Spinal Anatomy Flashcards
1
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Which ligaments is broadest in the C-spine region, narrow in the T-spine and attaches to the IVD? A.) Anterior longitudinal B.) Posterior longitudinal C.) Interspinous D.) Ligamentum flavum
A
Posterior longitudinal
2
Q
What are the biggest nerve innervates the laryngeal muscle? A.) Esophageal branches B.) Cardiac branches C.) Recurrent laryngeal nerve D.) Inferior recurrent laryngeal nerve
A
Inferior recurrent laryngeal nerve
3
Q
The feature that is unique to the C-spine is? A.) Par interarticularis B.) Transverse foramina C.) Vertebral notch D.) Accessory process
A
Transverse foramina
4
Q
Coupling motion in the cervical spine during lateral flexion of the neck causes the vertebral body to? A.) Ipsilateral rotation B.) Extension C.) Contralateral rotation D.) Flexion
A
Ipsilateral rotation
5
Q
What fibers detect pain? A.) End bulbs of Krause B.) Organ of ruffini C.) Meissners corpuscles D.) Free nerve endings
A
Free nerve endings
6
Q
Which muscle attaches to the articular process of C3 through C6? A.) Rhomboic and pectoralis minor B.) SCM and trapezius C.) Splenius capitus and clavicle D.) Semispinalis muscle
A
Semispinalis muscle
7
Q
Cerebrospinal fluid is normally contained within what space? A.) Subarachnoid B.) Subdural C.) Epidural D.) Peridural
A
Subarachnoid
8
Q
Foramen spinosum contains? A.) Internal carotid artery B.) Optic nerve C.) Maxillary nerve D.) Middle meningeal artery
A
Middle meningeal artery
9
Q
What passes through the foramen rotundum? A.) Mandibular nerve B.) Middle meningeal artery C.) Opthalmic nerve D.) Maxillary nerve
A
Maxillary nerve
10
Q
Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers of oculomotor nerves synapse at what ganglion? A.) Pterygopalatine B.) Submandibular C.) Optic D.) Ciliary
A
Ciliary
11
Q
Which bone undergoes intermembranous ossification? A.) Parietal B.) Zygomatic C.) Mandibular D.) Maxillary
A
Parietal
12
Q
Which of the following comprise the white rami communicants? A.) Preganglionic sympathetic B.) Preganglionic parasympathetic C.) Postganglionic sympathetic D.) Postganglionic parasympathetic
A
Preganglionic sympathetic
13
Q
The dorsal root ganglion, autonomic ganglion & schwann cells are derived from which of the following embryonic structures? A.) Sclertome B.) Somites C.) Mesoderm D.) Neural crest
A
Neural crest
14
Q
The parotid gland is innervated by which of the following nerves? A.) 3 B.) 9 C.) 7 D.) 10
A
9
15
Q
Location of the vertebral venous plexus? A.) Peridural B.) Subdural C.) Subarachnoid D.) Epidural
A
Epidural
16
Q
The glabella is part of which of the following bones? A.) Maxillary B.) Frontal C.) Parietal D.) Occipital
A
Frontal
17
Q
At which vertebral level does the vertebral artery enter the spine? A.) C7 B.) C5 C.) T1 D.) C6
A
C6
18
Q
Which of the following is transmitted through foramen ovale? A.) Opthalmic nerve B.) Mandibular nerve C.) Maxillary nerve D.) Mental meningeal artery
A
Mandibular nerve
19
Q
The cell bodies of the gustatory fibers from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue are located in what ganglion? A.) Geniculate B.) Pterygopalatine C.) Superior vagal D.) Solitary
A
Geniculate
20
Q
The medullary pyramids contain which fibers? A.) Reticulospinal B.) Rubrospinal C.) Vestibulospinal D.) Corticospinal
A
Corticospinal
21
Q
Which of the following attaches to the coronoid process of the mandible? A.) Temporalis B.) Lateral pterygoid C.) Medial pterygoid D.) Masseter
A
Temporalis
22
Q
Which of the following vertebra has a pair of full costal facets and one pair of demi facets? A.) T12 B.) T10 C.) T3 D.) T1
A
T1
23
Q
Which of the following nerves supplies the SCM? A.) Supraclavicular B.) Suprascapular C.) Subscapular D.) Spinal accessory
A
Spinal accessory
24
Q
Which of the following supplies stimmulation to the zygopophyseal joints? A.) White rami communicants B.) Gray rami communicants C.) Ventral rami D.) Dorsal rami
A
Dorsal rami
25
Q
Physiologically during extension of the lumbar spine the IVF's \_\_\_\_\_ and the spinal cord \_\_\_\_\_? A.) Shortens, shortens B.) Lengthens, shortens C.) Lengthens, lengthens D.) Shortens, lengthens
A
Shortens, shortens
26
Q
Auditory fibers are contained in the? A.) Lateral lemniscus B.) Superior colliculus C.) Medial lemniscus D.) Medial longitudinal fasciculus
A
Lateral lemnscus
27
Q
At which level of the spinal cord is the conus medullaris found? A.) L1-L2 B.) L5-S1 C.) S2-S3 D.) L4-L5
A
L1-L2
28
Q
The cerebellum and pons are part of which primitive structure? A.) Rhombencephalon B.) Prosencephalon C.) Mesencephalon D.) Rhombencephalon
A
Rhombencephalon
29
Q
Cranial nerve II accesses the cranial vault via? A.) Superior orbital fissure B.) Optic canal C.) Supraoptic canal D.) Foramen rotundum
A
Optic canal
30
Q
Which vertebral structure forms the superior and inferior borders of the IVF? A.) Anterior IVD B.) Lamina C.) Posterior IVD D.) Pedicle
A
Pedicle
31
Q
Muscles derived from the 1st pharyngeal arch are supplies by which of the following CN? A.) VII B.) X C.) III D.) V
A
V
32
Q
Which of the following is excitatory to the pars compacta of the substantia nigra? A.) Dopamine B.) Glycine C.) Gaba D.) Glutamine
A
Glutamine
33
Q
A posterior ponticle results from calcification of which of the following ligaments? A.) Posterior-atlanto-occipital B.) Lateral atlanto-occipital C.) Anterior atlanto-occipital D.) Capsular
A
Posterior-atlanto-occipital
34
Q
The orientation of the inferior articular facets in the lumbar is? A.) Posterior and lateral B.) Posterior and medial C.) Anterior and lateral D.) Anterior and medial
A
Anterior and medial
35
Q
At the level of the T4, T5 vertebrae which structure is located anteriorly on the sternum? A.) Jugular notch B.) Xyphoid C.) Gladiolus D.) Angle of louis
A
Angle of louis
36
Q
Which of the following peduncles connects the pons to the hindbrain? A.) Middle cerebellar B.) Superior cerebellar C.) Inferior cerebellar D.) Lateral cerebellar
A
Middle cerebellar
37
Q
Which of the following structures does not attach the axis to the occipital bone? A.) Denticulate ligament B.) Alar ligament C.) Apical ligament D.) Tectorial membrane
A
Denticulate ligament
38
Q
Climbing fibers in the cerebellum originate in? A.) Nucleus ambiguus B.) Peduncles C.) Nucleus solitaries D.) Olivary nucleus
A
Olivary nucleus
39
Q
Which part of the vertebra contains a groove for the vertebral artery? A.) Condyles B.) Posterior arch C.) Dens D.) Anterior arch
A
Posterior arch
40
Q
The superior continuation of the PLL is the? A.) Supraspinous ligament B.) Ligamentum flavum C.) Ligamentum nuchae D.) Tectorial membrane
A
Tectorial membrane
41
Q
The ocularmotor nerve does not innervate which of the following muscles? A.) Medial rectus B.) Superior oblique C.) Inferior oblique D.) Inferior rectus
A
Superior oblique
42
Q
Normal orientation of the thoracic TVP is? A.) 45 degrees anterolateral B.) Lateral C.) 10 degrees anterior inferior D.) 45 degrees posterolateral
A
45 degrees posterolateral
43
Q
The superior cerebral veins drains into which of the following? A.) Inferior sagittal B.) Straight C.) Occipital D.) Superior sagittal sinus
A
Superior sagittal sinus
44
Q
The uncus and amygdaloid receive fibers from? A.) Optic nerve B.) Trigeminal nerve C.) Facial nerve D.) Olfactory buld
A
Olfactory bulb
45
Q
Which part of the following contains perilymph? A.) Frontal B.) Petrous portion of temporal C.) Occipital D.) Sphenoid
A
Petrous portion of temporal
46
Q
Which of the following vertebra does not have a bifid spinous process? A.) C2 B.) C7 C.) C3 D.) C6
A
C7
47
Q
What is the function of the emissary vein?
A.) Connect the IVC to the SVC
B.) To connect the prostatic vein to the lumbar veins
C.) To connect the intracranial venous sinus with the veins outside the cranium
D.) To connect veins to the hand
A
To connect the intracranial venous sinus with the veins outside the cranium
