1.
Anatomically, the term "superior" means the part of the body, or any body part nearer to the:
A.
feet.
B.
head.
C.
back.
D.
hand.
2.
The medial aspect of a bone is that part of a bone that lies:
A.
nearer to the feet.
B.
nearer to the back.
C.
closer to the midline of the body.
D.
away from the midline of the body.
3.
The most prominent landmark on the anterior surface of the neck is the:
A.
cricoid cartilage.
B.
thyroid cartilage.
C.
cricothyroid membrane.
D.
mastoid process.
4.
The term "anterior" refers to the:
A.
front surface of the body.
B.
rear surface of the body.
C.
surface toward the midline.
D.
surface away from the midline.
5.
Which of the following statements about the diaphragm is FALSE?
A.
During inhalation, the diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract.
B.
When the diaphragm contracts, the dimensions of the thorax decrease.
C.
The diaphragm is a muscle that divides the thorax from the abdomen.
D.
The diaphragm acts like both a voluntary muscle and an involuntary muscle.
6.
Which of the following combinations of bones are upper-extremity bones?
A.
Fibula, radius, ulna
B.
Humerus, ulna, tarsals
C.
Carpals, radius, humerus
D.
Radius, ulna, tarsals
7.
With reference to the knee, metatarsals are:
A.
medial.
B.
lateral.
C.
proximal.
D.
distal.
8.
The majority of the liver is contained within which abdominal quadrant?
A.
Left upper quadrant
B.
Right upper quadrant
C.
Left lower quadrant
D.
Right lower quadrant
9.
The bone that forms the lower jaw is the:
A.
maxilla.
B.
mastoid.
C.
cranium.
D.
mandible.
10.
The inferior aspect of an organ is that part of the organ:
A.
toward the head.
B.
toward the feet.
C.
toward the midline.
D.
away from the midline.
11.
What is the condition of a person who has bilateral femur injuries?
A.
One femur is injured in two places.
B.
Only one femur is injured.
C.
Both femurs are injured.
D.
The lateral aspect of the femur is injured.
12.
The shoulder girdle is composed of what three bones?
A.
Clavicle, scapula, femur
B.
Clavicle, scapula, humerus
C.
Clavicle, sternum, femur
D.
Clavicle, sternum, humerus
13.
The flap of tissue that acts to prevent food or liquid from entering the lungs is called the:
A.
trachea.
B.
larynx.
C.
epiglottis.
D.
bronchus.
14.
Which of the following bones is found in the foot?
A.
Patella
B.
Acromin
C.
Calcaneus
D.
Olecranon
15.
The normal heart rate for an adult is how many beats per minute?
A.
60 to 100
B.
80 to 100
C.
100 to 120
D.
120 to 140
16.
Which of the following organs lie in the retroperitoneal space?
A.
The spleen
B.
The liver
C.
The kidneys
D.
The urinary bladder
17.
The pelvic bones are each formed by the fusion of what three bones?
A.
Ilium, ischium, pubis
B.
Femur, iliac crest, pubis
C.
Femur, symphysis pubis, sacrum
D.
Ischial tuberosity, greater trochanter, acetabulum
18.
What major artery supplies blood to the lower extremities?
A.
Carotid
B.
Femoral
C.
Brachial
D.
Subclavian
19.
The cartilaginous tip of the sternum is called the:
A.
costal arch.
B.
manubrium.
C.
angle of Louis.
D.
xiphoid process.
20.
The longest, strongest bone in the body is the:
A.
tibia.
B.
femur.
C.
fibula.
D.
humerus.
21.
Eight carpal bones form the basis of the:
A.
knee.
B.
wrist.
C.
cervical spine.
D.
lumbar spine.
22.
What major artery supplies blood to the arm?
A.
Carotid
B.
Femoral
C.
Brachial
D.
Subclavian
23.
Which of the following statements about red blood cells is FALSE?
A.
They contain iron.
B.
They carry oxygen.
C.
They help to fight infection.
D.
They give color to the blood.
24.
The largest part of the brain is the:
A.
cerebrum.
B.
brain stem.
C.
cerebellum.
D.
foramen magnum.
25.
The left atrium of the heart receives ___________ blood from the ___________.
A.
oxygenated, body
B.
deoxygenated, lungs
C.
deoxygenated, body
D.
oxygenated, lungs
26.
The peripheral nervous system is composed of how many pairs of spinal nerves?
A.
12
B.
15
C.
20
D.
31
27.
Which of the following endocrine glands regulates all other endocrine glands?
A.
Adrenal
B.
Thyroid
C.
Pituitary
D.
Parathyroid
28.
The term "tidal volume" refers to what aspect of respiration?
A.
Rate
B.
Regularity
C.
Depth
D.
Rhythm
29.
The body utilizes what percentage of the total percentage of oxygen inhaled per breath?
A.
21%.
B.
16%.
C.
10%.
D.
5%.
30.
In the normal healthy heart, the initial electrical stimulus originates from the:
A.
sinoatrial node.
B.
atrioventricular node.
C.
purkinje fibers.
D.
left ventricle.
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