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Which of the following pulses can be palpated just proximal to the hypothenar pad?

A

Ulnar

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Calcitonin is secreted by which cell?

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Parafollicular

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Which of the following muscles is the medial rotator of the hip?

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Gluteus Medius

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Damage to the long thoracic nerve produces paralysis of which of the following muscles?

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Serratus anterior

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Which embryological structure is the adrenal medulla derived from?

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Neural crest cells

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Which nerve innervates the peronei muscles?

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Superficial peroneal (Superficial fibular)

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What type of cells are found throughout the respiratory tract?

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Pseudostratified ciliated columnar

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Which of the following nerves is palpable on the lateral aspect of the neck of the fibula?

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Common Peroneal (Common fibular)

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Posterior superficial muscles of the leg insert on which bone?

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Calcaneous

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The epiphyseal plate is considered to be what type of joint?

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Synchondrosis

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The soleal line is present in which leg bone?

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Tibia

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The lateral malleolus is a feature of which of the following bones?

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Fibula

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The anterior interventricular artery is a branch of which artery?

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Left coronary

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Which ligament prevents the lateral displacement of the tibia?

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Fibular collateral (lateral collateral, LCL)

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15
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The spring ligament connects the calcaneous to which of the following bones?

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Navicular

* This ligament is also known as [plantar calcaneonavicular]

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Which of the following muscles inserts on the 5th metatarsal?

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Peroneus brevis (fibularis brevis)

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17
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Which of the following nerves innervates the tibialis anterior muscles?

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Deep peroneal (deep fibular)

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18
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The primary ossification of a long bone is located on?

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Diaphysis

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19
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Palatoglossus and palatopharyngeus form which of the following?

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Pillars of fauces (also known as the palatine arches)

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20
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the large intestine?

A. Villi
B. Rugae
C. Peyers Patches
D. Haustra

A

Haustra

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21
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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

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22
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On which bone is the olecranon fossa located?

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Humerus

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The radial nerve is found on which bone?

A. Posterior radius
B. Medial Ulna
C. Medial Scaphoid
D. Medial pisiform

A

Posterior radius

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24
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The esophageal hiatus is located at which vertebral level?

A

T10

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The coronoid process is located on which bone?
Ulna
26
Haversion systems are separated from each other by which of the following? A. Volkmann canals B. Interstitial lamina C. Endosteum D. Canaliculi
Interstitial lamina
27
Ankle inversion and plantar flexion of the foot is most restricted by which ligament of the foot?
Anterior Talofibular (ATFL)
28
Which of the following nerves supplies the extensor muscles of the fingers?
Radial
29
Which of the following muscles externally rotates the arm? A. Infraspinatus B. Subscapularis C. Pecrotalis major D. Latissimus Dorsi
Infraspinatus
30
Which of the following ligaments prevents anterior displacement of the tibia? (anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur)
Anterior Cruciate (ACL)
31
In the fetal blood supply, the blood will bypass the liver sinusoid through which of the following? A. Ductus arteriosus B. Ductus venosus C. Foramen ovale D. Ligamentum teres
Ductus venosus
32
The peroneus longus tendon enters into the foot and will attach to what bone?
Cuboid
33
What part of the humerus articulates with the radius?
Capitulum
34
Fracture of the medial epicondyle results in damage to which of the following muscles?
Flexor carpi ulnaris
35
What are the 8-13 conical projections in the renal medulla called? A. Pyramids B. Minor calyces C. Papilla
Pyramids
36
Which structure pierces the central tendon of the diaphragm? A. Aorta B. Esophagus C. Inferior Vena Cava
IVC (inferior vena cava)
37
The apex of the lung is located at what level? A. At the level of 1st rib B. Above level of 1st rib C. Below the 1st rib
Above the level of the 1st rib
38
The lacrimal fossa is part of what bone? A. Frontal B. Maxillary C. Ethmoid
Frontal
39
The axillary nerve lies within which?
Quadrangular space
40
Which of the following is part of the nephron? A. Efferent arteriole B. Loop of Henle C. Straight collecting tubule
Loop of Henle
41
Which muscle inserts into the scapula? A. Pec Major B. Pec Minor C. Subscapularis D. Brachialis
Pec Minor (inserts on the coracoid process of the scapula)
42
The gracilis muscle is supplied by which nerve?
Obturator N. L2-L4
43
Surfactant is produced by what cells?
Type 2 alveolar cells
44
Chordae tendonae are fibrous cords that connect ____ to ____?
Valve cusps to papillary muscles
45
Which structure passes through the deep inguinal ring of the male? A. Epididymus B. Transverse abdominus mm. C. Spermatic cord
Spermatic Cord
46
Which of the following taste buds are the largest and fewest in number? A. Fungiform B. Foliate C. Circumvallate
Circumvallate
47
Posterior costal pleura extends caudally to the level of what rib/vertebrae? A. T10 B. 9th rib C. 12th rib D. L2
12th rib
48
Which of the following cell types is located in the Lacunae of Howship? A. Osteoblasts B. Osteoclasts C. Osteocytes
Osteoclasts [Osteoclasts occupy depressions on bone surface called Howship Lacunae; these lacunae are thought to be caused by erosion of the bone by the osteoclast enzymes]
49
The radial artery terminates at what? A. Deep palmar arch B. Superficial palmar arch C. Posterior interosseous
Deep palmar arch
50
Which of the following is the insertion of the long head of the biceps brachii? A. Intertubercular groove of humerus B. Radial tuberosity C. Trochlear notch
Radial tuberosity
51
Which of the following is the superficial boundary of the perineal cavity? A. Pouch of douglas B. Pelvic diaphragm C. Perineal space D. Colles Flexure (fascia)
Colles flexure (fascia
52
The ureter runs anterior to which of the following structures? A. Psoas Major B. Abdominal aorta C. Superior mesenteric artery
Psoas major
53
Which of the following is the vein most superficial on the calf? A. Great Saphenous B. Lesser Saphenous C. Peroneal
Lesser Saphenous
54
The interosseous membrane of the leg is classified as what type of joint? A. Syndesmosis B. Symphysis C. Synchondrosis
Syndesmosis
55
Which of the following planes divides the body into R and L halves? A. Horizontal B. Median C. Transverse D. Coronal
Median
56
The superior mesenteric arteries supply which of the following? A. The spleen B. Jejunum C. Descending Colon D. Sigmoid Colon
Jejunum
57
Medial Rotation of the tibia is accomplished by which of the following muscles? A. Rectus femoris B. Popliteus C. Plantaris
Popliteus
58
The thickest part of the heart is? A. R atrium B. R ventricle C. L ventricle
L ventricle
59
Which of the following of the following bones contains the coronoid tubercle? A. Scapula B. Ulna C. Clavicle
Clavicle
60
The embryological derivation for epithelium is? A. Ectoderm B. Endoderm C. Splanchnic mesoderm
Ectoderm
61
Paralysis of which of the following msucles results in loss of abduction and external rotation of the humerus? A. Lateral dorsal and serratus anterior B. Middle deltoid and sub scapularis C. Supra and infraspinatus
Supra and infraspinatus
62
Muscle spindles are what type of receptors? A. Pain B. Touch C. Stretch
Stretch
63
Which of the following structures is found in the peritoneal cavity? A. Kidney B. Abdominal aorta C. Pancreas D. Sigmoid colon
Abdominal aorta
64
From which granular structure is renin secreted? A. Afferent arteriole B. Glomerular capillary fenestration C. Peritubular capillary D. Basement membrane of glomerular capillary
Afferent arteriole

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