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Anatomy Compend- Multiple Choice Part 2 Flashcards

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Which of the following is a division of the small intestine?

  • Duodenum
  • Rectum
  • Cecum
  • Colon
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Dudenum

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The branches of the aorta that supply blood to the body walls.

  • Visceral branches
  • Parietal branches
  • Central branches
  • Peripheral branches
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Parietal Branches

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The left margin of the stomach.

  • Lesser curvature
  • Greater curvature
  • Inferior curvature
  • Lateral curvature
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Greater Curvature

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The branches of the aorta that supply blood to the intestines.

  • Mesenteric branches
  • Gastric branches
  • Cystic branches
  • Renal branches
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Mesenteric Branches

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The portion of the jaw in which the teeth are located.

  • Alveolar process
  • Palatine process
  • Condyloid process
  • Odontoid process
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Alveolar Process

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Which branch of the celiac trunk feeds the tissues of the liver?

  • Gastric
  • Splenic
  • Hepatic
  • Mesenteric
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Hepatic

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Which of the following is considered to be an accessory organ of digestion?

  • Esophagus
  • Spleen
  • Pancreas
  • Peritoneum
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Pancreas

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The right and left innominate veins combine to form the:

  • Cephalic vein
  • Superior vena cava
  • Inferior vena cava
  • Brachiocephalic vein
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Superior Vena Cava

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The vermiform appendix projects from the wall of:

  • ileum
  • cecum
  • colon
  • jejunum
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Cecum

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A pair of veins that drain the legs.

  • Cephalic veins
  • Saphenous veins
  • Basilic vein
  • Portal vein
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Saphenous Veins

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Aggregations of small lymph nodes located in the mucous membrane of the small intestine, particularily the ileum.

  • Pete’s Nodes
  • Peyer’s Patches
  • Chordae tendinae
  • Islands of Langerhans
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Peyer’s Patches

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Which of these blood vessels is located on the left side of the median plane below the heart?

  • Azygous vein
  • Hemiazygous vein
  • Brachiocephalic artery
  • Hepatic vein
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Hemizygous Vein

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The fundus is one of the divisions of the:

  • Rectum
  • Liver
  • Pancreas
  • Stomach
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Stomach

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What is the other name for the thoracic duct of the lymph system?

  • Right lymph duct
  • Left lymph duct
  • Ampulla of Vater
  • Oddi’s sphincter valve
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Left Lymph Duct

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The pharynx is a division of the:

  • Digestive system
  • Respiratory system
  • Both digestive and respiratory system
  • Pulmonary system
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Both Digestive and Respiratory System

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What system of the body includes the brain?

  • Peripheral nervous system
  • Central nervous system
  • Muscular system
  • Circulatory system
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Central Nervous System

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The salivary glands are situated adjacent to the:

  • Mouth
  • Stomach
  • Small intestine
  • Cecum
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Mouth

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What system includes the spinal cord?

  • Peripheral nervous system
  • Central nervous system
  • Circulatory system
  • Adrenal system
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Central Nervous System

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The Eustacian tube froms a communication between:

  • The pancreas and the duodenum
  • The parynx and the middle ear
  • The atria of the fetal heart
  • The pharynx and the larynx
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The pharynx and the Middle Ear

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Cerebrospinal fluid is found in the:

  • Ventricles
  • Cerebrum
  • Cerebellum
  • Mesencephalon
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Ventricles

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The sphincter valve situated in the orifice between the stomach and the small intestine.

  • Cardiac
  • Ileocolic
  • Gastric
  • Pyloric
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Pyloric

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How many layers of meninges are there?

  • Two
  • Three
  • Four
  • Five
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Three

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Each lung is surrounded by the:

  • Peritoneal cavity
  • Pelvic cavity
  • Pleural cavity
  • Orbital cavity
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Pleural Cavity

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The pendulous pouch that contains the testes.

  • Vas deferens
  • Epididymis
  • Scrotum
  • Prostate
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Scrotum

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The membrane which lines the abdominal cavity. * Pericardium * Peritoneum * Pleural membrane * Synovial membrane
Peritoneum
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The union of a sperm and an ovum. * Ovulation * Implantation * Fertilization * Menstruation
Fertilization
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The opening between the pharynx and the larynx. * Epiglottis * Glottis * Nares * Pylorus
Glottis
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The xiphoid process is part of which of the following bones? * Sphenoid bone * Frontal bone * Sternum * Malar bone
Sternum
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The terminal air sacs of the lungs. * Atria * Ventricles * Alveoli * Auricles
Alveoli
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The supraorbital margin is a landmark of which of the following bones? * Frontal bone * Zygomatic bone * Maxillary bone * Vomer bone
Frontal Bone
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The structures in the testes in which spermatoza are produced. * Seminiferous tubules * Islands of Langerhans * Graffian follicles * Vas deferens
Seminiferous Tubules
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Which of these bones has a bony landmark called the external occipital protuberance? * Frontal bone * Temporal bone * Occipital bone * Inferior Maxillary Bone
Occipital Bone
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The ductus deferens is also called: * Vasa brevia * Vasa vasorum * Vas deferens * Urethra
Vas Deferens
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Which of the following bones is part of the nasal septum? * Vomer bone * Hyoid bone * Temporal bone * Zygomatic bone
Vomer Bone
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The tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body. * Uterus * Urethra * Ureter * Cystic duct
Urethra
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Which of these bones is classified as a cranial bone? * Sphenoid bone * Hyoid bone * Zygomatic bone * Vomer bone
Sphenoid Bone
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Which of the following is classified as a non-articulating bone? * Maxillary bone * Hyoid bone * Ethmoid bone * Patellar bone
Hyoid Bone
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The position of the urinary bladder in the female in relation to the uterus. * Anterior * Posterior * Lateral * Superior
Anterior
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Which of the following is also known as the malar bone? * Hyoid * Tibia * Zygomatic * Sternum
Zygomatic
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When spermatozoa leave the seminiferous tubules the pass through the: * Ejaculatory duct * Urethra * Uterus * Epididymis
Epididymis
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The study of the structure of the body as it is affected by disease. * Topographical anatomy * Gross anatomy * Pathological anatomy * Systemic anatomy
Pathological Anatomy
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Which of the following is part of the encephalon? * Fundus * Medulla * Atlas * Arachnoid
Medulla
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The study of the structure of the body with emphasis on each region as a separate unit. * Gross anatomy * Microscopic anatomy * Regional anatomy * Systemic anatomy
Regional Anatomy
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The usual frequency of the release of the ovum from an ovary. * 10 days * 20 days * 28 days * 40 days
28 Days
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Which term best describes the direction towards the top of the head? * Lateral * Distal * Peripheral * Superior
Superior
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A fertilized ovum. * Embryo * Corpus luteum * Graffian follicle * Zygote
Zygote
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The study of the structure of the body with emphasis on the superficial landmarks. * Systemic anatomy * Regional anatomy * Gross anatomy * Topographical anatomy
Topographical Anatomy
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The serous membrane covering each lung. * Hilus * Pericardium * Peritoneum * Pleura
Pleura
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Which of the following is a paired bone? * Vomer bone * Mandible bone * Temporal bone * Hyoid bone
Temporal Bone
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The ileum joins the large intestine at the: * Cecum * Rectum * Pylorus * Jejunum
Cecum
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The prominent bony landmark involving both ox coxae. * External auditory meatus * Olecranon process * Pubic symphysis * Foramen magnum
Pubic Symphysis
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The gall bladder is attached to the: * Spleen * Liver * Cecum * Jejunum
Liver
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What portion of the skeleton is composed on facial and cranial bones? * Rib cage * Skull * Shoulder girdle * Pelvic girdle
Skull
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The teeth immediately lateral to the median plane. * Incisors * Molars * Canines * Pre-molars
Incisors
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The protoplasm of a cell that is outside of the nuclear membrane but inside the cell membrane. * Nucleoplasm * Cytoplasm * Endoplasmic reticulum * Nuclear body
Cytoplasm
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Peyer's patches are lymph nodes embedded in the walls of the: * Cecum * Ileum * Stomach * Colon
Ileum
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Which of the following is associated with the temporal bone? * Foramen magnum * Foramen ovale * External auditory meatus * Vertebral foramen
External Auditory Meatus
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That portion of the alimentary canal that is located between the pharynx and the stomach. * Trachea * Duodenum * Glottis * Esophagus
Esophagus
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A slender projection on a bone. * Foramen * Fossa * Fissure * Spine
Spine
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The partition that divides the nasal cavity into two portions. * Nasal concha * Nostrils * Nares * Nasal septum
Nasal Septum
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Which of these terms describes a small eminence on the frontal bone? * Fossa * Spine * Glabella * Tubercle
Glabella
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Glands which have no ducts. * Exocrine * Exogenous * Endocrine * Heterocrine
Endocrine
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Which of the following is an auditory ossicle? * Stapes * Meatus * Patella * Styloid
Stapes
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Pancreatic tissue contains the: * Adrenal glands * Isles of Langerhans * Parathyroid glands * Gonads
Isles of Langerhans
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A term that describes a tunnel coursing through a bone. * Meatus * Fissure * Spine * Fossa
Meatus
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Which of the terms describes a cleft in the surface of a bone? * Fontanel * Meatus * Tubercle * Fissure
Fissure
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The gland located at the base of the brain. * Adrenal gland * Parathyroid gland * Pituitary gland * Ovary
Pituitary Gland
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Which of the following contains the eyeball? * Oral cavity * Orbital cavity * Buccal cavity * Ophthalmic cavity
Orbital Cavity
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Adrenal glands are located: * Above the kidney * In the sella turica * In the neck * In the mediastinum
Above the Kidney
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A prominent projection of the temporal bone. * Acetabulum * Alveolar process * Mastoid process * Temporal process
Mastoid Process
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Glands which have ducts. * Endocrine * Exogenous * Exocrine * Endogenous
Exocrine
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A hole in a bone. * Foramen * Fossa * Fissure * Condyle
Foramen
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The relatively immovable point of attachment of a muscle. * Belly * Epicondyle * Origin * Insertion
Origin
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A smooth, curved articular projection on a long bone. * Anrum * Foramen * Condyle * Fossa
Condyle
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The connective tissue structure which attaches muscle to muscle or muscle to bone. * Ligament * Condyle * Tendon * Suture
Tendon
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An air sinus is also called: * Crest * Epicondyle * Antrum * Alveoli
Antrum
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An aponeurosis * Cranial nerve * Type of articulation * Broad flat tendon * Anastamosis
Broad Flat Tendon
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Which of these structures is an orifice of the heart through which oxygenated blood passes? * Tricuspid valve * Bicuspid valve * Pulmonary semi-lunar valve * External auditory meatus
Bicuspid Valve
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The sternocleidomastoid muscle is named according to its: * Action * Direction of fibers * Points of attachment * Shape
Points of Attachment
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Which of the following is a chemical substance in the blood that serves as an anti-infection agent? * Heparin * Bile * Antibody * Antigen
Antibody
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The brachialis muscle is named according to its: * Actions * Location * Points of attachment * size
Location
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Which of the following structures is an orifice of the heart through which de-oxygenated blood will pass? * Superior vena cava orifice * Pulmonary vein orifice * Mitral valve orifice * Bicuspid valve orifice
Superior Vena Cava Orifice
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A muscle which acts to turn the palm of the hand anteriorly. * Pronator * Adductor * Supinator * Abductor
Supinator
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A vein that is a tributary to the splenic vein. * Inferior phrenic * Superior mesenteric * Inferior mesenteric * Portal
Inferior Mesenteric
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Which of the following is NOT a muscle action? * Supination * Insertion * Adduction * Circumduction
Insertion
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The inner layer of the wall of an artery or vein. * Tunica intima * Tinica externa * Tinica media * Tinica adventitia
Tunica Intima
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The act of moving the arm laterally. * Supination * Insertion * Adduction * Abduction
Abduction
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Which of the following describes the expanding phase of the cardiac cycle? * Refraction * Systole * Diastole * Epidemic
Diastole
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The galea aponeurotica is associated with the: * Gluteus maximus * Epicranius * Latissimus dorsi * Gastrocnemius
Epicranius
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Which of the following is a branch of the external carotid artery? * Posterior auricular artery * Ophthalmic artery * Anterior cerebral artery * Posterior cerebral artery
Posterior Auricular Artery
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Which is these is NOT a muscle of mastication? * Masseter * Temporalis * Orbicularis oris * Lateral pterygoid
Orbicular Oris
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The type of blood vessel that carries blood in a general direction away from the heart. * Artery * Vein * Sinus * Capillary
Artery
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Muscles of mastication are associated with: * Eyeball movement * Chewing * Abducting the arm * Movement of the eyelid
Chewing
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The third branch of the arch of the aorta: * Brachiocephalic artery * Innominate artery * Left common carotid * Left subclavian
Left Subclavian Artery
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The sternocleidomastoid is a muscle of the: * Back * Chest wall * Neck * Gluteal region
Neck
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Which of the following is the large artery of the upper arm? * Axillary artery * Brachial artery * Posterior humeral circumflex artery * Radial artery
Brachial Artery
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The trapezius is a muscle of the: * Back * Ventral abdominal wall * Thigh * Posterior abdominal wall
Back
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Which of these blood vessels is located on the lateral aspect of the forearm? * Radial artery * Ulnar artery * Basilic vein * Peroneal artery
Radial Artery
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The phrenic muscle may also be called: * Rectus abdominis * Psoas major * Epicranius * Diaphragm
Diaphragm
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Which of these blood vessels is one of the trifurcation branches of the celiac trunk? * Renal artery * Inferior mesenteric artery * Superior mesenteric artery * Common hepatic artery
Common Hepatic Artery
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Which of the following is a muscle of the shoulder? * Latissimus dorsi * Teres major * Erector spinae * Brachialis
Teres Major
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Which of these blood vessels arises at the termination of the subclavian artery? * Innominate artery * Brachiocephalic artery * Axillary artery * Brachial artery
Axillary Artery
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The ventral abdominal wall includes all of the following muscles EXCEPT: * Transversus * Lateral Rectus * External oblique * Rectus abdominis
Lateral Rectus
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Which of the following is associated with the ophthalmic artery? * Nasopharynx * Eyeball * Gall bladder * Brain
Eyeball
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The pronator teres is a muscle of the: * Shoulder * Forearm * Leg * Back
Forearm
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The coronary arteries supply blood to the: * Eye * Heart * Bile sac * Pericardial sac
Heart
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A lateral muscle of the forearm. * Flexor carpi ulnaris * Coracobrachialis * Palmeris longus * Flexor carpi radialis
Flexor Carpi Radialis
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Which of the following glands has a direct effect on blood calcium levels? * Parathyroid * Thymus * Pancreas * Adrenal
Parathyroid
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Which of the following is a muscle of mastication? * Lateral rectus * Vastus lateralis * Gracilis * Lateral pterygoid
Lateral Pterygoid
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The medial boundary of the femoral triangle. * Inguinal ligament * Adductor magnus * Satorius * Adductor longus
Adductor Longus
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Which of the following is a medial muscle of the forearm? * Flexor carpi ulnaris * Flexor carpi radialis * Vastus medialis * Biceps brachii
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
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The biceps femoris is a muscle of the: * Neck * Arm * Thigh * Shoulder
Thigh
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Which of the following is located on the medial aspect of the thigh? * Medial pterygoid muscle * Satorius muscle * Adductor magnus muscle * Gastrocnemius muscle
Adductor Magnus Muscle
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The patella is found embedded in the tendon of the: * Biceps femoris * Gastrocnemius * Rectus abdominis * Quadriceps femoris
Quadriceps Femoris
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Which of the following is an anterior muscle of the thigh? * Adductor longus muscle * Satorius muscle * Adductor magnus muscle * Gastrocnemius muscle
Satorius Muscle
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Which of the following is a muscle of the buttocks? * Gastrocnemius * Quadriceps femoris * Gluteus maximus * Soleus
Gluteus Maximus
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Which of the following is a muscle of the anterior thigh? * Quadriceps femoris * Psoas major * Rectus abdominis * Quadratus labii sperioris
Quadriceps Femoris
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The crista galli is a landmark of what bone? * Ulna * Temporal * Ethmoid * Occipital
Ethmoid
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Which of the following is a posterior muscle of he abdomen? * Rectus abdominis * Internal oblique * Transversus * Psoas major
Psoas Major
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Which of the following is found in the proximal portion of the brachium? * Brachioradialis * Masseter * Psoas major * Coracobrachialis
Coracobrachialis
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Which of the following is an anterolateral muscle of the abdomen? * External oblique * Rectus abdominis * Psoas major * Psoas minor
External oblique
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The relatively movable point of attachment of a muscle. * Insertion * belly * Synarthrosis * Origin
Insertion
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Which of the following is an anteromedial muscle of the abdomen? * External oblique * Rectus abdominis * Pectoralis major * Psoas Major
Rectus Abdominis
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Which of the following is sphincter muscle? * Psoas major * Orbicularis oris * Masseter * Diaphragm
Orbicularis Oris
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The occipitofrontalis muscle is also known as: * Sacrospinalis * External pterygoid * Epicranius * Sternocleidomastoid
Epicranius
126
The study of muscles. * Splanchnology * Syndesmology * Mycology * Myology
Myology
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Which of the following is a large muscle of the upper back? * Trapezius * Epicranius * External pterygoid * Sartorius
Trapezius
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Which of the following is NOT a muscle of the ventral forearm? * Flexor carpi ulnaris * Triceps brachii * Pronator teres * Flexor digitorum superficialis
Triceps Brachii
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Which of the following is a sphincter muscle of the mouth? * Orbicularis oculi * Orbicularis oris * Buccinator * Corrugator
Orbicularis Oris
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the quadriceps femoris muscle? * Rectus femoris * Biceps femoris * Vastus lateralis * Vastus intermedius
Biceps Femoris
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Which of the following is a circular muscle of the eye? * Orbicularis oris * Orbicularis oculi * Risorius * Buccinator
Orbicularis Oculi
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The large two-headed muscle of the arm. * Triceps barchii * Brachialis * Coracobrachialis * Biceps brachii
Biceps Brachii
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Which of the following muscles is located in the cervical region of the body? * Gracilis * Soleus * Sternocleidomastoid * Deltoid
Sternocleidomastoid
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The three-headed muscle of the arm. * Triceps brachii * Brachialis * Coracobrachialis * Biceps Brachii
Triceps Brachii
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Upon inhalation, air leaving the larynx next passes through the: * Nasopharynx * Trachea * Primary bronchi * Nasal cavity
Trachea
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Which of the following does NOT take part in forming the boundaries of the femoral triangle? * Inguinal ligament * Adductor magnus * Sartorius * Adductor longus
Adductor Magnus
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Which of the following is a muscle of the chest? * Deltoid * Psoas major * Rectus abdominis * Pectoralis major
Pectoralis Major
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How many lobes does the right lung have? * One * Two * Three * Four
Three
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Which of the following muscles is functional in breaching? * Sternocleidomastoid * Gastrocnemius * Epicranius * Diaphragm
Diaphragm
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Which of the following is part of the larynx? * Xiphoid process * Thyroid cartilage * Epididymis * Sigmoid sinus
Thyroid Cartilage
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Which of the following muscles is named according to both number of division and location? * Rectus abdominis * Prectoralis major * Biceps brachii * Erector spinae
Biceps Brachii
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What system of the body contains the glottis? * Respiratory system * Digestive system * Nervous system * Endocrine system
Respiratory System
143
The act of decreasing the angle between long bones. * Abduction * Flexion * Supination * Extension
Flexion
144
The exocrine secretion of the pancreas. * Bile * Serum * Insulin * Pancreatic juice
Pancreatic Juice
145
The transversus muscle of the abdomen is named according to: * The number of divisions * The direction of the fibers * The action * Its size
The Direction of the Fibers
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Where is the hilus of the kidney located? * On the anterior surface * On the posterior surface * On the lateral surface * On the medial surface
On the Medial Surface
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The rectus femoris muscle is associated with the: * Calcaneus * Patella * Sternum * Rectum
Patella
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A cluster of capillaries within a nephron. * Ureter * Glomerulus * Villus * Urethra
Glomerulus
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Which of the following muscles is concerned with mastication? * Sternocleidomastoid * Temporalis * Gastronemius * Psoas major
Temporalis
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The exit duct of the urinary bladder is: * The vas deferens * The ureter * The epididymis * The urethra
The Urethra
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The study of the integumentary system. * Dermatology * Osteology * Cytology * Endocrinology
Dermatology
152
The study of the nervous system. * Myology * Endocrinology * Neurology * Embryology
Neurology
153
The valve in the left atrio-ventricular septum of the heart. * Pulmonary valve * Coronary valve * Tricuspid valve * Mitral valve
Mitral Valve
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Another term for the brain. * Synapse * Ventricle * Encephalon * Anoneurosis
Encephalon
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How many pairs of floating ribs are included in the rib cage? * Two * Five * Seven * Twelve
Two
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The cerebrum is part of the: * Meninges * Brachial plexus * Encephalon * Cerebellum
Encephalon
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The parotid glands secrete: * Sudor * Sebum * Mucous * Saliva
Saliva
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The dura mater is a division of the: * Cerebellum * Meninges * Filum terminale * Ventricles
Meninges
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The superior segment of the sternum. * Manubrium * Malleolus * Malleus * Gladiolus
Manubrium
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What type of tissue includes the variations called striated, smooth, and cardiac? * Nervous tissue * Muscle tissue * Epithelial tissue * Connective tissue
Muscle Tissue
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The meninges are: * Fluid-filled spaces within the brain * Cranial nerves * Synapses * Covers over the central nervous system
Covers Over the Central Nervous System
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The process of bone formation. * Mastication * Menstruation * Ossification * Osmosis
Ossification
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The number of pairs of cranial nerves. * five * seven * twelve * thirty-one
Twelve
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The inverted funnel-like organ just posterior to the oral and nasal cavities. * Larynx * Pharynx * Trachea * Primary bronchi
Pharynx
165
The olfactory nerve is concerned with: * taste * sight * touch * smell
Smell
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Which of the following is considered to be the longest artery of the body? * Aorta * Femoral * Inferior phrenic * Brachial
Aorta
167
The brain and the spinal cord may be collectively referred to as: * Peripheral nervous system * Brachial plexus * Cauda equina * Central nervous system
Central Nervous System
168
Which two bones articulate in the glenoid cavity? * The humerus and the scapula * The tibia and the femur * The humerus and the ulna * The femur and the patella
The Humerus and the Scapula
169
The number of pairs of spinal nerves. * Twelve * Sixteen * Thirty-six * Thirty-one
Thirty-One
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The turning of a body part on an axis. * Circumduction * Extension * Origin * Rotation
Rotation
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The spinal cord terminates in a structure termed the: * Brain stem * Filum terminale * Cauda equina * Brachial plexus
Filum Terminale
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The slender tube which conveys urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder. * Ureter * Urethra * Uterine tube * Vas deferens
Ureter
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The optic nerve is associated with: * Sight * Smell * Touch * Hearing
Sight
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The renal veins are tributaries to the: * Superior vena cava * Inferior vena cava * Superior suprarenal vein * Inferior phrenic vein
Inferior Vena Cava
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A body organ that produces and gives off a secretion. * Gland * Gonad * Zygote * Gamete
Gland
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The arachnoid is a: * Division of the cerebrum * Division of the meninges * Cranial nerve * Ventricle
Division of the Meninges
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Which of the following arteries is present only in the female body? * Renal artery * Hepatic artery * Ovarian artery * Basilic artery
Ovarian Artery
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The cerebellum is a division of the: * Encephalon * Cerebrum * Brain stem * Meninges
Enephalon
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The companion vein to the common carotid artery. * Azygos vein * External jugular vein * Internal jugular vein * Common iliac vein
Internal Jugular Vein
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The pituitary gland is located: * In the cerebellum * In the brachial plexus * At the base of the brain * In the cauda equina
At the Base of the Brain
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The most superior vertebrae of the spinal column. * Axis * Atlas * Sacrum * Coccyx
Atlas
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The study of the structures of the body by considering specific sets of related organs as an identifiable unit. * Gross anatomy * Regional anatomy * Systemic anatomy * Topographical anatomy
Systemic Anatomy
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The serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity. * Pericardium * Pleura * Perichondrium * Peritoneum
Pleura
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A body part which lies closest to the mid-sagittal plane is said to be: * Lateral * Medial * Anterior * Posterior
Medial
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Where is the soleus musce located? * On the posterior aspect of the lower leg * On the anterior aspect of the lower leg * On the medial aspect of the upper leg * On the anterior aspect of the forearm
On the Posterior Aspect of the Lower Leg
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A body part which lies closest to the point of attachment to the extremity is said to be: * Medial * Lateral * Proximal * Anterior
Proximal
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What structure results from the bifurcation of the trachea? * Primary bronchi * Segmental bronchiole * Lobar bronchi * Terminal bronchioles
Primary bronchi
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How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton? * 206 * 126 * 66 * 80
126
189
The central region of the abdominal cavity. * Lumbar * Hypogastric * Epigastric * Umbilical
Umbilical
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The membrane which surrounds the shaft of a long bone. * Periosterum * Perichondrium * Peritoneum * Perimetrium
Periosterum
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The study of the ligaments of the body. * Myology * Syndesmology * Cardiology * Dermatology
Syndesmology
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The large hollow space in the interior of a long bone. * Medullary cavity * Visceral cavity * Thoracic cavity * Glenoid cavity
Medullary Cavity
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The descending colon terminates be becoming the: * Transverse colon * Ascending colon * Sigmoid colon * Cecum
Sigmoid Colon
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The horse-shoe shaped bone of the neck. * Atlas * Axis * Hyoid * Scaphoid
Hyoid
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What muscle action causes a body part to move toward the median plane? * Adduction * Abduction * Flexion * Extension
Adduction
196
How many thoracic vertebrae are in the spinal column? * 12 * 26 * 5 * 7
12
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A sphincter is: * A muscle which surrounds a body orifice * A muscle which is attached to an aponeurosis * A rounded articulation of a bone * A large gland of the cranial cavity
A Muscle Which Surrounds a Body Orifice
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The abdominal region located directly superior to the umbilical region. * Hypochondriac region * Epigastric region * Hypogastric region * Lumbar region
Epigastric Region
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The middle section of the sternum. * Manubrium * Body * Xiphoid process * Clavicle
Body
200
The abdominal region located directly inferior to the umbilical region. * Epigastric * Lumbar * Hypochondriac * Hypogastric
Hypogastric
201
The scientific name for the hip bone. * Coccyx * Os coxa * Sacrum * Psoas
Os Coxa
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What posture is the cadaver assumed to be in when it is placed in the anatomical position? * Standing erect * Laying flat * Rotated * Pronated
Standing Erect
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The proximal end of the femur. * Fossa ovalis * Olecranon fossa * Head * Epicondyle
Head
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In the anatomical position, the thumbs are said to be in what position as compared to the rest of the hand? * Ventral * Lateral * Medial * Dorsal
Lateral
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Where is the heart located? * Within the ventral cavity * Within the pleural cavity * Within the dorsal cavity * Within the glenoid cavity
Within the Ventral Cavity
206
A temporary unossified part of the cranial suture. * Antrum * Fossa * Fontanel * Sacral
Fontanel
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What cavity lies medial to both the right and left pleural cavities? * Mediastinal cavity * Dorsal cavity * Oribital cavity * Pelvic cavity
Mediastinal Cavity
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Oogenesis occurs within the: * Ovary * Vas deferens * Prostate * Ostrium
Ovary
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Where is the brain and spinal cord located? * Within the ventral cavity * Within the dorsal cavity * Within the buccal cavity * Within the pleural cavity
Within the Dorsal Cavity
210
The lining of the uterus to which an ovum or zygote attaches after fertilization. * Endocardium * Endothelium * Endometrium * Pericardium
Endometrium
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The carotid canal is found in what bone? * Parietal * Temporal * Sphenoid * Maxillary
Temporal
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The master gland of the endocrine system which controls growth. * Pituitary * Thymus * Thyroid * Parathyroid
Pituitary
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What part of the brain controls equilibrium? * Cerebellum * Brain Stem * Dura Mater * Thalamus
Cerebellum
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Which of these is responsible for attaching one bone to another bone? * Ligaments * Pericardium * Tendons * Aponeurosis
Ligaments
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A slightly movable articulation between two bones. * Synarthrosis * Amphiarthrosis * Diathrosis * Arteriosclerosis
Amphiarthrosis
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An immovable articulation. * Synarthrosis * Amphiarthrosis * Diarhrosis * Sclerosis
Synarthrosis
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The socket of the hip joint. * Obturator foramen * Fossa ovalis * Acetabulum * Iliacus
Acetabulum
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The term "phrenic" refers to what anatomical structure? * Intercostal space * Anterior abdominal wall * Muscle of the forearm * Diaphragm
Diaphragm
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The one muscle that is not a "hamstring" muscle. * Quadriceps femoris * Semitendinous * Semimembranous * Biceps femoris
Quadriceps Femoris
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What important bony landmark is located just behind the earlobe? * Olecranon process * Mastoid process * Zygomatic process * Superciliary arch
Mastoid Process
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Which of the following is a sesamoid bone? * Hyoid bone * Wormian bone * Carpal bone * Patella
Patella
222
Ribs which do not articulate with the sternum are: * True ribs * False ribs * Superior ribs * Floating ribs
False Ribs
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The most inferior vertebra in the adult skeleton. * Atlas * Axis * Coccyx * Sacrum
Coccyx
224
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment. * Circulation * Internal respiration * External repiration * Exudation
External Respiration
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Of the following muscles, the one that is primarily involved in walking is: * Platysma * Gastrocnemius * Latissimus dorsi * Internal oblique
Gastrocnemius

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