Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
Which of the following ligaments travels in the upper part of the broad ligaments below and in front of the fallopian tubes, passing over the vesicle vessels and nerve?
Cardinal
Uterosacral
Round
Pubofemoral
Round
The large artery that arises from the left side of the aortic arch and descends into the arm is the:
Subclavian
Carotid
Brachiocephalic
Radial
Left Subclavian
Which organ is completely retroperitoneal?
Liver
Kidney
Colon
Duodenum
kidney
Which of the following nerves is located lateral to the long thoracic nerve and innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle?
Thoracodorsal
Long thoracic
Lateral pectoral
Subscapular
Thoracodorsal
Which of the following is the nourishing coat of the eyeball that consists mainly of blood vessels?
Iris
Chorid
Ciliary body
Central artery
Choroid
Collagen is produced by which of the following connective tissue cells?
Leukocytes
Osteoclasts
Fibroblasts
Erythrocytes
Fibroblasts
What is normal cardiac output for an adult?
4-8 L/minute
8-12 L/minute
12-16 L/minute
16-20 L.minute
4-8 L/ Minute
The white line of Hilton is situated:
Between the superior hemorrhoidal artery and middle hemorrhoidal artery
In the area between the proximal two-thirds and distal third of the transverse colon
Between the external and internal anal sphincters
Between the rectum and vagina
Between the external and internal sphincters
Two-thirds of the breast tissue rests on the pectoralis major muscle and the other one-third rests on the:
Pectoralis minor
Teres minor
Serratus anterior
External oblique
Serratus Anterior
Which of the following veins drains the right side of the verebral column?
Thoracic
Lumbar
Azygos
Posterior intercostal
Azygos
The arterial blood supply to the nose is from branches of the internal and external:
Inferior thyroid artery
Maxillary
Ethmoid
Facial
Ethmoid
Which of the following statements describes a nonrecurrent laryngeal nerve?
Variant laryngeal nerve that branches from the vagus and travels directly into the larynx
Variant laryngeal nerve and innervates the thyrohyoid membrane
Variant laryngeal nerve that branches off the right recurrent laryngeal nerve and innervates the cricothyroid muscle
Variant laryngeal nerve that branches off the spinal branch of the accessory nerve an innervates the larynx
Variant laryngeal nerve that branches from the vagus and travels directly into the larynx
The series of arcades along the mesenteric border throughout the length of the colon is called the:
Arc of Riolan
Marginal artery of Drummond
Pancreaticoduodenal arch
Paracolic arcade
Marginal Artery of Drummond
Excessive secretion of growth hormones in adults causes:
Splenomegaly
Acromegaly
Cardiomegaly
Hepatomegaly
Acromegaly
The three structures that form the anatomical triangle of Calot:
Cystic artery, right hepatic duct, common bile duct
Cystic duct, common hepatic duct, lower edge of the liver
Cystic duct, common hepatic duct, abdominal aorta
Cystic artery, common bile duct, superior edge of duodenum
Cystic duct, common hepatic duct, lower edge of the liver
A chemical reaction that provides energy by the breakdown of food molecules is called:
Catabolism
Metabolism
Glycogenesis
Anabolism
Catabolism
In the inner lining of the mucosa of the GI tract composed of:
Smooth muscle
Areolar connective tissue
Epithelium
Elastic connective tissue
Epithelium
Which of the following are branches of the left coronary artery?
Anterior interventricular and right marginal
Posterior interventricular and diagonal
Circumflex and anterior descending arteries
Sinoatrial nodal and atrioventricular nodal
circumflex and anterior descending arteries
The celiac artery trifurcates into the:
Left gastric, splenic and hepatic arteries
Internal and external iliac and femoral arteries
Lumbar, gastric and splenic arteries
Renal, testicular and suprarenal arteries
Left Gastric, splenic and hepatic arteries
The carotid body and carotid sinus are two sensory structures; the carotid body is a:
Chemoreceptor
Neuroreceptor
Peptide receptor
Beta-adrenergic receptor
Chemoreceptor
( designed to monitor oxygen levels)
The dura plane that separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum is the:
Roof cerebli, flat
Tentorium cerebelli, transverse
Transverse cerebelli, sigmoid
Triangle cerebelli, sagittal
Tentorium cerebelli, transverse
Which of the following is a principal muscle of the pelvic floor?
Rectus abdominis
Internal oblique
Levator ani
Sartorius
Lavator ani
Lymph channels run parallel to which structures?
Nerves
Veins
Arteries
Ligaments
Veins
The arterial supply to the bladder is derived mainly from the:
Obturator
Internal pudendal
Internal iliac
Umbilical
Internal iliac
Which of the following veins drains the intracranial venous sinuses to veins on the outside of the skull?
Emissary
Middle cerebral
Cerebellar veins
Radial veins
Emissary
Where do the mental nerves and vessels exit from the mandible?
Fissure
Fossa
Fontanel
Foramen
foramen
Which of the following ligaments encloses the round ligament and extends from the lateral surface of the uterus to the pelvic wall?
Suspensory
Ovarian
Infundibulopelvic
Broad
Broad
The ophthalmic artery divides into the:
Supraorbital and supratrochlear
Internal and external carotid
Middle meningeal and dorsal nasal
Episcleral and posterior ciliary
Supraorbital and supratrochlear
Deoxygenated blood is carried from the right ventricle to the lungs via which strucutre?
Pulmonary arteries
Pulmonary veins
Coronary artery
Vena cava
Pulmonary Arteries
The veins of Sappey drain the:
Spleen
Bladder
Diaphragm
Lumbar verebrae
Diaphragm
Which of the following cranial nerves innervates the superior oblique muscle?
Olfactory (I)
Optic (II)
Oculomotor (III)
Trochlear (IV)
Trochlear (IV)
An anzyme active in the digestion of starches is:
Amylase
Trypsin
Lipase
Lactase
Amylase
Which nerve innervates the diaphragm?
Phrenic
Thoracic
Median
Thoracodorsal
Phrenic
Which of the following is the loose areolar tissue that separates the breast from the pectoralis major muscle?
Subcutaneous tissue
Retromammary space
Cooper’s ligament
Superficial fascia
Retromammary Space
Another name for the folds on the inner wall of the stomach is:
Microvilli
Plicae
Rugae
Pylorus
Rugae
The anastomosis, or linking, of arcades between the superior and inferior mesenteric vessels is known as the long anastomosis of:
Roe
Riolan
Douglas
Retzius
Riolan
The three protective tissue layers called the meninges lie in the following order, starting with the most superficial:
Arachnoid, dura mater, pia mater
Pia mater, dura mater, arachnoid
Dura mater, arachnoid, pia mater
Arachnoid, pia mater, dura mater
Dura mater, arachnoid, pia mater
The cartilage distal to the thyroid cartilage and proximal to the thyroid gland is the:
Articular
Cricoid
Tracheal
Hyoid
Cricoid
The valve that prevents the retrograde flow of blood into the atrium from the left ventricle is the:
Tricuspid
Pulmonary
Mitral
Aortic
Mitral
The recurrent laryngeal nerve that supplies the vocal cords lies very close to the:
Inferior thyroid artery
Brachial artery
External carotid
Subclavian artery
Inferior Thyroid Artery
At what point does the external iliac artery become the femoral artery?
Within the inguinal canal
At the location of the inguinal ligament
At the location of the ilioinguinal nerve
Within the triangle of doom
at the location of the inguinal ligament
A rounded protuberance found at a point of articulation with another bone is called a:
Crest
Trochlea
Tubercle
Condyle
condyle
Which of the following cranial nerves innervates the lateral rectus muscle of the eye?
Trochlear (IV)
Trigeminal (V)
Abducens (VI)
Facial (VII)
Abducens (VI)
The ovary is suspended from the posterior leaf of the broad ligament by the:
Mesovarium
Parietal peritoneum
Ovarian ligament
Uterus
Mesovarium
Langer lines generally lie perpendicular to the direction of:
Skin folds
Underlying muscle tension
A midline incision
Movement of the bone joints
underlying muscle tension
Which cells secrete pepsinogen?
Beta
Islands of Langerhans
Chief
Parietal
Chief
Which vein is shared by the pancreas and liver?
Superior vena cava
Subclavian
Portal
Renal
Portal
Which of the following cranial nerves innervates the inferior, medial, superior rectus, inferior oblique, and levator palpebra muscles of the eye?
Olfactory (I)
Optic (II)
Oculomotor (III)
Trochlear (IV)
Oculomotor (III)
The uterine artery is a branch of the anterior trunk of the:
Internal iliac artery
External iliac artery
Aorta
Femoral artery
Internal Iliac Artery
Which two electrolytes are essential for normal cardiac contractions?
Phosphate and chloride
Magnesium and sodium
Bicarbonate and sulfate
Potassium and calcium
Potassium and Calcium
Jackson’s membrane would be found near the:
Cecum
Ascending colon
Descending colon
Rectum
Cecum
Fissure of Sylvius separates the:
Frontal and temporal lobe
Parietal and occipital lobe
Occipital and temporal lobe
Temporal lobe and olfactory area
Frontal and Temporal Lobe
Which of the following arteries divides into the anterior and middle cerebral arteries?
Internal carotid
External carotid
Verebral
Basilar
Internal Carotid
The two muscles that form the pelvic diaphragm are:
Levator ani and coccygeus
Pubococcygeus and iliococcygeus
Psoas and piriformis
Puborectalis and obturator internus
Levator ani and coccygeus
The avascular area located in the mesentery and to the left of the middle colic artery is:
The space of Riolan
Sudeck’s point
Jackson’s veils
Alcock’s canal
The Space of Riolan
The arterial blood supply to the breast is supplied from branches of the:
Internal mammary, axillary and lateral thoracic
Internal thoracic and subclavian
Brachiocephalic and pulmonary
Intercostal and phrenic
Internal Mammary, Axillary and Lateral Thoracic
Which vein proximally travels across the neck of the abdominal aorta?
Inferior mesenteric
Left common iliac
Splenic
Renal
Renal
The ovarian artery is a branch of the:
Pelvic artery
Cystic artery
Rectal artery
Abdominal aorta
Abdominal Aorta
The sphincter located at the distal end of the CBD that opens into the duodenum is the:
Oddi
Vater
Wirsung
Pyloric
Oddi
Which of the following arteries is a direct branch of the internal carotid?
Vertebral
Aorta
Middle cerebral
Facial
Middle Cerebral
What structures are located in the anterior mediastinum?
Upper trachea, esophagus
Phernic nerves, lower trachea and bifurcation
Thymus, ascending aorta, lymph nodes
Descending aorta, thoracic duct, vagus nerve, azygous vein
thymus, Ascending Aorta, Lymph Nodes
The great sensory nerve of the face and head is the:
Trochlear (IV)
Oculomotor (III)
Hypoglossal (XII)
Trigeminal (V)
Trigeminal (V)
Which ligament is attached to the posterior lateral condyle of the femur and to the notch of the midline of the tibia between the tibial condyles?
Posterior cruciate
Patellar
Anterior cruciate
Lateral collateral
Posterior Cruciate
Which of the following areas located in the frontal gyrus of the brain controls the function of speech?
Brodmann’s
Broca’s
Temporal
Cerebral cortex
Broca’s
In addition to the zygoma, which other bone comprises the zygomatic arch?
Maxilla
Mandible
Temporal
Sphenoid
Temporal
The gastric, right gastric, right gastroepiploic, left gastroepiploic, and short gastric arteries supply the:
Spleen
Stomach
Duodenum
Kidney
Stomach
Which of the following structures of the kidney does urine drain into from the major calyces?
Nephron
Bladder
Renal pelvis
Ureter
Renal Pelvis
Body temperature is regulated by the:
Pons
Cerebellum
Midbrain
Hypothalamus
Hypothalamus
The gelatinous substance within the intervertebral disc is called the:
Spinous process
Nucleus pulposus
Annulus fibrosus
Intervertebral foramen
Nucleus Pulposus
The nerve of Grassi is associated with the:
Stomach
Liver
Heart
Bladder
Stomach
Which of the following arteries supplies the cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure, and proximal portion of the transverse colon?
Pancreaticoduodenal
Superior mesenteric
Abdominal aorta
Inferior mesenteric
Superior Mesenteric
The head of the pancreas is surrounded by the:
Jejunum
Duodenum
Ilieum
Pylorus
duodenum
The third ventricle of the brain empties into the fourth ventricle through the:
Aqueduct of Sylvius
Choroid plexuses
Foramen venosum
Foramen spinosum
Aqueduct of Sylvius
Which of the following lymph nodes is located between the pectoralis major and minor muscles?
Axillary
Inguinal
Rotter
Thoracic
Rotter
Which rectus muscle moves the eyeball upward and medially?
Lateral
Median
Inferior
Superior
Superior
Which of the following cavities within the brain is filled with CSF?
Aperture
Medulla
Pyramids
Ventricles
Ventricles
The anatomical division between the inguinal and femoral regions is the:
Femoral artery
Cooper’s ligament
Internal spermatic vessels
Poupart’s ligament
Poupart’s Ligament
Which of the following nerves travels along the anterior-lateral chest wall and innervates the serratus anterior muscle?
Axillary
Long thoracic
Thoracodorsal
Musculotaneous
Long thoracic
The inner lining of the mucosa within the GI tract is composed of:
Smooth striated muscle
Areolar connective tissue
Simple columnar epithelium
Elastic connective tissue
Simple Columnar Epithelium
The arterial supply to the intestinal tract, with the exception of the stomach, duodenum, and distal rectum, is derived from the:
Superior and inferior mesenteric arteries
Cystic artery
Gastroduodenal artery
Hepatic artery
Superior and Inferior Mesenteric Arteries
The point of separation between the posterior rectus sheath superiorly and absence of the sheath inferiorly is called the:
Arcuate line
Linea alba
Semilunaris
Aspera
Arcuate Line
The node of Lund is located in the:
Triangle of Calot
Inguinal canal
Patella bursa
Carotid triangle of the neck
Triangle of Calot
Adipose tissue lies in which of the following skin layers?
Epidermal
Subcutaneous
Dermal
Reticular
Subcutaneous
The mammary gland is fixed to the overlying skin and the underlying pectoral fascia by fibrous bands known as:
Lobules
Acini
Suspensory ligaments of Cooper
Deep pectoral fascia
Suspensory Ligaments of Cooper
The tibial and common peroneal nerves are terminal branches of which of the following nerves?
Femoral
Peroneal
Sciatic
Splenic
Sciatic
At the base of each internal carotid artery is an enlargement called the:
Bulb
Body
Sinus
Plexus
Sinus
Spinal fluid is produced by the:
Choroid plexus
Lateral ventricle
Dura mater
Cerebrum
Choroid Plexus
Which ligament connects the thyroid to the trachea?
Berry
Recurrent
Lateral
Posterior
Berry
The area where the CBD joins the pancreatic duct and enters the duodenum is called the:
Ampulla of Vater
Duct of Santorini
Duct of Wirsung
Islets of Langerhans
Ampulla of Vater
Which of the following nerves innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle?
Subscapular
Thoracodorsal
Lateral pectoral
Intercostobrachial
Toracodorsal
Which of the following arteries supplies blood to the thyroid gland?
Vertebral
Axillary
Internal carotid
External carotid
External Carotid
The liver is divided into two principal lobes by which of the following ligaments?
Cruciate
Round
Falciform
Coronary
Falciform
Where is Hartmann’s pouch located?
Gallbladder infundibulum
Apex of the gallbladder
Stomach
Liver
Gallbladder Infundibulum
The flexure between the transverse colon and the descending colon is called the:
Hepatic
Splenic
Gastic
Colic
Splenic Flexure
Water constitutes what average normal percentage of total body weight?
20%-40%
50%-70%
70%-85%
15%-25%
50 - 70 % (60%)
Which of the following is the name for the small pancreatic duct?
Wirsung
Santorini
Accessory
Cystic
Santorini
The coronary arteries originates at the base of the ascending aorta, also known as the:
Sinuses of Valsalva
Pulmonary sinuses
Coronary sinuses
Aortic sinus
Aortic Sinus
The thyroid gland consists of right and left lobes joined by the:
Larynx
Isthmus
Parathyroid gland
Cricoid cartilage
Isthmus
The uterine artery is a branch of the anterior trunk of the:
Internal iliac artery
External iliac artery
Aorta
Femoral artery
Internal Iliac Artery
The rectus sheaths that meet to form a tough fibrous white band that extends from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis is the:
Rectus abdominis
External oblique
Linea alba
Serratus anterior
Linea Alba
The small ducts that drain bile directly into the gallbladder are called:
Hepatopancreatic
Luschka
Hepatic
Portal
Hepatic
At which vertebral level is the odontoid process located/
C1
C2
C7
L15
C2
The fold of dura mater that separates the cerebral hemispheres:
Falx cerebri
Tentorium cerebelli
Central sulcus
Circular sulcus
Falx Cerebri
The lateral ventricles within the cerebral hemisphere communicate with the third ventricle through the opening called:
Foramen of Monro
Foramen ovale
Foramen of Vesalius
Foramen magnum
Foramen of Monro
The structure that binds the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall is the:
Mesentery
Greater omentum
Falciform ligament
Lesser omentum
Mesentary
Hesselbach’s triangle is bounded by the rectus abdominis muscle, inferior epigastric vessels and:
External oblique muscle
Falciform ligament
Inguinal ligament
Linea alba
Inguinal Ligament
Which of the following separates the frontal and temporal lobes?
Fissure of Sylvius
Fissure of Rolando
Fissure of Bichat
Longitudinal fissure
Fissure of Sylvius
Which cranial nerve emerges from the medulla, passes through the skull, and descends through the neck region into the thorax and abdominal region?
IX
X
XI
XII
Vagus (X)
The terminal arterial branches of the aorta are the:
Renal and gonadal
Superior and inferior mesenteric
Right and left common iliacs
Inferior phrenic and lumbar
Right and Left Common Iliacs
Which of the following arteries supplies blood to the brain?
Anterior and middle cerebral arteries
Vertebral and internal carotids
External and internal carotids
Occipital and thyrocervical
Vertebral and Internal Carotids
The frontal lobe is bounded posteriorly by the central sulcus, also called the:
Fissure of Rolando
Fissure of Sylvius
Tentorium cetrebelli
Transverse fissure
Fissure of Rolando
Valves of the gallbladder are called:
Calot’s
Heister
Hepatic
Interlobular
Heister
A prolongation of the breast tissue located in the upper, outer part of the breast that passes through an opening in the axillary fascia is called the:
Axillary tail of Spence
Cooper’s ligament
Axillary fascia
Sebaceous gland
Axillary Tail of Spence
The branch of the aortic arch are:
Brachiocephalic, left common carotid, left subclavian
Right and left common carotid
Brachiocephalic, right common carotid, right subclavain
Celiac truck, superior and inferior mesenteric
Brachiocephalic, left common carotid, left subclavian
The thoracic duct begins in the:
Spinal column
Thorax inferior to the mediastinum
Base of the skull
Abdomen at the Cisterna Chyli
Abdomen at the Cisterna Chyli
The junction of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins forms the:
Inferior vena cava
Femoral vein
Middle colic
Portal vein
Portal Vein
The normal pH of blood is:
3.5-4.5
7.3-7.4
8.5-9.0
9.5-10.5
7.3 - 7.4
The five branches of the facial nerve from superior to inferior after it enters the parotid gland is:
Buccal, cervical, mandibular, zygomatic, temporal
Temporal, zygomatic, buccal, mandibular, cervical
Cervical, temporal, mandibular, zygomatic, buccal
Mandibular, temporal, zygomatic, buccal, cervical
Temporal, zygomatic, Buccal, Mandibular, Cervical