Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Anatomy > ALL weeks quizz > Flashcards

ALL weeks quizz Flashcards

(87 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

What forms the sacrum?

A. 3 lumbar vertebrae
B. 5 coccygeal vertebrae
C. 5 sacral vertebrae fused together
D. 7 cervical vertebrae

A

C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

The sacrum has which general shape?

A. Straight and flat
B. Concave anteriorly
C. Convex anteriorly
D. Circular

A

B

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Which surface of the sacrum is convex and irregular?

A. Anterior
B. Posterior
C. Lateral
D. Superior

A

B

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What forms the median sacral crest?

A. Transverse processes
B. Articular processes
C. Spinous processes
D. Laminae

A

C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

The intermediate sacral crest is formed by fusion of:

A. Spinous processes
B. Articular processes
C. Transverse processes
D. Sacral cornua

A

B

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Which of the following is a remnant of the inferior articular process of S5?

A. Coccygeal cornu
B. Sacral hiatus
C. Sacral cornua
D. Lateral crest

A

C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What structure is an opening at the caudal end of the sacral canal?

A. Sacral hiatus
B. Sacral foramen
C. Sacral cornu
D. Intercornual ligament

A

A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

The lateral sacral crest is formed by fusion of:

A. Spinous processes
B. Articular processes
C. Transverse processes
D. Laminae

A

C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Which ligament connects the cornua of the sacrum and coccyx?

A. Interosseous ligament
B. Intercornual ligament
C. Superficial posterior ligament
D. Sacrotuberous ligament

A

B

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

How many pairs of sacral foramina are present on the anterior surface?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

A

C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Which ligament arises from the margin of the sacral hiatus and attaches to the coccyx?

A. Deep posterior sacrococcygeal
B. Superficial posterior sacrococcygeal
C. Lateral sacrococcygeal
D. Intercornual

A

B

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Which ligament spans from dorsal surface of S5 to coccyx?

A. Superficial posterior sacrococcygeal
B. Lateral sacrococcygeal
C. Deep posterior sacrococcygeal
D. Anterior sacrococcygeal

A

C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What attaches to the inferolateral angle of the sacrum to coccyx?

A. Anterior sacrococcygeal ligament
B. Lateral sacrococcygeal ligament
C. Posterior sacroiliac ligament
D. Sacrotuberous ligament

A

B

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Which is NOT a feature of the posterior surface of the sacrum?

A. Convexity
B. Smoothness
C. Median crest
D. Sacral hiatus

A

B

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Coccygeal cornua articulate with:

A. Sacral ala
B. Sacral canal
C. Sacral cornua
D. Iliac crest

A

C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Which vertebral level forms the terminal end of the vertebral column

A. S5
B. L5
C. Coccyx
D. T12

A

C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Which surface of the coccyx is concave and smooth?

A. Posterior
B. Anterior
C. Lateral
D. Inferior

A

B

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What forms the coccyx?

A. 2 sacral segments
B. 5 lumbar vertebrae
C. 3-5 fused coccygeal vertebrae
D. Thoracic vertebrae

A

C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Which sacrococcygeal ligament lies deep to the superficial posterior ligament?

A. Lateral
B. Anterior
C. Intercornual
D. Deep posterior

A

D

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What joint type is the sacrococcygeal joint?

A. Ball and socket
B. Synovial pivot
C. Cartilaginous
D. Fibrous

A

C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Pain in the SI joint region can originate from all except:

A. Thoracic spine
B. Lumbar spine
C. SI joint
D. Occipital condyles

A

D

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What type of joint is the sacroiliac joint?

A. Synovial plane joint
B. Synchondrosis
C. Cartilaginous joint
D. Ball and socket joint

A

A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Which ligament is considered the strongest in the body and part of the SI joint?

A. Anterior sacroiliac
B. Posterior sacroiliac
C. Interosseous sacroiliac
D. Sacrotuberous

A

C

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Which ligament spans from the lateral sacrum to the ischial spine?

A. Sacrospinous
B. Sacrotuberous
C. Posterior sacroiliac
D. Interosseous sacroiliac

A

A

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
The sacrotuberous ligament connects the sacrum to the: A. Pubic symphysis B. Iliac crest C. Ischial tuberosity D. Greater trochanter
C
26
Which of the following is not an accessory sacroiliac ligament? A. Sacrospinous B. Sacrotuberous C. Interosseous D. Iliolumbar
C
27
What type of movement occurs at the SI joint? A. Flexion/extension B. Nodding C. Nutation and counternutation D. Lateral bending
C
28
What structure supports the posterior SI joint and attaches to the PSIS? A. Anterior SI ligament B. Posterior SI ligament C. Interosseous ligament D. Iliolumbar ligament
B
29
The anterior sacroiliac ligament attaches: A. From iliac tuberosity to sacrum B. From iliac fossa to iliac spine C. From iliac ala to anterior sacrum D. From ischial spine to ischial tuberosity
C
30
Which movement involves the sacral base moving anteriorly and inferiorly? A. Counternutation B. Rotation C. Nutation D. Flexion
C
31
Which movement involves the sacral base moving posteriorly and superiorly? A. Nutation B. Counternutation C. Rotation D. Lateral bending
B
32
The interosseous SI ligament lies: A. Posterior to the posterior SI ligament B. Anterior to the anterior SI ligament C. Between sacral and iliac tuberosities D. Between ischial spines
C
33
The sacroiliac joint is stabilized mainly by which ligaments? A. Sacrotuberous and sacrospinous B. Anterior and posterior SI ligaments C. Interosseous SI ligaments D. All of the above
D
34
Which ligament limits the anterior movement of the sacral apex? A. Sacrospinous B. Interosseous C. Superficial posterior sacrococcygeal D. Iliolumbar
A
35
Which ligament passes vertically from the dorsal S5 to the coccyx? A. Intercornual B. Superficial posterior sacrococcygeal C. Deep posterior sacrococcygeal D. Anterior sacrococcygeal
C
36
What is the function of the sacrotuberous ligament? A. Prevents sacral nutation B. Stabilizes hip rotation C. Connects iliac crest to ischial spine D. Assists in lumbar extension
A
37
Which ligament surrounds the sacral hiatus? A. Deep posterior sacrococcygeal B. Intercornual C. Superficial posterior sacrococcygeal D. Lateral sacrococcygeal
C
38
What type of joint is the sacrococcygeal joint? A. Synovial B. Fibrous C. Cartilaginous (secondary) D. Synchondrosis
C
39
Which ligament attaches to the inferolateral angle of the sacrum? A. Lateral sacrococcygeal B. Interosseous C. Deep posterior D. Intercornual
A
40
Which of the following movements is not characteristic of the sacroiliac joint? A. Nutation B. Counternutation C. Flexion D. Slight gliding
C
41
The posterior SI ligament resists which movement? A. Nutation B. Counternutation C. Flexion D. Rotation
A
42
What movement increases the size of the pelvic outlet? A. Nutation B. Counternutation C. Flexion D. Posterior pelvic tilt
A
43
Which of the following is the most superficial abdominal muscle? A. Transversus abdominis B. Internal oblique C. Rectus abdominis D. External oblique
D
44
Which abdominal muscle has fibers running inferomedially, like "hands in pockets"? A. Internal oblique B. Rectus abdominis C. External oblique D. Transversus abdominis
C
45
The rectus abdominis is enclosed within which structure? A. Thoracolumbar fascia B. Inguinal ligament C. Rectus sheath D. Linea alba
C
46
Which muscle lies immediately deep to the external oblique? A. Transversus abdominis B. Internal oblique C. Rectus abdominis D. Quadratus lumborum
B
47
Which muscle contributes to the formation of the inguinal canal? A. Rectus abdominis B. Internal oblique C. Transversus abdominis D. Both B and C
D
48
What is the innermost of the three flat abdominal muscles? A. External oblique B. Internal oblique C. Transversus abdominis D. Rectus abdominis
C
49
Which structure is formed by the fusion of aponeuroses at the midline? A. Inguinal ligament B. Linea alba C. Rectus sheath D. Tendinous intersection
B
50
What is the function of the transversus abdominis? A. Flexes trunk B. Rotates trunk C. Compresses abdominal contents D. Extends trunk
C
51
Which muscle has tendinous intersections? A. External oblique B. Internal oblique C. Rectus abdominis D. Transversus abdominis
C
52
Which nerve primarily innervates the abdominal wall muscles? A. Sciatic nerve B. Intercostal nerves (T7-T11) C. Phrenic nerve D. Obturator nerve
B
53
Which muscle originates from the iliac crest and thoracolumbar fascia? A. Rectus abdominis B. External oblique C. Internal oblique D. Transversus abdominis
C
54
Which muscle assists in rotation of the trunk to the opposite side? A. Rectus abdominis B. External oblique C. Internal oblique D. Transversus abdominis
B
55
The conjoint tendon is formed by the aponeuroses of: A. External and internal oblique B. Internal oblique and transversus abdominis C. External oblique and rectus abdominis D. Transversus abdominis and rectus abdominis
B
56
Which structure separates the left and right rectus abdominis muscles? A. Rectus sheath B. Linea alba C. Semilunar line D. Inguinal ligament
B
57
Which of the following is NOT a function of abdominal wall muscles? A. Trunk flexion B. Forced expiration C. Vertebral extension D. Compression of abdominal contents
C
58
Which muscle’s fibers run horizontally? A. Internal oblique B. Transversus abdominis C. External oblique D. Rectus abdominis
B
59
The linea semilunaris is the lateral margin of which muscle? A. External oblique B. Rectus abdominis C. Transversus abdominis D. Quadratus lumborum
B
60
The pyramidalis muscle lies: A. Deep to transversus abdominis B. Superficial to external oblique C. In front of the rectus abdominis D. Posterior to rectus abdominis
C
61
Which muscle does not insert on the linea alba? A. External oblique B. Internal oblique C. Transversus abdominis D. Rectus abdominis
D
62
What is the origin of the rectus abdominis? A. Iliac crest B. Pubic symphysis and crest C. Costal margin D. Xiphoid process
B
63
Which muscle helps in lateral flexion to the same side? A. Internal oblique B. External oblique C. Transversus abdominis D. Both A and B
D
64
Which structure lies between the rectus abdominis and posterior wall below the arcuate line? A. Transversalis fascia B. External oblique aponeurosis C. Internal oblique aponeurosis D. Posterior rectus sheath
A
65
Which nerve innervates the diaphragm? A. Vagus nerve B. Intercostal nerve C. Phrenic nerve D. Subcostal nerve
C
66
What is the vertebral level of the aortic hiatus in the diaphragm? A. T8 B. T10 C. T12 D. L1
C
67
The esophageal hiatus is located at which vertebral level? A. T6 B. T8 C. T10 D. T12
C
68
The caval opening transmits which structure? A. Esophagus B. Descending aorta C. Inferior vena cava D. Thoracic duct
C
69
Which structure does NOT pass through the diaphragm? A. Aorta B. Vagus nerve C. Thoracic duct D. Common carotid artery
D
70
Which part of the diaphragm forms the crura? A. Sternal part B. Costal part C. Lumbar part D. Central tendon
C
71
The right crus of the diaphragm arises from: A. L1 only B. L1–L2 C. L1–L3 D. T12–L1
C
72
The central tendon of the diaphragm is important because it: A. Is muscular and contracts during respiration B. Contains the esophageal hiatus C. Anchors diaphragm to the vertebrae D. Transmits the inferior vena cava
D
73
What pierces the diaphragm at the T10 level? A. Inferior vena cava B. Esophagus and vagus nerve C. Aorta and azygos vein D. Thoracic duct and sympathetic trunk
B
74
Which structure runs posterior to the diaphragm, not through it? A. Inferior vena cava B. Esophagus C. Aorta D. Vagus nerve
C
75
The diaphragm is primarily involved in: A. Digestion B. Circulation C. Respiration D. Urination
C
76
The muscle fibers of the diaphragm converge into the: A. Sternal part B. Central tendon C. Costal margin D. Thoracic inlet
B
77
What forms the medial arcuate ligament? A. Quadratus lumborum fascia B. Psoas major fascia C. Transversus abdominis fascia D. Aortic hiatus
B
78
The lateral arcuate ligament passes over which muscle? A. Psoas major B. Iliacus C. Quadratus lumborum D. Rectus abdominis
C
79
Which muscle lies immediately inferior to the diaphragm? A. Rectus abdominis B. Quadratus lumborum C. Psoas major D. Transversus abdominis
c
80
The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the: A. Pericardial cavity B. Pelvic cavity C. Abdominal cavity D. Pleural cavity
C
81
Which of the following pass through the esophageal hiatus? A. Esophagus, aorta, thoracic duct B. Esophagus, vagus nerve C. Aorta, sympathetic chain D. Esophagus, azygos vein
B
82
The crura of the diaphragm contribute to forming which opening? A. Caval opening B. Esophageal hiatus C. Aortic hiatus D. Thoracic inlet
B
83
Which of the following muscles assist the diaphragm in increasing thoracic volume? A. Transversus abdominis B. Scalenes C. Rectus abdominis D. Pectoralis minor
B
84
The phrenic nerve arises from which spinal levels? A. C1–C3 B. C3–C5 C. T1–T3 D. T7–T11
B
85
The diaphragm receives blood supply primarily from the: A. Subclavian artery B. Superior and inferior phrenic arteries C. Intercostal arteries D. Aorta only
B
86
What is the role of the diaphragm during inhalation? A. Contracts and moves superiorly B. Contracts and flattens C. Relaxes and domes upward D. Rotates the thoracic cage
B
87

Anatomy (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions