General Anatomy Flashcards
1. Which of the following pulses can be palpated just proximal to the hypothenar pad? A. Subclavian B. Brachial C. Radial D. Ulnar
D. Ulnar
9. Posterior superficial muscles of the leg insert on which bone? A. Cuboid B. Calcaneous C. Talus1 D. 1st metatarsal
B. Calcaneous
2. Calcitonin is secreted by which of the following cells? A. Parafollicular B. Follicular C. Chief D. Macrophages
A. Parafollicular
10. The epiphyseal plate is considered to be what type of joint? A. Synchondrosis B. Syndesmosis C. Symphysis D. Synovial
A. Synchondrosis
3. Which of the following muscles is the medial rotator of the hip? A. Gluteus maximus B. Gluteus medius C. Obturator internus D. Quadratus lumborum
B. Gluteus medius
11. In which bone is the soleal line? A. Femur B. Tibia C. Fibula D. Calcaneous
B. Tibia
4. Damage to the long thoracic nerve produces paralysis of which of the following muscles? A. Pectorals major B. Serratus anterior C. Latissimus dorsi D. Subscapularis
B. Serratus anterior
12. The lateral malleolus is a feature of which of the following bones? A. Femur B. Tibia C. Fibula D. Calcaneous
C. Fibula
5. Which embryological structure is the adrenal medulla derived from? A. Endoderm B. Ectoderm C. Neural crest cells D. Mesoderm
C. Neural crest cells
13. The anterior interventricular artery is a branch of which artery? A. Left coronary B. Marginal C. Circumflex D. Right coronary
A. Left coronary
6. Which nerve innervate the peronei muscles? A. Deep peroneal B. Superficial peroneal C. Superior gluteal D. Inferior gluteal
B. Superficial peroneal
14. Which ligament prevents the lateral displacement of the tibia? A. Tibia collateral B. Fibula collateral C. Post cruciate D. Ant cruciate
B. Fibula collateral
7. What type of cells are found throughout the respiratory tract? A. Simple squamous B. Simple columnar C. Stratified squamous D. Psudostratified ciliated columnar
D. Psudostratified ciliated columnar
15. The spring ligament connects the calcaneous to which of the following bones? A. Cuboid B. Talus C. Navicular D. Tibia
C. Navicular
8. Which of the following nerves is palpable on the lateral aspect of the neck of the fibula? A. Deep peroneal B. Superficial peroneal C. Common peroneal D. Tibial
C. Common peroneal
16. Which of the following muscles inserts on the 5th metatarsal? A. Peroneus longus B. Peroneus brevis C. Flexor hallicus longus D. Polliteus
B. Peroneus brevis
17. Which of the following nerves innervates the tibialis anterior muscles A. Deep peroneal B. Superficial peroneal C. Tibial D. Saphenous
A. Deep peroneal
25. The coronoid process is located on which bone? A. Scapula B. Ulna C. Radius D. Humerus
B. Ulna
18. The primary ossification of a long bone is located on? A. Metaphysis B. Diaphysis C. Epiphysis D. Epiphyseal plate
B. Diaphysis
26. Haversion systems are separated from each other by which of the following? A. Volkmann canals B. Interstitial lamina C. Endosteum D. Canaliculi
B. Interstitial lamina
19. Palatoglussus and palatopharyngeus form which of the following? A. Soft palate B. Uvula C. Piriform recess D. Pillars of fauceus
D. Pillars of fauceus
27. Ankle inversion and plantar flexion of the foot is most restricted by which of the following ligaments? A. Deltoid B. Ant tibial C. Post talofibular D. Ant talofibular
D. Ant talofibular
20. Which of the following is a characteristic of the large intestine? A. Villi B. Rugae C. Peyers patches D. Haustra
D. Haustra
28. Which of the following nerves supplies the extensor muscles of the fingers? A. Radial B. Ulnar C. Median D. Musculocutaneous
A. Radial
21. The radial notch articulates with which of the following? A. Head of the radius B. Head of the ulna C. Trochlea of the humerus D. Neck of the radius
A. Head of the radius
29. Which of the following muscles externally rotates the arm? A. Infraspinatus B. Subscapularis C. Pectorals major D. Latissimus dorsi
A. Infraspinatus
22. On which bone is the olecranon fossa located? A. Scaphoid B. Radius C. Ulna D. Humerus
D. Humerus
30. Which of the following ligaments prevents anterior displacement of the tibia? A. Lateral collateral B. Medial collateral C. Ant cruciate D. Post cruciate
C. Ant cruciate
23. The radial nerve is found on which bone? A. Post radius B. Medial ulna C. Medial scaphoid D. Medial pisiform
A. Post radius
31. In the fetus blood bypasses the liver sinusoid through which of the following? A. Ductus arteriosus B. Ductus venosus C. Foramen ovale D. Ligamentus teres
B. Ductus venosus
24. The esophageal hiatus is located at which vertebral level? A. T8 B. T9 C. T10 D. T11
C. T10
32. The peroneus longus tendon into the foot and attaches to which bone? A. Cuboid B. Navicular C. Calcaneous D. Lateral cuneiform
A. Cuboid
33. What part of the humerus articulates with the radius? A. Trochlear B. Lateral epicondyle C. Olecranon D. Capitulum
D. Capitulum
41. Which muscle inserts into the scapula? A. Pectorals major B. Pectorals minor C. Subscapularis D. Brachialis
B. Pectorals minor
34. Fracture of the medial epicondyle results in damage to which of the following muscles? A. Biceps brachii B. Abductor pollicis longus C. Flexor carpi ulnaris D. Flexor digitorum superficialis
C. Flexor carpi ulnaris
42. The gracillus muscle is supplied by which nerve? A. Superficial gluteal B. Obturator C. Femoral D. Tibial
B. Obturator
35. What are the 8-12 conical projections in the renal medulla called? A. Pyramids B. Minor calyces C. Major calyces D. Papilla
A. Pyramids
43. Surfactant is produced by? A. Type 1 alveolar cells B. Type 2 aveolar cells C. Dust cells D. Goblet cells
B. Type 2 aveolar cells
36. Which structure pierces the central tendon of the diaphragm? A. Aorta B. Esophagus C. Inf vena cava D. Vagus nerve
C. Inf vena cava
- Chordae tendonae are fibrous cords the connect _____ to _____?
A. Valve cusps to papillary muscles
B. Valve cusps to arterial wall
C. Papillary muscles to arterial wall
D. Papillary muscles to ventricular walls
A. Valve cusps to papillary muscles
37. The apex of the lug is located at what level? A. At the level of the 1st rib B. Above the 1st rib C. At the level of the 2nd rib D. Below the 1st rib
B. Above the 1st rib
45. Which structure passes thru the deep inguinal of the male? A. Epididymus B. Transverse abdominus muscle C. Tunica albuginea D. Spermatis cord
D. Spermatis cord
38. The lacrimal fossa is part of what bone? A. Frontal B. Maxillary C. Ethmoid D. Zygomatic
A. Frontal
46. Which of the following taste buds are the largest and fewest in number? A. Fungiform B. Filliform C. Foliate D. Circumvallate
D. Circumvallate
39. The axillary nerve lies within which? A. Quadrangular sulcus B. Triangular sulcus C. Triangular space D. Quadrangular space
D. Quadrangular space
47. Posterior costal pleura extends caudally to the level of? A. T10 B. 9th rib C. 12th rib D. L2
C. 12th rib
40. Which of the following is part of the nephron? A. Efferent arteriole B. Loop of Henle C. Straight collecting tubule D. Transverse collecting duct
B. Loop of Henle
48. Which of the following cells types is located in the Lucunae of Howship? A. Osteoblasts B. Osteoclasts C. Osteocytes D. Melanocyte
B. Osteoclasts
49. The radial artery terminates at? A. Deep palmer arch B. Superficial palmer arch C. Post interosseus D. Profunda brachii
A. Deep palmer arch
57. Medial Rotation of the Tibia is accomplished by which of the following muscles? A. Rectus Femoris B. Popliteus C. Plantaris D. Biceps femoris
B. Popliteus
50. Which of the following is the insertion of the long head of the biceps brachii? A. Intertubercular groove B. Radial tuberosity C. Trochlear notch D. Olecranon fossa
B. Radial tuberosity
58. The thickest par t of the heart is? A. Right atrium B. Right ventrical C. Left atrium D. Left ventrical
D. Left ventrical
51. Which of the following is the superficial boundary of the perineal caviity? A. Pouch of Douglas B. Pelvic diaphragm C. Perineal space D. Colles flexure (fascia)
D. Colles flexure (fascia)
59. Which of the following of the following bones contains the coronoid tubercle? A. Scapula B. Ulna C. Clavicle D. Humerous
C. Clavicle
52. The ureter runs anterior to which of the following structures? A. Psoas major B. Abdominal aorta C. Sup mesenteric artery D. Renal vein
A. Psoas major
60. The embryological derivation for epithelium is? A. Ectoderm B. Endoderm C. Splanchinic mesoderm D. Somatic mesoderm
A. Ectoderm
53. Which of the following is the vein most superficial on the calf? A. Schindylesis B. Greater Saphenous C. Lesser Saphenous D. Peroneal
C. Lesser Saphenous
- Paralysis of which of the following muscles results in loss of abduction and external rotation of the humerus
A. Lateral Dorsal & Serratus Anterior
B. Middle Deltoid & Sub-Scapulerus
C. Supraspinatus & Teres Major
D. Supra & Infraspinatus
D. Supra & Infraspinatus
54. The Interossais membrane of the leg classified? A. Schindylesis B. Syndesmosis C. Symphysis D. Synchondrosis
B. Syndesmosis
- Muscle spindles are what type of receptors?
A. Pain
B. Touch
C. Stretch
C. Stretch
55. Which of the following planes divides the body into Right & Left halves? A. Horizontal B. Median C. Transverse D. Coronal
B. Median
63. Which of the following structures is found in the peritoneal cavity? A. Kidney B. Abdominal aorta C. Pancreas D. Sigmoid colon
B. Abdominal aorta
56. The superior mesenteric arteries which of the following? A. The spleen B. Jejunum C. Descending Colon D. Sigmoid Colon
B. Jejunum
- From which granular structure is renin secreted?
A. Afferent arteriole
B. Glomerular capillary fenestration
C. Peritubular capillary
D. Basement membrane of glomerular capillary
A. Afferent arteriole
65. The sustentoculum tali is part of which bone? A. Cuboid B. Navicular C. Talus D. Calcaneous
D. Calcaneous
74. What divides the muscles into fascicles? A. Epimysium B. Perimysium C. Endomysium D. Neurolemma
B. Perimysium
66. What joints is a fibrous articulation? A. Proximal tibiofibular B. Distal radiounlar C. Distal tibiofibular D. Interventricular disc
C. Distal tibiofibular
75. The biceps brachii tendon is held in place by? A. Transverse humeral ligament B. Coracoacromial ligament C. Glenohumeral ligament D. Acromiohumeral ligament
A. Transverse humeral ligament
67. The laryngotrocheal diverticulum developed from which of the following? A. Pharynx B. Foregut C. Midgut D. Hindgut
A. Pharynx
- Which of the following canals is located on the lateral wall of the ischiorectal fossa?
A. Pudendal
B. Anal
C. Obturator
A. Pudendal
68. The head of the fibula articulates with which of the following? A. Base of patella B. Base of talus C. Lateral condyle of tibia D. Lateral condyle of femurs
C. Lateral condyle of tibia
77. Which organs is devoid of lymphatics? A. Kidney B. Uterus C. Liver D. Brain
D. Brain
69. The midgut forms which of the following structures? A. Ileum B. Pancreas C. Duodenum D. Larynx
A. Ileum
78. Which of the following organs has both endocrine and exocrine functions? A. Stomach B. Brain C. Pancreas D. Liver
C. Pancreas
70. Which is a feature of the humerus? A. Glenoid fossa B. Coronoid fossa C. Trochlear fossa D. Olecranon process
B. Coronoid fossa
79. The anterior portion of the hard palate is part of which of the following bones? A. Maxillary B. Sphenoid C. Ethmoid D. Palatine
A. Maxillary
71. How many tarsal bones are in the foot? A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8
C. 7
80. Which of the following forms the inferior attachment of the inguinal ligament? A. Pecten pubis B. Pubic crest C. Obturator crest D. Pubic tubercle
D. Pubic tubercle
72. What ligament reinforces the posterior portion of the hip joint? A. Ischiofemoral B. Pubofemoral C. Iliofemoral D. Transverse acetabular
A. Ischiofemoral
81. Which of the following veins closely follows the medial antebrachial cutaneous vein? A. Cephalic B. Basilic vein C. Superficial venous palmer arch D. Accessory cephalic
B. Basilic vein
73. The articulation of the humerus and ulna during extension occurs at \_\_\_\_ &\_\_\_\_\_? A. Supraulna and radius B. Olecranon fossa and olecranon process C. Capitulum and radius D. Trochlea and olecranon
B. Olecranon fossa and olecranon process
90. Which of the following ligaments connects the medial and lateral leminiscus of the knee? A. Transverse B. Ant cruciate C. Post cruciate D. Collateral
A. Transverse
91. Which of the following structures separates the greater and lesser sciatic notches (foramen)? A. Ishial spine B. Ischial tuberosity C. Ischial ramus D. Ischiopubic ramus
A. Ishial spine
100. Meissner’s plexus is located in which part of the intestinal lining? A. Submucosa B. Mucosa C. Muscularis D. Serosa
B. Mucosa
92. Which two carpal bones articulate with the radius? A. Pisiform and hamate B. Triquetium and triangular C. Scaphoid and lunate D. Trapezium and trapezoid
C. Scaphoid and lunate
101. Which of the following is not an infrahyoid muscle? A. Mylohyoid B. Thyrohyoid C. Omohyoid D. Sternohyoid
A. Mylohyoid
93. What is the action of the soleus muscle (post aspect)? A. Eversion B. Inversion C. Dorsiflexion D. Plantar flexion
D. Plantar flexion
102. Which of the following structures lies proximal to the trochlea on the distal humerus? A. Olecranon B. Coronoid fossa C. Coracoid fossa D. Radial artery
B. Coronoid fossa
94. Fibrocartilage unites bone in which of the following articulations? A. Suture B. Symphysis C. Hinge D. Saddle joint
B. Symphysis
103. Arterial blood supply to urinary bladder is derived from superior & inferior branches? A. Internal iliac B. External ilia C. Common iliac D. Aorta
A. Internal iliac
95. The linea aspera is located on which of the following bones? A. Post femur B. Ant femur C. Post fibula D. Ant fibula
A. Post femur
104. Shape of the ligament on the liver that is a remnant of umbilical vein? A. Oval B. Left triangular C. Round ligament D. Right triangular
C. Round ligament
96. Which of the following is the most common location for a sesmoid bone? A. Extensor pollicis longus B. Adductor pollicis C. Flexor pollicis brevis D. Flexor pollicis longus
D. Flexor pollicis longus
105. The peroneal artery is located in which of the following compartments of the leg? A. Ant B. Post C. Lateral D. Medial
B. Post
99. At what vertebral level is the horizontal fissure of the lung located? A. T3 B. T4 C. T6 D. T8
C. T6
106. Which passes thru the foramen rotundum? A. Abducens nerve B. Trochlear nerve C. Maxillary nerve D. Internal jugular nerve
C. Maxillary nerve
1.) The medial boundary of the anatomical snuffbox is formed by the \_\_\_\_ muscle? A. Extensor pollicus longus B. Ext. Pollicus brevis C. Ext. Carpi radialis longus D. Ext. Carpi radialis brevis
A. Extensor pollicus longus
9.) The fibrous band that runs from the papillary muscle to the atrioventricular valves are WOF?
A. Moderator band
B. Trabeculae carinae
C. Chordae tendinae
C. Chordae tendinae
2.) The styloid process is located on which portion of the radius? A. Ant B. Post C. Medial D. Lateral
D. Lateral