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Anatomy: General and Spinal Test Bank Flashcards

1
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Which of the following directions should NEVER be used to describe the torso?
A. Superior/inferior
B. Proximal/distal
C. Ventral/dorsal
D. Anterior/posterior
E. Superficial/deep
A

B. Proximal/distal

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Cutting body to separate it into anterior and posterior portions is cutting along the\_\_\_\_plane.
A. Coronal 
B. Midsagittal
C. Parasagittal
D. Oblique
E. Transverse
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A. Coronal

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In the adult, the umbillica artery becomes the:
A. Ligamentum teres hepatis
B. Fossa ovalis
C. Medial umbilica ligament
D. Ligamentum venosum
E. Ligamentum arteriosum
A

C. Medial umbilica ligament

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The linea alba:
A. Originates from the xyphoid process and runs to the ASIS
B. Is found medial to the umbilicus
C. Is a thickened tendon found on the posterior body formed from the fusion of the paired abdominal muscles
D. Is a structure of the anterior aponeurosis for the abdominal muscles

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D. Is a structure of the anterior aponeurosis for the abdominal muscles

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The glenohumeral joint is classified as a\_\_\_\_\_\_ joint.
A. Pivot
B. Ball and socket
C. Hinge
D. A and B
E. B and C
A

B. Ball and socket

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How would an anatomist categorize the carpals?
A. long bones 
B. Flat bones 
C. Short bones
D. Irregular bones
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C. Short bones

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The anterior cruciate ligament is a structure found within which joint?
A. Radiohumeral
B. Ulnohumeral
C. Tibiofemoral
D. Talocrural
E. Acetabulofemoral
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C. Tibiofemoral

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The cuboid is a bone of the 
A. Carpals
B. Ossicles
C. Phalanges
D. Tarsals
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D. Tarsals

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When there is too little calcium in the blood, which cells cause resorption of the bone to add calcium to the blood? 
A. Osteocytes
B. Osteoclasts
C. Osteoblasts
D. Osteogenic cells
A

B. Osteoclasts

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Development of the periosteum is the\_\_\_\_\_step in intramembranous bone formation.
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fouth
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D. Fouth

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The fuction of the papillary muscles is to
A. Prevent eversion of the semilunar valves during ventricular contraction
B. Produce ventricular contraction
C. Produce atrial contraction
D. Close the atrioventricular valves during ventricular

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A. Prevent eversion of the semilunar valves during ventricular contraction

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The atrioventricular node is located in what chamber of the heart?
A. Left atrium
B. Right atrium
C. Left ventricle 
D. Right ventricle
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B. Right atrium

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Which of the following was a fetal structure that allowed blood to pass through the interatrial septum and bypass the lungs?
A. Crista terminalis
B. Auricle
C. Fossa ovalis
D. Ligament arteriosum
A

C. Fossa ovalis

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Which of the following is a branch off the posterior division of the internal lliac artery?
A. Inferior vesicular
B. Obturator
C. Superior gluteal 
D. Inferior gluteal
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C. Superior gluteal

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The blood supply to the greater curvature of the stomach is the.
A. Left and right gastroepiploic arteries
B.Left and right gastric arteris
C. Left and right gastroduodenal arteries
D. Superior and inferior mesenteric arteries

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A. Left and right gastroepiploic arteries

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The right coronary artery
A. Is shorter in length than the left one
B. Is part of the anastomosis around the apex of the heart
C. Has the anterior interventricular artery as a branch
D. Provides the artery that supplies the SA node

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D. Provides the artery that supplies the SA node

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A patient is bleeding from the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_vein located on the posterior surface of the heart
A. Anterior interventricular
B. Posterior interventricular
C. Small cardiac
D. Middle cardiac
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D. Middle cardiac

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The Hemiazygos vein
A. Ascends on right side from T12 to T4
B. Ascends on left side from T12 to T9
C. Joins Azygos vein at approximately T7/T8
D. Descends on left side from T5 and T8
A

B. Ascends on left side from T12 to T9

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Which of the following organs of the abdomen does NOT follow the "normal" route of lymphatic drainage?
A. Stomach
B. Colon 
C. Pancreas
D. Small intestine
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B. Colon

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The thymus
A. Has primary functions in the circulatory system
B. Is found in the anterior mediastinum
C. Grows in size and function throuhout adulthood
D. Is a bi-lobed organ found between the heart and the thoracic vertebrae

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B. Is found in the anterior mediastinum

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21
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Which of the following is INCORRECT?
A.The anal canals seals through the interlocking of the anal columns and sinuses
B. A vein is found in each of the anal columns
C. Rectal valves are are plicae semilunaris
D. The rectum has longitudinal, circular and transverse layers of smooth muscle

A

D. The rectum has longitudinal, circular and transverse layers of smooth muscle

22
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Which vessel is NOT part of the "portal"?
A. Hepatic portal vein
B. Proper hepatic artery
C. Common hepatic
D. Common bile duct
A

C. Common hepatic

23
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The ligamentum teres hepatis
A. Connected the umbilical vein to the IVC during fetal circulation
B. Runs in the inferior fold of the falciform ligament
C. Connect the liver to the posterior wall of the abdomen
D. Connects the liver superiorly to the inferior diaphragm

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B. Runs in the inferior fold of the falciform ligament

24
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The inner folds of the large intestine forms "humps" or sacculations on the external surface called 
A. Tenia coli
B. Haustra
C. Plicae semilunares
D. Hepstic and splenic flexures
A

B. Haustra

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Q 
How many tertiary bronchi do you have associated with the right lung?
A.2
B. 3
C.10
D. 20
E. 1
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C. 10

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The specific area of the parietal pleura covering the apx of the lungs is called the \_\_\_\_\_\_portion
A. Costal
B. Medialstinal 
C. Cupula
D. Diaphragmatic
A

C. Cupula

27
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Which of the following is TRUE of the lungs?
A. The oblique fissure divides the inferior lobe of the right lung from the other lobes
B. The horizontal fissure divides the superior lobe of the left lung from the other lobes
C. The oblique fissure divides the intermediate and inferior lobes of the left lung
D. The horizontal fissure divides the superior and inferior lobes of the right lung

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A. The oblique fissure divides the inferior lobe of the right lung from the other lobes

28
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After giving off the left recurrent laryngeal nerve, the vagus nerve continues in the thorax as the 
A. Anterior esophageal trunk
B. Posterior esophageal trunk
C. Anterior cardiac trunk
D. Posterior cardiac trunk
A

A. Anterior esophageal trunk

29
Q 
Which of the following structures is connected directly to the renal pelvis? 
A. Renal pyramid
B. Major calyx
C.Minor calyx 
D. Renal sinus
A

B. Major calyx

30
Q

Which of the following is FALSE concerning the trigone of the bladder?
A. It contains the opening of the urethra
B. It contains the openings for the ureters
C. It is made of connective tissue and is not expandable
D. It is located on the superior surface of the bladder

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C. It is made of connective tissue and is not expandable

31
Q 
Which of the following is an erectile tissue that forms the bulb of the penis and the clitoris?
A. Corpus spongiosum 
B. Corpus cavernosum
C. Ischiospongiosum
D. Ischiocavernosus
E. Bulbospongiosum
A

A. Corpus spongiosum

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The dorsal artery of he penis runs with the 
A. Dorsal vein of the penis 
B. Dorsal nerve of the penis
C. Deep dorsal vein of the penis 
D. A and B
E. B and C
A

E. B and C

33
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Which of the following is found within the abdominal cavity? 
A. Fimbriae of the uterine tubes
B. Ampulla of fallopian tubes
C. Ovaries
D. Fundus of uterus
A

A. Fimbriae of the uterine tubes

34
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The narrowest portion of the uterine is the 
A. Isthmus
B. Infundibulum
C. Ampulla
D. Fimbriae
A

A. Isthmus

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The thymus
A. Has primary functions in the cardiovascular system
B. Is found in the posterior mediastinum
C. Grows in size and function throughout adulthood
D. Is a bi-lobed organ found between the heart and the manubrium

A

D. Is a bi-lobed organ found between the heart and the manubrium

36
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Which of the following is FASLE concerning the blood supply to the adrenal glands?
A. Three arteries supply each gland
B. Two veins drain each gland
C. The right suprarenal vein drains into IVC
D. The left suprarenal vein drains into the left renal vein

A

B. Two veins drain each gland

37
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Sympathetic nerve impulses reach the heart via the 
A. Sinoatrial node 
B. Vasomotor nerves
C. Cardiac accelerator nerves
D. Right and left vagus nerves
A

C. Cardiac accelerator nerves

38
Q 
Which of the following uses the celiac ganglion as its primary relay?
A. Lesser splanchnic nerves
B. Least splanchnic nerves
C. Lumbar splanchnic nerves
D. Greater splanchnic nerves
A

D. Greater splanchnic nerves

39
Q 
Which of the following receives its innervation solely from the fermoral nerve?
A. Quadrats lumborum 
B. Psoas major  
C. Iliacus
D. A and B
E. B and C
A

C. Iliacus

40
Q 
A muscle belly that  begins at the vertebral transverse process and runs to the pectoral line describes the .
A. External intercostal muscle
B. Internal intercostal muscles
C. Innermost intercostal muscles 
D. Subcostal muscles
A

A. External intercostal muscle

41
Q 
Which of the following is NOT a muscle of the levator ani group?
A. Pubococcygeus
B. Ischiococcygeus
C. Iliococcygeus
D. Puborectalis
A

B. Ischiococcygeus

42
Q 
Which of the following is covered by the ischiocavernosus muscle? 
A. Bulb of the penis
B. Crura of the penis
C. Glans of penis
D. Prepuce of clitoris
A

B. Crura of the penis

43
Q 
The anterior fontanel corresponds to which of the following landsmarks of the skull?
A. Nasion
B. Lambda
C. Pterion 
D. Bregma
A

D. Bregma

44
Q 
The depression seen on the maxilla and mandible that serve to hold the teeth in place are called
A. Alveolar foramen
B. Alveolar processes
C. Alveolar fossae
D. Alveolar meati
A

C. Alveolar fossae

45
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Which of the following is NOT a segmented ligament of the vertebral column?
A. Interspinous ligament
B. Ligamentum flavum 
C. Supraspinous ligament
D. Intertransverse ligament
A

C. Supraspinous ligament

46
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Thoracic vertebrae may be distinguished from other vertebrae by
A. The presence of a foramen in the transverse proces
B. The presence of articulating facets on the vertebral centrum
C. Large, blunt spinous processes
D. The presence of uncinate processes on the vertebral centrum
E. Fusion of transverse and spinous processes

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B. The presence of articulating facets on the vertebral centrum

47
Q 
Which of the following  names a synovial joint between a rib and a vertebra?
A. Costochondral
B.  Costotransverse
C. Costovertebral 
D. A and D
E. B and C
A

E. B and C

48
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Which of the following statements describes a false rib?
A. Ribs that have direct articulation with the sternum via their individual costal cartilage
B. Ribs that articulate with the sternum indirectly via the costal cartilage of rib 7
C. Ribs that do not articulate at all
D. B and C
E. A, B and C

A

B. Ribs that articulate with the sternum indirectly via the costal cartilage of rib 7

49
Q 
Which of the following methods of bone formation develops from mesenchyme?
A. Endochondral ossification 
B. Intramembranous ossification 
C. Hematopoiesis
D. Homeostasis
A

B. Intramembranous ossification

50
Q 
Which of the following is a secondary curvature of the vertebral column that develops when the baby starts walking?
A. Lumbar 
B. Cervical 
C. Sacral
D. Thoracic
A

A. Lumbar

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