Mid term

Question 1

name the 5 divisions of the vertebral column

Answer 1

7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, 4 fused

Question 2

what unique feature of the C2 vertebra, the axis, allows for the rotation of the head

Answer 2

Odontoid process

Question 3

Which bones make up the pectoral girdle in the human body

Answer 3

the scapula and clavicle

Question 4

in a clinical examination, which anatomical landmarks can be palpated to locate the second rib and asses the patient

Answer 4

Manubrosternal angle

Question 5

which of the following statements accurately describes the function of the nasal conchae within the nasal cavity

Answer 5

increase the surface area of the nasal cavity

Question 6

In the oropharynx, which structure is responsible for housing the lingual tonsils

Answer 6

Posterior 1/3 of the tongue

Question 7

What is the function of the pleura in the respiratory system

Answer 7

To reduce friction between the lungs and the chest wall during breathing

Question 8

what is the primary function associated with the termination phase of the phonatory system

Answer 8

Opening the vocal folds to cease phonation

Question 9

What is the average length of the larynx in adult females

Answer 9

36 mm

Question 10

Which of the following laryngeal cartilages is the only complete ring-shapes cartilage in the human larynx

Answer 10

cricoid cartilage

Question 11

what joints controls the abduction and adduction of the vocal folds

Answer 11

cricoarytenoid

Question 12

Where is the middle vestibule of the larynx locate between

Answer 12

Between the ventricular and vocal folds

Question 13

Tissues are groups of similar cells working together to

Answer 13

perform common functions

Question 14

Adipose tissue is also known as

Answer 14

fat tissue

Question 15

Smooth muscle is found mainly in

Answer 15

the stomach

Question 16

What structure connects bones to other bones

Answer 16

ligaments

Question 17

elastic tissue (areolar) are found where in the body

Answer 17

vocal cords

Question 18

What role does the diaphragm play in the respiratory system

Answer 18

the diaphragm is the primary muscle of inspiration

Question 19

Which group of muscles in the neck serves as accessory muscles that are important for respiration

Answer 19

sternocleidomastoid muscle and scalene muscles

Question 20

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between Boyle’s Law and respiration

Answer 20

the volume of the lungs increases, its pressure decreases

Question 21

The volume of air inhales in one cycle of respiration

Answer 21

tidal volume

Question 22

What pressure is used to describe the pressure located below the vocal folds and is essential for phonation

Answer 22

Subglottal pressure

Question 23

Which of the following terms refers to “towards the backbone”

Answer 23

dorsal

Question 24

Mrs. Jones is walking toward you. You are looking at her from an ___ view

Answer 24

anterior

Question 25

The neck is superior to the

Answer 25

pelvis

Question 26

GI Joe is working on his third set of thirty push-ups. Which best describes the position he is in

Answer 26

Prone

Question 27

Jill is the cutest baby; she is lying in her crib, playing with the toy that is hanging above her. What position is she in?

Answer 27

supine

Question 28

what tissues are found in adenoids

Answer 28

lymphoid

Question 29

which of the following tissues consists of molecules of fat

Answer 29

adipose tissue

Question 30

Epithelial cells that appear flat and scale-like are called

Answer 30

squamous epithelium

Question 31

acts as a protective layer for the brain and is composed of connective tissue

Answer 31

meninges

Question 32

efferent nerves are associated with _ functions and afferent nerves are associated with _ functions

Answer 32

motor, sensory

Question 33

What is the matrix in which blood cells are suspended

Answer 33

plasma

Question 34

Which muscle type opposed the movement initiated by the agonist

Answer 34

antagonist

Question 35

which of the following muscles typically operate under voluntary control

Answer 35

striated

Question 36

Where does the spinal cord pass through

Answer 36

vertebral foramen

Question 37

The origin of the diaphragm

Answer 37

xiphoid process

Question 38

What covers the surface of the lungs

Answer 38

visceral pleura

Question 39

name the 4 paranasal sinuses

Answer 39

frontal nasal sinus, sphenoid sinus, maxillary sinus, ethmoid air cells

Question 40

t/f the vertebra below the skull is the axis

Answer 40

false

Question 41

the pectoral girdle consists of which two parts

Answer 41

scapula and clavicle

Question 42

the second rib articulates where on the sternum

Answer 42

manubrosternal angle

Question 43

which of the following is a collapsed lung

Answer 43

pneumothorax

Question 44

The true ribs are directly attached to the sternum by

Answer 44

chondral cartilages

Question 45

what is attached to the tracheostomy tube, redirecting the airflow through the vocal cords and upper respiratory tract

Answer 45

speaking valve

Question 46

The pressure between the parietal and visceral pleurae is called

Answer 46

intrapleural pressure

Question 47

The diaphragms insertion point is called the

Answer 47

central tendon

Question 48

which of the following lung capacities is the quantity of air available for respiration

Answer 48

vital capacity

Question 49

the pressure below the vocal folds is called

Answer 49

sub glottal pressure

Question 50

in healthy women, the average resting tidal volume is approximately __ liters per breath

Answer 50

0.5

Question 51

T/F the pressure between the parietal and visceral pleura is always positive throughout respiration

Answer 51

false

Question 52

the space between the vocal fold is called

Answer 52

glottis

Question 53

the larynx is located at what cervical vertebral level

Answer 53

c4-c6

Question 54

The process of drawing two structures closer together or moving a structure toward midline, like closing of the vocal folds is called

Answer 54

adduction

Question 55

which cartilages of the larynx articulate the upper surface of the cricoid cartilage, forming the posterior point of attachment for the vocal folds

Answer 55

arytenoid cartilages

Question 56

what are the two sets of joints located in the larynx

Answer 56

cricoarytenoid joints, cricothyroid joints

Question 57

name the five layers of the vocal folds

Answer 57

squamous epithelium, superficial lamina propria, intermediate lamina propria, deep lamina propria, thyroarytenoid muscle thyrovocalis part, thyroarytenoid muscle thyromuscularis par

Question 58

What cavity lies between the laryngeal inlet and the vestibular folds

Answer 58

vestibule

Question 59

Individuals who have undergone laryngectomy have difficulty with what two functions

Answer 59

speaking and protecting the airway while swallowing