Anatomy Comp Review Flashcards by Connor Faust

Cranial nerves characterized by the special visceral motor modality supply which of the following
A. Smooth muscles of the gut tract
B. Skeletal muscles
C. Muscles derived from pharyngeal arches
D. Autonomic motor muscles

C. Muscles derived from pharyngeal arches

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Which of the following cranial nerves supplies motor innervation to the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles
A. IX
B. X
C. XI
D. XII

C. XI

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In diarthrosis, which component is more vascularized than others
A. outer fibrous capsule
B. articular cartilage
C. ligaments
D. synovial membrane

D. Synovial membrane

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Extensive bilateral lesions involving the mid-pons and the midbrain reticular formation are associated with which of the following conditions
A. Consciousness but quadriplegic
B. Coma
C. Hypotonia
D. Unconscious regulation and coordination of motor activities

B. Coma

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Which of the following lobes would not be found in the right lung
A. Upper/superior
B. Middle
C. Lower/inferior
D. Lingula

D. Lingula

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The malleoli of the tibia and fibula form the mortise component of the ankle joint. Which of the following forms the tenon
A. Calcaneus
B. Cuboid
C. Talus
D. Medial cuneiform

C. Talus

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The middle meningeal artery enters the cranial cavity via which of the following foramina
A. Ovale
B. Rotundum
C. Spinosum
D. Lacerum

C. Spinosum

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Melanin containing, dopaminergic neurons and iron containing cells that secrete serotonin and GABA are major components of which of the following
A. Substantia niagra
B. Thalamus
C. RAS
D. Superior colliculi

A. Substantia niagra

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While standing in the anatomical position, the palms of the hands are supinated
A. True
B. False

A. True

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The hepatic portal vein is formed by the union of the superior mesenteric vein and which of the following
A. Inferior mesenteric vein
B. Splenic vein
C. Left gastroepiploic vein
D. Right gastroepiploic vein
E. Gastroduodenal vein

B. Splenic vein

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A muscle contraction that results in the lengthening of a muscle would best be described as which of the following 
A. concentric
B. Eccentric
C. isometric
D. Both A and B
E. Both B and C

B. Eccentric

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The three capsular ligaments of the hip limit which of the following motions
A. Lateral thigh rotation
B. Hip hyperextension
C. Hip flexion
D. Medial thigh rotation

B. Hip hyperextension

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How many cervical vertebrae are there in total

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The navicular bone is a component of which of the following subdivisions of the foot
A. Hindfoot
B. Midfoot
C. Forefoot
D. Mortise and tenon joint

B. Midfoot

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Which of the following muscle groups is part of the intrinsic musculature of the back
A. trapezius
B. erector spinae group
C. latissimus
D. serratus posterior group

B. Erector spinae group

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The posterior compartment of the brachium contains the triceps complex. Which of the following nerves supplies the muscles of the posterior compartment of the brachium
A. Ulnar nerve
B. Median nerve
C. Radial nerve
D. Musculocutaneous nerve
E. Axillary nerve

C. Radial nerve

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The Trendelenburg test is used to evaluate which of the following muscles
A. Pectineus
B. Gluteus medius
C. Gluteus maximus
D. Quadriceps femoris

B. Gluteus medius

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Which of the following is the fontanelle located at the junction of the sagittal and lambdoidal sutures
A. Anterior
B. Posterior
C. Anterolateral
D. Posterolateral

D. Posterolateral

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The major constituent of the pelvic diaphragm is the levator ani complex. Which of the following is NOT part of the levator ani complex
A. Puborectalis
B. Pubococcygeus
C. Coccygeus
D. Iliococcygeus

D. Iliococcygeus

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Which of the following features marks the boundary between the false/greater pelvis and the true/lesser pelvis
A. Pelvic brim
B. Pelvic diaphragm
C. Perineum
D. Iliac crests

A. Pelvic brim

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The small intestine is approximately 21 feet in length. Which of the following is the longest of the three subdivisions of the small intestine
A. Jejunum
B. Duodenum
C. Ileum
D. Rectum

C. Ileum

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Which of the following human organs would not be seen in a mid-sagittal section of the human body
A. Heart
B. Lungs
C. Intestine
D. Transverse colon
E. Brain

B. Lungs

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Which of the following is the largest lobe of the liver
A. Right
B. Left
C. Quadrate
D. Caudate
E. Median

A. Right

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Which of the following arteries supplies the medial compartment of the thigh
A. Femoral
B. Obturator
C. Deep femoral
D. Saphenous

Obturator

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``` All of the following features except one are characteristic of the male pelvis in comparison with the female pelvis. Which one is characteristic of the female pelvis A. Deeper greater pelvis B. Round obturator foramen C. Wide pubic arch D. Large acetabulum ```

C. Wide pubic arch

``` The heart is found in which of the following locations A. Anterior superior mediastinum B. Middle superior mediastinum C. Anterior inferior mediastinum D. Middle inferior mediastinum E. Posterior inferior mediastinum ```

D. Middle inferior mediastinum

Name the boundaries of the anatomical snuff box

Extensor pollicis longus Extensor pollicis brevis Abductor pollicis brevis

``` The muscles of the suboccipital triangle are innervated by which of the following nerves A. Occipital nerve B. Cervical nerve 1 C. Cervical nerve 2 D. Cervical nerve 3 ```

B. Cervical nerve 1

``` Which muscles separate the exit of the superior and inferior gluteal arteries from the pelvic cavity A. quadratus femoris B. obturator internus C. superior gemellus D. inferior gemellus E. piriformis ```

E. Piriformis

``` Which of the following muscles consists of two bellies, originating from the body of the hyoid and the superior border of the scapula A. Omohyoid B. Digastric C. Geniohyoid D. Cervicohyoid ```

A. Omohyoid

``` The tendon of which of the following muscles passes between two sesamoid bones located at the base of the first metatarsus A. Adductor hallucis B. Peroneus longus C. Flexor hallucis longus D. Abductor hallucis ```

C. Flexor hallicus longus

``` Which of the following cells are capable of breaking down bone matrix A. Chondroclasts B. Osteoclasts C. Chondroblasts D. Chondrocytes E. Fibroblasts ```

B. Osteoclasts

``` The subtalar joint allows for inversion and eversion. Which of the following movements is associated with eversion A. Adduction B. supination C. dorsiflexion D. plantarflexion ```

D. Plantarflexion

``` Postganglionic fibers from which of the following region of the sympathetic trunk supply all the smooth muscles and glands of the head A. Superior sympathetic ganglion B. Middle sympathetic ganglion C. Inferior sympathetic ganglion D. Stellate ganglion ```

A. Superior sympathetic ganglion

``` Which of the following ligaments is the primary support for the medial longitudinal arch of the foot A. Long plantar B. Plantar calcaneonavicular C. Plantar calcaneocuboid D. Deltoid ```

B. Plantar calcaneonavicular

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``` Which of the following areas of the brainstem is thought to be involved in pain suppression A. Red nucleus B. Restiform bodies C. Periaquaductal gray D. Vagal lobes ```

C. Periaquaductal gray

``` Which of the following muscles is most important in rotating the greater tubercle from under the acromion during full arm elevation A. Teres major B. Infraspinatus C. Supraspinatus D. Subscapularis E. Pectoralis major ```

B. Infraspinatus

``` Which of the following is found in the femoral triangle but not in the femoral sheath A. Femoral artery B. Femoral vein C. Femoral nerve D. Lymphatics ```

C. Femoral nerve

``` Which of the extrinsic muscles of the eye is NOT supplied by the oculomotor nerve A. Lateral rectus B. Inferior oblique C. Medial rectus D. Inferior rectus ```

A. Lateral rectus

``` Which of the following would NOT be classified as a long bone A. Femur B. Humerus C. Ulna D. Calcaneus E. Radius ```

D. Calcaneus

``` Which of the following dural sinuses DOES NOT connect directly with the confluence of sinuses A. Straight sinus B. Transverse sinus C. Superior sagittal sinus D. Inferior sagittal sinus ```

D. Inferior sagittal sinus

``` The lesser and greater sciatic notches are separated by which of the following landmarks A. PSIS B. PIIS C. Ischial tuberosity D. Ischial spine ```

D. Ischial spine

``` Which of the following nerves wraps around the neck of the radius A. Ulnar B. Median C. Radial D. Musculocutaneous E. Axillary ```

C. Radial

``` Cranial-caudal and left-right axes define which of the following kinds of planes A. Coronal B. Sagittal C. Parasagittal D. Transverse ```

A. Coronal

The magnocellular zone of the RAS is characterized by a specific type of neuron with long radiating dendrites spread out in a plane perpendicular to the long axis of the brain stem. It has been suggested that the function of this area of the brain stem may be associated with which of the following A. Carrying information from the pineal body to the RAS B. Connecting the superior and inferior colliculi C. Picking up information from a variety of sources D. Linking olfactory and taste sensations to the autonomic nervous system

C. Picking up information from a variety of sources

``` The male and female external genitalia are derived from homologous embryonic primordia. The genital swellings of the embryo form which of the following adult structures A. Scrotum B. Labia minora C. Clitoris D. Shaft of the penis ```

A. Scrotum

``` Cells that initially lay down cartilage matrix are best identified as which of the following A. Chondroclasts B. Osteoclasts C. Chondroblasts D. Chondrocytes E. Fibroblasts ```

C. Chondroblasts

``` The thalamus is a paired complex of many nuclei, some of which are associated with relaying sensory information from the cerebral cortex, and some serve to integrate the others. Which of the following relay information to the primary auditory cortex of the cerebral cortex (What about the visual cortex) A. Medial geniculate B. Lateral geniculate C. Ventral posterior D. Anterior ```

A. Medial geniculate | B. Lateral geniculate for visual cortex

``` The vagus nerves pass through the diaphragm at which vertebral level A. T6 B. T8 C. T10 D. T12 ```

C. T10

``` Which of the following structures attach the menisci to the rims of the tibial plateaus A. Coronary B. Cruciates C. Collaterals D. Fibular collateral ligament ```

A. Coronary

``` Remnants of the umbilical arteries are associated with which o the following landmarks on the posterior aspect of the anterior abdominal wall A. Falciform ligament B. Medial umbilical folds C. median umbilical folds D. Lateral umbilical folds E. Ligamentum teres ```

B/C. Median umbilical folds

``` Which of the following structures does not exit the pelvis via the greater sciatic foramen A. Superior gluteal artery B. Inferior gluteal artery C. Sciatic nerve D. Obturator nerve E. Inferior gluteal nerve ```

D. Obturator nerve

``` The abdominal aorta gives off three pairs of visceral branches. Which of the following would NOT be included in this group A. Renal B. Gonadal C. Middle suprarenal D. Phrenic ```

D. Phrenic

``` The inguinal ligament attaches to which of the following pairs of structures A. ASIS and AIIS B. AIIS and ischial spine C. ASIS and pubic tubercle D. ASIS and inferior pubic ramis ```

C. ASIS and pubic tubercle

``` Which of the following is the longest and widest part of the uterine tube A. Isthmus B. Ampulla C. Intramural D. Fimbriae ```

B. Ampulla

``` Which of the following represents the narrowest part of the laryngeal cavity A. Infraglottic cavity B. Rima glottidis C. Rima vestibuli D. Space between the vestibular folds ```

B. Rima glottidis

``` The mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve exits the cranial cavity through which of the following foramina A. Foramen ovale B. Foramen spinosum C. Foramen rotundum D. Foramen lacerum ```

A. Foramen ovale

What passes through the diaphragm at T12 and T8

Aorta at T12 | Inferior vena cava at T8

``` What is the approximate angle of inclination in the average young adult A. 175 B. 150 C. 125 D. 74 E. 15 ```

C. 125

``` The patella is an example of which of the following types of bones? A. Short B. Long C. Irregular D. Sesamoid ```

D. Sesamoid

``` Olfactory fibers making up the olfactory nerves pass from the olfactory mucosa to the olfactory bulbs through which of the following A. Sphenoethmoidal recess B. Cribriform plate C. Optic canals D. Lateral pterygoid foraminae ```

B. Cribriform plate

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``` The spinal cord proper ends at which of the following levels A. L5/S1 B. S5 C. L2 D. L4 ```

C. L2

``` Floccular lobes in the cerebellum of reptiles may correspond to restiform bodies in cartilaginous fishes. This function is most likely related to which of the following A. Taste B. Sight C. Memory D. Equilibrium ```

D. Equilibrium

``` Special visceral motor modality supplies the stylopharyngeus muscle via which of the following cranial nerves A. Cranial nerve IX B. Cranial nerve X C. Cranial nerve XI D. Cranial nerve XII ```

A. Cranial nerve IX

``` Which of the following represents the lateral boundary of the femoral triangle A. Adductor magnus B. Adductor longus C. Sartorius D. Pectineus ```

C. Sartorius

``` The calcaneus transmits weight from the talus to metatarsals 4 and 5 via which of the following bones A. Cuboid B. Middle cuneiform C. Navicular D. Lateral cuneiform E. Medial cuneiform ```

A. Cuboid

``` The anterior compartment of the brachium contains the biceps brachii, coracobrachialis and brachialis muscles. Which of the following nerves supplies the muscles of the anterior compartment of the brachium A. Ulnar nerve B. Median nerve C. Radial nerve D. Musculocutaneous nerve E. Axillary nerve ```

D. Musculocutaneous nerve

``` Which of the following layers of the uterus undergo the most pronounced changes during the menstrual cycle A. Endometrium B. Myometrium C. Perimetrium D. Mensometrium ```

A. Endometrium

``` Which of the following is the newest addition to the telencephalon in mammals A. Pallium B. Mid-ventricular ridge C. Neocortex D. Paleocortex ```

C. Neocortex

``` Increase in sexual activity, compulsive tendency to place objects in mouth, decreased emotionality, changes in eating behavior and visual agnosia are characteristics of the Kluver-Bucy syndrome. This results when which of the following is/are bilaterally destroyed A. Substantia niagra B. Red nucleus C. Amygdala D. Thalamus ```

C. Amygdala

``` Which of the following is not found in the popliteal fossa A. Popliteal nerve B. Tibial nerve C. Popliteal artery D. Popliteal vein ```

A. Popliteal nerve

``` Cranial nerve nculei V, VI, and VII are found in which of the following subdivisions of the brain A. Medulla B. Pons C. Midbrain D. Diencephalon ```

B. Pons

``` The anterior belly of the digastric muscle is derived from the first pharyngeal arch and is innervated by which of the following nerves (what if the question was posterior belly?) A. Facial B. Trigeminal C. Glossopharyngeal D. Hypoglossal ```

B. Trigeminal | A. Facial If the question asked about posterior belly

``` Which of the following structures would NOT be found in the superior mediastinum A. Esophagus B. Azygos vein C. Vagus nerves D. Thymus E. Trachea ```

B. Azygos vein

``` The medullary rhythmicity center is located in the same area of the brain as the cardiac center and the vasomotor center. The pneumotaxic and apneustic centers are located in which of the following parts of the brain A. Pons B. Medulla C. Mesencephalon D. Thalamus ```

A. Pons

``` Which of the following represents the spinal cord origin for the phrenic nerve A. C1-4 B. C2-5 C. C3-5 D. C3-7 ```

C. C3-5

``` During arm abduction, the serratus anterior clamps the scapula against the thoracic wall, thereby providing a stable base for the movement of the glenohumeral joint. While engaged in this activity, the serratus anterior muscle would best be described by which of the following terms A. Agonist B. Antagonist C. Fixator D. Synergist ```

C. Fixator

``` Cell bodies of sensory neurons carrying general sensory information from the dura of the middle and anterior cranial fossae, the external surface of the ear drum, and the anterior two-thirds of the tongue are located in which of the following cranial ganglia A. Trigeminal (semilunar) B. Geniculate C. Superior salivatory nucleus D. Inferior salivatory nucleus ```

B. Geniculate

``` The axis of rotation for flexion and extension is A. Longitudinal or cranial-caudal B. Left-right or transverse C. Anterior-posterior D. none of the above ```

B. Left right or transverse

How many pairs of cervical spinal nerves are present in humans

``` The sacral promontory is formed by which of the following structures A. The centrum of L1 B. The spinous process of L1 C. The centrum of S1 D. The spinous process of S2 ```

C. The centrum of S1

``` Which of the following structures/spaces is associated with the spinal cord but not the brain A. Arachnoid membrane B. Pia mater C. Subdural space D. Epidural space ```

D. Epidural space

A median-sagittal plane is described by which of the following two intersecting axes? A. Cranial caudal and the left-right axes B. Cranial caudal and the anterior posterior axes C. Left-right and the anterior-posterior axes D. None of the above

B. Cranial caudal and the anterior-posterior axes

``` Winging of the scapula may be the result of injury to which of the following nerves A. thoracodorsal B. axillary C. long thoracic D. thoracoacromial E. suprascapular ```

C. Long thoracic

``` Which of the following scalene muscles attaches to the second rib A. Anterior B. Middle C. Posterior D. All attach to first rib ```

C. Posterior

``` Which of the following structures is/are found in both the superior and inferior mediastinum A. Thymus B. Vagus nerves C. Heart D. Trachea E. Phrenic nerves ```

A. Thymus

``` Proper chewing requires that the mandible be moved from side to side and be retracted and protracted. Which of the following muscles of mastication functions to retract the mandible A. Temporalis B. Lateral pterygoid C. Medial pterygoid D. Temporalis ```

A/D. Temporalis

``` Nerve supply to the latissimus dorsi is through which of the following nerves A. lateral pectoral nerve B. medial pectoral nerve C. long thoracic nerve D. spinal accessory nerve E. thoracodorsal nerve ```

E. thoracodorsal nerve

``` Almost all infrahyoid muscles are characterized by which of the following innervation patterns A. Hypoglossal nerve B. Ansa cervicalis C. C2 D. C2-C3 ```

B. Ansa cervicalis

``` Which of the following forms a muscular sling at the anorectal junction A. Puborectalis B. Pubococcygeus C. Coccygeus D. Iliococcygeus ```

A. Puborectalis

``` Which of the following muscles is necessary to unlock the knee from its extended position A. Plantaris B. Popliteus C. Soleus D. Lateral head of the gastrocnemius ```

B. Popliteus

``` Which of the following cranial nerves supplies extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the tongue A. Cranial nerve IX B. Cranial nerve X C. Cranial nerve XI D. Cranial nerve XII ```

D. Cranial nerve XII

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