Comp Questions

Question 1

Cranial-caudal and left-right axes define which of the following kinds of planes?

a. coronal
b. sagittal
c. parasagittal
d. transverse

Answer 1

a. coronal

Question 2

A median-sagittal plane is described by which of the following two intersecting axes?

a. cranial-caudal and left-right axes
b. cranial-caudal and the anterior-posterior axes
c. left-right and the anterior-posterior axes
d. none of the above

Answer 2

b. cranial-caudal and the anterior-posterior axes

Question 3

While standing in the anatomical position, the palms of the hand are supinated.

a. true
b. false

Answer 3

a. true

Question 4

The posterior compartment of the brachium (arm) 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

Answer 4

c. radial nerve

Question 5

The anterior compartment of the brachium (arm) 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

Answer 5

d. musculocutaneous nerve

Question 6

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

Answer 6

b. left-right or transverse

Question 7

During arm (humerus) abduction, the serratus anterior clamps the scapula against the thoracic wall, therby 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

Answer 7

c. fixator

Question 8

Which of the following 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

Answer 8

b. lungs

Question 9

Which of the following would NOT be classified as a long bone?

a. femur
b. humerus
c. ulna
d. calcaneus
e. radius

Answer 9

d. calcaneus

Question 10

The patella is an example of which of the following types of bones?

a. short
b. long
c. irregular
d. sesamoid

Answer 10

d. sesamoid

Question 11

How many cervical vertebrae are present in the human vertebral column?

a. five
b. six
c. seven
d. eight
e. nine

Answer 11

c. seven

Question 12

How many pairs of cervical spinal nerves are present in the human?

a. five
b. six
c. seven
d. eight
e. nine

Answer 12

d. eight

Question 13

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

Answer 13

b. eccentric

Question 14

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

Answer 14

c. chondroblasts

Question 15

Which of the following groups of cells are capable of breaking down bone matrix?

a. chondroclasts
b. osteoclasts
c. chondroblasts
d. chondrocytes
e. fibroblasts

Answer 15

b. osteoclasts

Question 16

In a diarthrosis, which component is more vascularized than the others?

a. outer fibrous capsule
b. articular cartilage
c. ligaments
d. synovial membrane

Answer 16

d. synovial membrane

Question 17

Boundaries of the anatomical snuff box could be a multiple choice question! The boundaries are:

1. extensor pollicis longus
2. extensor pollicis brevis
3. abductor pollicis brevis

Answer 17

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Question 18

Which of the following muscles is most important in rotating the greater tubercle from under the acromion during full arm elevation?

a. teres minor
b. infraspinatus
c. supraspinatus
d. subscapularis
e. pectoralis minor

Answer 18

b. infraspinatus

Question 19

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

Answer 19

e. thoracodorsal nerve

Question 20

Which of the following nerves wraps around the neck of the radius?

a. ulnar
b. median
c. radial
d. musculocutaneous
e. axillary

Answer 20

c. radial

Question 21

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 anterior group

Answer 21

b. erector spinae group

Question 22

“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

Answer 22

c. long thoracic

Question 23

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

Answer 23

c. the centrum of S1

Question 24

The spinal cord proper ends at which of the following levels?

a. L5/S1
b. S5
c. L2
d. L4

Answer 24

c. L2

Question 25

The vagus nerves pass through the diaphragm at which vertebral level? a. T6 b. T8 c. T10 d. T12

Answer 25

c. T10

Question 26

The aortic opening of the diaphragm is located at which vertebral level? a. T6 b. T8 c. T10 d. T12

Answer 26

d. T12

Question 27

The inferior vena cava passes through the diaphragm at which vertebral level? a. T6 b. T8 c. T10 d. T12

Answer 27

b. T8

Question 28

Which of the following structures is/are found in both the superior and the inferior mediastinum? a. thymus b. vagus nerves c. heart d. trachea e. phrenic nerves

Answer 28

a. thymus

Question 29

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

Answer 29

d. middle inferior mediastinum

Question 30

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

Answer 30

b. azygos vein

Question 31

Which of the following lobes would not be found in the right lung? a. upper (superior) b. middle c. lower (inferior) d. lingula

Answer 31

d. lingula

Question 32

Which of the following is the largest lobe of the liver? a. right b. left c. quadrate d. caudate e. median

Answer 32

a. right

Question 33

Remnants of the umbilical arteries are associated with which of 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

Answer 33

b. medial umbilical folds

Question 34

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

Answer 34

b. splenic vein

Question 35

The small intestine is approximately 21 feet in length. Which of the following is the longest of the 3 subdivisions of the small intestine? a. jejunum b. duodenum c. ileum d. rectum

Answer 35

c. ileum

Question 36

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

Answer 36

d. phrenic