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1
Q

A typical thoracic vertebra has how many zygapophyseal joints?

  1. 2
  2. 4
  3. 8
  4. 6
A

4

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At the level of the T4-T5 vertebrae which structure is located anteriorly on the sternum?

  1. Xypoid
  2. Gladiolus
  3. Jugular notch
  4. Angle of Louis
A

Angle of Louis

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At which level of the spinal cord is the conus medullaris found?

  1. L1-L2
  2. L4-L5
  3. S2-S3
  4. L5-S1
A

L1-L2

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4
Q

Cerebrospinal fluid is normally contained within what space?

  1. Epidural
  2. Subdural
  3. Peridural
  4. Subarachnoid
A

Subarachnoid

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5
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Coupling motion in the cervical spine during lateral flexion of the neck causes the vertebral body to?

  1. Ipsilateral rotation
  2. Flexion
  3. Extension
  4. Contralateral rotation
A

Ipsilateral Rotation

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6
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Foramen spinosum contains?

  1. Internal carotid artery
  2. Optic nerve
  3. Maxillary nerve
  4. Middle meningeal artery
A

Middle Meningeal Artery

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7
Q

Muscles derived from the 1st pharyngeal arch are supplied by which of the following cranial nerves?

  1. VII
  2. V
  3. X
  4. III
A

V

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8
Q

Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers of occulomotor nerves synapse at which ganglion?

  1. Pterygopalatine
  2. Submandibular
  3. Optic
  4. Ciliary
A

Cilliary

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9
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The cell bodies of the gustatory fibers from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue are located in what ganglion?

  1. Pterygopalatine
  2. Superior vagal
  3. Geniculate
  4. Solitary
A

Geniculate

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10
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The crista ampularis is a feature of which of the following?

  1. Endolymphatic duct
  2. Cochlear duct
  3. Perilymphatic duct
  4. Semicochlear duct
A

Semicochlear Duct

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11
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The final synapse for the somesthetic sensory neurons are located in the?

  1. Cerebellum
  2. Medulla
  3. Pons
  4. Thalamus
A

Thalamus

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12
Q

The glabella is part of which of the following bones?

  1. Maxillary
  2. Parietal
  3. Frontal
  4. Occipital
A

Frontal

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13
Q

The gray rami communicants contain which of the following fibers?

  1. Preganglionic parasympathetic
  2. Postganglionic sympathetic
  3. Postganglionic parasympathetic
  4. Preganglionic sympathetic
A

Postganglionic Sympathetic

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14
Q

The internal jugular vein drains which of the following?

  1. Occipital sinus
  2. Straight sinus
  3. Sigmoid sinus
  4. Superior sagittal sinus
A

Sigmoid Sinus

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15
Q

The limbic system is not responsible for which of the following?

  1. Effect hormones
  2. Control emotion
  3. Regulate body temperature
  4. Initiate muscle contraction
A

Initiate Muscle Contraction

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16
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The long thoracic nerve innervates which of the following muscles?

  1. Subscapularis
  2. Levator scapulae
  3. Latissimus dorsi
  4. Serratus anterior
A

Serratus Anterior

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17
Q

The medullary pyramids contain which fibers?

  1. Corticospinal
  2. Vestibulospinal
  3. Rubrospinal
  4. Reticulospinal
A

Corticospinal

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18
Q

The oculomotor nerve does not innervate which of the following muscles?

  1. Medial rectus
  2. Superior oblique
  3. Inferior rectus
  4. Inferior oblique
A

Superior Oblique

19
Q

The orientation of the inferior articular facets in the lumbar is?

  1. Anterior and medial
  2. Posterior and medial
  3. Posterior and lateral
  4. Anterior and lateral
A

Anterior and Medial

20
Q

The pons is supplied by which of the following arteries?

  1. Superior cerebellar
  2. Internal carotid
  3. Vertebral
  4. Basilar
21
Q

The posterior groove on the odontoid process is for what ligament?

  1. Alar
  2. Apical
  3. Cruciate
  4. Transverse
A

Transverse

22
Q

The spinothalamic tract and medial lemniscal tracts send neurons through the thalamus to which of the following gyrus?

  1. Postcentral
  2. Angular
  3. Precentral
  4. Cingulate
A

Postcentral

23
Q

The splenius capitus muscle inserts into?

  1. Transverse process of C1 and C2
  2. Ligamentum nuche
  3. EOP
  4. Mastoid process
A

Mastoid Process

24
Q

The superior cerebral veins drain into which of the following?

  1. Inferior sagittal
  2. Occipital
  3. Straight
  4. Superior sagittal sinus
A

Superior Sagittal Sinus

25
Q

The superior continuation of the PLL is the?

  1. Ligamentum flavum
  2. Tectorial membrane
  3. Ligamentum nuchae
  4. Supraspinous ligament
A

Tectorial Membrane

26
Q

The vertebral arteries enter the skul thorugh which foramen?

  1. Foramen magnum
  2. Stylomastoid foramen
  3. Jugular foramen
  4. Foramen spinosum
A

Foramen Magnum

27
Q

What fibers detect pain?

  1. Meissners corpuscles
  2. Organ of ruffini
  3. Free nerve endings
  4. End bulb of Kraus
A

Free Nerve Endings

28
Q

What passes through the foramen rotundum?

  1. Mandibular nerve
  2. Maxillary nerve
  3. Opthalmic nerve
  4. Middle meningeal artery
A

Maxillary Nerve

29
Q

Which bone undergoes intermembranous ossification?

  1. Mandible
  2. Maxillary
  3. Zygomatic
  4. Parietal
30
Q

Which muscle attaches to the articular process of C3-C6?

  1. Semispinalis muscle
  2. Rhomboic and pectoralis minor
  3. SCM and trapezius
  4. Splenius capitus and clavicle
A

Semispinalis Muscle

31
Q

Which of the following attaches to the coronoid process of the mandible?

  1. Lateral pterygoid
  2. Temporalis
  3. Masseter
  4. Medial pterygoid
A

Temporalis

32
Q

Which of the following cranial nerves is not parasympathetic?

  1. 11
  2. 3
  3. 7
  4. 6
33
Q

Which of the following cranial nerves originates from the 2nd pharyngeal arch?

  1. 9
  2. 5
  3. 10
  4. 7
34
Q

Which of the following is an example of a fibrocartilagenous joint?

  1. Gomphosis
  2. Symphysis
  3. Syndesmosis
  4. Condylar
35
Q

Which of the following is excitatory to the pars compacta of the substantia nigra?

  1. Dopamine
  2. Glycine
  3. Glutamate
  4. Gaba
36
Q

Which of the following muscles is supplied by the facial nerve?

  1. Levator palpebrae
  2. Mylohyoid
  3. Masseter
  4. Posterior digastric
A

Posterior Digastric

37
Q

Which of the following nerves supplies the SCM?

  1. Spinal accessory
  2. Subscapular
  3. Suprascapular
  4. Supraclavicular
A

Spinal Accessory

38
Q

Which of the following peduncles connects the pons to the hindbrain?

  1. Inferior cerebellar
  2. Superior cerebellar
  3. Lateral cerebellar
  4. Middle cerebellar
A

Middle Cerebellar

39
Q

Which of the following supplies stimulation to the zygapophyseal joints?

  1. Gray rami communicants
  2. Dorsal rami
  3. Ventral rami
  4. White rami communicants
A

Dorsal Rami

40
Q

Which of the following vertebra has a pair of full costal facets and one pair of demi facets?

  1. T10
  2. T3
  3. T1
  4. T12
41
Q

Which structure lies between the temporal and sphenoid bones?

  1. Foramen rotundum
  2. Foramen lacerum
  3. Foramen ovale
  4. Foramen orbital fissure
A

Foramen Lacerum

42
Q

Which type of articulation is located between vertebral arches?

  1. Symphysis
  2. Synarthrosis
  3. Synchondrosis
  4. Syndesmosis
43
Q

Which vertebral structure forms the superior and inferior borders of the IVF?

  1. Anterior IVD
  2. Pedicle
  3. Posterior IVD
  4. Lamina

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