Anatomy Lecture - Final Exam
You suspect that the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) may be damaged in a basketball athlete that landed on a teammate's foot while rebounding. To assess this ligament, the ankle should be positioned in: a. dorsiflexion. b. plantarflexion c. aDducton d. aBduction
A. Dorsiflexion
Rupture of the ligamentum teres may lead to damage to a branch of which of the following arteries? Inferior gluteal Medial circumflex femoral Obturator Lateral circumflex femoral
Obturator
The spinal nerve segments for the femoral nerve is also the same for which of the following: Sural nerve Superior gluteal nerve Sciatic nerve Obturator nerve
Obturator Nerve
The following muscles have attachment on the pubis of the os coxae adductor magnus, semimembranosus, gracilis sartorius, pectineus adductor longus, piriformis pectineus, gracilis, adductor brevis
Pectineus, gracilis, adductor brevis
Popliteal artery supplies:
Superior, middle, and inferior genicular arteries to knee
Deep fibular nerve supplies:
Supplies anterior muscles of leg and dorsum of foot
Superficial fibular nerve supplies:
Supplies peroneus longus and brevis
Tibial nerve supplies:
Supplies posterior muscles of leg
Saphenous nerve supplies:
Supplies skin on medial side of leg and ankle
Sural nerve supplies:
Supplies skin on posterior and lateral aspects of leg and lateral side of foot
Name the connective tissue structure that keeps tendons from bowing outward as they cross a joint. a. interosseous membrane b. subcutaneous fascia c. intermuscular septum d. Retinaculum
Retinaculum
When standing on the right leg, the pelvis on the unsupported side descends, indicating weakness in the: left gluteus maximus right gluteus maximus left gluteus medius right gluteus medius
Right gluteus medius
All of the following are factors that affect a synovial joint's total range of motion (ROM), except: Tension and strength of joint ligaments All of the options affect ROM Arrangement of muscles around joints None of the options affect ROM Shape of articulating bones
All
All of the following factors affect a synovial joint's stability, except: none of the options affect stability all of the options affect stability arrangement and stiffness (tension) of muscles around a joint strength and tension of joint ligaments shape of articulating bones
All
A 22-year old wrestler is unable to "unlock" the knee joint to permit flexion of the leg. Which of the following muscles is most likely damaged? a. Rectus femoris b. Semimembranosus c. Popliteus d. Gastrocnemius e. Biceps femoris
C. Popliteus
Which of the following characteristics are correct about the sustentaculum tali? a. Superiorly, has the facet for one of the subtalar articulations b. Attachment of tibialis posterior c. Attachment for the Spring ligament d. All of the above are correct. e. None of the above is correct.
D. All of the above are correct
This ligament is derived from the tendon of the semimembranosus and provides posteromedial to posterolateral reinforcement to the knee joint capsule. a. Anterior cruciate b. Arcuate popliteal c. Posterior cruciate d. Oblique popliteal
D. Oblique popliteal
The vein draining the majority of the thigh musculature blood is the: femoral vein external iliac vein deep femoral vein inferior gluteal vein
Deep femoral vein
The iliotibial tract is the conjoint distal aponeurotic attachment of which of the following pairs of muscles? gluteus medius and minimus gluteus maximus and the tensor of the fascia lata gluteus medius and maximus rectus and biceps femoris
Glut max & TFL
Hip extension against resistance would strengthen all of the following muscles, except: Semitendinosus biceps femoris gluteus minimus gluteus maximus
Gluteus Minimus
Your athlete is diagnosed with trochanteric bursitis. You explain to him that this bursa is between the: iliopsoas tendon and the lesser trochanter, allowing the muscle to move freely across the neck of the femur. gluteus maximus and medius at the site of the greater trochanter, allowing the muscles to move freely across one another. skin and the gluteus maximus at the site of the greater trochanter, allowing comfortable sitting by distributing forces across the trochanter. gluteus maximus and the greater trochanter, allowing the muscle to smoothly slide over the trochanter.
Gluteus maximus and the greater trochanter, allowing the muscle to smoothly slide over the trochanter
The intermediate (middle) portion of the pes anserinus is for which distal muscle attachment? Semimembranosus Semitendinosus Gracilis sartorius
Gracilis
Which of the following statements about the hip joint are true? The ischiofemoral ligament strengthens the hip joint medially. The iliofemoral ligament strengthens the hip joint capsule anteriorly. The transverse acetabular ligament connects the head of the femur to the acetabulum. The zona obicularis is the primary stabilizer of the hip joint.
Iliofemoral strengthens the hip joint capsule anteriorly
What is the impact of coxa vara on hip stability? Decreases hip stability There is no impact on hip stability Increases hip stability It both increases and decreases hip stability depending on the position of the hip.
Increases hip stability
Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the femoral canal? Its abdominal (proximal) opening is termed the femoral ring It is bounded anteriorly by the inguinal ligament It contains lymph vessels It is the passageway by which the external iliac vessels enter the thigh It may transmit a femoral hernia
It is the passageway by which the external iliac vessels enter the thigh
What hamstring muscle distally attaches on the head of the fibula and is innervated by the tibial nerve? long head of biceps femoris Semimembranosus Semitendinosus short head of biceps femoris
Long head of biceps femoris
The greatest risk for hip dislocation occurs in a position of flexion and adduction. True False
True
The plantar interosseous muscle (PI) which adducts digit 3 is the: a. #1 PI b. #2 PI c. #3 PI d. #4 PI
a. #1 PI
The radial/lateral collateral ligament of the elbow attaches from the lateral humeral epicondyle to the: a. Annular ring (ligament) b. Radial notch c. Coronoid tubercle d. Trochlear head
a. Annular ring (ligament)
Which carpal bone articulates most directly with the third metacarpal? a. Capitate b. Trapezoid c. Lunate d. Hamate
a. Capitate
Which bone occupies space in both proximal and distal rows of the midfoot? a. Cuboid b. Navicular c. Medial (1st) Cuneiform d. Talus
a. Cuboid
All of the following muscles are innervated by the lateral plantar nerve, except: a. Flexor hallucis brevis muscle b. Adductor hallucis muscle c. Flexor digiti minimi muscle d. 1st dorsal interosseous muscle
a. Flexor hallucis brevis muscle
Your patient has symptoms of decreased blood supply to the lower extremity. To assess the strength of the pulse of the major artery supplying the lower extremity, palpate: a. inferior to the midpoint of the inguinal ligament b. medial to the femoral lymph nodes c. inferior to the midpoint of the ischiofemoral ligament d. superior to the lateral border of the sartorius
a. Inferior to the midpoint of the inguinal ligament
Which of the following statements about the lateral compartment of the leg is incorrect? a. It contains three muscles b. The muscle action includes plantar flexion and eversion of the foot c. The innervation is from the superficial fibular nerve d. The blood supply is by the fibular artery
a. It contains three muscles
Lateral epicondylitis is an overuse syndrome creating pain/tenderness in the area of the: a. Origin of wrist extensor muscles b. Origin of wrist flexor muscles c. Insertion of the triceps muscle d. Insertion of the brachialis muscle
a. Origin of wrist extensor muscles
During a UTC-Furman football game, a running back sustained an injury during a fall on an outstretched hand (FOOSH mechanism). He complains of pain upon deep palpation in the anatomical snuff box. This is most suggestive of a fracture to the: a. Scaphoid b. Capitate c. Lunate d. Hamate
a. Scaphoid
The only bony attachment of the upper extremity to the axial skeleton is through the: a. Sternoclavicular joint b. Scapulothoracic articulation c. Glenohumeral joint d. Acromioclavicular joint
a. Sternoclavicular joint
The rotator cuff muscle whose primary action is internal rotation of the humerus is the: a. Subscapularis b. Supraspinatus c. Teres minor d. Infraspinatus
a. Subscapularis
When tested from a fully abducted position, your patient's arm suddenly drops in an uncontrolled manner to the side. You suspect tearing of the tendon of the rotator cuff muscle most closely associated with the acromion (and thus most commonly torn/worn by it), located in the subacromial space. Which muscle is most likely torn/damaged? a. Supraspinatus b. Infraspinatus c. Teres minor d. Subscapularis
a. Supraspinatus
Which of the following would be the most likely clinical manifestation of nerve compression within the carpal tunnel? a. Thenar muscle atrophy b. Tingling or decreased sensation of fingers 4 & 5 c. Thenar and hypothenar atrophy d. Decreased sensation of dorsum of thumb
a. Thenar muscle atrophy
Which contains the Circumflex Scapular Artery? a. Triangular Space b. Quadrangular Space c. Triangular Interval d. Quadrangular Space
a. Triangular Space
The 2nd, 3rd, & 4th metatarsals are the most stable of the metatarsals. a. True b. False
a. True
The anterior band of the medial/ulnar collateral ligament is the main contributor to stability against valgus stress at the elbow? a. True b. False
a. True
The costoclavicular (rhomboid) ligament checks elevation of the lateral clavicle and superior glide of the medial clavicle. a. True b. False
a. True
The dorsal hood component of the dorsal extensor expansion of the finger is a triangular fascial covering of the MCP joint. a. True b. False
a. True
The spring ligament is also called the plantar calcaneonavicular ligament. a. True b. False
a. True
Which structure runs through a tunnel formed by the hook of the hamate and the pisiform bone? a. Ulnar nerve b. Median nerve c. Lateral aspect of deep palmar arterial arch d. Tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris
a. Ulnar nerve
Medial rotation of the femur can be best accomplished by the: sartorius superior fibers of gluteus maximus anterior fibers of gluteus minimus and medius gemellus superior with the internal obturator
anterior fibers of the gluteus minimus and medius
The intrinsic hand muscle(s) that insert into the dorsal extensor expansion of the 2nd digit (index finger) of the right hand include: a. 2nd dorsal interossi b. 1st lumbrical c. 2nd lumbrical d. Both 2nd dorsal interossi and 1st lumbrical are correct e. All of the responses are correct
b. 1st lumbrical
Abductor pollicis longus hooks around Lister's (dorsal radial) tubercle, using it as a pulley to increase its mechanical advantage. a. True b. False
b. False
An example of a syndesmotic joint in the lower limb is the subtalar (talocalcaneal) joint. a. True b. False
b. False
Pronation and supination occurs as a result of the ulna crossing over the radius at the proximal radioulnar joint. a. True b. False
b. False
The ulnar artery is the primary contributor to the deep palmar arch of the hand. a. True b. False
b. False
Which structure does not traverse within the carpal tunnel? a. Flexor pollicis longus b. Flexor carpi radialis c. Flexor digitorum profundus d. Flexor digitorum superficialis
b. Flexor carpi radialis
Your patient received a blunt blow in which she suffered damage to the nerve that courses inferiorly mid-way between the ischial tuberosity and the greater trochanter. This nerve damage would most likely result in the decreased active movement of: hip flexion hip internal rotation hip aBduction knee flexion
knee flexion
A fluid-filled cavity will appear on x-ray film _______ than bone. more radiolucent more radioactive more radio-opaque more radiodense
more radiolucent
The muscle responsible for leg extension, whose primary proximal attachment is to the anterior surface of the femur, is the: vastus lateralis vastus intermedius vastus medialis rectus femoris
vastus intermedius
The medial thigh muscle that can, in addition to adduction of the thigh, potentially produce either thigh extension or thigh flexion is the: adductor longus adductor brevis adductor magnus gracilis
Adductor Magnus
What muscle does not have a proximal attachment on the ischial tuberosity? biceps femoris, long head adductor brevis quadratus femoris semimembranosus
Adductor brevis
Anterior tibial artery supplies:
Anterior compartment of leg
Which of the following statements is/are correct? The angle of torsion occurs in the transverse plane between the femoral head and neck and the axis through the distal femoral condyles. The angle of inclination occurs in the frontal plane between the axis through the femoral head and neck and the longitudinal axis through the shaft of the femur. Both statements are correct. Neither statement is correct.
Both
Which of the following occurs to the fibrous joint capsule when the hip moves into extension? The capsule fibers unwind (become more parallel), allowing greater separation between the head/neck of the femur and the acetabulum, thereby decreasing stability. The capsule fibers wind (become oblique), pulling the head and neck of the femur into the acetabulum, thereby increasing stability No change occurs in the joint capsule during hip extension.
Capsule fibers wind (become oblique) puling the head and neck into acetabulum, increasing stability
Which of the following is/are correct regarding the tibiofibular syndesmosis? A. It converges (squeezes together) during plantar flexion to maintain joint congruity. B. It diverges (spreads apart) during dorsiflexion to maintain joint congruity. C. The strongest grip of the mortise on the talus is in a position of dorsiflexion. D. Both A & C are correct. E. Both B & C are correct. F. All of the options are correct. G. None of the options are correct.
F. All of the options are correct.
A patient presents with a thrombosis in the popliteal vein. This thrombosis most likely causes reduction of blood flow in which of the following veins? (Hint: think backwards) Greater saphenous Posterior tibial Anterior tibial Lesser saphenous Femoral
Femoral
Your patient is complaining of lateral knee pain. Palpation around the knee reveals tenderness and a snapping sensation directly over the lateral epicondyle of the femur. This tenderness is most likely due to irritation of the_______ which passes just superficial to the lateral epicondyle. tendon of Sartorius biceps femoris tendon iliotibial band vastus lateralis muscle
IT Band
Which of the following is not correct pertaining to the popliteal artery? It is located deep t o the popliteal vein in the popliteal fossa It can be ruptured by a dislocated knee It is the continuation of the femoral artery It is located superficial to the tibial nerve in the popliteal fossa It begins at the adductor hiatus
It is located superficial to the tibial nerve in the popliteal fossa
Which of the following medical imaging techniques uses the interaction between radio waves and atomic nuclei to demonstrate soft tissues? Magnetic resonance imaging Ultrasound Computed tomography Radiology Nuclear medicine imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Fracture of the neck of the femur often results in avascular necrosis of the femoral head, probably resulting from lack of blood supply from which of the following arteries? Lateral circumflex femoral Medial circumflex femoral Inferior gluteal Obturator Superior gluteal
Medial circumflex
Dorsalis pedis artery supplies:
Muscles on dorsum of foot
Which muscle, because of its key location in the buttock, is considered the landmark of the gluteal region? Obturator internus Gluteus maximus Gluteus medius Piriformis Biceps femoris
Piriformis
Fibular (peroneal) artery supplies:
Posterior compartment of leg; perforating branch supplies lateral compartment
Posterior tibial artery supplies:
Posterior compartments of leg
A soccer player presents with dull, achy pain in the groin region, loss of flexibility in the hip adductor muscles, and pain with kicking, running, or a quick change of direction. The pelvic girdle articulation most likely involved in this scenario is the ________________, whose functional classification is ________________________. Pubic symphysis; amphiarthrosis Sacroiliac joint; synarthrosis Pubic symphysis; synarthrosis Sacroiliac joint; diathrosis Lumbosacral joint; diathrodial
Pubic Symphysis: ampiarthrosis
Which of the following nerves follows the femoral artery into the adductor canal? lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh obturator nerve posterior cutaneous femoral nerve of the thigh saphenous nerve anterior cutaneous nerve
Saphenous Nerve
Identify the longest muscle in the body that commonly acts as a synergist for other thigh muscles that FL, ABD, and ER [FABER] the thigh at the hip joint. Sartorius Rectus femoris Tensor fascia latae Gracilis
Sartorius
The lateral border of the femoral triangle is made up by the: pectineus sartorius adductor longus adductor brevis
Sartorius
A 21-YO basketball player falls while rebounding and is unable to run and jump. On physical examination, he has pain and weakness when extending his thigh and flexing his leg. Which muscle involved in both movements is most likely injured? Adductor magnus Short head of biceps femoris Sartorius Semitendinosus Gracilis
Semitendinosus
Which of the following is/are correct about the sacroiliac [SI] joint? All of the options are correct None of the options are correct The weight of the body forces the sacrum into nutation which is checked (resisted) by the sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments The SI joint is a two-part joint: part symphysis and part synovial With increasing age, the surfaces of the SI joint become smoother, increasing the joint stability.
The weight of the body forces the sacrum...
In preparation for weight bearing, the quadriceps muscles are active across the knee joint during the "initial contact" gait phase. True False
True
A patient has been given a course of antibiotics by gluteal intramuscular injections. To avoid damaging the sciatic nerve during an injection, the needle should be inserted into which of the following areas? Midway between the ischial tuberosity and the lesser trochanter Over the sacrospinous ligament Lower medial quadrant of the gluteal region Midpoint of the gemelli muscles Upper lateral quadrant of the gluteal region
Upper lateral quadrant of the gluteal region
If nerve damage occurred due to a non-displaced posterior fracture of the middle 1/3 of the humeral shaft, what condition would most likely result? a. Wrist drop b. Ape-like hand c. Trigger finger d. Claw hand
a. Wrist drop
Approximately 85% of all ankle sprains occur on the lateral aspect. The ankle ligament most commonly injured in plantar flexion/inversion mechanism is the: a. anterior talofibular b. calcaneofibular c. anterior tibiofibular d. posterior tibiofibular
a. anterior talofibular
The lateral collateral ligament of the tibiofemoral joint __________ of the tibia from under the femur. a. checks adduction b. checks anterior translation c. checks abduction d. checks posterior translation
a. checks adduction
The functional axis of the subtalar joint creates a "mitred hinge," linking the leg to the ankle & foot to create: a. inversion of the subtalar joint during external rotation of the leg b. eversion of the subtalar joint during external rotation of the leg c. inversion of the subtalar joint during internal rotation of the leg d. None of the above is correct
a. inversion of the subtalar joint during external rotation of the leg
The musculocutaneous nerve: a. penetrates the coracobrachialis muscle b. comes off of the medial cord of the brachial plexus c. Originates from the ventral rami of C6, C7 & C8 d. continues on as the medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve e. innervates the brachioradialis muscle
a. penetrates the coracobrachialis muscle
The soleus muscle acts to: a. plantar flex the foot b. flex the knee joint c. evert the foot d. All of the above are correct e. None of the above are correct.
a. plantar flex the foot
The meniscofemoral ligaments are accessory fibers of the PCL, attaching the posterior border of the lateral meniscus to the femoral attachment of the PCL. a. True b. False
a. true
The rectus femoris muscle straight head: receives different innervation than the reflected head attaches to the anterior inferior iliac spine acts only at the hip joint lies superficial to the sartorius muscle
attaches to AIIS
A 14-year-old male gymnast & silver medalist falls from the parallel bars and complains of pain from the knee and ankle joints. On physical examination, you found that the muscle responsible for flexing the leg at the knee joint and plantar flexing the ankle is severely weakened. Which of the following muscles involved in both movements was most likely damaged in this accident? a. Tibialis posterior b. Gastrocnemius c. Soleus d. Peroneus longus e. Flexor digitorum longus
b. Gastrocnemius
You have a volleyball player who is ACL deficient in one knee. This exercise will target the muscle group that acts synergistically with the ACL? a. Knee extension b. Hamstring curl c. Hip adduction d. Hip adduction e. Hip extension
b. Hamstring curl
Muscles that internally rotate the humerus include: a. Pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, teres major, latissimus dorsi, anterior deltoid. b. Pectoralis major, anterior deltoid, latissimus dorsi, teres major, subscapularis. c. Pectoralis minor, anterior deltoid, subscapularis, triceps brachii, latissimus dorsi. d. Pectoralis major, teres major, teres minor, pectoralis minor, anterior deltoid.
b. Pectoralis major, anterior deltoid, latissimus dorsi, teres major, subscapularis.
Which contains the Axillary Nerve? a. Triangular Space b. Quadrangular Space c. Triangular Interval d. Quadrangular Space
b. Quadrangular Space
Which 2nd layer foot muscle(s) distally attaches into the flexor digitorum longus tendon? a. Lumbricals b. Quadratus plantae c. Flexor digitorum brevis d. Both Quadratus plantae and Flexor digitorum brevis are correct. e. None of the above is correct.
b. Quadratus plantae
The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the ________ to form the __________ joint. a. Radius; radioulnar b. Radius; humeroradial c. Ulna; humeroulnar d. Ulna; radioulnar
b. Radius; humeroradial
A thoracic surgeon is going to collect a portion of the greater saphenous vein for coronary bypass surgery. He has observed that this vein runs: a. Posterior to the medial malleolus b. Superficial to the fascia lata of the thigh c. Along with the femoral artery d. Anterior to the medial condyles of the tibia and femur (anterior to the medial knee) e. Into the popliteal vein
b. Superficial to the fascial lata of the thigh
A fibrocartilaginous structure found on the palmar surface of the PIP joints that prevents hyperextension is the: a. Extensor hood b. Volar plate c. Extensor expansion d. Vincula tendinum
b. Volar plate
What structure traverses (passes) between the tibia and fibula proximally through the interosseous membrane to gain entrance into the anterior compartment of the leg? a. anterior tibial nerve b. anterior tibial artery c. deep peroneal nerve d. posterior tibial artery
b. anterior tibial artery
Which of the following attach on the coracoid process: a. pectoralis major b. biceps short head c. biceps long head d. subscapularis
b. biceps short head
The muscle(s) in the forearm receiving innervation from the ulnar nerve only is(are) the: a. flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) b. flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU) c. extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) You Answered d. both FDP and FCU are correct. e. both FCU & ECU are correct.
b. flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU)
The long head of the triceps brachii muscle has proximal attachment from the: a. supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula b. infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula c. below the surgical neck of the humerus d. olecranon process of the ulna
b. infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
This blood vessel in the cubital fossa is commonly associated with withdrawal of blood samples. a. brachial vein b. median cubital vein c. cephalic vein d. basilic vein
b. median cubital vein
Which artery supplies the anterior cruciate ligament? a. popliteal artery b. middle genicular artery c. anterior tibial recurrent thigh d. superior lateral genicular artery
b. middle genicular artery
A 25-year old gladiator sustains a penetrating injury that severs the superficial peroneal nerve. This will most likely cause paralysis of which of the following muscles? a. Peroneus tertius b. Peroneus brevis c. Flexor hallicus longus d. Tibialis anterior e. Tibialis posterior
b. peroneus brevis
The __________ muscle can assist in plantarflexion at the ankle because its tendon passes ___________ to the medial or lateral malleolus. a. peroneus longus --- anterior b. peroneus longus --- posterior c. tibialis posterior --- anterior d. All of the above are correct e. None of the above are correct
b. peroneus longus --- posterior
The___________________ has an attachment to the lateral surface of the medial femoral condyle in a. the intercondylar notch. b. posterior cruciate ligament c. anterior cruciate ligament d. coronary ligament e. posterior oblique ligament
b. posterior cruciate ligament
According to the concave-convex principle (relating to the femoral condyles and tibial plateau), the roll and glide of the tibia as it moves about the femur occurs in the: a. opposite direction b. same direction
b. same direction
The normal carrying angle of valgus in the extended elbow occurs due to: a. the coronoid process angle b. the unique slope of the trochlea of the humerus c. the depth of the olecranon fossa d. the articulation of the radius with the humerus
b. the unique slope of the trochlea of the humerus
A patient presents with a flattened shoulder, having lost the normal rounded contour due to muscle atrophy. The patient also has a loss of sensation over the lateral side of the proximal arm. The patient is asked to abduct her arm to 90 degrees and hold it in that position against resistance. Inability to do this indicates injury to what nerve? a. Suprascapular b. Subscapular c. Axillary d. Musculocutaneous
c. Axillary
The extensor carpi radialis longus has distal attachment to the: a. Distal phalanx via the extensor hood b. Base of 3rd metacarpal bone c. Base of 2nd metacarpal bone d. Base of 5th metacarpal bone
c. Base of 2nd metacarpal bone
Stability of the acromioclavicular joint is created primarily by the: a. Acromioclavicular ligaments b. Coracoacromial ligament c. Coracoclavicular ligaments d. Costoclavicular ligament
c. Coracoclavicular ligaments
Abduction of the ring finger occurs primarily by contraction of the: a. Dorsal interosseous #3 b. Palmar interosseous #3 c. Dorsal interosseous #4 d. Lumbrical #4
c. Dorsal interosseous #4
Which muscle does not have an attachment to the CFT (common flexor tendon)? a. Flexor Digitorum Superficialis b. Flexor carpi Ulnaris c. Flexor Digitorum Profundus d. Palmaris Longus e. Pronator Teres
c. Flexor Digitorum Profundus
The intrinsic hand muscles primarily responsible for producing MCP flexion and PIP extension (Z-hand). a. Dorsal interossi b. Plantar interossi orrect! c. Lumbricals d. This motion only occurs in the foot.
c. Lumbricals
Weakened forearm supination and elbow flexion indicates lesion to what nerve? a. Radial nerve b. Median nerve c. Musculocutaneous nerve d. Ulnar nerve
c. Musculocutaneous nerve
This artery branches into the anterior tibial and posterior tibial artery. a. Femoral artery b. Dorsalis pedal artery c. Popliteal artery d. Obturator artery
c. Popliteal artery
The wrist ligament extending from the radial styloid process to the scaphoid & trapezium, checking ulnar deviation & providing lateral support to the radiocarpal joint is the: a. Ulnar collateral ligament b. Palmar radiocarpal ligament c. Radial collateral ligament d. Dorsal radiocarpal ligament
c. Radial collateral ligament
Which muscle originates proximally from the anterior iliac crest and the ASIS? a. piriformis b. internal obturator c. tensor fascia lata d. quadratus femoris
c. TFL
A running back experiences weakness in dorsiflexing the ankle and inverting the foot. Which of the following muscles is likely involved? a. Peroneus longus b. Peroneus brevis c. Tibialis anterior d. Extensor digitorum longus e. Peroneus tertius
c. Tibialis anterior
Which contains the Deep Profunda Artery? a. Triangular Space b. Quadrangular Space c. Triangular Interval d. Quadrangular Space
c. Triangular Interval
The supinator crest is located on what bone? a. Humerus b. Radius c. Ulna d. Scapula
c. Ulna
The adductor canal is: a. the passageway used by the obturator externus muscle to reach the greater trochanter. b. the passageway used by the obturator internus muscle to exit the pelvis. c. a mid-thigh intermuscular passageway that conducts the femoral vessels. d. an opening in the adductor magnus muscle e. the space between the adductor longus and brevis that transmits the anterior divisions of the obturator vessels.
c. a mid-thigh intermuscular passageway that conducts the femoral vessels
The fibula: a. functions primarily in weight bearing. b. articulates with the lateral condyle of the tibia by way of syndesmosis. c. provides an insertion site for the biceps femoris muscle. d. articulates directly with the navicular bone. e. provides an attachment site for the deltoid ligament.
c. provides an insertion site for the biceps femoris muscle.
This motion of the thumb, brings the thumb back towards the frontal plane of the hand/fingers. a. Flexion b. Abduction c. Extension d. Adduction
d. Adduction
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the disc/meniscus of the sternoclavicular joint? a. The disc increases joint congruence and stability b. The disc helps to prevent medial clavicular dislocation c. The disc serves as a shock absorber d. All of the statements are correct.
d. All of the statements are correct.
The subscapular artery is a branch of the: a. Transverse cervical trunk b. Thyrocervical trunk c. Thoracoacromial artery d. Axillary artery
d. Axillary artery
An advantage of a CT scan is that it: a. requires no radiation b. more effectively demonstrates hollow versus solid organs c. differentiates soft tissues better than an MRI d. differentiates bone tissue better than MRI
d. Differentiates bone tissue better than an MRI
A construction worker falls feet first from a roof. He sustains a fracture of the groove on the undersurface of the sustentaculum tali of the calcaneus bone. Which muscle tendon is most likely torn? a. Flexor digitorum brevis b. Flexor digitorum longus c. Flexor hallicus brevis d. Flexor hallicus longus e. Tibialis posterior
d. Flexor hallicus longus
'Nerves supplying the muscles extending directly across and acting at a given joint also innervate the joint', describes what principle? Wolff's law Newton's second law Passive insufficiency Hilton's law
d. Hilton's Law
The artery anastomosing with the anterior ulnar recurrent artery to contribute to the medial elbow arterial anastomosis is the: a. Superior ulnar collateral b. Deep brachial c. Anterior radial recurrent d. Inferior ulnar collateral
d. Inferior ulnar collateral
The pronator teres has distal attachment to the: a. Med. epicondyle of humerus b. Distal half of flexor retinaculum c. Anterior distal radius d. Lateral surface of middle portion of radius
d. Lateral surface of middle portion of radius
Which elbow ligament is the primary support for posterolateral rotary stability: a. Ulnar collateral ligament b. Radial collateral ligament c. Quadrate ligament d. Lateral ulnar collateral ligament
d. Lateral ulnar collateral ligament
Which intrinsic foot muscle flexes the MTP and extends the PIP? a. Dorsal interosseous b. Plantar interosseous c. Flexor digitorum brevis d. Lumbrical
d. Lumbrical
"Pronator syndrome" causes tenderness and pain in the proximal forearm with repeated elbow movements due to trauma, muscular hypertrophy or formation of fibrotic bands. This is due to compression of which nerve between the two heads of the pronator teres? a. Musculocutaneous b. Ulnar c. Radial d. Median
d. Median
Which medial thigh muscle may receive innervation from both the femoral nerve and the obturator nerve? a. gracilis b. adductor brevis c. adductor magnus d. pectineus
d. Pectineus
Which contains the Posterior Humeral Circumflex Artery? a. Triangular Space b. Quadrangular Space c. Triangular Interval d. Quadrangular Space
d. Quadrangular Space
The parent artery of the common interosseous artery is the: a. Profunda brachii artery b. Radial artery c. Brachial artery d. Ulnar artery
d. Ulnar artery
The principle nerve (nerve dominance) for the palmar hand intrinsics is the: a. Radial nerve b. Median nerve c. Musculocutaneous nerve d. Ulnar nerve
d. Ulnar nerve
Your patient recently increased running distance significantly. Today he complains of cramping, increased pressure and pain along the medial leg during running. The patient is tender to palpation along the medial leg and demonstrates muscle weakness and pain with ankle inversion and toe flexion. Your patient is likely suffering from a problem in which compartment of the leg? a. anterior compartment b. lateral compartment c. superficial posterior compartment d. deep posterior compartment
d. deep posterior compartment
Dorsiflexion is a talocrural joint motion and is accompanied by what action in the foot? a. pronation b. inversion c. supination d. eversion
d. eversion
The extensor hallucis longus muscle ______________ the great toe and _____________ the ankle. a. extends --- inverts b. abducts --- dorsiflexes c. adducts --- everts d. extends --- dorsiflexes
d. extends --- dorsiflexes
The median nerve: a. is a termination of the brachial plexus (BP) posterior cord b. originates from all cervical spinal cord segments c. receives C8 nerve fibers through the middle BP trunk d. is formed by the union of lateral and medial BP cords
d. is formed by the union of lateral and medial BP cords
The __________________________ ligament has an attachment to the ________________________. a. anterior cruciate; posterior tibial plateau b. posterior cruciate; anterior tibial plateau c. lateral (fibular) collateral; lateral meniscus d. medial (tibial) collateral; medial meniscus e. All of the above are correct.
d. medial (tibial) collateral; medial meniscus
The specific name of the nerve which follows the femoral artery into the adductor canal is the: a. sural nerve b. obturator nerve c. anterior cutaneous nerve d. saphenous nerve
d. saphenous nerve
Which of the following contribute to maintaining the proper contact points between the femur and the tibia during flexion and extension? a. Menisci b. Four-bar linkage system c. Geometric configuration of the bones (concave-convex principle) d. The cruciate ligaments e. All of the above are correct
e. All of the above are correct
The tibialis posterior tendon inserts distally on all of the following, except: a. navicular tuberosity b. cuboid c. sustentaculum tali of calcaneus d. 2,3,4, metatarsal bases e. All of the above are correct areas of attachment
e. All of the above are correct areas of attachment
A baseball player slid into 2nd base with an out-stretched hand. His 3rd digit jammed the bag, resulting in a hyperflexed DIP due to rupture of the extensor tendon. This would result in what finger deformity? a. Boutonniere deformity b. Swan neck deformity c. Trigger finger d. Dupuytren's contracture e. Mallet finger
e. Mallet finger
The distal ulna articulates with which of the following carpal bones? a. Lunate b. Triquetrum c. Pisiform d. All of the responses are correct e. None of the responses are correct
e. None of the responses are correct
The order (anterior to posterior) of tendons deep to the flexor retinaculum behind the medial maleollus, demonstrates that the middle tendon is the: a. tibialis posterior b. flexor hallucis longus c. extensor hallicis longus d. extensor digitorum longus e. flexor digitorum longus
e. flexor digitorum longus
The medial plantar artery is a branch of the _____________ artery. a. dorsalis pedis artery b. anterior tibial artery c. fibular circumflex artery d. common digital artery e. posterior tibial artery
e. posterior tibial artery
The lateral compartment of the femoral triangle contains: femoral vein femoral artery femoral nerve lymphatics and fat
femoral artery
The primary function of the articularis genu is: knee extension superior alignment of suprapatellar bursa and anterior capsule knee flexion no particular importance due to its small size
superior alignment of suprapatellar bursa and anterior capsule
The longest superficial vein in the body passes proximally along the medial thigh and through a fascial opening to empty into a larger vein which is located: within the lateral compartment of the femoral sheath within the medial compartment of the femoral sheath within the middle compartment of the femoral sheath lateral to the femoral sheath
within the medial compartment of the femoral sheath
