Anatomy Quizzes for Exam 2

Which bone feature of the scapula is posterior? Spine Subscapular fossa Glenoid fossa Coracoid process

Spine

Where in the spinal cord is the CSF located? Subdural space Arachnoid Pia mater Dura mater Subarachnoid space

Subarachnoid space

Which of the following describes how signals pass through a typical single neuron ? -Signals pass from axon terminals to the axon and then through the cell body to the dendrites. -Signals pass from dendrites through axon, then axon terminals and finally through the cell body. -Signals pass from the dendrites through the cell body and down the axon to the axon terminals. -Signals pass from the cell body to the dendrites and axons and then down to the dendrite and axon terminals. -Signals pass from the axons down to the axon terminals and then through the dendrites to the cell body

-Signals pass from the dendrites through the cell body and down the axon to the axon terminals.

Neuroglia _________. Some examples of neuroglia in the CNS are _________. -process info in the nervous systems; satellite cells and Schwann cells -support neurons; oligodendrocytes,microglia, Schwann cells and satellite cells. -support neurons; oligodendrocytes, microglia and ependymal cells. - are responsible for the transfer of information in the nervous system; oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, and ependymal cells.

-support neurons; oligodendrocytes, microglia and ependymal cells.

The afferent division of the PNS _______, while the efferent division of the PNS ______. -Brings motor commands from CNS to effectors; brings sensory info to the CNS. -Brings sensory info to the CNS; carries motor commands from CNS to thalamus. -Brings motor info to CNS; carries sensory info from CNS to muscles and glands. -Brings sensory info to CNS; carries motor commands from CNS to effectors.

Brings sensory info to CNS; carries motor commands from CNS to effectors.

The ___________ innervates the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid Trigeminal nerve (CN V) Accessory nerve (CN XI) Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII) Vagus nerve (CN X)

Accessory nerve (CN XI)

The head of the femur articulates with the Pubic symphysis Glenoid fossa Obturator foramen Acetabulum

Acetabulum

When the forearm is pronated, the radius is ______ to the ulna. Posterior Medial Anterior Cephalic Lateral

Anterior

The middle trunk arises from which cervical nerve(s)? C7 C5 & C6 C7 & C8 C6 C6 & C7

C7

Below L1/L2, the vertebral canal is occupied by a bundle of spinal nerve roots called the Decending tracts Cauda equina Conus medullaris Sacral plexus Filum terminale

Cauda equina

The nerve branching off of C5 can belong to both the ______ and _______ plexuses. Cervical;phrenic Cervical;thoracic Cervical;brachial Brachial;lumbar Lumbar;sacaral

Cervical;brachial

Although rare, brain stem damage may occur due to inflammation produced by other brain injuries. Which of the following functions will be affected due to damage in the Pons? -Regulation of body's internal temperature. -Processing of sight and auditory data. -Communication between cerebellum and cerebrum. -Communication between lateral and third ventricles.

Communication between cerebellum and cerebrum

The spinal cord tapers at a conical tip called the Meninge Conus medullaris Cauda equina Filum terminale

Conus medullaris

The coracoid process articulates with the ______ of the humerus Olecranon fossa Radial fossa Coronoid fossa Trochlea notch Capitulum

Coronoid fossa

The ____ is the outermost matrix, and forms supportive and protective partitions between some portions of the brain. Dura mater Arachnoid mater Pia mater Denticulate mater

Dura mater

Which of the following cranial nerves does not innervate the eye ? Abducens CN VI Trochlear CN IV Facial CN VII Oculomotor CN III

Facial CN IV

Which bone has the linea aspera as one of the bone features? Fibia Femur Tibia Fibula

Femur

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the knee joint? Patella Tibia Fibula Femur

Fibula

The act of bending the wrist so that the palmar portion of the hand is moved closer to the forearm involves what movement? Flexion Medial rotation Dorsiflexion Abduction Extension

Flexion

Which bone feature is most proximal when compared to the other answers? Styloid process of the radius Head of the ulna Styloid process of the ulna Head of the humerus Head of the radius

Head of the humerus

When is it that an impulse does not have to reach the brain ? When its transmitting touch When its transmitting pain In a reflex arc When its transmitting pressue

In a reflex arc

What structure connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland? Infundibulum Cerebellum Pons Fornix

Infundibulum

Which structure communicates the lateral ventricles to the third ventricle ? Aqueduct of the midbrain Interventricular foramen Central canal Interthalamic adhesion

Interventricular foramen

The inferior trunk gives rise to which cords? Medial and posterior Superior and middle Middle Lateral and posterior Posterior

Medial and posterior

The vital centers for the control of visceral activities such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure are located in the: Medulla oblongata Mesencephalon Pons Midbrain

Medulla oblongata

What joint is considered biaxial ? Metatarso-phalangeal joints Knee Shoulder Pubic symphysis Hip

Metatarso-phalangeal joints

The lateral cord gives rise to which nerves Musculotaneous and median Median and radial Median and ulnar Radial and axillary Ulnar and radial

Musculotaneous and median

Which of the following bone/bone features do not make up the ankle joint? Medial malleolus Talus Lateral malleolus Navicular

Navicular

Nervous tissue consists of cells called ______, which pass information, and cells that support them, called _______. Axons; microtubules Nuclei;dendrites Cerebrospinal nerves; neuroglia Glial cells; neurons Neurons; neuroglia

Neurons; neuroglia

Which of the following is not a function of synovial fluid? Nourishment for osteocytes Lubrication Nourishment for chondrocytes Shock absorption

Nourishment for osteocytes

The head of the fibula articulates with the proximal part of the tibia Lateral malleolus of the fibula Lateral condyle of the femur Medial malleolus of the tibia

Proximal part of the tibia

The ulnar notch is located in the ______ (bone) and articulates with the __________ Ulna; head of the radius Ulna;head of the ulna Humerus;capitulum Radius;head of ulna Radius;head of the radius

Radius;head of the ulna

The axons of the PNS contain myelin sheaths that are made by Oligodendrocytes Schwann cells Neurons Secretory vesicles Astrocytes

Schwann cells

The abducens nerve ______. Relays sensory information from taste buds on the tongue Supplies innervation to the lateral rectus muscle of the eye Is a branch of the Trigeminal nerve Exits from the medulla

Supplies innervation to the lateral rectus muscle of the eye

In healthy humans, the CSF flows in a specific direction due to: A difference in pressure within ventricles High pressure in the superior sagittal sinus The ependymal cells cilia Astrocytes present in the blood-brain barrier

The ependymal cells cilia

Which of the following bone(s) articulates with the femur? Tibula and fibula Fibula Tibia Tibia and fibula

Tibia

Which carpal bone, based on its location, would articulate with the metacarpal of the thumb? Pisiform Scaphoid Triquetrum Trapezium Capitate

Trapezium

The ________ nerve is the longest cranial nerve. It even goes down to the abdominal cavity and innervates the digestive system. Glossopharyngeal Trigeminal Vagus Hypoglossal

Vagus

The longest nerve that innervates the digestive system Trigeminal Vagus Hypoglossal Glossopharyngeal

Vagus

Damage on which of the following cranial nerve would result in vertigo and unilateral hearing loss? Glossopharyngeal CN IX Optic nerve CN II Trigeminal CN V Vestibulocochlear CN VIII

Vestibulpcochlear CN VIII