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SPINAL ANATOMY
1.
The spinal cord in a child goes to the end,
but in the adult spinal cord ends at
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
2.
3.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
4.
5.
pons
metencephalon
mid brain
diencephalon
medulla
The most important projection from the
rhinencephalon is
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
6.
lamina of the vertebra above
pedicle of the inferior vertebra
tubercle of the rib
nucleus pulposus
PLL
The lateral ventricles are located in the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
fornix
anterior medial vomer
hippocampus
medial lemniscus
medial longitudinal fasiculi
Which ligaments do not take part in the
articulation of the lumbar vertebrae
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
8.
0
1
2
3
4
The anterior boundary of the typical thoracic
IVF is broader in part by the
stellate ligament
anterior longitudinal ligament
posterior longitudinal ligament
ligamenta flava
supraspinal ligament
Radiographically, the spinous processes of
the typical cervical region would appear
A. as an “L” shaped structure
B. as an inverted “V” shaped
structure
C. as an oval-shaped structure
D. as a “Y” shaped structure
S-1 to S-2
L-5 to S-1
L-3 to L-4
L-4 to L-5
L-2 to L-3
The left parietal bone articulates with how
many other cranial bones
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
7.
The ponticulus posticus is formed by which
of the following ligaments
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
9.
posterior longitudinal
anterior atlantooccipital
posterior atlantoaxial
anterior longitudinal
posterior atlantooccipital
The most obvious peculiarity of the atlas is
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
it’s anterior tubercle
a bifid spinous process
that it has no centrum
its’ small transverse processes
the lack of the foramen
transversarii
10. Calcium deposits in the subacromial bursa
may cause painfully restrict movement of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
the shoulder
the carpals
the elbow
the hip
the mandible
11. The flexor retinaculum
A. is a restraining band of fascia
B. flexes the last four digits of the
hand
C. flexes the little finger
D. adducts and flexes the thumb
E. flexes the middle three fingers
12. The oculomotor nerve does not supply
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
the superior rectus
the lateral rectus
the levator palpebrae superioris
the inferior oblique
the dilator pupillae
13. A fibrous joint holding bones in firm
approximation and allowing movement is
known as
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
syndesmosis
gomphosis
suture
symphysis
synchrondrosis
14. Why is the seventh cervical considered
peculiar to it’s region
A. it lacks attachment for the rib
B. it lacks superior lateral lips
C. its’ spinal foramen is triangular in
shape
D. it has a rudimentary anterior
inferior lip
E. it has a spinous process like the
dorsal region
15. Rotary movement of the head, as in the
action of shaking the head “no”, involves
primarily which of the following
A.
B.
C.
D.
C3 and C4 articulation
C7 and T1 articulation
atlantoaxial articulation
atlanto-occipital articulation
16. The free margin of the posterior
atlantooccipital membrane arching over the
vertebral artery and suboccipital nerve is
termed
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
fossa of Rossenmuller
sulcus arterii vertebralis
a true intervertebral foramen
ponticulus posticus
fossa navicularis
17. Spinal nerves and dorsal nerve root ganglia
not located in an intervertebral foramen
include
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
L-5 and sacral
C-1 and 2 and sacral
C-1 and 2 and L-5
C-7, T-12 and L-5
C-3 and 4 and sacral
18. Which of the following is a cutaneous
branch of the cervical plexus
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
dorsal scapular
phrenic
greater auricular
greater occipital
suprascapular
19. Which one of the following nerves is the
slenderest
A. ophthalmic division of the
trigeminal
B. oculomotor
C. abducens
D. optic
E. trochlear
20. The origin and termination of the filum
terminale are the
A. atlas of coccyx
B. cervical enlargement and lumbar
enlargement
C. cervical enlargement and first
lumbar
D. atlas and axis
E. apex of conus medullaris and
first segment of coccyx
21. All of the following statements are true of
the sciatic nerve except
A. the supply of the muscles of the
back of the thigh
B. the largest nerve in the body
C. composed of the tibial nerve and
the common popliteal nerve
D. passes out of the pelvis at the
greater sciatic foramen
E. composed of fibers from L-4, 5, S1, 2, 3
22. The sympathetic division has
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
only efferent fibers
rubospinal fibers
thalamic fibers
sacral fibers
white and gray rami
communicantes
23. The small sciatic nerve is also known as the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
lateral femoral cutaneous
saphenous
sural
polpliteal
posterior femoral cutaneous
24. The brachial plexus is formed by
A. 5 posterior primary divisions
uniting to form 3 trunks
B. 5 divisions uniting to form 3
posterior primary divisions
C. 5 anterior primary divisions
uniting to form 3 trunks
D. 6 divisions which unite to form 5
anterior primary divisions
E. none of the above
29. Corticospinal or pyramidal tracts originate
from
A. the precentral gyrus and
adjacent cortical areas
B. Purkinge cells
C. area 44 of Broadman
D. frontal and temporal cortices
E. the postcentral gyrus and adjacent
cortical areas
30. Cerebrospinal fluid may escape from the
ventricles into the subarachnoid space via
A.
B.
C.
D.
perineural lymph space
neurenteric canal
foramina of Luschka
anterior perforated space
[substance]
E. foramen of Monroe
25. Sympathetic stimulation
31. The spinal cord has lateral horns in the
A.
B.
C.
D.
increases SA nodal activity
increases rate of heart contraction
decreases rate of heart contraction
increases SA nodal activity and
rate of contraction
E. increases SA nodal activity and
decreases rate of contraction
26. Name the tract that carries pain impulses
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
funiculus gracilis
funiculus cuneatus
lateral spinothalamic
rubrospinal
corticospinal
27. Alveolar ventilation is regulated by
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
medulla and pons
hypothalamus
thalamus
cerebellum
cerebrum
A.
B.
C.
D.
lumbar region only
dorsal and sacral segments
upper cervical region only
dorsal and upper lumbar
segments only
E. cervical and sacral regions only
32. The ventral spinocerebellar tract transmits
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
sensory and motor impulses
pain impulses only
proprioceptive impulses
temperature impulses only
motor impulses only
33. Where is the motor nucleus of the facial
nerve located
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
thalamus
spinal cord
medulla oblongata
pons
cerebellum
28. All preganglionic fibers are
34. An “upper motor lesion” is defined as
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
cholinergic
adrenergic
somatic
sympathetic
parasympathetic
A. ischemia of the lower extremities
B. a condition which results in flaccid
paralysis
C. a condition which involves the
pyramidal system with increased
muscle tone and spasticity
D. loss of pain and temperature
35. The spinal cord tract concerned with the
transmission of impulses of pain and
temperature is the _____ tract
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
comma
spino-olivary
lateral spinothalamic
ventral spinocerebellar
spinotectal
36. The mid-brain is derived from the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
myelencephalon
prosencephalon
mesencephalon
rhombencephalon
diencephalon
37. The filum terminale is an extension of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
gray matter of the spinal cord
dura mater
pia mater
arachnoid
white matter of the spinal cord
38. Which ganglion is the most inferior in the
sympathetic ganglionated chain
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
stellate ganglion
ganglion of impar
inferior mesenteric
otic ganglion
ciliary ganglion
39. Postganglionic thoracolumbar fibers follow
the paths of arteries to the head structures
which they supply. One network of these
fibers is known as
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
stellate ganglion
cerebral plexus
internal carotid plexus
jugular plexus
solar plexus
41. Splanchnic nerves are composed of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
42. The fourth cranial nerve [trochlear] carries
general motor fibers to the
A.
B.
C.
D.
S2, 3 and 4
T10
T12
L1
L1 and 2
superior oblique muscle
medial rectus muscle of the eye
lacrimal gland
lateral rectus muscle
43. Nerve pathways from the brain which are
used to initiate voluntary movements under
conscious control are collectively called
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
spinothalmic tracts
extrapyramidal system
proprioceptors
pyramidal system
spinocerebellar tracts
44. The hair is an appendage of the skin made to
stand erect by the erectores pilorum muscle
which is innervated by
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
central nervous system
sympathetics
parasymphetics
cranial nerves
spinal nerve
45. A cross section of the spinal cord at the T3
level would yield a mixed spinal nerve
carrying impulses of what variety
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
40. The innervation of the testicular tissue is
from
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
preganglionic sympathetic fibers
motor neuron fibers
preganglionic craniosacral fibers
postganglionic craniosacral fibers
preganglionic parasympathetic
fibers
sensory, motor and sympathetics
sensory only
motor only
sensory and motor only
sensory, motor and
parasympathetics only
46. Parasympathetic stimulation of the large
intestine is due to impulses innervated by
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
vagus
gastric
lumbar
thoracic
sacral
47. Proprioceptor signals from the fingers, hand
and arms are compared with the sensory
engram. If the two do not match the
difference it is called
A.
B.
C.
D.
negative sensory response
negative motor response
error
sensory motor error
48. Which cranial nerve nucleus is matched with
an incorrect function classification
A. gustatory-special somatic
afferent
B. chief nucleus of the trigeminalgeneral somatic afferent
C. spinal nucleus of cranial nerve Vgeneral somatic afferent
D. mesencephalic nucleus of cranial
nerve V-general proprioceptive
E. superior salvatory nucleus-general
visceral efferent
53. The sympathetic accommodation of the eye
does not include
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
pupillary constriction
pupillary dilation
vasoconstriction
elevated lid
accommodation of far distance
54. Almost all postural and fixation movements
of the body are under the control of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
extra corticospinal pathways
somesthetic cortex
corticospinal tract
geniculocalcarine tract
dorsospinocerebellar tract
55. The rods are for
A.
B.
C.
D.
color
visual acuity
vision in dim light
peripheral vision
49. Which nerve innervates the pharynx
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
superior laryngeal
inferior laryngeal
recurrent laryngeal
internal laryngeal
external laryngeal
50. Hypothalamus-Hypophoseal portal vessel,
transports neurosecretory substances into
A.
B.
C.
D.
posterior pituitary gland
adenohypophysis
neurohypophysis
hypothalamus
51. In a whiplash case there is an unexplained
fever and chills due to what damage
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
adrenal medulla
medulla
hypothalamus
cerebellum
upper motor neuron
52. The sensation of cold is mediated by the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
pacinian corpuscles
end organs of Ruffini
end organs of Krause
naked nerve endings
Merkel’s discs
56. The ability to accurately determine the exact
location at which a tactile stimulation is
applied is called
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
tactile localization
tactile determination
allocheiria
agnosia
none of the above
57. The cerebrospinal fluid is absorbed through
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
ependymal surfaces
venous plexi
arachnoidal granulations
the cauda equina
none of these
58. A patient is asked to stand still with eyes
closed and starts to sway. This suggests
injury to which of the following
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
medulla oblongata
middle ear
cerebellum
posterior root spinal nerve
anterior root of spinal nerve
59. Nerve regeneration
A. does not occur in the CNS because
these fibers have a neurilema
B. occurs only in peripheral nerves
because of the medullary sheath
C. occurs only in the CNS because of
its importance to the body
D. occurs in peripheral nerves because
these fibers have a neurilema
60. The ventral spinothalamic tract
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
proprioception
vibratory sensation
crude touch and pressure
to medulla
cuneate and gracilis
61. The cerebellum is know to influence the
performance of
A. spinal reflex movements
B. involuntary movements originating
in the cerebellum
C. voluntary movements
D. learned or conditioned movements
E. all of the above
62. The sensory “ganglion” of the brain stem is
said to be the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
cerebral cortex
hypothalamus
thalamus
medulla oblongata
basal ganglia
63. The sulcus arteri vertebralis is anatomically
located
A. in the posterior atlanto-occipital
membrane
B. in the foramen transversarii
C. on the occipital bone
D. on the superior portion of the
posterior arch of the atlas
64. The brain and nervous system are rich in
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
triglycerides
cholymicrons
lipoproteins
phospholipids
glycolipids
65. Posterior spinocerebellar tracts carry
impulses from
A. pain and temperature receptors to
cerebellum
B. receptors from opposite side of the
body to the cerebellum
C. stretch, touch and pressure
receptors to the cerebellum
D. cells of Clark’s nucleus to
receptors to opposite cerebellar
cortex
E. cells of Clark’s nucleus to relay
nuclei in the thalamus
66. The cerebrospinal fluid is produced by the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
brain and spinal cord
choroid plexuses
vascular system
lymphatic system
central canal of the spinal cord
67. The cervical enlargement is located
A. no cervical enlargement exists
B. throughout the cervical region of
the spinal cord
C. from the third cervical to the
seventh cervical vertebrae
D. from the third cervical to the
second thoracic vertebrae
E. from the first to the third thoracic
vertebrae
68. The dermatome level that surrounds the area
of the umbilicus is
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
T-7
T-8
T-10
T-11
T-12
69. The white rami communicantes are limited
to the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
thoracic area and lumbar area
cervical area
sacral area
cranial area
thoracic area
70. The supporting tissue elements of the central
nervous system are collectively referred as
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
perikaryon
Nissl bodies
mitochondria
pia mater
neuroglia
71. The cerebral aqueduct [Sylvius] connects
A. the third and fourth ventricle
B. the first and second ventricle
C. the fourth ventricle with the spinal
cord
D. the lateral ventricles
E. one cerebral peduncle with the
other
E. all of the above
76. The anterior primary divisions of the
cervical plexus are from
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
C6, C7 and T1 and T2
C1, C2, C3 and most of C4
C2, C3, C4 and most of C5
C5, C6, C7, C8 and most of T1
C1, C2
77. Grey rami communicantes are located from
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
C1 to S3
C1 to T12
C1 to T5
C8 to T12
C1 to coccyx
78. The axons of the olfactory tract terminate in
the olfactory gyri of the
72. The structural unit of the nervous system is
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
cell body
synapse
axon
reaction arc
neuron
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
telencephalon
diencephalon
mesencephalon
rhinecephalon
rhombencephalon
79. Osteitis deformans is another name for
73. That part of the spinal cord which has the
largest dorsal funiculus is from the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
pelvic region
cervical region
thoracic region
lumbar region
sacral region
74. The end bulbs of Krause are associated with
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
cold
pain
heat
pressure
touch
75. In the case of nerve injury resulting in the
loss of sensation on the medial side of the
palm and little finger, wasting of the
hypothenar eminence and inabiltiy to adduct
the thumb, which of the following nerves is
involved
A.
B.
C.
D.
radial
median
ulnar
musculocutaneous
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Marie-Strumpell spondylitis
Paget’s disease
rheumatoid arthritis
Barlow’s disease
von Recklinghausen’s disease
79. Paget’s disease of the bone
A. is caused by a virus
B. affects the humerus and scapula
C. affects the sternum, clavicle and
hyoid
D. has an acute onset
E. affects skull, vertebrae and bones
of the legs
80. The center of fusion of the spinous process
of a typical vertebrae involves the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
pedicles
pedicles and transverse processes
transverse processes
laminae
body and pedicles
81. The mammilary processes are associated
with the _______ vertebrae
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
coccyx
cervicals
thoracic
lumbars
sacrum
82. Which of the following cervical vertebrae
generally does not have a foramen
transversarium
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
C5
C6
C7
atlas
axis
83. The radiate ligament is also known as the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
stellate ligament
articular ligament
costotransverse ligament
intertransverse ligament
interarticular ligament
84. Which of the following is not associated
with the cervical spine
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
anterior inferior lip
accessory processes
foramen transversarii
small rectangular-shaped bodies
joint of Luschka
85. The superior and inferior vertebral notches
are parts of the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
prezygapophysis
laminae
pedicles
spinous process
postzygapophysis
86. The floor and roof of the intervertebral
foramina are formed by the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
centrum
laminae
pedicles
prezygapophysis
postzygapophysis
87. Which of the following is considered the
second secondary or compensatory curve of
the spine
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
pelvic curve
cervical curve
thoracic curve
lumbar curve
sacral curve
88. An anterior or inward curvature of the spinal
column, resulting in an abnormal hollow in
the back, is identified as a
A.
B.
C.
D.
rotatory scoliosis
kyphosis
lordosis
scoliosis
89. Which of the following is not a function of
the spinal column
A. it offers protection to the spinal
cord
B. it acts as a shock absorber
C. it allows for movement in all
directions
D. it helps form the thorax by giving
attachment to the ribs and
indirectly to the sternum
E. it serves as a direct attachment
for the upper and lower
extremities
90. What do oligodendrocytes and Schwann’s
cells have in common
A.
B.
C.
D.
form myelin
found in same location
form the meninges
they have nothing in common
91. The most common area of spina bifida
occulata is
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
12th thoracic
4th lumbar
5th lumbar
atlas
axis
92. The upper arm is _____ to the lower arm
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
proximal
caudal
distal
dorsal
frontal
93. The mental foramen is found in which bone
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
maxilla
nasal
zygomatic
mandible
sphenoid
94. Four of the following are related to each
other in a special way. One is not. Select the
unrelated one
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
supraorbital
mental
navicular
optic
ovale
98. Another name for the axis is
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
epiphysis
planum occipital
atypical
bony ring
epistropheus
99. The thoracic and sacral curves are called
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
scoliosis
primary curves
compensation curves
spinal curves
concave forward curves
100. The shaft of a long bone is synonymous with
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
epiphysis
diaphysis
aponeurosis
appendicular
sequestrum
101. There are how many primary ossification
centers in developing vertebrae
95. The largest paranasal sinus is the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
mastoidal
frontal
maxillary
ethmoidal
spenoidal
96. To which of the following is the membrane
tectoria attached
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
first lumbar
femur
fifth lumbar
axis
sacrum
97. The most common area of spina bifida
occulata is
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
12th thoracic
4th lumbar
5th lumbar
atlas
axis
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
one
two
three
four
five
102. The posterior boundary of a thoracic
intervertebral foramen is formed by the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
articular facets
body of the vertebrae above
pedicle of the vertebrae below
intervertebral disc
pedicle of the vertebrae below
103. The suboccipital muscles receive
innervation from the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
first cervical nerve
second cervical nerve
spinal accessory nerve
ansa hypoglossi nerve
cervical plexus
104. Which of the following joints would be
classified as diarthrodial, arthrodial and
condyloid
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
atlantoaxial
occipitoaxial
lumbosacral
sacrococcygeal
atlanto-occipital
105. The largest part of the cervical enlargement
of the spinal cord is located at which
vertebral level
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
C1
C2
C3
C4
C6
106. The cell bodies from the cranial portion of
the accessory nerve are located in the
A.
B.
C.
D.
nucleus ambiguous
dorsal root ganglions of C1-C5
trigeminal ganglion
inferior ganglion of the vagus
nerve
107. The roots of the spinal nerves below the first
lumbar vertebrae are known as the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
filum terminale
conus medullaris
cauda equina
lumbar plexus
sacral plexus
108. The semicircular canals are located in the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
external ear
middle ear
inner ear
organ of Corti
cochlea
109. The lateral rectus oculi muscle is supplied
by which nerve
A.
B.
C.
D.
abducens
facial oculomotor
trigeminal
trochlear
110. A harsh [foul smelling] odor causes tears in
the eye. Which of the following will
stimulate one’s lacrimal sacs or tears
A.
B.
C.
D.
vagus nerve
part of cranial nerve V
olfactory nerve
facial nerve
111. Which of the following forms most of the
cerebrospinal fluid
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
heart
spinal cord
choroid plexuses
dura mater
pia mater
112. Myelination of axons [deposition of white
matter] is accomplished by two cell types.
Select the correct answer below-which lists
the correct pair, both of which deposit
myelin
A. Schwann cells [neuroglial cells]
and oligodendrocytes [spelling?]
B. choroid plexus cells and meningeal
cells
C. microglial cells and ependyma cells
D. mesenchymal cells and
mesothelium cells
E. neurons of CNS and neurons of
PNS
113. Which of the following is not associated with
the sphenoid bone
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
foramen spinosum
optic canal
pterygoid canal
foramen rotundum
carotid canal
114. Eminences found in the cranium are hard
and prominent features; of what do they
represent the sites
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
ossification centers
meeting areas of two flat bones
previous fractures
venous blood aggregations
cartilage models
115. Which of the following is not associated
with the temporal bone
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
carotid canal
condyloid canal
mastoid foramen
internal auditory meatus
stylomastoid foramen
116. The transverse foramina of cervical
vertebrae allow the _____ to pass through
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
ventral primary ramus
vertebral artery
dorsal primary ramus
radicular artery
nerve-root comples
117. In the normal individual, the sternal angle is
at which vertebral level
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
C7
T2
T4
T7
T9
118. Which of the following panes is found at the
level of lumbar vertebra L1
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
transplyoric plane
costal margin plane
umbilical plane
trnastubercular plane
xypho-sternal plane
119. The aortic pressure point is at which
vertebral level
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
T3-T4
T9-T10
T12-L1
L3-L4
L5-S1
120. Which muscle does not have any attachment
to the os coxa
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
quadratus lumborum
psoas minor
psoas major
external oblique abdominal
rectus abdominis
121. Which of the following is a feature of the
sacrum
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
arcuate line
auricular surface
gluteal tuberosity
linea aspera
genial tubercles
122. The carotid sinus and body are located at
which vertebral level
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
C1-C2
C2-C3
C3-C4
C4-C5
C5-C6
123. The anterior cranial fossa houses which of
the following structures
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
cerebellum
parietal lobe
limbic lobe
frontal lobe
brain stem
124. The promontory is a feature of which bone
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
atlas
axis
thoracic vertebrae
lumbar vertebrae
base of sacrum
125. Which of the following bones is classified as
a bone of the axial skeleton
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
clavicle
os coxae
sternum
scapula
patella
126. A deformity resulting from the sternum
being pushed posteriorly by an overgrowth
of the ribs is termed
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
pectus carinatum
pectus excavatum
gibbus
Dowager’s hump
barrel chest
127. In a newborn child, pulsation of the brain
can be felt through the fontanelles. The
anterior fontanelle represents the future
meeting point of which bones
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
frontal and parietal
parietal and occipital
occipital and temporal
sphenoid, temporal and parietal
occipital, temporal and parietal
128. Which muscle is involved in opening the
jaw
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
masseter
temporalis
buccinator
medial pterygoid
lateral pterygoid
129. Which of the following muscles is attached
to the posterior tubercle of the atlas
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
rectus capitis posterior major
rectus capitis posterior minor
oblique capitis superior
oblique capitis inferior
levator scapulae
130. The cricothyroideus muscle is innervated by
which nerve
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
recurrent laryngeal
inferior laryngeal
ansa cervicalis
internal laryngeal
external laryngeal
131. Which neck muscle, when acting
unilaterally, produces lateral flexion of the
neck and contralateral rotation of the head
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
digastric
sternocleidomastoid
anterior scalene
splenius capitis
platysma
132. Which muscle rotates the scapula when the
upper limb is raised above the head
A. serratus anterior
B. pectoralis major
C. teres major
D. trapezius
E. supraspinatus
133. Which muscle is a powerful adductor with
attachment onto the humerus
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
serratus anterior
supraspinatus
subclavius
anterior scalene
pectoralis major
134. Which muscle is innervated by dorsal
primary rami
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
trapezius
iliocostalis
levator scapulae
rhomboideus major
serratus posterior superior
135. Which muscle inserts by slips onto the
transverse processes and adjacent ribs
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
spinalis thoracis
longissimus thoracis
iliocostalis thoracis
semispinalis thoracis
multifidus
136. Which muscle connects transverse processes
to transverse processes
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
iliocostalis thoracis
spinalis thoracis
semispinalis thoracis
longissimus thoracis
longissimus cervicis
137. Which of the following is an example of an
abductor muscle
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
brachialis
soleus
supraspinatus
teres major
pectoralis minor
138. Which of the following is the most
superficial muscle of the transversospinalis
groups
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
spinalis
semipinalis
multifidus
rotator
latissimus dorsi
139. The _______ is the largest as well as the
longest of the three divisions of the
sacrospinalis muscle group
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
145. Which of the following joints is now
classified as two joints within one joint
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
iliocostalis
longissimus
spinalis
splenius
semispinalis
146.
140. The thoracodorsal nerve innervates which of
the following muscles
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
trapezius
rhomboideus major
serratus posterior superior
levator scapulae
latissimus dorsi
141. Which of the following muscles passes
through the lesser sciatic foramen
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
obturator internus
obturator externus
tensor fascia lata
superior gemellus
piriformis
142. Which of the following joints has a disc
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
ankle
hip
sternoclavicular
glenohumeral
posterior vertebral
143. The shoulder joint is classified as which
type of joint
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
amphiarthrosis
synarthrosis
spheroidea
synchondrosis
ginglymus
144. The wrist joint is classified as which type of
joint
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
gomphosis
saddle joint
hinge joint
condyloid joint
enarthrosis
sternoclavicular
sacroiliac
posterior lumbosacral
interpubic
atlanto-occipital