Practice Exam 2

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1 Which membranes would be associated with goblet cells?
the lining of the synovial cavity of the knee
the lining of the pleural (lung) cavity
the lining of the fallopian tube
none of these
all of these
2 Of the sites listed, where would serous fluid most likely be found?
oral cavity
pericardial cavity
pleural cavity
all of these
b' and 'c
3 Serous and mucous membranes exists at the _____________ level of oranization.
cell
tissue
organ
organ system
4 The most superficial tissue making up the gastric mucosa:
dense irregular connective tissue
simple columnar epithelium
simple squamous epithelium
areolar connective tissue
none of these
5 One would expect an organ that moves within a cavity, such as the heart, to be associated with a
serosa
mucosa
synovial membrane
all of these
a' and 'b
6 The deeper cells of the epidermis rely on blood vessels in the
stratum corneum
stratam basale
reticular region of the dermis
dermal papillae
none of these
7 Skin regions associated with high mitotic rates:
stratum corneum
stratum basale
hair bulb
all of these
b' and 'c
8 One would expect light touch receptors to be found in the
hypodermis
reticular layer of the dermis
papillary layer of the dermis
stratum corneum
none of these
9 Which is the correct order of structures a through which a scalpel would cut?
stratum corneum, stratum basale, papillary layer of dermis; reticular layer of dermis, deep fascia, hypodermis
stratum corneum, stratum basale, reticular layer of dermis; papillary layer of dermis, hypodermis, deep fascia
stratum corneum, stratum basale, papillary layer of dermis; reticular layer of dermis, deep fascia, subcutneous layer
stratum corneum, stratum basale, papillary layer of dermis; reticular layer of dermis, deep fascia, subcutneous layer
stratum corneum, stratum basale, papillary layer of dermis; reticular layer of dermis, subcutneous layer, deep fascia
10 The skin that lines the external auditory meatus is uniquely associated with what structures?
eccrine glands
merocrine glands
ceruminous glands
Pacinian corpuscles
Meissner's corpuscles
11 In most areas of the body, the epidermis about as thick as
a piece of printer paper
a mouse pad
a credit card
a text book cover
12 Which of the listed functions of the skin is the least important?
sensing the external environment
excretion of waste products
body temperature control
immunity
waterproofing
13 If one could not manufacture sufficient levels of keratin, what would be the immediate consequence?
loss of skin sensation
cessation of sweat production
loss of pigmentation
loss of waterproofing ability
inability to control body temperature
14 If one could not manufacture sufficient levels of melanin, what would be a consequence?
inability to produce vitamin D
excessive sweat production
damage to the skin from UV light exposure
no sebaceous gland activity
decreased mitotic rates in the epidermis
15 What would be associated with the epiphysis of a long bone?
articular cartilage
Haversian canals
both
neither
16 Articular cartilage is found:
only at the ends of long bones
on all bones that participate in synovial joints
on every bone in the body
only in the knee
only in the temporal-mandibular joint
17 Which bone would undergo intramembranous ossification?
metatarsal
tibia
capitate
parietal
none of these
18 What type of cell is directly necessary for the enlargement of a medullary cavity?
osteoclast
osteoblast
osteoprogenitor cell
chrondroblasts
none of these
19 Which can continue to form bone tissue during adulthood?
proximal epiphyseal plates
distal epiphyseal plates
periosteum
all of these
none of these
20 Which bone has a diaphysis?
clavicle
navicular
ilium
calcaneous
none of these
21 Which tissue listed would be least effected by a vitamin C deficiency?
dense irregular CT
osseous tissue
areolar CT
dense regular CT
stratified squamous epithelium
22 The deficiency of which hormone most commonly leads to the development of osteoporosis?
thyroid hormone
human growth hormone
estrogen
parathyroid hormone
testosterone
23 Testosterone and estrogens are responsbile for:
the adolescent growth spurt
"closure" of epiphyseal plates
both
neither
24 What bone is not part of the lower extremity?
cuneiform
talus
os coxae
lunate
calcaneus
25 The name of the suture found between the parietal and occipital bones
coronal
sagittal
lambdoidal
squamosal
none of these
26 If blood calcium levels were to drop, one might expect which of the following to happen as a result?
decreased rates of parathyroid hormone secretion
increased rates of parathyroid hormone secretion
decreased levels of vitamin D synthesis
increased rates of thyroid hormone secretion
none of these
27 All bones that develop in tendons are considered:
short bones
irregular bones
sesamoid bones
flat bones
none of these
28 Which spinal curvature is the last to develop, usually around the time a child is first able to stand upright?
cervical
thoracic
lumbar
sacral
none of these
29 What would be found associated with a metacarpal but not a carpal?
diaphysis
articular cartilage
periosteum
spongy bone
compact bone
30 What is found within the cavity of a bursa?
articular cartilage
fibrocartilage
synovial fluid
air
cerumen
31 An example of a condyloid joint is found between which two bones?:
atlas and axis
metacarpal and phalange
radius and ulna
pareital and frontal bones
tibia and talus
32 Movement at a joint away from the midline is known as _____________, and movement towards the midline is _____________.
flexion; extension
extension; flexion
adduction; abduction
abduction; adduction
inversion; eversion
33 The type of movement that occurs between the ulna and humerus
flexion; extension
rotation
adduction; abduction
pronation; supination
all of these
34 Found between the bones that make up a freely movable joint:
hyaline cartilage
fibrous connective tissue
synovial fluid
none of these
all of these
35 Which of the following is not associated with any joints in the body?
hyaline cartilage
dense irregular connective tissue
fibrocartilage
elastic cartilage
36 Which of the following bones form a hinge joint?
ulna/humerus
radius/ulna
radius/scaphoid
mandible/temporal
rib/thoracic vertebrae
37 Which of the following joints would have a fibrous joint capsule associated with it?
gomphosis
synchondrosis
symphysis
suture
none of these
38 The position of the right leg just after the ball is kicked requires ____________ of the hip joint and ______________ of the knee joint.

extension; extension
flexion; flexion
extension; flexion
flexion; extension
39 An example of a saddle joint:
any interphalangeal joint
trapezium/1st metacarpal
sphenoid/sella turcica
tibia/femur
tibia/talus
40 The joint between vertebral bodies:
slightly movable
freely movable
both
neither
41 Supination and pronation of the hand involves movement of a joint formed by which two bones?
radius and scaphoid
humerus and scapula
radius and humerus
ulna and humerus
ulna and lunate
42 Which muscle compresses the cheek?
buccinator
mentalis
orbicularis oris
risorius
zygomaticus major
43 A muscle that inserts in the skin at the angle of the mouth
depressor anguli oris
levator labii superioris
zygomaticus major
all of these
none of these
44 Muscle that originates on the mandible and inserts onto the skin of chin:
platysma
mentalis
masseter
levator palpebrae superioris
none of these
45 Muscle that raises the eyebrows:
orbicularis oris
orbicularis oculi
frontalis
zygomaticus major
none of these
46 Muscle that inserts onto the ramus of the mandible:
masseter
temporalis
mentalis
buccinator
platysma
47 Muscle that orginates from the parietal bone:
masseter
temporalis
orbicularis oculi
splenius capitis
sternocleidomastoid
48 Muscles that have opposite actions:
semimembranosus and semitendinosus
temporalis and masseter
splenius capitis and sternocleidomastoid
buccinator and orbicularis oris
49 Muscle that inserts onto the vertebral border of the scapula 
trapezius
rhomboid major
sternocleidomastoid
pectoralis minor
teres major
50 A muscle that pulls the scapula anteriorly (as when you extend the reach of your arm):
pectoralis minor
pectoralis major
serratus anterior
trapezius
scalenes
51 A muscle that inserts onto the xiphoid process and bends the vertebral column when it contracts.
external oblique
internal oblique
transversus abdominis
rectus abdominis
52 A muscle that orginates from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and extends the wrist.
extensor carpi radialis longus
flexor carpi ulnaris
abductor pollicis longus
flexor digitorum superficialis
plamaris longus
53 A muscle that adducts the wrist:
flexor carpi ulnaris
extensor carpi radialis
palmaris longus
flexor digitorum
54 A muscle that inserts onto the olecranon process
biceps brachii
brachialis
triceps brachii
brachioradialis
55 Consider a muscle that supinates; a logical bone of insertion would be the:
radius
ulna
scapula
none of these
56 The pronator quadratus inserts on the
ulna
humerus
scaphoid
radius
none of these
57 Action(s) of the biceps brachii:
extension of the arm at shoulder
flexion of the forearm
supination
all of these
b' and 'c
58 The brachialis inserts onto the:
radial tuberosity
distal radius
olecranon of ulna
coronoid process of ulna
styoid process of radius
59 Muscle(s) that laterally rotate or compress the abdomen:
external oblique
rectus abdominis
internal oblique
all of these
a' and 'c
60 A muscle that inserts onto the 1st metacarpal:
extensor digitorum
abductor pollicis longus
flexor carpi ulnaris
flexor digitorum
61 Muscle(s) that extend leg:
rectus femoris
vastus medialis
vastus intermedius
vastus lateralis
all of these
62 Muscle(s) that originate from the ischial tuberosity:
semimembranosus
semitendinosus
biceps femoris
all of these
'a' and 'b' only
63 The psoas major originates from the transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae, and inserts onto the
greater trochanter
lesser trochanter
linea aspera
anterior superior iliac spine
none of these
64 The iliacus originates from the
transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae
greater trochanter
lesser trochanter
iliac fossa (anterior portion of ilium)
none of these
65 Muscle(s) that extend the thigh:
gluteus medius
gluteus minimus
gluteus maximus
all of these
a' and 'b
66 Muscles that insert onto the greater trochanter:
gluteus medius
gluteus minimus
gluteus maximus
all of these
a' and 'b
67 Muscles that are antagonistic to the gluteus medius and minimus:
adductor magnus
gracilis
both
neither
68 Muscle(s) inserting onto the linea aspera:
adductor longus
adductor magnus
both
neither
69 A muscle that is antagonistic to the gastrocnemius
soleus
tibialis anterior
fibularis longus (peroneus longus)
tensor fascia latae
70 A muscle that inserts onto the calcaneous via Achilles tendon:
soleus
gastrocnemius
both
neither
71 A muscle that helps to flex the leg, flex the thigh, and rotate it laterally (as in crossing the legs)
tensor fascia latae
fibularis longus (peroneus longus)
sartorius
adductor magnus
72 A muscle that originates from the iliac crest and crosses the lateral aspect of the leg to the tibia:
sartorius
iliacus
tensor fascia latae
tibialis anterior
soleus
73 A muscle that inserts on the dorsal surface of the 1st metatarsal:
soleus
flexor hallucis longus
extensor digitorum
tibialis anterior
74 A muscle that originates on the fibula and has a long tendon of insertion passing under the foot to the 1st metatarsal:
soleus
extensor hallucis longus
extensor digitorum longus
fibularis longus (previously known as the peroneus longus)
75 The extensor hallucis longus inserts onto the:
superior surface of the distal phalanx of the big toe
inferior surface of the distal phalanx of the big toe
calcaneus
1st metatarsal
76 Consider two muscles of the same length crossing the same joint; muscle "A" inserts close to a joint, muscle "B" far from a joint. Which one would result in the greatest amount of motion if both were to contract by the same distance?
muscle "A"
muscle "B"
77 Which describes a third-class lever system in the musculo-skeletal system?
The fulcrum (joint) is between the effort (site of insertion) and the resistance (weight to be moved).
The resistance (weight to be moved) is between the fulcrum (joint) and the effort (site of insertion).
The effort (site of insertion) is between the fulcrum (joint) and the resistance (weight to be moved)
78 The class of lever that amplifies speed and distance
first-class
third-class
second-class
79 A muscle that is maintaining posture is exhibiting what type of contraction?
isotonic
isometric
none of these
80 When moving the arm with muscles that originate from the scapula, the serratus anterior would be an example of a:
prime mover
synergist
anatagonist
fixator



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