Test 3

Question 1

The inflammation of bursa by Gerdy’s tubercle

Answer 1

is observed in people with tightness of the IT band

Question 2

The rectus femoris has

Answer 2

its origin at the inferior iliac spine

Question 3

The peroneus longus

Answer 3

“all of the above”

provides important support for the transverse arch, tendon runs around the lateral malleolus, inserts on the first cuneifrom, provides suspensory support from above for the lateral longitudinal arch

Question 4

Which of the following muscles is frequently used in repair of the ACL

Answer 4

Semitendinosus

Question 5

Lombard’s paradox is called a paradox because

Answer 5

antagonistic muscles are usually inhibited when the prime mover is contracting

Question 6

Nitric oxide

Answer 6

causes vasodilation

Question 7

In rank order the muscle that would contribute the most in speed of running or in powerful jumping movement would be

Answer 7

gluteal muscles, quadriceps, triceps surae

Question 8

The acetabular labrum

Answer 8

deepens the socket portion of the joint

Question 9

A ballistic hypertension of the knee frequently:

Answer 9

stretches the anterior cruciate ligament

Question 10

A downward tilt of the pelvis

Answer 10

tight and shortened psoas

Question 11

The tibial plateau

Answer 11

has poor regenerative capacity if damaged

Question 12

A prime mover for eversion of the foot is:

Answer 12

proneus longus

Question 13

The prime action of the gluteus maximum is

Answer 13

extension at the hip

Question 14

Plantar fasciitis usually occurs

Answer 14

when the calcaneo-navicular is stretched

Question 15

Suspension for the lateral longitudinal arch is provided by

Answer 15

peroneus longus

Question 16

The keystone of the medial longitudinal arch is

Answer 16

the talus

Question 17

During the swing phase of running

Answer 17

the tibias anterior contracts concentrically

Question 18

Which of the following muscles as its insertion on the medial surface of the first cuneiform and first metatarsal

Answer 18

peroneus longus

Question 19

Paralysis of the [blank] may lead to a drop foot during the swing phase

Answer 19

tibialis anterior

Question 20

Standing results in what percentage of the weight of the body to be distributed to the calcaneous

Answer 20

50

Question 21

Give the origin of biceps femoris

Answer 21

ischial tuberosity

Question 22

Give the insertion of peroneus longus

Answer 22

1st cuneiform

Question 23

Inflammation of the tibial tuberosity

Answer 23

is due to excessive force of the quadriceps pulling on a center tibial tuberosity prior to puberty

Question 24

A ballistic movement at the ankle can cause a fracture at the fifth metatarsal. This movement is:

Answer 24

inversion

Question 25

The menisci of the knee

Answer 25

“all of the above”

increase the surface area between the tibia and femur, decrease the friction between the tibia and femur, cause the femur and tibia to “seat” more in the middle of the joint, decrease compressive forces between the femur and tibia

Question 26

A vasectomy occurs when

Answer 26

the vas deference is ligated

Question 27

Leydig cells produce

Answer 27

testosterone

Question 28

Menstruation is stimulated by

Answer 28

When are the corpus leuteum degenerates

Question 29

The finger-like projections at the opening of the upper end of the oviduct are known as the

Answer 29

fimbriae

Question 30

Endometriosis

Answer 30

A proliferation of the functionalism layer not only in the uterus but sometimes in the abdominal cavity

Question 31

The prostate is typically examined during a physical exam by

Answer 31

Palpitation of the prostate through the anal canal

Question 32

Chlamydial infection in women while easily treated with tetracycline may result in

Answer 32

scarring of the fallopian tubes at the isthmus of the fallopian tubes

Question 33

After ovulation, the ruptured follicle

Answer 33

differentiates into a temporary endocrine gland

Question 34

An ectopic pregnancy typically occurs

Answer 34

in the fallopian tubes

Question 35

A pap smear takes cells from

Answer 35

cervix

Question 36

A weakness of this muscle is usually associated with lateral movement of the patella during knee flexion and extension. This muscle is:

Answer 36

vastus medialis

Question 37

The dartos muscle

Answer 37

causes the skin of the scrotum to pucker

Question 38

The homologous structure in a female to the corpus cavernosa is the

Answer 38

clitoris

Question 39

By what approximate fold increase in mass does the uterus experience during full term pregnancy

Answer 39

25 times

Question 40

How does the uterus protect itself from infection during periods of the menstrual cycle other than the ovulatory phase?

Answer 40

Mucus plug, prevents entry into the cervix to stop infection from reaching uterus

Question 41

What is produced by the serotoli cells

Answer 41

androgen-binding proteins and enables spermatogenesis, initiate and regulate sperm production

Question 42

What is produced by the Bulbourethral gland

Answer 42

secretes a clear fluid rich in mucoproteins that helps lubricate the distal urethra

Question 43

What is benign hyperplasia of the prostate

Answer 43

noncancerous enlargement of prostate which causes frequent urination (due to pressure prostate puts on bladder) and difficulty urinating (due to pressure on prostatic urethra)