First practice exam - multiple choice

Question 1

At the suprascapular notch, the suprascapular artery passes directly [blank] to the transverse scapular ligament

Answer 1

superior

Question 2

The posterior longitudinal ligament is positioned [blank] to the spinal cord

Answer 2

anterior

Question 3

As the femoral artery (external iliac) exits the pelvis, it is positioned [blank] to the inguinal ligament and [blank] to the iliopsoas muscle.

Answer 3

posterior; anterior

Question 4

The inferior gluteal nerve exits the greater sciatic nerve directly [blank] to the performs muscle.

Answer 4

inferior

Question 5

Within the popliteal fossa, the popliteal artery is positioned directly [blank] to the popliteus muscle.

Answer 5

posterior

Question 6

The tendon of the peroneus longs muscle passes [blank] to the lateral malleolus prior to attaching in part to the lateral aspect of the base of the 1st metatarsal.

Answer 6

posterior-inferior

Question 7

The subclavian artery and vein pass [blank] to the clavicle.

Answer 7

posterior-inferior

Question 8

The radial nerve passes directly [blank] to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

Answer 8

anterior

Question 9

The axillary artery and cords of the brachial plexus pass directly [blank] to the pectoralis minor muscle.

Answer 9

posterior

Question 10

The radial nerve and profunda branchii artery pass directly [blank] to the shaft of the humerus.

Answer 10

posterior

Question 11

The long thoracic nerve is positioned directly [blank] to the serratus anterior muscle.

Answer 11

lateral

Question 12

The ulnar nerve and superior ulnar collateral (or posterior ulnar recurrent) artery pass directly __________ to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

Answer 12

posterior

Question 13

Near the wrist, the radial artery is positioned directly __________ to the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle.

Answer 13

lateral

Question 14

The ulnar artery and nerve pass directly __________ to the transverse carpal ligament.

Answer 14

superficial

Question 15

The radial artery passes directly __________ to the trapezium and base of the first metacarpal.

Answer 15

posterior

Question 16

The tendon of the extensor pollicis longus muscle passes directly __________ to the dorsal tubercle of the radius.

Answer 16

medial

Question 17

The obturator externus muscle passes directly __________ to the neck of the femur.

Answer 17

posterior

Question 18

During its posterior course, the medial circumflex femoral artery passes directly __________ to the pectineus muscle.

Answer 18

lateral

Question 19

Immediately inferior to the inguinal ligament, the femoral nerve is positioned directly __________ to the femoral artery.

Answer 19

lateral

Question 20

The median nerve and tendons of the FDS and FDP muscles all pass directly __________ to the transverse carpal ligament.

Answer 20

deep

Question 21

As they exit the greater sciatic foramen, the superior gluteal nerve, artery and vein are positioned __________ to the piriformis muscle.

Answer 21

superior

Question 22

The obturator internus tendon passes directly __________ to the neck of the femur.

Answer 22

posterior

Question 23

The tendon of the flexor hallucis longus muscle passes directly __________ to the sustentaculum tali of the calcaneus.

Answer 23

inferior

Question 24

The tibial nerve passes directly __________ to the medial malleolus.

Answer 24

posterior

Question 25

The sural nerve passes __________ to the lateral malleolus.

Answer 25

posterior-inferior

Question 26

The tibial attachment of the anterior cruciate ligament is positioned __________ to the tibial attachment of the posterior cruciate ligament.

Answer 26

anterior

Question 27

The plantar calcaneonavicular (spring) ligament is positioned _____ to the head of the talus.

Answer 27

inferior

Question 28

As it exits the greater sciatic foramen, the sciatic nerve is positioned __________ to the piriformis muscle.

Answer 28

inferior

Question 29

The tendon of the peroneus longus muscle passes __________ to the long plantar ligament.

Answer 29

superior

Question 30

The radial artery passes __________ to the tendon of the extensor pollicis longus muscle prior to piercing the 1st dorsal interosseous muscle.

Answer 30

anterior

Question 31

Which of the following procedure is most likely to produce radiation that can lead to a skin burn?

Answer 31

Angiographic pulmonary procedure

Question 32

The DICOM standard has proven useful in medical imaging because images __________

Answer 32

can be routinely reviewed by multiple caregivers.

Question 33

Fertilization normally takes place within the:

Answer 33

ampulla of the Fallopian (uterine) duct.

Question 34

The conceptus on its way through the uterine tube absorbs fluids to the extent a fluid-filled cavity is formed. At this point the conceptus is referred to as a:

Answer 34

blastula

Question 35

The individual cells that form as the result of cleavage following fertilization are called:

Answer 35

blastomeres

Question 36

The portion of the blastocyst that makes first contact with the maternal tissue is the:

Answer 36

trophoblast

Question 37

Which of the following is the ideal site for implantation of the conceptus?

Answer 37

Endometrium

Question 38

Which of the following occurs during the 2nd week of embryonic development?

Answer 38

Neural plate forms on the ectoderm

Question 39

Which of the following derives from the hypoblasts?

Answer 39

Yolk sac membrane

Question 40

Which of the following occurs during the second week of embryonic development?

Answer 40

Lacunar stage

Question 41

Which of the following structures of the 2nd week conceptus gives rise to all embryonic tissues?

Answer 41

Epiblasts

Question 42

Intraembryonic coelom:

Answer 42

forms in the lateral mesoderm.

Question 43

Which of the following is the result of embryonic folding (cranial, caudal & lateral)?

Answer 43

Cardiogenic area is positioned caudal to oropharyngeal membrane

Question 44

Which layer of the embryonic disc undergoes neurulation?

Answer 44

Ectoderm

Question 45

Which of the following is derived from the neural canal?

Answer 45

Central canal of spinal cord and ventricles of brain

Question 46

The ventral body cavities of adults arise from which of the following embryonic structures?

Answer 46

Intraembryonic coelom

Question 47

Which of the following structures is responsible for the formation of three germ layers during the 3rd week of development?

Answer 47

Primitive streak

Question 48

Which of the following would you find in a developing limb bud?

Answer 48

Motor nerve (axons), Myotome, Neural crest, Sclerotome

Question 49

What is innervated by the dorsal rami of the spinal nerve?

Answer 49

Erector spinae

Question 50

What is true for the development of the musculoskeletal system?

Answer 50

T1 spinal nerve is located caudal to the T1 vertebra

Question 51

Dermatomes represent:

Answer 51

a segmental sensory innervation of the body