Q&A

Question 1

What is the posterior border of the occipital triangle?

Answer 1

Anterior border of trapezius

Question 2

Patient underwent breast surgery. Upon physical examination, you noted inability to elevate the arm greater than the horizontal plane and difficulty protracting the scapula across the thoracic wall. Which muscle is probably weak?
A. Rhomboids
B. Trapezius
C. Supraspinatus
D. Serratus Anterior

Answer 2

Serratus Anterior

Question 3

What is the characteristic feature of the fifth lumbar vertebra?
A. Heart-shaped body
B. Small pedicles
C. Rounded vertebral foramina
D. Massive body

Answer 3

Massive body

Question 4

The thoracic vertebrae are characterized by:
A. Heart-shaped body
B. Bifid spinous process
C. Massive body
D. Having the superior articular processes face medially & the inferior articular processes face laterally

Answer 4

Heart-shaped body

Question 5

What is the inferior border of the muscular triangle which is a smaller anterior triangle?

Answer 5

Anterior border of the SCM

Question 6

Which of the following is not a content of the muscular triangle?
A. Thyroid gland
B. Larynx
C. Trachea
D. Glossopharyngeal nerve

Answer 6

Glossopharyngeal nerve

Question 7

The atlas has all the following anatomic features EXCEPT:
A. Spinous process
B. Lateral masses
C. Inferior articular facets
D. Anterior arch

Answer 7

Spinous process

Question 8

The following are characteristics of a typical lumbar vertebrae, EXCEPT:
A. Has largest and triangular spinal canal
B. Vertebral body is kidney-shaped
C. No transverse foramina
D. No costal pits

Answer 8

Has largest and triangular spinal canal

Question 9

The 7th cervical vertebra is characterized by:
A. Longest spinous process
B. A large foramen transversarium
C. A heart-shaped body
D. A massive body

Answer 9

Longest spinous process

Question 10

What is the thinnest part of the skull?

Answer 10

Pterion

Question 11

What is the anterior border of the submandibular triangle?

Answer 11

Anterior belly of digastrics

Question 12

Which of the following facial bone is unpaired?
A. Lacrimal bone
B. Mandible bone
C. Maxillae bone
D. Palatine bone

Answer 12

Mandible bone

Question 13

This is considered as the broadest muscle in the body.

Answer 13

Latissimus Dorsi

Question 14

Posterior border of the anterior triangle of the neck?

Answer 14

Anterior border of the SCM

Question 15

Nerve supply to the sternocleidomastoid muscle?

Answer 15

Spinal accessory nerve

Question 16

The atlanto-occipital jt. is an example of this type of jt.

Answer 16

Condyloid

Question 17

Type of ligament that limits skull & atlas rotation on the axis?

Answer 17

Alar ligament

Question 18

The superior border of the supraclavicular triangle?

Answer 18

Inferior belly of omohyoid

Question 19

A dome-shaped bump that lies in the occipital region on the midline & marks the center of the superior nuchal line

Answer 19

Inion

Question 20

The SI jt. corresponds to what vertebral layer?

Answer 20

S2

Question 21

Considered as the largest foramen?

Answer 21

Foramen magnum

Question 22

All of the following structures pass through transverse foramen EXCEPT:
A. Spinal column arteries
B. Sympathetic nerves
C. Vertebral arteries
D. None of these

Answer 22

Spinal column arteries

Question 23

The external jugular vein is found at what neck triangle?

Answer 23

Posterior triangle

Question 24

The following applies to the scalene muscles EXCEPT:
A. Extends the cervical spine with bilateral contraction
B. Produce lateral flexion and rotation to the same side with unilateral contraction
C. Increases cervical lordotic curve with bilateral contraction in the absence of longus colli
D. Elevate the first and second ribs when the cervical spine is stabilized

Answer 24

Extends the cervical spine with bilateral contraction

Question 25

The anterior longitudinal ligament if injured due to a sprain may cause the affected spinal segment to

Answer 25

Move excessive during spinal extension

Question 26

While assessing the posture of a patient, you note that the T2 spinous process in the thoracic region appears to be rotated to the left. Which bony landmark would you be using to make this approximation of the vertebral level?

Answer 26

Superior angle of the scapula

Question 27

Considered as the primary curve in the vertebrae?

Answer 27

Thoracic and sacral

Question 28

Considered as the secondary curve in the vertebrae?

Answer 28

Cervical and lumbar

Question 29

A comedian on television looks "cross-eyed”. What eye muscles is he using?

Answer 29

Medial rectus

Question 30

Originates from the clavicle and sternum and attaches to the mastoid process?

Answer 30

Sternocleidomastoid muscle

Question 31

Extends, adducts, and internally rotates the arm.

Answer 31

Latissimus dorsi

Question 32

The corset muscle

Answer 32

Transversus abdominis

Question 33

Innervated by the facial nerves: A. Stapedius B. Mentalis C. Risorius D. All of the above

Answer 33

All of the above

Question 34

Laceration on dorsal scapular nerve, the following muscles are expected to be weak, EXCEPT: A. Levator scapulae B. Teres major C. Teres minor D. Rhomboid major

Answer 34

Teres major

Question 35

Has a long, non-bifid spinous process?

Answer 35

C7

Question 36

Pt is trying to flex the trunk from supine position, what muscle is active during the first 30 degrees of trunk flexion?

Answer 36

Rectus abdominis

Question 37

Site of exit of the 1st cranial nerve

Answer 37

Cribriform plate

Question 38

Fifty percent of flexion-extension occurs at what joint?

Answer 38

Atlanto-occipital joint

Question 39

Muscle that is used during forced expiration?

Answer 39

Internal intercostals

Question 40

Floor of bicipital groove of humerus

Answer 40

Latissimus dorsi

Question 41

Muscle for raising the eyebrows

Answer 41

Occipitofrontalis

Question 42

Contains loose connective tissue and has about half of the body's stored fat.

Answer 42

Hypodermis

Question 43

Composed of dense connective tissue and has projections called papillae.

Answer 43

Dermis

Question 44

Bony mass felt in the posterior midline of the neck about two finger breadths beneath the occipital protuberance

Answer 44

Spinous process of the axis

Question 45

Atlanto-axial joint is a type of

Answer 45

Pivot joint

Question 46

This ligament acts to resist extension, translation, and rotation

Answer 46

Posterior longitudinal ligament

Question 47

Functions of the anterior elements of the spine, EXCEPT: A. Support B. Shock absorption C. Weight bearing D. Protects neural elements

Answer 47

Protects neural elements

Question 48

Have long, thin spinous processes and possesses articular facets on their lateral surfaces to articulate with ribs

Answer 48

Thoracic

Question 49

Muscle for lip closing/kissing

Answer 49

Orbicularis oris

Question 50

The end of the muscle that is attached to the one stationary of the two bones

Answer 50

Origin