APK 1996 Part II Flashcards

1
Q

the following muscles act to flex the humerus, EXCEPT:

A

subscapularis

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2
Q

the muscle which covers the 6 external hip rotator is:

A

gluteus maximus

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3
Q

the following cranial nerves have spinal sensory functional components, EXCEPT:

A

the olfactory nerve

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4
Q

what is the test position of a fair or better lower trapezius muscle

A

prone with the arms over the head

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5
Q

when an individual stands erect, with weight evenly distributed on both feet, the load on each hip is approximately. what percentage of the total body weight:

A

1/2

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6
Q

the primary function of the posterior lobe of the cerebellum is:

A

coordination of skilled movement

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7
Q

the highest tension is generated in which of the following muscle contractions

A

fast lengthening

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8
Q

facets of thoracic spine are oriented in what plane:

A

frontal

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9
Q

the main source of ATP immediately after exercising for 10seconds

A

phosphocreatine

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10
Q

heat receptor

A

ruffini’s end organs

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11
Q

the gluteus maximus shows peak activity during

A

early stance

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12
Q

course of the anterior cruciate ligament

A

upward, backward, lateral

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13
Q

the strongest extensors of the lumbar spine in strengthening up from a forward flexed bending position are the

A

multifidus muscles

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14
Q

the flexor muscles of the elbow would be at best advantage when at what degree of flexion

A

90deg

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15
Q

the union of brachiocephalic vein of both sides form the

A

superior vena cava

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16
Q

the most important shoulder flexors are the

A

anterior deltoid and clavicular potion of the pectoralis major

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17
Q

voluntary breathing control resides in the

A

cerebral motor cortex

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18
Q

during defecation, an individual has voluntary control over the motor activities of his/her:

A

external anal sphincter

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19
Q

the normal pinch strength of adult males:

A

3-4kg

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20
Q

the ventricles of the brain are lined

A

choroid epithelium

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21
Q

not a part of the muscle spindle

A

extrafusal fibers

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22
Q

injury to the facial nerve at the stylomastoid foramen with result in:

A

facial palsy

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23
Q

the lung volume that is involved in gas exchange with the capillary blood at the end of a normal expiration is:

A

tidal volume

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24
Q

the most stable position of the hip

A

abducted

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25
Q

determinant of heart rate

A

changes in K

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26
Q

structure medial to the biceps tendon and deep to the bicipital aponeurosis

A

deep brachial artery

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27
Q

the muscles which flex the MP joints after extending the IP joint are the following, EXCEPT:

A

long flexors

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28
Q

a fracture at the proximal neck of fibula may injure the:

A

common peroneal nerve

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29
Q

the external jugular vein is found at the

A

posterior triangle of the neck

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30
Q

the only prehension pattern that can be observed in a patient with a median nerve injury

A

lateral pinch

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31
Q

a fan knife trust into the medial and midpart aspect of the arm may injure the following, EXCEPT:

A

radial nerve

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32
Q

posterior border of the posterior triangle of the neck

A

trapezius

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33
Q

a razor slash at the anterior surface of the wrist will likely damage the

A

ulnar nerve

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34
Q

major sensory component of the spindle

A

annulospiral nerve endings

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35
Q

the predicted maximum heart rate for a 50 year old male is

A

160-180

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36
Q

shoulder medial rotation is performed by the
a. all of these
b. latissimus dorsi
c. subscapularis
d. teres major

A

all of these

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37
Q

the key joint in hand movements

A

wrist joints

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38
Q

flexion-extension of the thoracic spine totals how much?

A

40deg

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39
Q

this is not a characteristic of a hamstring muscle

A

inserts into the tibia or fibula (biceps short head)

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40
Q

the automatic respiratory center is located in the

A

medulla

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41
Q

intervertebral discs are located between vertebral bodies from:

A

C2 to S1

42
Q

pulls the scapula medial, upward and posteriorly:
a. rhomboids minor
b. rhomboids major
c. all of these
d. levator scapulae

A

all of these

43
Q

branch of the vertebrobasilar artery of the brain:

A

internal auditory artery

44
Q

the bandage muscle, wrapping around other neck muscles

A

splenius

45
Q

during flexion of the ankle:

A

the malleoli approximate each other

46
Q

most important function of the astrocyte:

A

structural support to nervous tissue

47
Q

the following muscle help maintain the relationship articulating part in the shoulder joint, EXCEPT:

A

teres major

48
Q

meniscal tears in the knee joint usually result from:

A

rotation in partial flexion

49
Q

osseous structure which serve as guides to completion of skeletal maturation include all of the following, EXCEPT:

A

union of ischium and pubis

50
Q

the swaying of the arms when walking occurs around this axis:

A

frontal

51
Q

the muscle lateral to the pectineus

A

iliopsoas

52
Q

the superficial group of muscles of the back includes:

A

longissimus

53
Q

the origin of the parasympathetic preganglionic nerve fibers supplying the urinary bladder is:

A

sacral spinal cord segments 2,3,4

54
Q

considering the pain distribution along the medial border of the dorsum of the foot, which spinal level is represented by the saphenous nerve?

A

L5

55
Q

largest branch of the lumbar plexus:

A

anterior crural

56
Q

synergist of finger flexors:

A

wrist extensors

57
Q

muscle tested as an elbow flexor with forearm pronated

A

brachialis

58
Q

the nerve necessary for a normal precision grips

A

median

59
Q

stroke volume is lowest in

A

erect position

60
Q

the fibers in connective tissue are synthesized by the

A

fibroblast

61
Q

expulsive form of cough requires which of the following muscle to contract most forcefully:

A

abdominals

62
Q

the normal physiologic curves in children will become similar to that of an adult by the age of

A

12

63
Q

a patient has bilateral quadriceps weaknesses. the most difficult task for him to do is:

A

going downstairs

64
Q

in a full term baby, knee extension is incomplete by about

A

30deg

65
Q

the principal product of the adrenal medulla is

A

epinephrine (80%)

66
Q

a fracture of this bone typically involve the neck and may result in a vascular necrosis

A

scaphoid

67
Q

the femur is approximately what portion of a person’s height?

A

1/4

68
Q

a hack wound extending to the bone on the postero-medial aspect of the upper limb above the elbow joint will likely damage the

A

ulnar nerve

69
Q

muscle which may compress the sciatic nerve as the nerve passes underneath it:

A

piriformis

70
Q

“miner’s elbow” refers to an inflammation of the

A

olecranon bursa

71
Q

in lowering yourself to a chair from standing to sitting, the quadriceps are doing

A

eccentric contraction

72
Q

the lateral cord continues as the

A

musculocutaneous nerve

73
Q

this route of the sound waves is fastest and used in normal hearing

A

air conduction

74
Q

the bodies of the fifth to the ninth thoracic vertebral are usually asymmetric because of

A

presence of pericardium and heart

75
Q

during the stance phase of the gait cycle
a. increase activity of the gastrocsoleus
b. increase activity of the quadriceps
c. increase activity of the gluteus medius
d. all of these

A

all of these

76
Q

the plane of progression during ambulation

A

the sagittal plane

77
Q

the line of the ground reactive force at heel strike extends

A

through the knee

78
Q

branch of the facial nerve innervating the lacrimal gland

A

zygomatic branch

79
Q

muscle which substitutes for a weak or paralyzed scapular adduction

A

pectoralis

80
Q

strongest hand prehension position is provided by

A

hook prehension

81
Q

will lead to edema formation, EXCEPT:

A

decrease in permeability of the capillaries

82
Q

after removal of the patella from the knee

A

the quadriceps acts with a shorter level arm

83
Q

the decerebrate posture generally indicates lesion of the

A

midbrain

84
Q

with the exception of the pisiform, which is the smallest of the carpal bone

A

trapezoid

85
Q

functions of the cruciate ligaments, EXCEPT:

A

tense in all positions of the knee especially in extreme flexion and extension

86
Q

a facet oriented in the sagittal plane allows what motion

A

flexion-extension

87
Q

the following statements are TRUE about the lateral malleolus, EXCEPT:

A

its distal extension acts as a deterrent to inversion ankle sprains

88
Q

hyperventilation in the absence of increased CO2 production results in

A

alkalosis

89
Q

flexion at the metatarsophalangeal joints is possible up to

A

30-40deg

90
Q

the most abundant protein in the bidy

A

collagen

91
Q

point at the root of the nose where the frontonasal suture crosses the medial plane

A

nasion

92
Q

muscles responsible for rotation of the scapula as in full abduction of the arm:

A

trapezius and serratus anterior

93
Q

in contrast to axons, dendrites are typically:

A

receive more synaptic contacts

94
Q

if the motor root of the trigeminal nerve is injured, paralysis occurs in:

A

tensor tympani

95
Q

a strong maximum concentric contraction of the biceps is best elicited when elbow flexion is combined with:

A

forearm supination and finger flexion

96
Q

forms part of the medial wall of the axilla

A

serratus anterior

97
Q

a brainstem level reflex:

A

positive supporting reaction

98
Q

this cranial nerve has NO connection with the parasympathetic system:
a. CN VII
b. CN V
c. CN III
d. CN XI

A

CN V

99
Q

NOT an important crutch walking muscle

A

middle trapezius

100
Q

a muscle that complements the posterior cruciate major and helps prevent forward subluxation of the femur when doing knee bends is the:

A

gastrocnemius