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1
Q

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

a. coronal
b. sagittal
c. parasagittal
d. transverse

A

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 the anterior-posterior axes
c. left-right and the anterior-posterior axes
d. none of the above

A

b. cranial-caudal and the anterior-posterior axes

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3
Q

While standing in the anatomical position, the palms of the hand are supinated.

a. true
b. false

A

a. true

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4
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The posterior compartment of the brachium (arm) contains the triceps complex. Which of the following nerves supplies the muscles of the posterior compartment of the brachium?

a. ulnar nerve
b. median nerve
c. radial nerve
d. musculocutaneous nerve
e. axillary nerve

A

c. radial nerve

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5
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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

A

d. musculocutaneous nerve

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6
Q

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

A

b. left-right or transverse

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7
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During arm (humerus) abduction, the serratus anterior clamps the scapula against the thoracic wall, therby providing a stable base for the movement of the glenohumeral joint. While engaged in this activity, the serratus anterior muscle would best be described by which of the following terms?

a. agonist
b. antagonist
c. fixator
d. synergist

A

c. fixator

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8
Q

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

a. heart
b. lungs
c. intestine
d. transverse colon
e. brain

A

b. lungs

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9
Q

Which of the following would NOT be classified as a long bone?

a. femur
b. humerus
c. ulna
d. calcaneus
e. radius

A

d. calcaneus

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10
Q

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

a. short
b. long
c. irregular
d. sesamoid

A

d. sesamoid

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11
Q

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

a. five
b. six
c. seven
d. eight
e. nine

A

c. seven

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12
Q

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

a. five
b. six
c. seven
d. eight
e. nine

A

d. eight

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13
Q

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

a. concentric
b. eccentric
c. isometric
d. both A and B
e. both B and C

A

b. eccentric

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14
Q

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

a. chondroclasts
b. osteoclasts
c. chondroblasts
d. chondrocytes
e. fibroblasts

A

c. chondroblasts

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15
Q

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

a. chondroclasts
b. osteoclasts
c. chondroblasts
d. chondrocytes
e. fibroblasts

A

b. osteoclasts

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16
Q

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

a. outer fibrous capsule
b. articular cartilage
c. ligaments
d. synovial membrane

A

d. synovial membrane

17
Q

Boundaries of the anatomical snuff box could be a multiple choice question! The boundaries are:

  1. extensor pollicis longus
  2. extensor pollicis brevis
  3. abductor pollicis brevis
A

!!!

18
Q

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

A

b. infraspinatus

19
Q

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

A

e. thoracodorsal nerve

20
Q

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

a. ulnar
b. median
c. radial
d. musculocutaneous
e. axillary

A

c. radial

21
Q

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 anterior group

A

b. erector spinae group

22
Q

“Winging of the scapula” may be the result of injury to which of the following nerves?

a. thoracodorsal
b. axillary
c. long thoracic
d. thoracoacromial
e. suprascapular

A

c. long thoracic

23
Q

The sacral promontory is formed by which of the following structures?

a. the centrum of L1
b. the spinous process of L1
c. the centrum of S1
d. the spinous process of S2

A

c. the centrum of S1

24
Q

The spinal cord proper ends at which of the following levels?

a. L5/S1
b. S5
c. L2
d. L4

A

c. L2

25
Q

The vagus nerves pass through the diaphragm at which vertebral level?

a. T6
b. T8
c. T10
d. T12

A

c. T10

26
Q

The aortic opening of the diaphragm is located at which vertebral level?

a. T6
b. T8
c. T10
d. T12

A

d. T12

27
Q

The inferior vena cava passes through the diaphragm at which vertebral level?

a. T6
b. T8
c. T10
d. T12

A

b. T8

28
Q

Which of the following structures is/are found in both the superior and the inferior mediastinum?

a. thymus
b. vagus nerves
c. heart
d. trachea
e. phrenic nerves

A

a. thymus

29
Q

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

A

d. middle inferior mediastinum

30
Q

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

A

b. azygos vein

31
Q

Which of the following lobes would not be found in the right lung?

a. upper (superior)
b. middle
c. lower (inferior)
d. lingula

A

d. lingula

32
Q

Which of the following is the largest lobe of the liver?

a. right
b. left
c. quadrate
d. caudate
e. median

A

a. right

33
Q

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 folds
d. lateral umbilical folds
e. ligamentum teres

A

b. medial umbilical folds

34
Q

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 gastroepiploic vein
d. right gastroepiploic vein
e. gastroduodenal vein

A

b. splenic vein

35
Q

The small intestine is approximately 21 feet in length. Which of the following is the longest of the 3 subdivisions of the small intestine?

a. jejunum
b. duodenum
c. ileum
d. rectum

A

c. ileum

36
Q

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

A

d. phrenic

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