Mid term Flashcards
Collection of Kahoot and Quiz Questions as preparation for the midterm in collection with previous question decks
name the 5 divisions of the vertebral column
7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, 4 fused
what unique feature of the C2 vertebra, the axis, allows for the rotation of the head
Odontoid process
Which bones make up the pectoral girdle in the human body
the scapula and clavicle
in a clinical examination, which anatomical landmarks can be palpated to locate the second rib and asses the patient
Manubrosternal angle
which of the following statements accurately describes the function of the nasal conchae within the nasal cavity
increase the surface area of the nasal cavity
In the oropharynx, which structure is responsible for housing the lingual tonsils
Posterior 1/3 of the tongue
What is the function of the pleura in the respiratory system
To reduce friction between the lungs and the chest wall during breathing
what is the primary function associated with the termination phase of the phonatory system
Opening the vocal folds to cease phonation
What is the average length of the larynx in adult females
36 mm
Which of the following laryngeal cartilages is the only complete ring-shapes cartilage in the human larynx
cricoid cartilage
what joints controls the abduction and adduction of the vocal folds
cricoarytenoid
Where is the middle vestibule of the larynx locate between
Between the ventricular and vocal folds
Tissues are groups of similar cells working together to
perform common functions
Adipose tissue is also known as
fat tissue
Smooth muscle is found mainly in
the stomach
What structure connects bones to other bones
ligaments
elastic tissue (areolar) are found where in the body
vocal cords
What role does the diaphragm play in the respiratory system
the diaphragm is the primary muscle of inspiration
Which group of muscles in the neck serves as accessory muscles that are important for respiration
sternocleidomastoid muscle and scalene muscles
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between Boyle’s Law and respiration
the volume of the lungs increases, its pressure decreases
The volume of air inhales in one cycle of respiration
tidal volume
What pressure is used to describe the pressure located below the vocal folds and is essential for phonation
Subglottal pressure
Which of the following terms refers to “towards the backbone”
dorsal