MATS Funeral Anatomy

When attempting to locate the right axillary artery, the practitioner might facilitate the process by locating which of the following? 1-Hairline of the axilla, 2-Medial border of corocobrachialis muscle, 3-Belly of the biceps brachii muscle, 4-Triceps brachii muscle.

1 and 2 only

When attempting to locate the femoral artery, the process can be facilitated by locating which of the following muscles? 1-Sartorius, 2-Coracobrachialis, 3-Adductor longus, 4-Quadriceps femoris

1 and 3

Which of the following has a direct connection to the cerebral arterial circle? 1-Posterior cerebral, 2-Common carotid, 3-Internal carotid, 4-Vertebral

1 and 3 only

During the embalming process, the absence of fluid flow to the upper extremity would indicate the need to raise which of the following arteries? 1-Axillary, 2-Femoral, 3-Popliteal, 4-Brachial

1 and 4 only

Which of the following are included in treating the cavity of a deceased body? 1-Injecting cavity fluids, 2-Aspirating the thoracic and abdominal cavities, 3-Choosing the correct arterial-fluids, 4-Selecting the correct site of entry

1, 2 and 4 only

An examination for early signs of death includes which of the following? 1-Digital pressure for carotid pulse and light test for pupillary response, 2-Ligature test for circulation and mirror test for respiration, 3-Checks for agonal dehydration and rigor mortis, 4-Observations of the eyes for clouding and flattening of the cornea.

1, 3 and 4 only

Which of the following lists the complete venous route from the lower extremities to the inferior vena cava: 1-Lesser saphenous, 2-External iliac, 3-Popliteal, 4-Femoral

1, 3, 4, 2

Choose the correct path that spermatozoa would take as it leaves the testes:

1-Epididymis, 3-Vas deferens, 4-Ejaculatory duct, 2-Urethra

Which one of the following is a term used to refer to the digestive tract?

Alimentary canal

The union of two arteries is called:

Anastomoses

Points of origin and termination in relation to adjacent structures refer to:

Anatomical limits

The study of the circulatory system is also known as:

Angiology

The portion of the colon that is located on the right side of the body is which of the following:

Ascending

The two divisions of the skeleton are:

Axial and appendicular

The artery which is located just behind the medial border of the coracobrachialis muscle is the:

Axillary artery

Which of the following joints permits the most rotation?

Ball and socket

Failure of fluid distribution to the area below the elbow would indicate a possible blockage of which of the following arteries:

Brachial

A thrombus of the vertebral artery would restrict blood flow to the:

Brain

The first and shortest part of the small intestine is the:

Duodenum

Which of the following is considered a cranial bone?

Ethmoid

Respiration is broadly divided into which of the following two areas ?

External and internal

During embalming, a fractured zygomatic bone could lead to swelling of the:

Face

Which portion of the stomach is the most superior?

Fundus

The ovarian follicle is also known as:

Graafian follicle

Glands which carry both endocrine and exocrine functions are referred to as:

Heterocrine

The study of the tissues of the human body with the aid of a microscope is:

Histology

After massaging and manipulating the arm, the practitioner realizes that embalming fluid is not distributing to the right forearm. The practitioner should:

Inject through the brachial artery

After blood passes the mitral valve, it will be in the:

Left ventricle

The study of the nervous system is called:

Neurology

The foramen magnum is located on what bone?

Occipital

The galea aponeurotica is the tendon for which one of the following muscles?

Occipitofrontalis

The deceased has been in a prone position that has allowed lividity to develop in the face. If the practitioner utilized a restricted cervical injection and is injecting the body separate from the head, embalming fluid may be distributed to the areas of the face because:

Of collateral circulation through the vertebral arteries

What cavity would the tip of the trocar be placed in to aspirate the urinary bladder?

Pelvic

What artery is a continuation of the femoral artery ?

Popliteal

What gland is NOT part of the endocrine system?

Prostate

All of the following are lower extremity muscles, except the:

Psoas major

The external iliac artery lies along the media border of which of the following muscles?

Psoas major

The artery which supplies arterial solution directly into the thumb side of the hand is called:

Radial

What artery might you raise to inject the upper extremity below the cubital fossa?

Radial

After birth, red blood cells are created by the:

Red bone marrow

The part of the heart that receives venous blood-returning from all parts of the body, except the lungs, is known as the:

Right atrium

Which of the following vessels is NOT a branch of the arch of the aorta?

Right common carotid

Which of the following muscles is found in the lowest extremity ?

Sartorius

The superior mesenteric artery supplies the:

Small intestine

The cardiac sphincter would be associated with the:

Stomach

To embalm the upper extremities of an autopsied body, the practitioner should inject which of the following arteries?

Subclavian

Which of the following is NOT one of the derivatives of the integumentary system?

Teeth

Which of the following bones are located within the cranium ?

Temporal

While embalming a skin donor, the practitioner notices fluid leaking from the areas of the body where the skin was procured. Fluid leaks from these areas are because:

The dermis was exposed during the procurement of skin

What plane or section would be used to divide the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

Transverse

The buccinator muscle is also referred to as the:

Trumpeters muscle

The anatomical guide that lies lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle describes the:

Ulnar artery

Which one of the following is a hollow organ situated in the pelvic cavity posterior to the symphysis pubis?

Urinary bladder

Which of the following is a facial bone?

Vomer

Which of the following lists the parts in order that food passes through from the stomach to the small intestine:

duodenum, jejunum. ileum

Which of the returns blood to the right atrium :

Coronary Sinus, Superior vena cava, Inferior vena cava

While injecting the right common carotid artery of an autopsied body, the practitioner noticed that fluid is not distributing well to the face. Extravascular discolorations are not being removed from the face, and embalming fluid is pooling in the occipital region. Which of the following is true? 1-The percent solution of embalming fluid is too high, 2-The practitioner failed to clamp the internal carotid arteries, 3-Extravascular discoloration's cannot be removed through arterial injection, 4-The practitioner failed to clamp the vertebral arteries.

2 and 4 only

Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the stomach wall that the trocar must pass through when inserted into the stomach? 1-Muscularis, 2-Serosa, 3-Mucosa, 4-Submucosa

2, 1, 4, 3

Which of the following lists the vessels in order going from the aorta towards the upper extremity: 1-Axillary, 2-Brachiocephalic, 3-Brachial, 4-Subclavian

2, 4, 1, 3

Which of the following lists the muscles in the order in which rigor mortis appears? 1-Gastrocnemius, 2-Diaphragm, 3-Orbicularis oculi, 4-Sternocleidomastoid

3, 4, 2, 1

Which of the following lists the blood vessels in the order that an erythrocyte passes as it leaves the heart, travels to a tissue, and returns to the heart ? 1-Arteriole, 2-Capillary, 3-Venule, 4-Artery

4, 1, 2, 3

A practitioner analyzes remains where tissue has been harvested from the anterior portion of both thighs. The best treatment would be which of the following?

Cauterization with phenol, cavity packs, or embalming gel packs

The seventh vertebrae in the neck region are called :

Cervical

A line drawn or visualized on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of some more deeply-lying structure is the:

Linear guide

Which of the following bones are located within bones of the face?

Maxilla

In relation to the lungs, the heart is:

Medial