2011 anatomy Flashcards

1
Q

In which anatomical position is the palm when you do pronation of the forearm?

A

Inferior

Posterior wasn’t mentioned

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2
Q

Which of the following is a derivative of the paraxial mesoderm?

A

Muscles

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3
Q

What is the indicator for the initiation of the process of gastrulation?

A

Primitive streak

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4
Q

The vagus nerve is responsible for the innervation of the constrictors of the pharynx. Why would it be responsible for this innervation?

A

Both develop from the fourth pharyngeal arch

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5
Q

Which nerve is responsible for pain sensations from the upper molar teeth?

A

Infra-orbital nerve

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6
Q

Which nerve carries post-ganglionic nerve fibers to the salivary gland?

A

Cranial nerve V

Only the fifth cranial nerve carries post-ganglionic fibers

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7
Q

Through which lymph nodes will metastasizing cancer cells from a tumor on the bottom lip pass through first?

A

Submental lymph nodes

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8
Q

What structure is associated with spinal ganglia?

A

Dorsal root

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9
Q

Which of the following is an example of an irregular bone?

A

Vertebrae

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10
Q

Which of the following structures is associated with fibrocartilage?

A

Meniscus

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11
Q

What type of cartilage is found of the epiphyseal growth plate?

A

Hyaline

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12
Q

Which of the following is true regarding the axon hillock?

a. It is where the action potential enters the neuron and where it exits
b. It is devoid of organelles

A

a. It is where the action potential enters the neuron and where it exits

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13
Q

Where are basket cells found?

A

Cerebellum

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14
Q

Which of the following represents the most outer layer of the meninges?

a. meningeal layer
b. periosteal layer

A

a. Periosteal layer

(the dura mater is divided into 2 layers, the outer periosteal layer & the inner meningeal layer

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15
Q

Which of the following is associated with goblet cells?

A

Pseudostratified epithelium

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16
Q

Which disease is characterized by hyperextensible skin and movable joints and in which collagen type III is affected?

A

Ehler-Danlos syndrome

17
Q

Which of the following doesn’t change size when the muscle contracts?

A

A-band

18
Q

Which of the following is a characteristic of cells that are active in protein synthesis?

A

Abundant RER

19
Q

Which of the following proteins is associated with microtubules?

A

Dynein

20
Q

Which of the following structures is responsible for cell to cell communication?

A

Gap junction

21
Q

A man suffers from pain in the right hypochondrium. Which of the following is most likely to be affected?

A

Liver

22
Q

At the level of which vertebra does the esophagus pierce the diaphragm?

A

T10