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1
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A typical thoracic vertebra has how many zygapophyseal joints?

  1. 2
  2. 4
  3. 8
  4. 6
A

4

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At the level of the T4-T5 vertebrae which structure is located anteriorly on the sternum?

  1. Xypoid
  2. Gladiolus
  3. Jugular notch
  4. Angle of Louis
A

Angle of Louis

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At which level of the spinal cord is the conus medullaris found?

  1. L1-L2
  2. L4-L5
  3. S2-S3
  4. L5-S1
A

L1-L2

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Cerebrospinal fluid is normally contained within what space?

  1. Epidural
  2. Subdural
  3. Peridural
  4. Subarachnoid
A

Subarachnoid

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Coupling motion in the cervical spine during lateral flexion of the neck causes the vertebral body to?

  1. Ipsilateral rotation
  2. Flexion
  3. Extension
  4. Contralateral rotation
A

Ipsilateral Rotation

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Foramen spinosum contains?

  1. Internal carotid artery
  2. Optic nerve
  3. Maxillary nerve
  4. Middle meningeal artery
A

Middle Meningeal Artery

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Muscles derived from the 1st pharyngeal arch are supplied by which of the following cranial nerves?

  1. VII
  2. V
  3. X
  4. III
A

V

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Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers of occulomotor nerves synapse at which ganglion?

  1. Pterygopalatine
  2. Submandibular
  3. Optic
  4. Ciliary
A

Cilliary

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The cell bodies of the gustatory fibers from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue are located in what ganglion?

  1. Pterygopalatine
  2. Superior vagal
  3. Geniculate
  4. Solitary
A

Geniculate

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The crista ampularis is a feature of which of the following?

  1. Endolymphatic duct
  2. Cochlear duct
  3. Perilymphatic duct
  4. Semicochlear duct
A

Semicochlear Duct

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The final synapse for the somesthetic sensory neurons are located in the?

  1. Cerebellum
  2. Medulla
  3. Pons
  4. Thalamus
A

Thalamus

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The glabella is part of which of the following bones?

  1. Maxillary
  2. Parietal
  3. Frontal
  4. Occipital
A

Frontal

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The gray rami communicants contain which of the following fibers?

  1. Preganglionic parasympathetic
  2. Postganglionic sympathetic
  3. Postganglionic parasympathetic
  4. Preganglionic sympathetic
A

Postganglionic Sympathetic

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The internal jugular vein drains which of the following?

  1. Occipital sinus
  2. Straight sinus
  3. Sigmoid sinus
  4. Superior sagittal sinus
A

Sigmoid Sinus

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The limbic system is not responsible for which of the following?

  1. Effect hormones
  2. Control emotion
  3. Regulate body temperature
  4. Initiate muscle contraction
A

Initiate Muscle Contraction

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The long thoracic nerve innervates which of the following muscles?

  1. Subscapularis
  2. Levator scapulae
  3. Latissimus dorsi
  4. Serratus anterior
A

Serratus Anterior

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The medullary pyramids contain which fibers?

  1. Corticospinal
  2. Vestibulospinal
  3. Rubrospinal
  4. Reticulospinal
A

Corticospinal

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The oculomotor nerve does not innervate which of the following muscles?

  1. Medial rectus
  2. Superior oblique
  3. Inferior rectus
  4. Inferior oblique
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A

Superior Oblique

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The orientation of the inferior articular facets in the lumbar is?

  1. Anterior and medial
  2. Posterior and medial
  3. Posterior and lateral
  4. Anterior and lateral
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Anterior and Medial

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The pons is supplied by which of the following arteries?

  1. Superior cerebellar
  2. Internal carotid
  3. Vertebral
  4. Basilar
21
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The posterior groove on the odontoid process is for what ligament?

  1. Alar
  2. Apical
  3. Cruciate
  4. Transverse
22
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The spinothalamic tract and medial lemniscal tracts send neurons through the thalamus to which of the following gyrus?

  1. Postcentral
  2. Angular
  3. Precentral
  4. Cingulate
23
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The splenius capitus muscle inserts into?

  1. Transverse process of C1 and C2
  2. Ligamentum nuche
  3. EOP
  4. Mastoid process
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A

Mastoid Process

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The superior cerebral veins drain into which of the following?

  1. Inferior sagittal
  2. Occipital
  3. Straight
  4. Superior sagittal sinus
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A

Superior Sagittal Sinus

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The superior continuation of the PLL is the? 1. Ligamentum flavum 2. Tectorial membrane 3. Ligamentum nuchae 4. Supraspinous ligament
Tectorial Membrane
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The vertebral arteries enter the skul thorugh which foramen? 1. Foramen magnum 2. Stylomastoid foramen 3. Jugular foramen 4. Foramen spinosum
Foramen Magnum
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What fibers detect pain? 1. Meissners corpuscles 2. Organ of ruffini 3. Free nerve endings 4. End bulb of Kraus
Free Nerve Endings
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What passes through the foramen rotundum? 1. Mandibular nerve 2. Maxillary nerve 3. Opthalmic nerve 4. Middle meningeal artery
Maxillary Nerve
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Which bone undergoes intermembranous ossification? 1. Mandible 2. Maxillary 3. Zygomatic 4. Parietal
Parietal
30
Which muscle attaches to the articular process of C3-C6? 1. Semispinalis muscle 2. Rhomboic and pectoralis minor 3. SCM and trapezius 4. Splenius capitus and clavicle
Semispinalis Muscle
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Which of the following attaches to the coronoid process of the mandible? 1. Lateral pterygoid 2. Temporalis 3. Masseter 4. Medial pterygoid
Temporalis
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Which of the following cranial nerves is not parasympathetic? 1. 11 2. 3 3. 7 4. 6
6
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Which of the following cranial nerves originates from the 2nd pharyngeal arch? 1. 9 2. 5 3. 10 4. 7
7
34
Which of the following is an example of a fibrocartilagenous joint? 1. Gomphosis 2. Symphysis 3. Syndesmosis 4. Condylar
Symphysis
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Which of the following is excitatory to the pars compacta of the substantia nigra? 1. Dopamine 2. Glycine 3. Glutamate 4. Gaba
Glutamate
36
Which of the following muscles is supplied by the facial nerve? 1. Levator palpebrae 2. Mylohyoid 3. Masseter 4. Posterior digastric
Posterior Digastric
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Which of the following nerves supplies the SCM? 1. Spinal accessory 2. Subscapular 3. Suprascapular 4. Supraclavicular
Spinal Accessory
38
Which of the following peduncles connects the pons to the hindbrain? 1. Inferior cerebellar 2. Superior cerebellar 3. Lateral cerebellar 4. Middle cerebellar
Middle Cerebellar
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Which of the following supplies stimulation to the zygapophyseal joints? 1. Gray rami communicants 2. Dorsal rami 3. Ventral rami 4. White rami communicants
Dorsal Rami
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Which of the following vertebra has a pair of full costal facets and one pair of demi facets? 1. T10 2. T3 3. T1 4. T12
T1
41
Which structure lies between the temporal and sphenoid bones? 1. Foramen rotundum 2. Foramen lacerum 3. Foramen ovale 4. Foramen orbital fissure
Foramen Lacerum
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Which type of articulation is located between vertebral arches? 1. Symphysis 2. Synarthrosis 3. Synchondrosis 4. Syndesmosis
Symphysis
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Which vertebral structure forms the superior and inferior borders of the IVF? 1. Anterior IVD 2. Pedicle 3. Posterior IVD 4. Lamina
Pedicle

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