Gross Anatomy

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NBCE GROSS ANATOMY REVIEW QUESTIONS

1.

The gastroesophageal junction occurs at: a) T4/T5 b) T6/T7 c) T11/T12 d) L2/L3

2.

Which of the following is the non epithelial of the mucosa: a) Lamina propria b) Muscularis propria c) Adventitia

3.

Which of the following best describes the fundus of the stomach: d) Submucosa a) The stomach distal to the incisura Angulus b) The portion of the stomach that extends superiorly to the gastroesophageal junction c) The narrow portion of the stomach immediately distal to the gastroesophageal junction d) The stomach along the lesser curvature between the incisura angularis & the gastroesophageal junction

4.

Submucosal mucous glands of the duodenum are termed: a) bartholin’s b) Brenner’s Gland c)Blandin’s gland d)Bruch Gland

5.

Blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, & nerve from the periosteum penetrate compact bone via which of the following: a) Volksman Canal b) Haversian Canal d)Lacuane e) Caniliculi

6.

Which of the following muscles is not muscle of the anterior compartment of the leg: a) Extensor hallucis longus b) Tibialis anterior c) Peroneus longus d)Peroneus tertius

7.

The first visceral aortic branch inferior tot he diaphragm is which of the following a) Superior mesenteric artery b) Renal artery c) Supra renal d)Celiac artery

8.

Which of the following arteries supplies the transverse and descending colons: a)Inferior mesenteric b)Superior mesenteric c) Celiac artery d) Suprarenal artery

9.

A superior continuation of the dorsal pedis vein is which of the following: a) Medial plantar vein b) Lateral plantar vein c) Anterior tibial vein d) Posterior tibial vein

10.

Which of the following is a superficial vein of the lower extremity: a) Posterior tibial vein b) Saphenous vein c) Popliteal vein d) Anterior tibial vein

11.

Which of the following best describes the hepatic portal vein: a) formed by the union of subclavien veins & internal jugular veins b) formed by the union of common iliac veins c) formed by the union of the superior mesenteric & splenic veins d) formed by the union of the internal & external iliac veins

12.

Which of the following is not part of the celiac lymph nodes: a) Superior mesenteric lymph nodes b) Gastric lymph nodes c) Hepatic lymph nodes

13.

Just medial & anterior to the canine tooth is which of the following: d) Pancreaticosplenic lymph nodes a) central incisor b) 1st molar

14.

The caudate lobe: a) is part of the functional right lobe c) Lateral incisor d) 2nd molar b) is demarcated by the gallbladder fossa c) Lies between the inferior vena cava & ligamentum venosum d) Lies btwn ligamentum teres & gallbladder fossa

15.

Taeniae Coli is which of the following: a) Longitudinal bands within the large intestine d) Twisted coiled tubes attached to the cecum b) pouches of the large intestine c) Pouches of visceral peritoneum filled with fat

16.

Which of the following travels within the quadrangular space: a) radial nerve b) Musculocutaneous nerve c)Brachial cutaneous nerve d) Axillary nerve

17.

Which of the following upper limb muscles attaches to the distal quarter of the ulna & radius: a) Pronator teres b) Pronator quadratus c) Anconeus d) Supinator

18.

A bursa is best described as which of the following: a) A sac like cavity situated in places in tissue where friction would otherwise occur b) A band of fibrous tissue connecting bone together c) A sac like envelope enclosing the cavity of a synovial joint d) A band of fibrous tissue connecting muscle to bone

19.

Which of the following is true of men but not of women: a) the hip bones are usually wider in men b) The sacrum is usually more curved in men c) the obturator foramen is usually oval in men d) The ischial tuberosity are further apart in men

20.

Which of the following is not considered a medial thigh muscle: a) tensor fascia lata b) Pectineus c) Abductor lungus d) Gracilis

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21.

The tissue typpe that lines organs & glands is usually ______: a) connective tissue b) nervous tissue c) Epithelial tissue d) Muscle tissue

22.

Ciliated columnar epithelium is most likely found in the ___ a) epidermis b) capillary walls c) gastrointestinal tract

23.

Where can transitional epithelium be found: d) small bronchi & uterine tubes a) bladder b) bronchi c) heart d) gastrointestinal tract

24.

Smooth muscle can be best described as: a) non striated; intercalated discs b) non striated; central nuclei c) striated; multi nucleated d) striated; uninucleated

25.

Cardiac muscle can best be described as: a) striated; intercalated disc b) striated; multinucleated a) Mesoderm c) non striated; intercalated disc d) nonstriated; multinucleated

26.

Cells that line the respiratory & digestive tract are developed from which embryotic layer: b) endoderm c) ectoderm d) epiderm

27.

Nervous tissue is derived from which embryotic layer: a) mesoderm b) endoderm c) ectoderm d) epiderm

28.

The deltoid muscle nerve supply comes from which nerve: a) axillary b)musculocutaneous c) Radial nerve d) ulnar nerve

29.

The rotator cuff muscles are supplied by all of the following nerves EXCEPT: a) axillary b) subscapular c) suprascapular d)dorsal scapular

30.

Which artery travels through the triangular space: a) anterior circumflex humeral artery b) posterior circumflex humeral artery c)Circumflex scapular artery d) Axillary artery

31.

The artery that travels through the quadrangular space is: a) circumflex scapular artery b)anterior circumflex humeral artery c) posterior circumflex humeral artery d) Axillary artery

32.

Which nerve travels through the quadrangular space: a) Axillary nerve b) posterior circumflex humeral nerve c) Radial nerve d) circumflex scapular nerve

33.

The quadrangular space is formed by which anatomical structures: a) Teres minor, teres major, long head of triceps, short of triceps b) Teres minor, teres major, short of triceps, humerus c) Teres minor, teres major, long head of triceps,humerus d) Teres minor, teres major, Rhomb minor, Rhomb major

34.

Deposition of calcium is primarily the duty of: a) osteophytes b) osteocytes c) osteoclasts

35.

Cells that break down bone are known as: a) osteophytes b) osteoclasts c) osteoblasts d) ossteoblasts d) osteocytes

36.

Parietal bones ossify via which ossification process: a) lamellar ossification b) endochondral c) intramembraneous d) haversian

37.

The coracoid fossa is located on which bone: a) Ulna b) humerus c) radius d) clavicle

38.

The olecranon process is located on which bone: a) Ulna b) radius c)humerus d) clavicle

39.

The capitulum of the humerus articulates mostly with which bone; a) Ulna b) radius c) scapula d) clavicle

40.

The cuboid bone of the foot articulates with all of the following EXCEPT: a) 4th metatarsal b) lateral cuneiform c) Medial cuneiform d) 5th metatarsal

41.

Which valve is heard best at the left 5th intercostal space at the Mid clavicular line a) Mitral b) tricuspid c) aortic d) pulmonic

42.

Which valve is heard best at the 2nd right intercostal space: a) Mitral b) tricuspid c) aortic d) pulmonic

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43.

Erb’s point is generally considered to be at the a) 2nd right intercostal space b) 5th left intercostal space next to sternum c) 2nd left intercostal space d) 3rd left intercostal space

44.

Which artery is not a direct branch of of the aortic arch: a) right common carotid b) left common carotid c) brachiocephalic d) left subclavian

45.

Urinary flow out of the kidney travels in what order: a) Renal pelvis, minor calyces, major calcyes, ureter, bladder, urethra b) Minor calyces, major calyces, Renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, urethra c) Minor calyces, major calyces, renal pelvis, urethra, bladder, ureter d) Major calyces, minor calycecs, renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, urethra

46.

Glucagon is produced in the pancreas by: a) alpha cells b) beta cells c) delta cells d) gamma cells

47.

The outer most layer of the male testes is : a) tunica vasculosa b) tunica albuginea c) Tunica vaginalis d) mediastinum testes

48.

The rotator cuff muscle most involved with the action of internal rotation of the shoulder is: a) infraspinatous b) supraspinatous c) teres minor d) Subscapularis

49.

The long thoracic nerve supplies which muscle: a) Subscapularis b)serratus anterior c) Latissimus Dorsei d) Pect. Major

50.

Adductor Magnus is supplied by which nerve & blood vessel: a) Femoral nerve/Obturator artery c) Obturator nerve/Obturator artery b) Femoral Nerve/femoral artery d) Obturator nerve/femoral artery

51.

Flexion of the thigh & extension of the leg is primarily an action of which muscle group: a) Quadriceps b) Adductors c)Hamstrings d) Abductors

52.

Gluteus Maximus is supplied by which nerve: a) Superior gluteal b) Inferior gluteal c) Tibial Nerve d) Obturator nerve

53.

Parietal bones are connected to each other in an adult by which articulation a) Diarthrosis b)Synarthrosis c)Amphiarthrosis d) Syndesmosis

54.

The thumb is a diarthrodial joint best described as: a) Saddle b) Hinge c) Ball & socket d) Condyloid

55.

The best example of a gomphosis is: a) Pivot b) sutures c) teeth d) hinge

56.

The triangle of ausculation can be located within all of the following muscles EXCEPT: a: rhomboid major b) Latissimus dorsei c) Levator scap d) Trapezius

57.

The triangular space is made up by all of the following EXCEPT: a) Teres minor b) teres major c) Short head of triceps

58.

Testosterone is formed within which cells of the male testes: a) Nurse cells d) long head of triceps b) Cells of leydig c) Sustenticular cells d) Cells of sertoli

59.

The ligament that anchors the uterus to the lateral wall of the pelvis is: a) suspensory ligament b) Broad ligament c) Ovarian ligament d) Round ligament

60.

A surge of which female hormone is the primary cause of ovulation: a) Estrogen b)FSH c)LH d)Human Chorionic gonadotrphin

61.

Spermatogenesis is controlled by which male hormone: a) Testosterone b) LH c)HCG d)FSH

62.

The trachea is lined with which cell type: a) Pseudostraatified squamous epithelium b) Stratified squamous epithelium c) Pseudostratified columnar epithelium d) Pseudostratified transitional epithelium

63.

Parietal pleura that covers the apex of the lung is known as: a) Tunica albuginea b)Cauna c)Lingula d) Cupula

64.

All of the following muscles are ennervated by the pharyngeal branch of the vagus nerve EXCEPT: c)palatopharyngeal d) musculus urulae a) Tensor veli palatini b) palatoglossus

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65.

Which of the following muscles of mastication lowers the mandible: a) masseter b)Temporalis c) lateral pterygoid d) medial pterygoid

66.

Which of the following structures is not retroperitoneal: a) pancreas b) spleen c) ascending colon d) descending colon

67.

From outside in one would find the following peripheral nerve layers in which order: a) Epineurium, Endoneurium, perineurium b)Perineurium, epineurium, endoneurium c) Endoneurium, perineurium, epineuirum c) Epineuirium, perineurium, endoneurium

68.

The most superficial adrenal layer is which of the following: a) Zona fasciculata b) zona glomerulosa c) zona reticularis d) medulla

69.

The deepest epidermis layer is which of the following: a) stratum lucidem b)stratum corneum c) stratum spinosum d)stratum germinativum

70.

The male homologue of the labia majora of the female is: d) prostate gland a) ventral shaft of penis b) Glans of penis c) scrotum

71.

Lateral flexion of the trunk is performed in which _____ plane: a) Sagittal b)Oblique c) Coronal d) Horizontal

72.

The external occipital protuberance is AKA: a)Inion b)Pterion c) Asterion d) Glabella

73.

Which of the following is not a secondary curve: a) cervical b)lumbar c) kyphosis

74.

The mitral valve is AKA : a) Tricuspid b) bicuspid d)lordosis c) Atrioventricular d) Semilunar

75.

The fold of peritoneum supporting the uterus to each pelvic wall is: a) Anterior ligament b) posterior ligament c) cardinal ligament d) broad ligament

76.

Persistance of the vitelline duct is an occurance resulting in the presence of : a) vermiform appendix b) merckel’s diverticulum c) Ligamentum arteriosum

77.

Dorsiflexion of the foot is accomplished by which of the following: a) femoral nerve b)tibial nerve c)common peroneal nerve d) ligamentum venosum d) sural nerve

78.

The nipples are the sensory origin from which of the following spinal levels: a) T2 b) T4 c) T6 d)T7

79.

Which of the following describes the layers of the abdominal wall from external to internal: a) Camper’s fascia, scarpa’s fascia, external oblique, internal oblique b), scarpa’s fascia, Camper’s fascia external oblique, internal oblique c) Camper’s fascia, scarpa’s fascia, , internal oblique external oblique d) scarpa’s fascia, Camper’s fascia, , internal oblique external oblique

80.

Which of the following is not a border involved in the posterior triangle of the neck: a) clavicle b) trapezius c)mandible d) SCM

81.

Which of the following attaches to the inferior mental spine of the mandible: a) Geniohyoid b)mylohyoid c)stylohyoid d)digastric

82.

Which of the following is a boundary of the femoral triangle: a) gracilis b) adductor longus c) rectus femoris d) Adductor magnus

83.

The left & the right crura of the diaphragm form which of the following that allows penetration of the aorta a) lateral arcuate ligament b) medial arcuate ligament c) median arcuate ligament d)central tendon

84.

Which of the following creates a direct connection btwn the inferior & superior vena cava: a) azygous vein b)paraumbilical vein c) left gastric vein

85.

The dorsal pedis artery is an extension of: a) posterior tibial artery b) anterior tibial c) peroneal d) superior rectal vein d) lateral tarsal

86.

Which of the following is true of the deep peroneal nerve a) supplies the skin on the distal point of the anterior surface of the leg & most of the digits b) supplies the skin along the medial side of the foot as far anteriorly as the head of the 1st metatarsal bone c) supplies the skin on the lateral & posterior point of the inferior 1/3rd of the leg d) supplies the skin btwn the 1st & 2nd digits

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NBCE GROSS ANATOMY REVIEW QUESTIONS

87.

The duct of the sublingual gland is known as; a) Wharton’s b) stenson duct c) rivenous duct d) wirshung duct

88.

The shaft of the long bone is known as: a)metaphysis b) epiphysis c)physis d) diaphysis

89.

The supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula is the insertion point of what structure: a) short head biceps b)long head biceps c) lateral head triceps d) medial head triceps

90.

The subscapularis muscle attaches to which of the following humeral structures: a) greater tubercle b)lesser tubercle c) deltoid tuberosity d) bicipital groove

91.

Which of the following inominate structures is all attachment for the gluteus medius: a) superior gluteal line b) inferior gluteal line c) anterior gluteal line d) posterior gluteal line

92.

The medial maleolus is made up of what bone: a) talus b)calcaneous c) fibula d) tibia

93.

The most lateral bone of the distal row of carpal bones is: a) triquitrium b) trapezium c) trapezoid d) scaphoid

94.

The tarsal tunnel houses all of the following muscles except: a) tibialis posterior b) tibialis anterior c)flexor hallucis longus d) flexor digitorum longus

95.

The meeting of the scala tympani and the scala vestibuli is which of the following: a) round window b)oval window c) helicotrema d)scala media

96.

The iris is contained in which layer of the eye: a) vascular tunic b)outer tunic c) internal tunic d) posterior segment

97.

The portion of the eye that extends from the iris to the lens is: a) posterior segment b)anterior segment c) posterior chamber d) anterior chamber

98.

Which of the following is not directly affiliated with the right atrium: a) inferior vena cava b)superior vena cava c) coronary sinus d) pulmonary veins

99.

Which artery branches off of the internal carotid artery: a) lingual b) opthalmic c)facial d) occipital

100.

Which blood vessel is located in the anatomical snuff box: a) radial artery b) ulnar c) brachial d) axillary

101.

The first part of the duodenum makes up which border of the epiploic foramen a) superior b) inferior c) posterior d) anterior

102.

The thymus gland is found in which mediastinum of children a) posterior b) anterior c) superior d) inferior

103.

Which of the following nerves is not found in the superior mediastinum: a) phrenic b) vagus c) recurrent laryngeal d) cardiac

104.

From central to peripheral what order does the brachial plexus divide: a) roots, division, branches, cords, trunk b) roots, trunks, cords, divisions, branches c) roots, trunks, divisions, cords, branches d) roots, trunks, branches, cords, divisions

105.

The nerve roots that make up the brachial plexus include which of the following: a) C3 b)C4 c)C8 d)T2

106.

Which of the following is a branch of the medial cord: a) lateral pectoral b) thoracodorsal c) radial d) ulnar

107.

Which of the following is abranch of the lateral cord: a) radial b)ulnar c) musculocutaneous d) axillary

108.

The middle meningeal artery travels through which of the following; a) foramen spinosum b) foramen ovale c) foramen rotundum d) jugular foramen

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ANSWER KEY:

1C 2A 3B 4B 5A 6C 7D 8A 9C 10B 11C 12A 13C

14C 15A 16D 17B 18A 19B 20A 21C 22D 23A 24B 25A 26B

27C 28A 29D 30C 31C 32A 33C 34D 35B 36C 37B 38A 39B

40C 41A 42C 43D 44A 45B?

46A 47C 48D 49B 50C 51A 52B

53B 54A 55C 56C 57C 58B 59A?

60C 61D 62C 63D 64A 65C

66B 67D 68B 69B?

70C 71C 72A 73C 74B 75D 76B 77C?

78B

79A 80C 81A 82B 83C?

84A 85B 86D 87C?

88D 89B 90B 91C

92D 93B 94B?

95C 96A 97C 98D 99B 100A 101B 102B 103C

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