pectorals minor C. Subscapularis D. Brachialis
Pect minor
The gracillis muscle is supplied by which nerve? A. Superficial gluteal B. Obturator C. Femoral D. Tibial
Obturator
Surfactant is produced by? A. Type 1 alveolar cells B. Type 2 aveolar cells C. Dust cells D. Goblet cells
Type 2 aveolar cells
Chordae tendonae are fibrous cords the connect _____ to _____?
A. Valve cusps to papillary muscles
B. Valve cusps to arterial wall
C. Papillary muscles to arterial wall
D. Papillary muscles to ventricular walls
Valve cusps to papillary muscles
Which structure passes thru the deep inguinal of the male? A. Epididymus B. Transverse abdominus muscle C. Tunica albuginea D. Spermatis cord
Spermatis cord
Which of the following taste buds are the largest and fewest in number? A. Fungiform B. Filliform C. Foliate D. Circumvallate
Circumvallate
Posterior costal pleura extends caudally to the level of? A. T10 B. 9th rib C. 12th rib D. L2
12th rib
Which of the following cells types is located in the Lucunae of Howship? A. Osteoblasts B. Osteoclasts C. Osteocytes D. Melanocyte
Osteoclasts
The radial artery terminates at? A. Deep palmer arch B. Superficial palmer arch C. Post interosseus D. Profunda brachii
Deep palmer arch
Which of the following is the insertion of the long head of the biceps brachii? A. Intertubercular groove B. Radial tuberosity C. Trochlear notch D. Olecranon fossa
Radial tuberosity
Which of the following is the superficial boundary of the perineal caviity? A. Pouch of Douglas B. Pelvic diaphragm C. Perineal space D. Colles flexure (fascia)
Colles flexure (fascia)
The ureter runs anterior to which of the following structures? A. Psoas major B. Abdominal aorta C. Sup mesenteric artery D. Renal vein
Psoas major
Which of the following is the vein most superficial on the calf? A. Schindylesis B. Greater Saphenous C. Lesser Saphenous D. Peroneal
Lesser Saphenous
The Interosseous membrane of the leg classified? A. Schindylesis B. Syndesmosis C. Symphysis D. Synchondrosis
Syndesmosis
Which of the following planes divides the body into Right & Left halves? A. Horizontal B. Median C. Transverse D. Coronal
Median
The superior mesenteric arteries which of the following? A. The spleen B. Jejunum C. Descending Colon D. Sigmoid Colon
Jejunum
Medial Rotation of the Tibia is accomplished by which of the following muscles? A. Rectus Femoris B. Popliteus C. Plantaris D. Biceps femoris
Popliteus
The thickest part of the heart is? A. Right atrium B. Right ventricle C. Left atrium D. Left ventricle
Left ventricle
Which of the following of the following bones contains the coronoid tubercle? A. Scapula B. Ulna C. Clavicle D. Humerus
Clavicle
60. The embryological derivation for epithelium is? A. Ectoderm B. Endoderm C. Splanchinic mesoderm D. Somatic mesoderm
Endoderm
Paralysis of which of the following muscles results in loss of abduction and external rotation of the humerus
A. Lateral Dorsal & Serratus Anterior
B. Middle Deltoid & Sub-Scapulerus
C. Supraspinatus & Teres Major
D. Supra & Infraspinatus
Supra and infraspinatus
Muscle spindles are what type of receptors?
A. Pain
B. Touch
C. Stretch
Stretch
Which of the following structures is found in the peritoneal cavity? A. Kidney B. Abdominal aorta C. Pancreas D. Sigmoid colon
Sigmoid colon
From which granular structure is renin secreted?
A. Afferent arteriole
B. Glomerular capillary fenestration
C. Peritubular capillary
D. Basement membrane of glomerular capillary
Afferent arteriole
The sustentaculum tali is part of which bone? A. Cuboid B. Navicular C. Talus D. Calcaneous
Calcaneous
What joints is a fibrous articulation? A. Proximal tibiofibular B. Distal radiounlar C. Distal tibiofibular D. Interventricular disc
Distal tibiofibular
The laryngotrocheal diverticulum developed from which of the following? A. Pharynx B. Foregut C. Midgut D. Hindgut
Pharynx
The head of the fibula articulates with which of the following? A. Base of patella B. Base of talus C. Lateral condyle of tibia D. Lateral condyle of femurs
Lateral condyle of tibia
The midgut forms which of the following structures? A. Ileum B. Pancreas C. Duodenum D. Larynx
Ileum
Which is a feature of the humerus? A. Glenoid fossa B. Coronoid fossa C. Trochlear fossa D. Olecranon process
Coronoid fossa
How many tarsal bones are in the foot? A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8
7
What ligament reinforces the posterior portion of the hip joint? A. Ischiofemoral B. Pubofemoral C. Iliofemoral D. Transverse acetabular
Ischiofemoral
The articulation of the humerus and ulna during extension occurs at ____ &_____?
A. Supraulna and radius
B. Olecranon fossa and olecranon process
C. Capitulum and radius
D. Trochlea and olecranon
Olecranon fossa and olecranon process
What divides the muscles into fascicles? A. Epimysium B. Perimysium C. Endomysium D. Neurolemma
Perimysium
The biceps brachii tendon is held in place by? A. Transverse humeral ligament B. Coracoacromial ligament C. Glenohumeral ligament D. Acromiohumeral ligament
Transverse humeral ligament
Which of the following canals is located on the lateral wall of the ischiorectal fossa?
A. Pudendal
B. Anal
C. Obturator
Pudendal
Which organs is devoid of lymphatics? A. Kidney B. Uterus C. Liver D. Brain
Brain
Which of the following organs has both endocrine and exocrine functions? A. Stomach B. Brain C. Pancreas D. Liver
Pancreas
The anterior portion of the hard palate is part of which of the following bones? A. Maxillary B. Sphenoid C. Ethmoid D. Palatine
Maxillary
Which of the following forms the inferior attachment of the inguinal ligament? A. Pecten pubis B. Pubic crest C. Obturator crest D. Pubic tubercle
Pubic tubercle
Which of the following veins closely follows the medial antebrachial cutaneous vein? A. Cephalic B. Basilic vein C. Superficial venous palmer arch D. Accessory cephalic
Basilic vein
Which of the following ligaments connects the medial and lateral leminiscus of the knee? A. Transverse B. Ant cruciate C. Post cruciate D. Collateral
Transverse
Which of the following structures separates the greater and lesser sciatic notches (foramen)? A. Ishial spine B. Ischial tuberosity C. Ischial ramus D. Ischiopubic ramus
Ischial spine
Which two carpal bones articulate with the radius? A. Pisiform and hamate B. Triquetium and triangular C. Scaphoid and lunate D. Trapezium and trapezoid
Scaphoid and lunate
What is the action of the soleus muscle (post aspect)? A. Eversion B. Inversion C. Dorsiflexion D. Plantar flexion
Plantar flexion
Fibrocartilage unites bone in which of the following articulations? A. Suture B. Symphysis C. Hinge D. Saddle joint
Symphysis
The linea aspera is located on which of the following bones? A. Post femur B. Ant femur C. Post fibula D. Ant fibula
Post femur
Which of the following is the most common location for a sesmoid bone? A. Extensor pollicis longus B. Adductor pollicis C. Flexor pollicis brevis D. Flexor pollicis longus
B. Adductor pollicis
C. Flexor pollicis brevis
At what vertebral level is the horizontal fissure of the lung located? A. T3 B. T4 C. T6 D. T8
T6
Meissner’s plexus is located in which part of the intestinal lining? A. Submucosa B. Mucosa C. Muscularis D. Serosa
Submucosa
Which of the following is not an infrahyoid muscle? A. Mylohyoid B. Thyrohyoid C. Omohyoid D. Sternohyoid
Mylohyoid
Which of the following structures lies proximal to the trochlea on the distal humerus? A. Olecranon B. Coronoid fossa C. Coracoid fossa D. Radial artery
Coronoid fossa
Arterial blood supply to urinary bladder is derived from superior & inferior branches? A. Internal iliac B. External ilia C. Common iliac D. Aorta
Internal iliac
Shape of the ligament on the liver that is a remnant of umbilical vein? A. Oval B. Left triangular C. Round ligament D. Right triangular
Round ligament
The peroneal artery is located in which of the following compartments of the leg? A. Ant B. Post C. Lateral D. Medial
Post
Which passes thru the foramen rotundum? A. Abducens nerve B. Trochlear nerve C. Maxillary nerve D. Internal jugular nerve
Maxillary
Skeletal muscle is described by all of the following EXCEPT:
a) striated
b) voluntary
c) multinucleate
d) autorhythmic
d) autorhythmic
The walls of hollow organs and some blood vessels contain this muscle tissue:
a) striated
b) skeletal
c) cardiac
d) smooth
smooth
Which of the following is unique to cardiac muscle tissue:
a) is involuntary
b) is non-striated
c) has intercalated discs
d) contains smooth muscle tissue
c) has intercalated discs