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
Mrs. Jones is walking toward you. You are looking at her from an ___ view
anterior
The neck is superior to the
pelvis
GI Joe is working on his third set of thirty push-ups. Which best describes the position he is in
Prone
Jill is the cutest baby; she is lying in her crib, playing with the toy that is hanging above her. What position is she in?
supine
what tissues are found in adenoids
lymphoid
which of the following tissues consists of molecules of fat
adipose tissue
Epithelial cells that appear flat and scale-like are called
squamous epithelium
acts as a protective layer for the brain and is composed of connective tissue
meninges
efferent nerves are associated with _ functions and afferent nerves are associated with _ functions
motor, sensory
What is the matrix in which blood cells are suspended
plasma
Which muscle type opposed the movement initiated by the agonist
antagonist
which of the following muscles typically operate under voluntary control
striated
Where does the spinal cord pass through
vertebral foramen
The origin of the diaphragm
xiphoid process
What covers the surface of the lungs
visceral pleura
name the 4 paranasal sinuses
frontal nasal sinus, sphenoid sinus, maxillary sinus, ethmoid air cells
t/f the vertebra below the skull is the axis
false
the pectoral girdle consists of which two parts
scapula and clavicle
the second rib articulates where on the sternum
manubrosternal angle
which of the following is a collapsed lung
pneumothorax
The true ribs are directly attached to the sternum by
chondral cartilages
what is attached to the tracheostomy tube, redirecting the airflow through the vocal cords and upper respiratory tract
speaking valve
The pressure between the parietal and visceral pleurae is called
intrapleural pressure
The diaphragms insertion point is called the
central tendon
which of the following lung capacities is the quantity of air available for respiration
vital capacity
the pressure below the vocal folds is called
sub glottal pressure
in healthy women, the average resting tidal volume is approximately __ liters per breath
0.5
T/F the pressure between the parietal and visceral pleura is always positive throughout respiration
false
the space between the vocal fold is called
glottis
the larynx is located at what cervical vertebral level
c4-c6
The process of drawing two structures closer together or moving a structure toward midline, like closing of the vocal folds is called
adduction
which cartilages of the larynx articulate the upper surface of the cricoid cartilage, forming the posterior point of attachment for the vocal folds
arytenoid cartilages
what are the two sets of joints located in the larynx
cricoarytenoid joints, cricothyroid joints
name the five layers of the vocal folds
squamous epithelium, superficial lamina propria, intermediate lamina propria, deep lamina propria, thyroarytenoid muscle thyrovocalis part, thyroarytenoid muscle thyromuscularis par
What cavity lies between the laryngeal inlet and the vestibular folds
vestibule
Individuals who have undergone laryngectomy have difficulty with what two functions
speaking and protecting the airway while swallowing
