NBE Anatomy 1-240
The myocardium of the heart is composed of what elementary tissue? A. Nervous B. none of these C. Epithelial D. Muscle
Muscle
The term tunica externa suggests which of the following body structures? A. an artery B. the brain C. the kidney D. the liver
an artery
The plantar arteries are locates in the: A. thorax B. head C. foot D. hand
foot
The decending colon terminates by becoming the A. ascending colon B. sigmoid colon C. cecum D. transverse colon
sigmoid colon
Where cardiac excitation begins: A. atrioventricular (AV) node B. sinoatrial (SA) node C. both a and b D. none of these
sinoatrial (SA) node
The sella turcica is located on the: A. temporal bone B. occipital bone C. sphenoid bone D. ethmoid bone
sphenoid bone
The right ventricle: 1. pumps de-oxygenated blood to lungs. 2. pumps oxygenated blood to body tissues. 3. receives blood from right atrium through bicuspid valve. 4. receives blood from right atrium through tricuspid valve. A. 1 & 3 B. 2 & 3 C. 2 & 4 D. 1 & 4
1 & 4
How many pairs of ribs are in the human skeleton? A. 12 B. 2 C. 7 D. 5
12
How many thoracic vertebrae are in the vertebral column? A. 26 B. 5 C. 12 D. 7
12
How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton? A. 66 bones B. 80 bones C. 126 bones D. 206 bones
126 bones
Which of the following blood vessels are branches of the arch of the aorta? 1. Right common carotid artery 2. Left common carotid artery 3. Left subclavian artery 4. Brachiocephalic artery A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 1, 2, 3 and 4 C. 2, 3 and 4 D. 1, 3 and 4
2, 3 and 4
The number of classified bones in the make-up of the human skeleton is: A. 300 B. 206 C. 260 D. 602
206
Put these layers found in the wall of the stomach in proper order from inside to out: 1. muscularis 2. serosa 3. submucosa 4. mucosa A. 2, 3, 1 & 4 B. 1, 3, 2 & 4 C. 4, 3, 1 & 2 D. 2, 1, 3 & 4
4, 3, 1 & 2
Approximately what percent of the total volume of blood consists of blood cells (formed elements)? A. 45% B. 35% C. 25% D. 55%
45%
Which of those listed below are variations in types of muscles tissue? A. Striated B. All of these C. Cardiac D. Smooth
All of these
Which of the following is a chemical substance in the blood that serves as an anti-infection agent? A. Antigen B. Antibody C. Bile D. Herapin
Antibody
Which blood vessel begins at the lateral border of the first rib and terminates as it passes by the tendon of the teres major muscle? A. Axillary artery B. Brachial artery C. Subclavian artery D. Radial artery
Axillary artery
Which of these blood vessels arises at the termination of the subclavian artery? A. Brachial artery B. Brachiocephalic artery C. Innominated artery D. Axillary artery
Axillary artery
What blood vessel is formed by the union of the right and left vertebral arteries? A. Basilar artery B. Brachial artery C. Internal carotid artery D. Posterior cerebral artery
Basilar artery
Which of the following is NOT a part of the quadriceps femoris muscle? A. Biceps femoris B. Rectus femoris C. Vastus lateralis D. Vastas intermedius
Biceps femoris
Which of the following is a large artery of the arm? A. Brachial B. Anterior tibial C. Subclavian D. Posterior tibial
Brachial
Which of the following groups of bones is located in the wrist of the hand in a human body? A. Phalanges B. Carpals C. Tarsals D. Metacarpals
Carpals
A sphincter is: A. a muscle which is attached to an aponeurosis for the purpose of lengthening or shorting that tendon B. a round articulation of a bone for the purpose of communicating with another bone at the joint C. a large gland on the cranial nerve for the purpose of lubricating that nerve D. a muscle which surrounds a body orifice for the purpose of opening and closing that orifice
D. a muscle which surrounds a body orifice for the purpose of opening and closing that orifice
Which of the following branches of the external carotid artery supplies blood to the nose, lips, and chin. The: A. Ascending pharyngeal artery B. Descending thyroid artery C. Posterior auricular artery D. Facial artery
Facial artery
Which of these is the last chamber of the heart to contain oxygenated blood before it enters into the aorta? A. Right ventricle B. Right atrium C. Left ventricle D. Left atrium
Left ventricle
Which structure results from the bifurcation of the trachea? A. Segmental bronchiole B. Lobar bronchi C. Terminal bronchioles D. Primary bronchii
Primary bronchii
What structure will blood pass through as it is leaving the right ventricle of the heart? A. Pulmonary semilunar valve B. Aortic orifice C. None of these D. Aorta
Pulmonary semilunar valve
Which of the following muscle is located in the cervical region of the body? A. Sternocleidomastoid B. Soleus C. Deltoid D. Gracilis
Sternocleidomastoid
The xiphoid process is a part of which of the following bones? A. Sternum B. Sphenoid bone C. Frontal bone D. Malar bone
Sternum
What muscle action cause a body part to move toward the medial plane? A. flexion B. abduction C. adduction D. extension
adduction
A union between two arteries or end veins, forming alternate routs to a tissue or part, is called a/n: A. metastasis B. circuit C. all of these D. anastomoses
anastomoses
The union of the distal ends of two or more blood vessels is called A. allotropism B. an aneurysm C. amphoterism D. anastomosis
anastomosis
The study of the vascular system: A. arteriology B. angiology C. phlebology D. myology
angiology
In anatomical study, the direction toward the front of the body is referred to as: A. anterior B. superior C. posterior D. distal
anterior
Blood exits from the left ventricle of the heart through the: A. aorta B. coronary arteries C. dural sinuses D. lacteals
aorta
Systemic circulation begins as blood passes out of the heart through this valve into the largest artery in the body? A. tricuspid valve B. bicuspid valve C. pulmonary semilunar valve D. aortic semilunar valve
aortic semilunar valve
The bones of the arms and legs are considered to be A. wormian B. appendicular C. sesamoid D. axial
appendicular
When a red blood cell passes through the aortic semilunar valve, it will find itself first in the: A. ascending aorta B. thoracic aorta C. innominate artery D. arch of the aorta
ascending aorta
The most superior vertebra of the spinal column is the A. atlas B. sacrum C. coccyx D. axis
atlas
The upper chambers of the heart are called: A. atria B. ventrices C. both a and b D. none of these
atria
Circulation always terminates in a/n: A. vein B. artery C. atrium D. ventricle
atrium
A term that defines one of the two divisions of the skeleton is: A. parietal B. spinal C. pubic D. axial
axial
The subclavian vein arises as the continuation of the: A. cephalic vein B. azygos vein C. axillary vein D. basilic vein
axillary vein
The muscle of the heart is served by? A. cardiac circulation B. coronary circulation C. both a and b are correct D. none of these is correct
both a and b are correct
The internal jugular vein unites with the subclavian vein to form the: A. brachiocephalic vein B. inferior vena cava vein C. external jugular vein D. superior vena cava
brachiocephalic vein
The internal carotid artery is the main blood supply to the: A. lungs B. brain C. heart D. liver
brain
The dead human body used for anatomical study is referred to as a: A. corpse B. cadaver C. deceased D. remains
cadaver
The study of the heart is: A. angiology B. cardiology C. hematology D. arthrology
cardiology
A branch of which of the following structures (arteries) supplies blood to the stomach? A. femoral artery B. superior mesenteric artery C. celiac trunk D. inferior mesenteric artery
celiac trunk
Often referred to as the "strings of the heart" these cords keep the atrioventricular valves from blowing out backwards during the contraction phase of the heart ventricles? A. SA node B. perkingee fibers C. AV node D. chordae tendinae
chordae tendinae
Pulmonary circulation always begins with: A. oxygenated blood B. deoxygenated blood C. both a and b D. none of these
deoxygenated blood
The innermost layer of the heart is the: A. visceral pericardium B. myocardium C. endocardium D. epicardium
endocardium
Which of the following is NOT a part of the cerebral arterial circle? A. posterior cerebral artery B. external carotid artery C. internal carotid artery D. anterior communicating artery
external carotid artery
The retromandibular vein is a vein of the: A. heart B. brain C. foot D. face
face
The artery that is transmitted through the adductor canal is the: A. popliteal artery B. subclavian artery C. femoral artery D. brachial artery
femoral artery
A bone of the lower extremity is the A. radius B. scapula C. fibula D. humerus
fibula
A temporarily unossified part of a cranial suture of an infant is called a/n: A. antrum B. fontanel C. sacrum D. fossa
fontanel
A cluster of capillaries within a nephron of the kidney is the? A. ureter B. urethra C. glomerulus D. villus
glomerulus
The opening between the pharynx and the larynx is the A. nares B. glottis C. epiglottis D. pylorus
glottis
Which of the following veins arises from the dorsal venous network of the foot? A. cephalic vein B. popliteal vein C. great saphenous vein D. femoral vein
great saphenous vein
The large vein that returns deoxygenated blood from the lower extremities and the abdomen to the right atrium of the heart is the: A. superior vena cava B. aorta C. common pulmonary artery D. inferior vena cava
inferior vena cava
The companion vein (running concomitantly with) of the common carotid artery is the? A. internal jugular vein B. external jugular vein C. azygos vein D. common iliac vein
internal jugular vein
The middle section of the small intestine is the A. ileum B. cecum C. jejunum D. duodenum
jejunum
The pulmonary veins convey highly oxygenated blood into the A. left ventricle B. right atrium C. left atrium D. right ventricle
left atrium
Which of the following structures is NOT involved in systematic circulation? A. left ventricle B. superior vena cava C. left atrium D. right atrium
left atrium
Systemic circulation begins in the: A. left ventricle B. left atrium C. right atrium D. right ventricle
left ventricle
The two coronary arteries supply blood to the: A. muscle of the heart B. uterine wall C. renal cortex D. muscle of the eye
muscle of the heart
The middle and muscular layer of the heart wall which comprises the bulk of the heart? A. endocardium B. myometrium C. epicardium D. myocardium
myometrium
Where is the soleus muscle located? A. on the posterior aspect of the lower leg B. on the medial aspect of the upper leg C. on the anterior aspect of the lower leg D. on the anterior aspect of the forearm
on the posterior aspect of the lower leg
The chordae tendinae of the heart are controlled by cone-shaped (finger like) muscles that form the trabeculae carnae of the heart. These muscles are called? A. striated muscles B. cardiac muscles C. papillary muscles D. myocardial muscles
papillary muscles
The membrane which surrounds the shaft of a long bone is the A. perichondrium B. perimetrium C. periosteum D. peritoneum
periosteum
The membrane that lines the abdominal cavity is the: A. pleural membrane B. pericardium C. synovial membrane D. peritoneum
peritoneum
Which of the following terms is NOT associated with erythrocytes: A. phagocytosis B. non-nucleated cell C. biconcave-disc shape D. hemoglobin
phagocytosis
The inverted funnel-like organ just posterior to the oral and nasal cavities is the A. larynx B. pharynx C. trachea D. primary bronchi
pharynx
The study of the veins of the body is: A. angiology B. neurology C. myology D. phlebology
phlebology
The small saphenous vein is a tributary to the A. femoral vein B. splenic vein C. common iliac vein D. popliteal vein
popliteal vein
The union of the splenic vein and the superior mesenteric vein forms the: A. inferior mesenteric vein B. portal vein C. inferior vena cava D. hepatic vein
portal vein
When going from the ventral body cavity to the dorsal body cavity, one is going in a ________ direction? A. inferior B. anterior C. posterior D. superior
posterior
A body part which lies closest to the point of attachment of an extremity is said to be? A. medial B. proximal C. anterior D. lateral
proximal
The coronary sinus orifice is in which chamber of the heart? A. right ventricle B. right atrium C. left atrium D. left ventricle
right atrium
The tricuspid valve is located between the: A. right atrium and left atrium B. left atrium and left ventricle C. left ventricle and the aorta D. right atrium and right ventricle
right atrium and right ventricle
Which of these is NOT a branch of the aorta? A. right subclavian artery B. brachiocephalic artery C. left subclavian artery D. left common carotid artery
right subclavian artery
Pulmonary circulation begins in the: A. left ventricle B. right ventricle C. left atrium D. right atrium
right ventricle
Because the heart moves as it beats, the pericardium is, of necessity, what type of membrane? A. none of these B. fibrous C. serous D. muscular
serous
A term that suggests a location close to the surface of the body or body part is: A. superficial B. mid-sagittal C. distal D. central
superficial
What blood vessel supplies oxygenated blood to the small intestine and the right half of the large intestine? A. inferior mesenteric artery B. superior mesenteric artery C. celiac axis artery D. brachiocephalic artery
superior mesenteric artery
The part of the vascular system that takes oxygenated blood to the body and then returns deoxygenated blood back tot he heart is the A. systematic circulation B. pulmonary circulation C. collateral circulation D. systolic circulation
systematic circulation
Refers to the ventricular contraction phase of the cardiac cycle? A. systole B. diastole C. both a and b D. none of these
systole
The contraction phase of the cardiac cycle is called: A. flexion B. systole C. diastole D. cephalic
systole
Which of the following structures resembles a "cauda equina" (horses tail)? A. the brain and its cranial nerves B. the spinal cord and its spinal nerves C. the heart and its branches D. the neuron and its axons
the spinal cord and its spinal nerves
Which of the following is NOT descriptive of thrombocytes? A. they carry hemoglobin to and from the body cells B. they have irregular shapes C. they can be called blood platelets D. they originate in the bone marrow
they carry hemoglobin to and from the body cells
How many lobes does the right lung have? A. one B. four C. two D. three
three
The arch of the aorta gives off: A. four branches B. three branches C. one branch D. two branches
three branches
Upon inhalation, air leaving the larynx next passes through the A. trachea B. nasal cavity C. primary bronchi D. nasopharynx
trachea
The central region of the abdomen in the nine region plan is the? A. umbilical region B. hypogastric region C. lumbar region D. epigastric region
umbilical region
The two slender tubes which convey urine, one from kidney to urinary bladder is the? A. uterine tube B. urethra C. vas deferens D. ureter
ureter
Circulation always begins in a: A. ventricle B. atrium C. both a and b D. none of these
ventricle
The two lower chambers of the heart are called? A. atria B. ventricles C. both a and b D. none of these
ventricles
