TEST 9 Flashcards by Aamna Qandil

Which of the following terms refers to the scientific study of joints?
a) Arthrosis
b) Arthritis
c) Arthrology
d) Osteology

Arthrology

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The ____________ of a joint determines its range of motion.

structure

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Immovable joints, such as those found in the skull, are classified as synovial joints. True or false?

False

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Which of the following is not a functional classification of joints?
a) Synarthrosis
b) Amphiarthrosis
c) Diarthrosis
d) Fibrocartilaginous

Fibrocartilaginous

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Fibrous joints are held together by ____________ tissue.

fibrous

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Hilton’s Law states that the nerve supplying a joint also supplies the muscles moving the joint and the skin covering their distal attachments. True or false?

True

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Which of the following is an example of a synovial joint?
a) Suture joint
b) Syndesmosis joint
c) Ball-and-socket joint
d) Synchondrosis joint

Ball-and-socket joint

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In a hinge joint, movement is limited to ____________ and ____________ motion.

flexion, extension

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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an example of a pivot joint. True or false?

False

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Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
a) Fibrous joints
b) Cartilaginous joints
c) Synovial joints
d) Immovable joints

Synovial joints

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In anatomy, which plane divides the body into equal left and right halves?
a) Sagittal plane
b) Frontal plane
c) Transverse plane
d) Oblique plane

Sagittal plane

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The movement of a body part away from the midline of the body is called ____________.

abduction

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The frontal plane is also known as the coronal plane. True or false?

True

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Which of the following axes corresponds to a transverse plane movement?
a) Anteroposterior axis
b) Longitudinal axis
c) Mediolateral axis
d) Vertical axis

Mediolateral axis

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The joint that connects the humerus and the scapula is called the ____________ joint.

glenohumeral

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The ulnar collateral ligament is located in the elbow joint. True or false?

True

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Which of the following movements is associated with the hinge joint?
a) Flexion and extension
b) Abduction and adduction
c) Pronation and supination
d) Circumduction

Flexion and extension

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The joint that allows for movements like flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction is called the ____________ joint.

wrist (radiocarpal) joint

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The acromioclavicular joint connects the clavicle and the sternum. True or false?

False

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Which of the following ligaments stabilizes the shoulder joint?
a) Medial collateral ligament
b) Anterior cruciate ligament
c) Glenohumeral ligament
d) Patellar ligament

Glenohumeral ligament

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The joint between the parietal bones and the occipital bone is called the ____________ joint.
a) Temporomandibular joint
b) Lambdoid suture
c) Coronal suture
d) Sagittal suture

Lambdoid suture

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Fontanelles are soft spots found on the ____________ of infants.

skull

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The temporomandibular joint is responsible for the opening and closing movements of the mouth. True or false?

True

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Which of the following fontanelles is also known as the “soft spot”?
a) Anterior fontanelle
b) Posterior fontanelle
c) Sphenoid fontanelle
d) Mastoid fontanelle

Anterior fontanelle

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The temporomandibular joint is a hinge joint that connects the ____________ bone with the mandible.

temporal

The occipitomastoid suture is an example of a fibrous joint. True or false?

True

Which muscle is responsible for extending the spine and maintaining an upright posture? a) Trapezius b) Latissimus dorsi c) Rhomboid major d) Erector spinae

Erector spinae

The joint between the temporal bone and the mandible is the ____________ joint.

temporomandibular

Fontanelles provide flexibility to the infant skull and allow for rapid brain growth during early development. True or false?

True

Which muscle of the back is responsible for retracting and stabilizing the scapula? a) Rhomboid minor b) Levator scapulae c) Teres major d) Infraspinatus

Rhomboid minor

The joint formed between the femur and the tibia is called the ____________ joint. a) Hip b) Knee c) Ankle d) Sacroiliac

Knee

The joint between the femur and the acetabulum is known as the ____________ joint.

hip

The patella, or kneecap, is a sesamoid bone that lies within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle. True or false?

True

The joint responsible for the movement of plantar flexion and dorsiflexion is the ____________ joint. a) Hip b) Knee c) Ankle d) Subtalar

Ankle

The joint formed by the articulation of the tibia, fibula, and talus is called the ____________ joint.

ankle (talocrural) joint

The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint, allowing for a wide range of motion. True or false?

True

The joint responsible for the movement of inversion and eversion is the ____________ joint. a) Hip b) Knee c) Ankle d) Sacroiliac

Ankle

The joint formed by the articulation of the femur, tibia, and patella is known as the ____________ joint.

knee (patellofemoral) joint

The syndesmosis joint is found between the tibia and the fibula. True or false?

True

The joint responsible for the movement of flexion and extension in the lower limb is the ____________ joint. a) Hip b) Knee c) Ankle d) Sacroiliac

Knee

The joint between two adjacent vertebrae is called the ____________ joint. a) Costovertebral b) Sacroiliac c) Zygapophyseal d) Sternoclavicular

Zygapophyseal

The intervertebral discs are composed of fibrocartilage and serve to cushion and ____________ the vertebrae.

stabilize

The vertebral column consists of five regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal. True or false?

True

The joint that connects the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) vertebrae is called the ____________ joint. a) Atlantoaxial b) Costovertebral c) Sacroiliac d) Sternoclavicular

Atlantoaxial

The joint between the sacrum and the ilium is known as the ____________ joint.

sacroiliac

The vertebral column provides protection for the spinal cord and supports the weight of the head and trunk. True or false?

True

The joints between the ribs and the thoracic vertebrae are called ____________ joints. a) Zygapophyseal b) Sacroiliac c) Costovertebral d) Sternoclavicular

Costovertebral

The ____________ region of the vertebral column consists of five vertebrae and is located in the lower back.

lumbar

The joints between the skull bones are classified as fibrous joints. True or false?

True

The joint that connects the manubrium of the sternum with the clavicles is the ____________ joint. a) Atlantoaxial b) Costovertebral c) Sternoclavicular d) Sacroiliac

Sternoclavicular

Which cranial nerve is responsible for carrying sensory information from the face to the brain? a) Cranial nerve I b) Cranial nerve V c) Cranial nerve VII d) Cranial nerve XII

Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal nerve)

The facial nerve (Cranial nerve VII) controls the muscles of ____________ expression.

facial

The optic nerve (Cranial nerve II) is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain. True or false?

True

The glossopharyngeal nerve (Cranial nerve IX) is involved in which of the following functions? a) Taste sensation b) Hearing c) Eye movement d) Smell

Taste sensation

The hypoglossal nerve (Cranial nerve XII) innervates the muscles of the ____________.

tongue

The vestibulocochlear nerve (Cranial nerve VIII) is responsible for both hearing and balance. True or false?

True

The oculomotor nerve (Cranial nerve III) controls the movement of which eye muscles? a) Superior rectus and lateral rectus b) Inferior rectus and medial rectus c) Superior oblique and inferior oblique d) All of the above

All of the above

The trochlear nerve (Cranial nerve IV) innervates the ____________ muscle of the eye.

superior oblique

The olfactory nerve (Cranial nerve I) is responsible for transmitting taste sensations from the tongue to the brain. True or false?

False

The accessory nerve (Cranial nerve XI) is involved in controlling which of the following? a) Swallowing b) Eye movement c) Speech production d) Neck and shoulder movement

Neck and shoulder movement

The ____________ nerve is responsible for motor innervation of the muscles of mastication.

Trigeminal

The abducens nerve (Cranial nerve VI) controls the movement of the lateral rectus muscle, which allows for abduction of the eye. True or false?

True

The nerve responsible for carrying taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue is the ____________ nerve. a) Facial b) Trigeminal c) Glossopharyngeal d) Hypoglossal

Facial

The maxillary nerve is a branch of the ____________ nerve.

Trigeminal

The facial nerve (Cranial nerve VII) has both sensory and motor functions. True or false?

True

The nerve responsible for providing sensory innervation to the posterior third of the tongue is the ____________ nerve. a) Oculomotor b) Facial c) Glossopharyngeal d) Hypoglossal

Glossopharyngeal

The ____________ nerve is responsible for carrying motor signals to the muscles involved in swallowing.

Vagus

The facial nerve (Cranial nerve VII) controls the lacrimal glands, which produce tears. True or false?

False

The nerve responsible for carrying proprioceptive information from the muscles of the jaw is the ____________ nerve. a) Facial b) Trigeminal c) Glossopharyngeal d) Accessory

Trigeminal

The optic nerve (Cranial nerve II) carries visual information from the ____________ to the brain.

eye

The trochlear nerve (Cranial nerve IV) is responsible for controlling the movement of the superior rectus muscle. True or false?

False

The nerve responsible for innervating the muscles responsible for movements of the tongue is the ____________ nerve. a) Hypoglossal b) Olfactory c) Vestibulocochlear d) Trigeminal

Hypoglossal

The ____________ nerve is responsible for innervating the muscles that move the eyeball.

oculomotor

The trigeminal nerve (Cranial nerve V) is the largest cranial nerve and has both sensory and motor functions. True or false?

True

The nerve responsible for transmitting sound and equilibrium information from the inner ear to the brain is the ____________ nerve. a) Optic b) Trochlear c) Vestibulocochlear d) Abducens

Vestibulocochlear

Which division of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response? a) Sympathetic b) Parasympathetic

Sympathetic

The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for ____________ situations.

stressful or emergency

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system promotes rest, relaxation, and digestion. True or false?

True

Which of the following is a sympathetic response? a) Decreased heart rate b) Constricted pupils c) Increased digestion d) Bronchoconstriction

Bronchoconstriction

The sympathetic nervous system originates from the ____________ region of the spinal cord.

thoracic and lumbar

Dermatomes are specific areas of the skin that are innervated by sensory fibers from a single spinal nerve. True or false?

True

Which spinal nerve is associated with the C7 dermatome? a) Cervical b) Thoracic c) Lumbar d) Sacral

Cervical

A myotome is a group of muscles innervated by a specific ____________ nerve.

spinal

The spinal cord extends from the base of the skull to the coccyx and is housed within the vertebral column. True or false?

True

The spinal cord is part of the ____________ nervous system. a) Central b) Peripheral

Central

The ____________ nerves carry motor signals from the spinal cord to the muscles.

spinal

The spinal cord is composed of both gray matter and white matter. True or false?

True

How many pairs of spinal nerves are there in the human body? a) 12 b) 31 c) 42 d) 50

The cervical enlargement of the spinal cord is responsible for innervating the ____________ limbs.

upper

The sympathetic nervous system releases the neurotransmitter acetylcholine at its postganglionic synapses. True or false?

False

A dermatome is an area of skin that is primarily innervated by sensory fibers from a specific ____________. a) Cranial nerve b) Spinal nerve c) Autonomic ganglion d) Myotome

Spinal nerve

The parasympathetic nervous system originates from the ____________ region of the spinal cord.

cranial and sacral

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system causes bronchodilation. True or false?

False

A myotome is a group of muscles innervated by a specific ____________ nerve root. a) Spinal b) Cranial c) Peripheral d) Autonomic

Spinal

The ____________ matter of the spinal cord contains cell bodies of neurons and is shaped like a butterfly.

gray

The spinal cord is responsible for conducting sensory and motor signals between the brain and the rest of the body. True or false?

True

Which spinal nerve is associated with the L5 dermatome? a) Cervical b) Thoracic c) Lumbar d) Sacral

Lumbar

The sympathetic nervous system is also known as the ____________ division.

thoracolumbar

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system promotes pupil dilation. True or false?

False

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there in the human body? a) 8 b) 10 c) 12 d) 14

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the elbow joint? a) Biceps brachii b) Triceps brachii c) Brachialis d) Deltoid

Biceps brachii

The triceps brachii muscle is responsible for ____________ the elbow joint.

extending

The brachialis muscle lies deep to the biceps brachii muscle. True or false?

True

Which muscle is the primary flexor of the forearm at the elbow joint? a) Brachialis b) Brachioradialis c) Flexor carpi radialis d) Pronator teres

Brachialis

The brachioradialis muscle is located on the ____________ side of the forearm.

lateral or radial

The deltoid muscle is responsible for abduction and flexion of the shoulder joint. True or false?

True

Which muscle is responsible for adduction of the arm at the shoulder joint? a) Deltoid b) Latissimus dorsi c) Pectoralis major d) Supraspinatus

Pectoralis major

The muscle that forms the rounded shape of the shoulder is the ____________.

deltoid

The supraspinatus muscle is one of the rotator cuff muscles that stabilizes the shoulder joint. True or false?

True

The muscles responsible for pronation and supination of the forearm are located in the ____________. a) Arm b) Hand c) Wrist d) Shoulder

Arm

The muscle responsible for flexing the fingers at the metacarpophalangeal joints is the ____________.

flexor digitorum superficialis

The extensor digitorum muscle extends the fingers at the metacarpophalangeal joints and interphalangeal joints. True or false?

True

Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the thumb? a) Flexor pollicis brevis b) Opponens pollicis c) Abductor pollicis longus d) Extensor pollicis brevis

Abductor pollicis longus

The ____________ muscle is responsible for adducting the thumb.

Adductor pollicis

The thenar muscles are located on the palm side of the hand and are responsible for movements of the thumb. True or false?

True

Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the wrist? a) Extensor carpi ulnaris b) Flexor carpi radialis c) Extensor carpi radialis longus d) Flexor carpi ulnaris

Flexor carpi radialis

The ____________ muscles are responsible for opposition of the thumb.

Thenar

The extensor carpi ulnaris muscle is responsible for adduction of the wrist. True or false?

True

The muscles responsible for flexion of the fingers at the metacarpophalangeal joints are located in the ____________. a) Arm b) Hand c) Wrist d) Forearm

Forearm

The ____________ muscle is responsible for extension of the thumb.

Extensor pollicis longus

The lumbrical muscles of the hand assist in flexion of the metacarpophalangeal joints and extension of the interphalangeal joints. True or false?

False

Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the little finger? a) Flexor digiti minimi b) Opponens digiti minimi c) Abductor digiti minimi d) Adductor digiti minimi

Abductor digiti minimi

The ____________ muscle is responsible for extension of the wrist.

Extensor carpi radialis longus

The hypothenar muscles are located on the pinky side of the hand and are responsible for movements of the little finger. True or false?

True

The muscles responsible for opposition and reposition of the thumb are located in the ____________. a) Arm b) Hand c) Wrist d) Forearm

Hand

The main artery supplying the upper limb is called the ____________ artery. a) Femoral b) Brachial c) Radial d) Axillary

Axillary

The axillary artery becomes the ____________ artery as it passes through the axilla.

brachial

The brachial artery gives off several branches, including the ulnar artery and the radial artery. True or false?

True

The ulnar artery supplies blood to which side of the forearm? a) Lateral b) Medial

Medial

The radial artery is located ____________ to the flexor carpi radialis muscle.

lateral

The ulnar artery gives off several branches, including the palmar carpal branch and the common interosseous artery. True or false?

True

The main vein that drains the upper limb is called the ____________ vein. a) Femoral b) Brachial c) Radial d) Axillary

Brachial

The cephalic vein is located ____________ to the deltopectoral groove.

lateral

The basilic vein is located on the medial side of the forearm and arm. True or false?

True

The cephalic vein drains into the ____________ vein. a) Brachial b) Basilic c) Median cubital d) Radial

Median cubital

The ____________ vein runs along the radial side of the forearm and joins the brachial vein in the cubital fossa.

cephalic

The axillary artery is a continuation of the brachial artery. True or false?

False

The brachial artery terminates by dividing into the ____________ arteries. a) Ulnar and radial b) Radial and axillary c) Ulnar and axillary d) Axillary and brachial

Ulnar and radial

The ____________ artery supplies blood to the lateral side of the forearm.

radial

The ulnar artery gives off the superficial palmar branch, which supplies blood to the superficial palm of the hand. True or false?

True

The radial artery runs along the ____________ side of the forearm. a) Medial b) Lateral c) Anterior d) Posterior

Lateral

The ____________ vein accompanies the brachial artery and becomes the axillary vein at the inferior border of the teres major muscle.

brachial

The basilic vein is typically used for venipuncture and for the placement of intravenous lines. True or false?

True

The median cubital vein is commonly used for drawing blood samples because it connects the ____________ veins. a) Ulnar and radial b) Radial and axillary c) Ulnar and axillary d) Basilic and cephalic

Basilic and cephalic

The ____________ vein is a major deep vein of the forearm that accompanies the ulnar artery.

ulnar

The axillary vein continues as the subclavian vein after passing through the axilla. True or false?

True

The subclavian vein is a major vein that drains into the ____________ vein. a) Femoral b) Brachial c) Jugular d) Popliteal

Jugular

The ____________ artery passes posterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

ulnar

The cephalic vein runs along the radial side of the forearm and arm. True or false?

False

The deep veins of the upper limb include the ____________ veins. a) Basilic and cephalic b) Ulnar and radial c) Brachial and axillary d) Median cubital and cephalic

Ulnar and radial

Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the shoulder joint? a) Deltoid b) Trapezius c) Latissimus dorsi d) Pectoralis major

Deltoid

The ____________ muscle is responsible for adduction and medial rotation of the shoulder joint.

pectoralis major

The trapezius muscle is located superficially in the upper back and helps with movements of the shoulder girdle. True or false?

True

Which muscle is responsible for extension and lateral rotation of the humerus? a) Deltoid b) Trapezius c) Latissimus dorsi d) Pectoralis major

Latissimus dorsi

The ____________ muscle is responsible for elevation, retraction, and rotation of the scapula.

trapezius

The infraspinatus muscle is one of the rotator cuff muscles that stabilizes the shoulder joint. True or false?

True

Which muscle is responsible for forward flexion of the arm at the shoulder joint? a) Deltoid b) Trapezius c) Latissimus dorsi d) Pectoralis major

Pectoralis major

The ____________ muscle is responsible for extension, adduction, and medial rotation of the humerus.

latissimus dorsi

The supraspinatus muscle is responsible for abduction of the arm at the shoulder joint. True or false?

True

The muscles responsible for external rotation of the humerus are located ____________. a) Anteriorly b) Posteriorly c) Medially d) Laterally

Posteriorly

The axilla is a pyramidal-shaped space located between the upper limb and the thoracic wall and is bounded by muscles, including the pectoralis major and the ____________.

latissimus dorsi

The axilla is filled with adipose tissue and contains numerous blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves. True or false?

True

The axilla is divided into which of the following levels or compartments? a) Anterior and posterior axillary folds b) Apical, medial, and lateral axillary regions c) Upper, middle, and lower axillary regions d) Superior and inferior axillary recesses

Apical, medial, and lateral axillary regions

The axilla is clinically important as it serves as a passageway for neurovascular structures, including the ____________ and axillary artery.

brachial plexus

The axillary artery is a continuation of the subclavian artery. True or false?

True

The axillary artery is divided into three parts based on its relationship to the ____________ muscle. a) Latissimus dorsi b) Pectoralis major c) Subscapularis d) Supraspinatus

Pectoralis major

The first part of the axillary artery gives rise to the ____________ artery.

superior thoracic

The axillary vein accompanies the axillary artery and receives blood from the upper limb. True or false?

True

The contents of the axilla include all of the following EXCEPT: a) Axillary lymph nodes b) Axillary artery c) Brachial plexus d) Spleen

Spleen

The axilla communicates with the thorax through the ____________ space.

intercostobrachial

The axillary lymph nodes play a crucial role in the immune system and are important in the diagnosis and staging of breast cancer. True or false?

True

The long thoracic nerve innervates which muscle in the axilla? a) Deltoid b) Pectoralis major c) Serratus anterior d) Latissimus dorsi

Serratus anterior

The ____________ nerve innervates the muscles of the anterior compartment of the arm in the axilla.

musculocutaneous

The axillary artery gives off numerous branches that supply blood to the muscles, glands, and skin of the upper limb. True or false?

True

The axillary artery terminates by becoming which artery? a) Ulnar artery b) Radial artery c) Brachial artery d) Subclavian artery

Brachial artery

Which muscle is responsible for flexion and rotation of the head? a) Sternocleidomastoid b) Trapezius c) Scalene muscles d) Levator scapulae

Sternocleidomastoid

The ____________ muscle is responsible for extension and lateral flexion of the neck.

Trapezius

The scalene muscles are a group of three muscles that assist in respiration and movement of the neck. True or false?

True

The muscles responsible for lateral flexion and rotation of the neck are located ____________. a) Anteriorly b) Posteriorly c) Medially d) Laterally

Posteriorly

The ____________ muscles are deep muscles that help stabilize the vertebral column and maintain proper posture.

Deep neck muscles

The sternocleidomastoid muscle is innervated by the accessory nerve (cranial nerve XI). True or false?

True

The muscles responsible for elevating the scapula and rotating the scapula upward are the ____________ muscles. a) Sternocleidomastoid b) Trapezius c) Scalene muscles d) Levator scapulae

Levator scapulae

The ____________ muscle is responsible for elevation and retraction of the scapula.

Trapezius

The scalene muscles are located in the anterior region of the neck. True or false?

True

The muscles responsible for flexion and lateral flexion of the neck are located ____________. a) Anteriorly b) Posteriorly c) Medially d) Laterally

Anteriorly

The anterior triangle of the neck is bounded by the mandible, sternocleidomastoid muscle, and the ____________ muscle.

midline of the neck

The anterior triangle of the neck is further divided into four smaller triangles: submental, submandibular, carotid, and muscular triangles.

True

The submental triangle is located between the two ____________ muscles. a) Sternocleidomastoid b) Digastric c) Scalene d) Levator scapulae

Digastric

The ____________ triangle is located below the body of the mandible and contains the submandibular gland.

submandibular

The carotid triangle contains important structures such as the common carotid artery, internal jugular vein, and vagus nerve. True or false?

True

The muscular triangle is bounded by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, midline of the neck, and the ____________ muscle. a) Trapezius b) Digastric c) Scalene d) Levator scapulae

Trapezius

The ____________ triangle is located posterior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle and contains important structures such as the brachial plexus and subclavian artery.

omoclavicular

The submandibular triangle is located between the posterior belly of the digastric muscle and the sternocleidomastoid muscle. True or false?

False

The carotid triangle is bounded by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, posterior belly of the digastric muscle, and the ____________ muscle. a) Trapezius b) Scalene c) Levator scapulae d) Platysma

Scalene

The ____________ triangle is located between the posterior belly of the digastric muscle, omohyoid muscle, and the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

omoclavicular

The muscular triangle contains the thyroid gland and its associated structures. True or false?

False

The submental triangle is located ____________ to the hyoid bone. a) Superior b) Inferior c) Lateral d) Medial

Inferior

The ____________ triangle is located between the posterior belly of the digastric muscle and the inferior border of the mandible.

carotid

The omoclavicular triangle is also known as the subclavian triangle. True or false?

True

The muscular triangle contains the ____________ muscle, which is responsible for facial expressions. a) Sternocleidomastoid b) Trapezius c) Scalene d) Platysma

Platysma

Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the lumbar spine and compression of the abdominal contents? a) External oblique b) Internal oblique c) Rectus abdominis d) Transversus abdominis

Rectus abdominis

The ____________ muscle is the deepest muscle of the abdominal wall and helps maintain abdominal pressure.

Transversus abdominis

The rectus abdominis muscle is divided into segments by fibrous bands called tendons. True or false?

True

Which muscle is responsible for rotation and lateral flexion of the trunk? a) External oblique b) Internal oblique c) Rectus abdominis d) Transversus abdominis

External oblique

The ____________ muscle forms the lateral borders of the rectus sheath.

Internal oblique

The external oblique muscle is the most superficial muscle of the lateral abdominal wall. True or false?

True

The rectus sheath is formed by the aponeuroses of the ____________ muscles. a) External oblique and internal oblique b) External oblique and rectus abdominis c) Internal oblique and transversus abdominis d) Rectus abdominis and transversus abdominis

External oblique and internal oblique

The ____________ muscle is responsible for compressing the abdominal contents and flexing the lumbar spine.

Rectus abdominis

The transversus abdominis muscle runs horizontally across the abdomen and aids in maintaining posture and stability. True or false?

True

The linea alba is a midline fibrous structure formed by the fusion of the aponeuroses of the ____________ muscles. a) External oblique and internal oblique b) External oblique and rectus abdominis c) Internal oblique and transversus abdominis d) Rectus abdominis and transversus abdominis

Rectus abdominis and transversus abdominis

The primary muscle responsible for inspiration is the ____________.

Diaphragm

The intercostal muscles are responsible for the movement of the ribs during breathing. True or false?

True

The external intercostal muscles are responsible for ____________ of the ribs during inspiration. a) Elevation b) Depression c) Retraction d) Protraction

Elevation

The ____________ muscles are responsible for depressing the ribs during forced expiration.

Internal intercostal

The diaphragm is innervated by the phrenic nerve. True or false?

True

The external intercostal muscles are located ____________ to the internal intercostal muscles. a) Anteriorly b) Posteriorly c) Superficially d) Deeply

Superficially

The ____________ muscles are responsible for lateral movement of the ribs during forced inspiration.

External intercostal

The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. True or false?

True

The internal intercostal muscles are responsible for ____________ of the ribs during expiration. a) Elevation b) Depression c) Retraction d) Protraction

Depression

The ____________ muscles are responsible for raising the lower ribs during forced inspiration.

Innermost intercostal

The inguinal canal is a passage in the lower abdominal wall through which the spermatic cord passes in males. True or false?

True

The inguinal canal is formed by the aponeurosis of the ____________ muscle. a) External oblique b) Internal oblique c) Transversus abdominis d) Rectus abdominis

External oblique

The inguinal canal is located ____________ to the inguinal ligament.

Superior

The inguinal canal is shorter in females compared to males. True or false?

False

The inguinal canal contains all of the following structures EXCEPT: a) Spermatic cord (in males) b) Round ligament of the uterus (in females) c) Ilioinguinal nerve d) External iliac artery

External iliac artery

Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the wrist and pronation of the forearm? a) Brachioradialis b) Flexor carpi radialis c) Extensor carpi radialis longus d) Pronator teres

Pronator teres

The ____________ muscle is responsible for extension of the wrist and fingers.

Extensor digitorum

The flexor carpi ulnaris muscle is located on the anterior side of the forearm. True or false?

False

Which muscle is responsible for supination of the forearm? a) Brachioradialis b) Extensor carpi ulnaris c) Pronator teres d) Supinator

Supinator

The ____________ muscle is responsible for flexion of the fingers.

Flexor digitorum superficialis

The brachioradialis muscle is located on the lateral side of the forearm. True or false?

True

The extensor carpi radialis longus muscle is responsible for ____________ of the wrist. a) Flexion b) Extension c) Pronation d) Supination

Extension

The ____________ muscle is responsible for abduction of the thumb.

Abductor pollicis longus

The extensor carpi ulnaris muscle is located on the anterior side of the forearm. True or false?

False

The flexor carpi radialis muscle is responsible for ____________ of the wrist. a) Flexion b) Extension c) Pronation d) Supination

Flexion

The ____________ nerve supplies sensory innervation to the skin of the anterior thoracic wall.

Intercostal nerves

The internal thoracic artery is a branch of the subclavian artery. True or false?

True

Which artery supplies the lateral thoracic wall and branches from the axillary artery? a) Subclavian artery b) Brachial artery c) Internal thoracic artery d) Lateral thoracic artery

Lateral thoracic artery

The ____________ vein drains blood from the anterior thoracic wall and empties into the brachiocephalic vein.

Internal thoracic vein

The phrenic nerve innervates the diaphragm, which is the primary muscle of respiration. True or false?

True

The internal thoracic artery gives off branches that supply the ____________. a) Abdominal organs b) Pelvic organs c) Muscles of the thoracic wall d) Lower extremities

Muscles of the thoracic wall

The ____________ artery supplies blood to the intercostal muscles and the anterior abdominal wall.

Intercostal arteries

The intercostal nerves are branches of the sympathetic trunk. True or false?

False

The thoracic aorta gives off branches that supply the ____________. a) Brain b) Upper extremities c) Lungs d) Spinal cord

Upper extremities

The ____________ artery supplies blood to the muscles of the posterior thoracic wall.

Posterior intercostal artery

The radial nerve innervates the extensor muscles of the forearm. Which muscle does it NOT innervate? a) Extensor carpi radialis longus b) Extensor digitorum c) Extensor carpi ulnaris d) Brachioradialis

Extensor carpi ulnaris

The ____________ artery is the major blood vessel that supplies the muscles of the forearm.

Ulnar artery

The median nerve provides motor innervation to the flexor muscles of the forearm. True or false?

True

The basilic vein and the cephalic vein are two important superficial veins of the upper limb. Which vein is located on the medial side of the forearm? a) Basilic vein b) Cephalic vein

Basilic vein

The ____________ nerve innervates the muscles of the thenar eminence in the hand.

Median nerve

Which artery supplies the majority of the blood to the brain? a) Internal carotid artery b) External carotid artery c) Vertebral artery d) Basilar artery

Internal carotid artery

The __________ artery is a branch of the external carotid artery that supplies the face and scalp.

Facial artery

The internal jugular vein drains blood from the brain and face. True or false?

True

The vertebral arteries enter the skull through which foramen? a) Jugular foramen b) Carotid canal c) Foramen magnum d) Foramen ovale

Foramen magnum

The external carotid artery gives rise to the __________ artery, which supplies the muscles of mastication.

Maxillary artery

The basilar artery is formed by the fusion of the vertebral arteries. True or false?

True

Which cranial nerve runs in close proximity to the internal carotid artery? a) Olfactory nerve (CN I) b) Optic nerve (CN II) c) Facial nerve (CN VII) d) Trigeminal nerve (CN V)

Optic nerve (CN II)

The __________ veins are located in the scalp and communicate with the diploic veins of the skull.

Scalp emissary veins

The common carotid artery bifurcates into the internal and external carotid arteries at the level of the hyoid bone. True or false?

False

Which artery supplies the cerebellum? a) Anterior cerebral artery b) Middle cerebral artery c) Posterior cerebral artery d) Vertebral artery

Posterior cerebral artery

The __________ veins are paired veins that drain the dura mater of the brain and ultimately join the sigmoid sinus.

Cerebral veins

The subclavian artery gives rise to the vertebral artery. True or false?

True

The facial artery arises from which artery? a) External carotid artery b) Internal carotid artery c) Vertebral artery d) Subclavian artery

External carotid artery

The __________ artery supplies the muscles of the tongue.

Lingual artery

The internal carotid artery does not supply any branches to the face or scalp. True or false?

True

Which vein drains into the internal jugular vein? a) External jugular vein b) Subclavian vein c) Vertebral vein d) Anterior jugular vein

External jugular vein

The internal carotid artery enters the skull through the __________.

Carotid canal

The vertebral arteries merge to form the basilar artery at the level of the brainstem. True or false?

True

Which artery supplies the parotid gland? a) Facial artery b) Maxillary artery c) Superficial temporal artery d) Occipital artery

Facial artery

The __________ artery supplies the scalp above the ear.

Superficial temporal artery

The internal carotid artery gives off the ophthalmic artery. True or false?

True

Which vein drains the deep structures of the face, including the maxillary and pterygoid venous plexus? a) Facial vein b) External jugular vein c) Internal jugular vein d) Retromandibular vein

Retromandibular vein

The __________ veins drain blood from the dura mater and scalp, eventually emptying into the internal jugular vein.

Dural venous sinuses

The subclavian veins are located superior to the clavicles. True or false?

False

The common carotid arteries are branches of which major artery? a) Aorta b) Subclavian artery c) Brachiocephalic trunk d) Axillary artery

Brachiocephalic trunk

The brachial plexus is formed by the spinal nerves originating from which vertebrae? a) C1 to C5 b) C5 to T1 c) T1 to T5 d) T5 to T12

C5 to T1

The brachial plexus gives rise to nerves that innervate the muscles and skin of the __________.

Upper limb/arm

The cervical plexus is formed by the ventral rami of spinal nerves C1 to C5. True or false?

False

The brachial plexus is divided into how many major cords? a) One b) Two c) Three d) Four

Three

The __________ nerve is a major branch of the brachial plexus that innervates the muscles of the anterior forearm.

Median nerve

The cervical plexus innervates the muscles of the neck and supplies sensory innervation to the skin of the neck and scalp. True or false?

True

Which nerve originates from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus? a) Musculocutaneous nerve b) Ulnar nerve c) Axillary nerve d) Radial nerve

Radial nerve

The __________ is a sensory nerve of the cervical plexus that provides cutaneous innervation to the posterior aspect of the scalp.

Greater occipital nerve

The brachial plexus passes through the axilla (armpit) before branching into its major nerves. True or false?

True

Which nerve is not a branch of the brachial plexus? a) Phrenic nerve b) Suprascapular nerve c) Median nerve d) Musculocutaneous nerve

Phrenic nerve

The __________ nerve is responsible for innervating the muscles of the lateral forearm.

Radial nerve

The cervical plexus consists of the anterior divisions of spinal nerves C1 to C4. True or false?

True

Which nerve originates from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus? a) Axillary nerve b) Ulnar nerve c) Median nerve d) Musculocutaneous nerve

Musculocutaneous nerve

The __________ is a sensory nerve of the cervical plexus that provides cutaneous innervation to the lateral neck and shoulder.

Lesser occipital nerve

The axillary nerve innervates the muscles that move the shoulder joint. True or false?

True

Which nerve is responsible for innervating the muscles of the medial forearm? a) Radial nerve b) Ulnar nerve c) Median nerve d) Musculocutaneous nerve

Ulnar nerve

The __________ nerve arises from the cervical plexus and supplies motor innervation to the diaphragm.

Phrenic nerve

The brachial plexus receives contributions from the ventral rami of spinal nerves C5 to C8 and T1. True or false?

True

Which nerve supplies motor innervation to the muscles of the anterior compartment of the arm? a) Radial nerve b) Ulnar nerve c) Musculocutaneous nerve d) Median nerve

Musculocutaneous nerve

The __________ is a sensory nerve of the cervical plexus that provides cutaneous innervation to the supraclavicular region.

Supraclavicular nerve

The radial nerve innervates the extensor muscles of the forearm and hand. True or false?

True

The cervical plexus is responsible for innervating which structure? a) Upper limb b) Lower limb c) Neck and scalp d) Abdominal organs

Neck and scalp

The __________ nerve is a branch of the brachial plexus that supplies motor innervation to the muscles of the posterior arm and forearm.

Ulnar nerve

The brachial plexus lies deep to the clavicle and passes through the axillary region. True or false?

False

The phrenic nerve innervates which muscle involved in respiration? a) Diaphragm b) Intercostal muscles c) Sternocleidomastoid d) Trapezius

Diaphragm

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