General Questions (No pictures)

Fibrous connective tissue

What tissue makes up anterior and posterior fontanelles?

Teres minor

Which muscle is part of the rotator cuff and originates on the lateral border of the scapula?

Quadratus lumborum

Which muscle is square shaped and located in the lumbar region?

Sternocleidomastoid

Which muscle originates on the sternum and clavicle?

Phrenic nerve

Which nerve arises from the cervical plexus?

Sciatic nerve

Which nerve arises from the sacral plexus?

Common fibular

Which nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve?

Oculomotor

Which nerve transmits motor information to the effector in the light pupillary reflex?

Lesser trochanter - femur

Which of the following bone features is correctly matched with the bone on which it is found?

7

How many cervical vertebrae do humans have?

12

How many left ribs do humans have?

A vertebra

If a bone feels like it has a round side, a post sticking out the opposite side, and a large hole in the center then it is most likely:

The sternum

If a bone feels like it is flat from end to end it is most likely:

Vestibulocochlear

If a patient cannot maintain equilibrium, which cranial nerve is most likely involved?

Facial

If a patient cannot move the skin muscles around their mouth, which cranial nerve is most likely involved?

Clavicle

If you feel a bone about five or six inches long that is "S" shaped, one end is fairly flat, the other end is relatively round, it is most likely the:

Scapula

If you feel a bone that is mostly flat but feels like it has a sharp edged handle on the side, it is most likely the:

Radial nerve

In a motorcycle accident, a man suffers an arm and shoulder injury. Which nerve is most likely damaged if he can extend his elbow, but can't flex his wrist?

Cervical

Of the four major categories of vertebrae, where would you find a vertebra missing a body or centrum?

Ethmoid

On what bone are the superior and nasal conchae found?

Mandible

On what bone is the coronoid process found?

Temporal

On what bone is the internal acoustic foramen found?

Temporal

On what bone is the mandibular fossa found?

Sphenoid

On what bone is the sella turcica found?

Olfactory nerve

The nerve fibers of which cranial nerve pass through the foramina of the cribriform plate?

Autonomic nervous system

The parasympathetic division is a branch of the _________.

Pupillary light reflex

What is an example of an autonomic reflex?

Pulls scapula forward and down or elevates the ribs

What is the action of the pectoralis minor muscle?

Meninges

What is the connective tissue "bag" that holds or surrounds the mammalian brain called?

Dura, arachnoid, and pia

What is the correct order of the meninges from most superficial to deepest?

Constriction of smooth muscles of the iris

What is the motor response in the light pupillary reflex?

Ribs

What is the origin of the pectoralis minor muscle?

It has an odontoid process.

What is true regarding the axis?

Thalamus

What structure acts as a gateway for sensory impulses before they reach the cerebral cortex?

Anterior and posterior

When dissecting a sheep's brain, a coronal (or frontal) section will create ___________ parts of the brain.

Through the longitudinal fissure

When dissecting a sheep's brain, a midsaggital cut slices __________.

Where the coronal and sagittal sutures meet

Where is the anterior fontanelle located?

Cerebellum

Where is the arbor vitae located?

Midbrain

Where is the corpora quadrigemina located?

Hypothalamus and brainstem

Where is the integration center located for most autonomic reflexes?

Lateral condyle

Which bone feature is also an articular surface?

Transverse foramen

Which bone feature is only found on cervical vertebrae?

Tibia

Which bone has a medial malleous?

Ulna

Which bone has a radial notch?

Tibia

Which bone has an anterior crest?

Talus

Which bone is roughly as wide as it is long and has a concave smooth surface on one side and convex smooth articular surface on the other?

Fibula

Which bone is very long and very thin with a flattish end on one side and a roundish end on the other?

Vomer

Which bone would feel like a small, thin, flat plate in one plane and then have an even smaller thin, flat plate perpendicular to the main plate?

Atlas

Which bone would feel relatively small, diamond shaped, and have a hole in its center?

Anterior fontanelle

Which bony feature is typically only found in babies?

Vagus

Which cranial nerve extends into the ventral body cavity and innervates many of the visceral organs?

Vestibulocochlear

Which cranial nerve functions in hearing and equilibrium?

Trochlear

Which cranial nerve innervates an extrinsic eye muscle?

Hypoglossal

Which cranial nerve innervates the tongue muscle?

Facial

Which cranial nerve is classified as a mixed nerve?

Olfactory?

Which cranial nerve is classified as strictly a sensory nerve?

Relative size

Which criterion was used to name the gluteus maximus?

Cushions the brain from physical trauma

Which is a function of the cerebrospinal fluid?

The sheep's cerebrum is smaller.

Which is a notable difference between a sheep brain and a human brain?

It lacks a body.

Which is true regarding the atlas?

Occipital

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for visual information?

Orbicularis oculi

Which muscle closes the eye?

Lateral pterygoid

Which muscle depresses the mandible and moves it side to side?

Rhomboid major

Which muscle elevates the scapula?

Extensor digitorum longus

Which muscle extends the toes?

Iliopsoas

Which muscle flexes the thigh toward the trunk?

Extensor digitorum

Which muscle functions in extensions of the digits of the hand?

Rectus femoris

Which muscle is a hip flexor?

Biceps femoris

Which muscle is a lateral hamstring?

Masseter

Which muscle is a major chewing muscle?

Infraspinatus

Which muscle is considered one of the four rotator cuff muscles?

Soleus

Which muscle is deep to the gastrocnemius?

Diaphragm

Which muscle is innervated by the phrenic nerve?

Brachialis

Which muscle is located deep to the biceps brachii?

Semitendinosus

Which muscle is located on the posterior of the thigh?

Extensor carpi ulnaris

Which muscle is located primarily on the posterior antebrachium?

The sympathetic division increases heart contractions but decreases GI tract activity.

Which statement is TRUE? - The sympathetic division increases all visceral organ activity. - The sympathetic division increases heart and GI tract muscle contractions. - The sympathetic division decreases all visceral organ activity. - The sympathetic division increases heart contractions but decreases GI tract activity.

The phrenic nerve arises from the cervical plexus

Which statement is TRUE? - The phrenic nerve arises from the cervical plexus. - There are seven pairs of cervical nerves. - The brachial plexus is located in the neck. - The sciatic nerve arises from the lumbar plexus.

It extends the forearm.

Which statement is true of the triceps brachii but false of the biceps brachii?

The sacrum is wider than the male pelvis

Which statement is true regarding the female pelvis?

Costal facets are found on the thoracic vertebrae

Which statement is true? - The false ribs articulate with the L1 and L2 vertebrae. - The costal cartilage anchors the true ribs to the thoracic vertebrae. - Transverse foramina are found on the lumbar vertebrae. - Costal facets are found on the thoracic vertebrae.

The false ribs are inferior to the true ribs.

Which statement is true? - The sternum is lateral to the ribs. - The xiphoid process is superior to the manubrium. - The false ribs are inferior to the true ribs. - The costal cartilage is posterior to the vertebrae.

Pia mater

Which structure clings to the gray matter of the cerebrum?

Corpus callosum

Which structure is a "large tract" that connects the two hemispheres?

Dura mater

Which structure is the outermost, strongest layer of the meninges?

Frontal

Which suture is only found in young children?

Insertion

Which term describes the site of a muscle attaching to a moveable bone?

Agonist

Which term is a synonym for "prime mover"?