1
Q
External rotators of the shoulder:
a. Infraspinatus, teres minor, posterior deltoid
b. Subscapularis, teres major, latissimus dorsi
c. Pectoralis major, anterior deltoid, subscapularis
d. Trapezius, rhomboid, levator scapulae
A
A
2
Q
Muscle that is not attached to the humerus:
a. Supraspinatus c. pectoralis minor
b. Pectoralis major d. teres major
A
C
3
Q
The principal muscle involved in light hand closure is the:
a. Lumbrical c. interossei
b. Flexor digitorum profundus d. flexor digitorum superficialis
A
B
4
Q
This blood vessel does not originate from the aortic arch:
a. Right common carotid artery
b. Left subclavian artery
c. Innominate artery
d. Left common carotid artery
A
A
5
Q
In a third class lever:
a. None of these
b. The weight arm is longer than the force arm
c. The weight arm and force arm are equal
d. The force arm is longer than the weight arm
A
B
6
Q
A muscle of facial expression:
a. Digastric c. masseter
b. Temporalis d. platysma
A
D
7
Q
The ball of the foot corresponds to the:
a. Sole of the foot c. base of metatarsal
b. Heads of metatarsals d. calcaneus
A
B
8
Q
The anconeus is responsible for:
a. Helping maintain elbow extension
b. Stabilizing the elbow joint during other movements of the upper extremity
c. All of these
d. Initiating extension of the elbow
A
C
9
Q
Muscle innervated by the radial nerve:
a. Flexor carpi radialis c. Flexor digitorum superficialis
b. Flexor pollicis longus d. Abductor pollicis longus
A
D
10
Q
0verlapping of receptive field improves this phenomenon of sensation:
a. Localization c. specific nerve energies
b. Contrast d. projection
A
A
11
Q
The conoid and trapezoid are ligaments that connect the:
a. Clavicle and sternum c. coracoids and humerus
b. Acromion and clavicle d. coracoids and clavicle
A
D
12
Q
In the process of rising up from the sitting position, the following muscles are active,
EXCEPT:
a. lliopsoas c. gluteus maximus
b. Gastrocsoleus d. quadriceps femoris
A
A
13
Q
The trapezius and serratus anterior:
a. Act synergistically in abduction
b. Act as synergists in upward rotation and antagonists in retraction and protraction
c. Act as synergists in retraction and antagonists in upward and downward rotation
d. Act as synergists in upward rotation and antagonists in depression
A
B
14
Q
In what movement of the scapula are the upper and lower trapezius muscles synergists:
a. Scapular retraction c. scapular protraction
b. Upward rotation d. scapular elevation
A
B
15
Q
In a midelavicular fracture, the structure that protects the underlying vessels from being
injured is the:
a. Pectoralis minor c. platysma
b. Subclavius d. subclavian fat pad
A
B
16
Q
The highest content of elastic fiber is found in the ligament:
a. Posterior longitudinal ligament c. anterior longitudinal ligament
b. Ligamentum flavum d. interspinous ligament
A
B
17
Q
NOT an extrinsic muscle of the hand:
a. Extensor pollicis longus c. extensor carpi radialis
b. Extensor digitorum d. flexor digitorum superficialis
A
C
18
Q
This does not describe the 7” rib:
a. Typical rib c. longest rib
b. Has two demifacets on its head d. most oblique rib
A
D
19
Q
Stimulation of the vagus nerve may be expected to result in:
a. Decreased blood pressure and increased cardiac contractility
b. Vasodilatation and bradycardia
c. Vasodilatation and tachycardia
d. Vasoconstriction and increased heart rate
A
B
20
Q
Bradycardia is heart beats less than:
a. 60 per minute c. 65 per minute
b. 80 per minute d. 72 per minute
A
A
21
Q
The interaction between actin and myosin filaments during muscle contraction is brought
to a stop because of:
a. lonization of the cell
b. Depolarization of the cell membrane
c. Sodium pump reversal
d. Decrease concentration of intracellular calcium ions
A
D
22
Q
A shunt muscle:
a. Is exemplified by the biceps and brachialis
b. Generate very little force
c. Will usually have a long lever arm like the brachioradialis
d. Is chiefly rotatory in its effect on moving bone
A
C
23
Q
A house painter who often works with raised arms as the hands work at a height should
primarily be given strengthening exercises for the:
a. Middle deltoid c. coracobrachialis
b. Serratus anterior d. supraspinatus
A
B
24
Q
Efferent fibers of the muscle spindle come from the:
a. All of these c. alpha motor neuron
b. Gamma motor neuron d. extrafusal muscle
A
B
25
The inability to make a complete fist with palmarflexion of the wrist is due to:
a. Inadequate length of the FDP and FDS
b. Marked approximation of the proximal and distal attachments of the fingers flexors
c. Passive insufficiency of the wrist extensors
d. Active insufficiency of the finger extensors
B
26
The muscle which has its distal attachment on the pisiform:
a. Flexor carpi radialis
b. Extensor carpi radialis longus
c. Flexor carpi ulnaris
d. Extensor carpi radialis brevis
C
27
The glenohumeral joint is most unstable in this position:
a. Flexed, abducted, externally rotated
b. Extended, adducted, internally rotated
c. Flexed, protracted, externally rotated
d. Extended, refracted, externally rotated
A
28
The functional position of the ulna includes the following, EXCEPT:
a. None of these
b. Slight extension of the wrist to 40 degrees
c. Radial deviation to 5 degrees
d. Ulnar deviation to 15 degrees
C
29
The attachment of the deltoid ligaments are the following, EXCEPT:
a. Tuberosity of navicular
b. Lateral malleolus
c. Medial tuberosity of talus
d. Sustentaculum tali
B
30
Type of nerve fiber that has the fastest conduction:
a. Large myelinated axons c. small myelinated axons
b. Small unmyelinated axon d. large unmyelinated axon
A
31
This ligament does NOT contribute to the stability of the hip joint:
a. Ischiofemoral ligament c. Pubofemoral ligament
b. Ligamentum teres d. iliofemoral ligament
B
32
This is a movement in the transverse plane:
a. Circumduction c. abduction
b. Lateral flexion d. external rotation
D
33
The most commonly injured ligament of the ankle joint in sprain is the:
a. Anterior talofibular ligament c. Medial deltoid ligament
b. Anterior tibiofibular ligament d. Calcaneofibular ligament
A
34
With the forearm in the fully pronated position, flexion of the elbow Is carried out mostly by
the:
a. Brachioradialis c. pronator teres
b. Brachialis d. biceps brachii
B
35
The biggest volume that can be expired by a person is called:
a. Total lung capacity c. vital capacity
b. Tidal volume d. inspiratory capacity
C
36
The lumbrical muscle:
a. All of these are true
b. Is the only intrinsic muscle responsible for MCP-flexion
c. Together with the dorsal interossei, are primarily responsible for extension of the
DIP joint
d. Has a better leverage as a DIP extensor compared to its leverage as an MCP flexor
D
37
The blood supply of the posterior thigh muscles comes mainly from:
a. Popliteal artery c. profunda femoris artery
b. Inferior gluteal artery d. femoral artery
C
38
Responsible for shoulder retraction:
a. Trapezius and rhomboids c. Trapezius and latissimus dorsi
b. Trapezius and levator scapulae d. Trapezius and serratus anterior
A
39
A lesion of the subthalamic nucleus will result in:
a. Tremors c. athetosis
b. Hemiballismus d. rigidity
B
40
Triceps activity is enhanced by:
a. Elbow extension combined with shoulder extension
b. Elbow flexion combined with shoulder flexion
c. Elbow flexion combined with shoulder extension
d. Elbow extension combined with shoulder flexion
D
41
The arcade of Frohse may compress the:
a. Ulnar nerve c. median nerve
b. Musculocutaneous nerve d. posterior interosseous nerve
D
42
The first line of defense against bacterial infections, among the cellular elements, are the:
a. lymphocytes c. basophils
b. neutrophils d. eosinophils
B
43
The movement of Ca+ ions across the membrane is mainly by:
a. active transport c. passive diffusion
b. facilitated diffusion d. osmosis
A
44
The normal width of the walking base:
a. 5:6inches c. one to two inches
b. 24 inches d. one foot
B
45
When the knee is extended, hip flexion is limited to 60-80 degrees because of passive
insufficiency of the:
a. gluteus maximus c. hamstring
b. iliopsoas d. rectus femoris
C
46
The nerve that crosses the elbow as a pure sensory is the:
a. radial c. ulnar
b. median d. musculocutaneous
D
47
Given a blood pressure of 130/95, the pulse pressure is:
a. 115 mm Hg c. 35 mm Hg
b. 95mg Hg d. 130 mm Hg
C
48
Which part of the upright lung has the greatest perfusion?
a. base c. uniform throughout
b. middle lobe d. apex
A
49
The axis for subtalar abduction and adduction is:
a. Transverse c. oblique
b. Longitudinal d. vertical
D
50
Muscle power is greatest at approximately ___% of the maximum load:
a. 20 .10
b. 30 d. 40
B
51
The most abundant cation found inside living cells is:
a. Potassium c. chloride
b. Sodium d. calcium
A
52
The space that is entered during a lumbar puncture to obtain cerebrospinal fluid sample is
the:
a. All of these c. subarachnoid space
b. Subdural space d. epidural space
C
53
A forearm muscle that belongs to the extensor group but flexes the elbow is the:
a. Anconeus c. extensor carpi ulnaris
b. Brachioradialis d. supinator
B
54
Pronation-supination movement of the forearm brings about gliding motion in the
following, EXCEPT:
a. Ulnar-humeral articulation <. proximal radio-ulnar joint
b. Distal radio-ulnar joint d. radio-humeral articulation
A
55
Norepinephrine is the neurotransmitter of the:
a. Postganglionic sweat glands
b. Majority of the postganglionic sympathetic endings
c. Preganglionic autonomic findings
d. Myoneural junction
B
56
Inspiration requires:
a. Decrease in intrathoracic volume c. increase in intrathoracic volume
b. Increase in extrathoracic volume d. no change in intrathoracic volume
C
57
Stability of the ankle joint is primarily afforded by the:
a. Negative intra-articular pressure c. Osseous architecture
b. Musculotendinous attachment d. Ligamentous connection
D
58
Proprioception is characterized by:
a. The rapid adaptation of the receptors c. all of these
b. A strong affect d. stimulation of the receptors by joint motion
C
59
0f the following substances, which of them can cross the plasma membrane most easily:
a. 02 c. Proteins
b. K d.cl
A
60
The external intercostals:
a. When present with the internal intercostals, the extemal intercostals will act in
expiration only
b. Assist in forced expiration
c. Has fibers that are slanted downward and backward
d. Does not show any activity during normal, quite breathing
B
61
The radial head is kept in place by the:
a. Biceps insertion c. radial collateral ligament
b. Ulnar collateral ligament d. annular ligament
D
62
Paralysis of the left gluteus medius can be compensated by:
a. Allowing the pelvis to sag laterally toward the unsupported side until the left hip is
maximally adducted
b. Placing a cane on the left hand
c. Laterally bending the upper trunk to the right
d. By reducing the knee and ankle motion
A
63
The calorie cost of walking a given distance is lowest at a walking speed of about
miles per hour:
a.3.0 c.15
b.3.5 d.2.0
A
64
Ligaments that limit shoulder flexion and extension at the glenohumeral joint:
a. Coracohumeral ligament c. acromioclavicular ligament
b. Coracoacromial ligament d. coracoclavicular ligament
A
65
The most superficial muscle in the posterior trunk:
a. Semi-spinalis c. multifidus muscles
b. Longissimus d. rotation and suboccipital muscles
B
66
The average total range of motion for knee axial rotation:
a. 40 degrees c. 90 degrees
b. 60 degrees d. 20 degrees
A
67
The strongest support for the longitudinal arch of the foot is the:
a. peroneus longus c. tibials posterior
b. tibialis anterior d. peroneus brevis
C
68
Men climbing high mountains will have enormous water losses from:
a. decreased drinking c. increased urination
b. increased ventilation d. increased sweating
B
69
Given a blood pressure of 130/95, the mean arterial pressure is around:
a.102 mm Hg . 107 mm Hg
b. 115 mm Hg d. 110 mm Hg
C
70
The main function is to stabilize the scapula:
a. Levator scapulae c. latissimus dorsi
b. Deltoid d. serratus anterior
D
71
The center of gravity of the extended upper extremity is approximately:
a. At the elbow joint c. at the mid-humerus
b. Just above the elbow joint d. just below the elbow joint
B
72
Ulnar deviation at the wrist is brought about by the action of the:
a. Extensor carpi ulnaris
b. Flexor carpi ulnaris with Palmaris longus
c. Flexor carpi ulnaris with the extensor carpi ulnaris
d. Flexor carpi ulnaris
C
73
A person’s grip is weaker, if his wrist is in a flexed position because of.
a. Passive insufficiency of the finger extensors and active insufficiency of the finger
flexors
b. Passive insufficiency of the finger flexors and extensors
c. Active insufficiency of the finger flexors and extensors
d. Passive insufficiency of the long finger flexors and active insufficiency of the finger extensors
A
74
The cellular property of neurons which enables them to receive and transmit information
is:
a. Facilitation c. summation
b. Accommodation d. excitability
D
75
A stab wound to the popliteal fossa will primarily injure which structure:
a. Posterior tibial nerve c. common peroneal nerve
b. Popliteus d. popliteal artery
A
76
Neck side flexion isometric movements is a test for muscles innervated by roots:
a.C3-C4 c.C5-C6
b.C1-C2 d. C4-C5
A
77
This term implies passage of an impulse across a junction:
a. Divergence c. convergence
b. Transmission d. conduction
B
78
1f the heart rate is 60 beats per minute and the stroke volume is 90 ml, then cardiac output is:
a.54L c.62L
b.5.2L d.56L
A
79
With paralysis of the gastrocsoleus:
a.In children, a secondary clubfoot deformity is likely to develop
b. There will be marked difficult in running and jumping
c. An AFO should always be prescribed
d. The deep muscles of the posterior compartment can substitute as plantar flexors in
the ankle
B
80
Anterior dislocation of the glenohumeral joint is usually potentiated by weakness of this
muscle:
a. Supraspinatus c. subscapularis
b. Deltoid d. teres minor
C
81
During your dissection, in order to expose the brachial artery at the elbow, you have to cut
this structure:
a. Brachioradialis c. bicipital aponeurosis
b. Biceps insertion to the radius d. pronator teres
C
82
Deconditioning effects of prolonged bed rest, EXCEPT:
a. Decrease in the contractile strength of body musculature
b. Decrease in the circulation blood volume
c. Decrease in the heart rate response to effort
d. Decrease in lung volume
C
83
The epiphysis of a bone is:
a. Found below the metaphysics c. located above the diaphysis
b. None of these d. located next to the joint
D
84
The H-zone contains:
a. Z-disc c. actin
b. Myosin d. none of these
B
85
The soleus muscles:
a. Contains a higher proportion of slow-twitch fibers compared to the gastrocnemius
b. Shows greatest activity when the ankle is plantar flexed against resistance while in
prone with the knee extended
c. Is most effective as a plantar flexor only when the knee is extended
d. Shows equal activity with the gastrocnemius during normal quiet standing
A
86
Which of the following correctly describes the intrapleural pressure during a normal
unforced breathing:
a. Varies from negative to positive c. always negative
b. Always positive d. none of these
C
87
The teres minor as a rotator cuff muscle:
a. Is responsible for the characteristic roundness of the shoulder
b. Depresses the humeral head in the glenoid together with the suprapinatus and
subscapularis
c. Internally rotate the glenohumeral joint during flexion and abduction
d. Prevent shoulder subluxation when carrying a load in the hand while standing erect
D
88
The connection tissue covering of a muscle fiber:
a. Epimysium c. endomysium
b. Sarcolemma d. perimysium
C
89
Injury to this nerve produces this type of winging of the scapula. The medial border of the
scapula is closer to the midline and the inferior angle is medially rotated:
a. Spinal accessory c. long thoracic
b. Dorsal scapular d. thoracodorsal
C
90
The hip hiking muscle:
a. Quadrates lumborum c. transverse abdominis
b lliopsoas d. erector spinae
A
91
NOT a characteristic of the lateral epicondyle:
a. It is the common origin of the wrist extensors
b. Injury of this area would not affected the ulnar nerve
c. It is more prominent than the medial epicondyle
d. Inflammation is commonly called tennis elbow
C
92
In the contrast to a nerve action potential a muscle action potential has:
a. A shorter duration c. a slower conduction velocity
b. A more negative resting membrane potential d. a lower overshoot
C
93
The first heart sound is associated with the closure of:
a. Aortic and pulmonic valves c. tricuspid and mitral valves
b. Pulmonic and tricuspid valves d. aortic and mitral valves
C
94
How many compartments are in the lower leg:
a 3 c.2
b.4 d.5
A
95
NOT found in the I-band:
a. Meromyosin c. troponin
b. Actin d. tropomyosin
A
96
A hacking wound in the posterior and midpart of the arm by a halo may injure the
following, EXCEPT:
a. Triceps short head c. triceps along head
b. Musculocutaneous nerve d. radial nerve
B
97
Death of the cortex of the bone from occlusion of the nutrient vessels caused by intense
infection is called:
a. Osteomalacia c. trabeculations
b. Involucrum d. sequestrum
D
98
The tibialis anterior:
a.Is also an effective toe extensor
b. Can only invert the foot from a fully everted position up to the neutral position
c. Is not capable of everting the foot at all
d. s primarily an ankle dorsiflexor as well as a strong invertor
C
99
True of the brachialis muscle:
a. Is active as an elbow flexor mainly when used against resistance
b. Is more active as a flexor during slow muscle contraction
c. Its effectivity as an elbow flexor is unaffected by the position of the forearm
d. All of these
C
100
The anterior cruciate ligament of the knee is taut during:
a. Full internal rotation at the femurotibial joint c. Full side extension
b. 40-50 degrees of knee flexion d. Knee adduction
A
101
The following muscles act to flex the humerus, EXCEPT:
a. Biceps brachii c. subscapularis
b. Pectoralis major d. coracobrachialis
C
102
The muscle which covers the 6 external hip rotators is:
a. Gluteus medius c. tensor fascia latae
b. Gluteus minimus d. gluteus maximus
D
103
The following cranial nerves have spinal sensory functional components, EXCEPT:
a. The vestibulocochlear nerve c. the glossopharyngeal nerve
b. The olfactory nerve d. the optic nerve
C
104
Whatis the test position of a fair o better lower trapezius muscle:
a. Prone with the arms over the head
b. Prone with the arms in 90 degrees abduction
c. Sitting with the arms over the head
d. Supine with the arms over the head
A
105
When an individual stands erect, with weight evenly distributed on both feet, the load
on each hip is approximately. What percentage of the total body weight:
a.1/3 c.1/5
b. 14 d.172
D
106
The primary function of the posterior lobe of the cerebellum is:
a. Maintenance of equilibrium c. coordination of skilled movement
b. Regulation of muscle tone d. maintenance of posture
C
107
The highest tension is generated in which of the following muscle contractions:
a. Slow lengthening c. slow shortening
b. Fast shortening d. fast lengthening
D
108
Facets of thoracic spine are oriented in what plane:
a. Frontal c. horizontal
b. Sagittal d. transverse
A
109
The main source of ATP immediately after exercising for 10 seconds:
a. Glycogen breakdown c. glycolytic processes
b. Phosphocreatine d. oxidative processes
B
110
Heat receptor:
a. Krause and bulbs c. pacinian corpuscles
b. Ruffini’s end organs d. Merkel’s disc
B
111
The gluteus maximus shows peak activity during:
a. Late stance c. early stance
b. Midstance d. swing phase
C
112
Course of the anterior cruciate ligament:
a. Upward, backward, medial c. upward, forward, medial
b. Upward, forward, lateral d. upward, backward, lateral
D
113
The strongest extensors of the lumbar spine in strengthening up from a forward flexed
bending position are the:
a. Multifidus muscles c. gluteus maximus muscles
b. Hamstring muscles d. latissimus dorsi muscle
A
114
The flexor muscles of the elbow would be at best advantage when at what degree of
flexion?
a.90 degrees c. 45 degrees
b. 60 degrees d. 120 degrees
A
115
The union of the brachiocephalic vein of both sides form the:
a. Superior vena cava c. subclavian vein
b. Internal jugular vein d. inferior vena cava
A
116
The most important shoulder flexors are the:
a. Anterior deltoid and sterna portion of the pectoralis major
b. Coracobrachialis and biceps brachii
c. Coracobrachialis and anterior deltoid
d. Anterior deltoid and clavicular potion of the pectoralis major
C
117
Voluntary breathing control resides in the:
a. Cerebellar cortex c. cerebral motor cortex
b. Medulla d. pons
C
118
During defecation, an individual has voluntary control over the motor activities of
his/her:
a. Internal anal sphincter c. sigmoid colon
b. External anal sphincter d. rectum
B
119
The normal pinch strength of adult males:
a.3-4kg c.12kg
b.2-3kg d.4-5kg
D
120
The ventricles of the brain are lined
a. Ependymal cells c. ordinary connective tissue
b. Choroid epithelium d. neuroglia cells
A
121
Not a part of the muscle spindle:
a. Annulo-spiral ending c. extrafusal fibers
b. Intrafusal fibers d. flower spray ending
C
122
Injury to the facial nerve at the stylomastoid foramen with result in:
a. Impaired lacrimation c. hyperaccusis
b. Loss of taste on anterior 2/3 of tongue d. facial palsy
D
123
The lung volume that is involved in gas exchange with the capillary blood at the end of
anormal expiration is:
a. Functional residual capacity c. vital capacity
b. Tidal volume d. expiratory reserve volume
B
124
The most stable position of the hip:
a. externally rotated c. adducted
b. internally rotated d. abducted
D
125
Determinant of heart rate:
a. Changes in HCO3 c. changes in K
b. Changes in CO2 d. changes in Na
C
126
Structure medial to the biceps tendon and deep to the bicipital aponeurosis:
a. Median nerve c. deep brachial artery
b. All of these d. median cubital vein
C
127
A fracture at the proximal neck of the fibula may injure the:
a. Saphenous nerve c. common peroneal nerve
b. Tibial nerve d. sural nerve
C
128
The external jugular vein is found at the:
a. Submandibular triangle c. anterior triangle of the neck
b. Posterior triangle of the neck d. carotid triangle
B
129
The muscles which flex the MP joints after extending the IP joint are the following,
EXCEPT:
a. Lumbricals c. dorsal interossei
b. Palmar interossei d. long flexors
D
130
The only prehension pattern that can be observed in a patient with a median nerve
injury:
a. Three jaw chuck c. cylindrical grasp
b. Lateral pinch d. palmar grasp
B
131
A fan knife thrust into the medial and midpart aspect of the arm may injure the
following, EXCEPT:
a. Median nerve <. brachial artery
b. Radial nerve d. ulnar nerve
B
132
Posterior border of the posterior triangle of the neck:
a. Trapezius c. splenius capitis
b. Sternocleidomastoid d. latissimus dorsi
A
133
A razor slash at the anterior surface of the wrist will likely damage the:
a. Median nerve c. all of these
b. Ulnar nerve d. radial nerve
A
134
Major sensory component of the spindle:
a. Nuclear bag c. flower spray nerve endings
b. Nuclear chain d. annulospiral nerve endings
D
135
The predicted maximum heart rate for a 50 year old male is:
a. 140-160 c. 160-180
b. 120-140 d. 100-120
C
136
Shoulder medial rotation is performed by the:
a. All of these c. subscapularis
b. Latissimus dorsi d. teres major
A
137
The key joint in hand movements:
a. Writs joint c. interphalangeal joints
b. Elbow joint d. shoulder joint
A
138
Flexion-extension of the thoracic spine totals how much?
a. 30 degrees c. 15 degrees
b. 60 degrees d. 40 degrees
A
139
This is not a characteristic of a hamstring muscle:
a. Supplied by the tibial division of the sciatic nerve
b. Inserts into the tibia or fibula
c. supplied by the peroneal division of the sciatic nerve
d. arises from the ischial tuberosity
B
140
The automatic respiratory center is located in the:
a. Medulla c. cerebrum
b. Cerebellum d. pons
A
141
Intervertebral discs are located between vertebral bodies from:
a.Clto St c.C2toL5
b.C1toL5 d.C2toS1
D
142
Pulls the scapula medial, upward and posteriorly:
a. Rhomboids minor c.all of these
b. Rhomboids major d. levator scapulae
C
143
Branch of the vertebrobasilar artery of the brain:
a. Lenticulostriate artery c. anterior cerebral artery
b. Internal auditory artery d. ophthalmic artery
B
144
he bandage muscle, wrapping around other neck muscles:
a. Sternocleidomastoid c. splenius
b. Trapezius d. serratus anterior
C
145
During flexion of the ankle:
a. The malleoli approximate each other
b. Tibiofibular and interosseus ligaments tend to become horizontal
c. Malleoli are pulled inferiorly
d. The fibula is laterally rotated
B
146
Most important function of the astrocyte:
a. Structural support to nervous tissue c. repair of damaged tissue
b. Production of myelin d. central nervous system scavenger
A
147
The following muscles help maintain the relationship articulating parts in the shoulder
joint, EXCEPT:
a. Teres major <. subscapularis
b. Supraspinatus d. teres minor
A
148
Meniscal tears in the knee joint usually result from:
a. Hyperextension c. rotation in full extension
b. Hyperflexion d. rotation in partial flexion
D
149
Osseous structure which serve as guides to completion of skeletal maturation include
all of the following, EXCEPT:
a. Closure of distal radial epiphysis c. union of iliac apophysis with the ilium
b. Union of ischium and pubis d. union of ring epiphysis of vertebral bodies
B
150
The swaying of the arms when walking occurs around this axis:
a. Anteroposterior/horizontal c. sagittal
b. Vertical d. frontal
D
151
The muscle lateral to the pectineus:
a. Rectus femoris c.iliopsoas
b. Adductor longus d. piriformis
C
152
The superficial group of the muscles of the back includes:
a. Serratus posterior c. longissimus
b. Levator scapulae d. splenius capitis
B
153
The origin of the parasympathetic preganglionic nerve fibers supplying the urinary
bladder is:
a. Inferior mesenteric ganglion c. dorsal motor nucleus of vagus nerve
b. Sacral spinal cord segments 2,34 d. lumbar spinal cord segments 1, 2, 3
B
154
Considering the pain distribution along the medial border of the dorsum of the foot,
which spinal level is represented by the saphenous nerve?
a.L5 c.L2
b.L3 d.L4
D
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Largest branch of the lumbar plexus:
a. llioinguinal c. anterior crural
b. Genitofemoral d. iliohypogastric
C
156
Synergist of finger flexors:
a. Ulnar deviators c. wrist flexor
b. Wrist extensors d. radial deviators
B
157
Muscle tested as an elbow flexor with forearm pronated:
a. Coracobrachialis c. brachialis
b. Brachioradialis d. biceps
C
158
The nerve necessary for a normal precision grips.
a. Radial c. median
b. Ulnar d. radial and ulnar
C
159
Stroke volume is lowest in:
a. Muscular activity c. recumbent position
b. Erect position d. slow walking
B
160
The fibers in connective tissue are synthesized by the:
a. Histiocyte c. mast cell
b. Fibroblast d. plasma cell
B
161
Expulsive form of cough requires which of the following muscle to contract most
forcefully:
a. Sternocleidomastoid c. diaphragm
b. Abdominals d. scalene
B
162
The normal physiologic curves in children will become similar to that of an adult by the
age of:
a. 16 c.12
b.8 d.10
D
163
A patient has bilateral quadriceps weaknesses. The most difficult task for him to do is:
a. Running c. walking at a fast pace
b. Climbing upstairs d. going downstairs
D
164
In a full term baby, knee extension is incomplete by about:
a. 20 degrees c. 40 degrees.
b. 10 degrees d. 30 degrees
A
165
The principal product of the adrenal medulla is:
a. Dopamine c. norepinephrine
b. Epinephrine d. histamine
B
166
A fracture of this bone typically involve the neck and may result in a vascular necrosis:
a. Trapezoid c. hamate
b. Scaphoid d. lunate
B
167
The femur is approximately what portion of a person’s height?
a. 14 c. 16
b.1/5 d.1/3
A
168
A hack wound extending to the bone on the postero-medial aspect of the upper limb
above the elbow joint will likely damage the:
a. Ulnar nerve c. radial nerve
b. Median nerve d. musculocutaneous nerve
A
169
Muscle which may compress the sciatic nerve as the nerve passes underneath it:
a. Rectus femoris. c. piriformis.
b. Quadrates femoris d. gluteus maximus
C
170
“Miner’s elbow” refers to an inflammation of the:
a. Olecranon bursa c. medial epicondyle
b. Anconeus d. lateral epicondyle
A
171
In lowering yourself to a chair from standing to sitting, the quadriceps are doing:
a. Isometric contraction c. positive work
b. Eccentric contraction d. concentric contraction
B
172
The lateral cord continues as the:
a. Axillary nerve c. radial nerve
b. Musculocutaneous nerve d. ulnar nerve
B
173
This route of the sound waves is fastest and used in normal hearing:
a. Fluid conduction c. ossicular conduction
b. Air conduction d. bone conduction
B
174
The bodies of the fifth to the ninth thoracic vertebral are usually asymmetric because
of:
a. None of these c. presence of thoracic aorta
b. Presence of pericardium and heart d. asymmetric ribs
B
175
During the stance phase of the gait cycle:
a. Increase activity of the gastrocsoleus
b. Increase activity of the quadriceps
c. increased activity of the gluteus medius
d.all of these
D
176
The plane of progression during ambulation:
a. The horizontal plane c. the sagittal plane
b. The frontal plane d. the vertical plane
C
177
The line of the ground reactive force at heel strike extends:
a. None of these c. in front of the knee
b. Behind the knee d. through the knee
D
178
Branch of the facial nerve innervating the lacrimal gland:
a. Temporal branch c. chorda tympani
b. Zygomatic branch d. petrosal nerve
D
179
Muscle which substitutes for a weak o paralyzed scapular adduction:
a. Triceps c. biceps
b. Posterior deltoids d. pectoralis
B
180
Strongest hand prehension position is provided by:
a. Hook prehension c. tip prehension
b. Lateral prehension d. eylindrical prehension
D
181
Wil lead to edema formation, EXCEPT:
a. Increase in venous pressure
b. Decrease in permeability of the capillaries
c. lymphatic obstruction
d. increase in arteriolar hydrostatic pressure
B
182
After removal of the patella from the knee:
a. The quadriceps useless force to extend the knee
b. The patellar tendon lies farther from the center of motion
c. The quadriceps acts with a shorter level arm
d. Full active extension of the knee in no longer possible
C
183
The decerebrate posture generally indicates lesion of the:
a. Cerebellum c. medulla
b. Midbrain d. trapezoid
B
184
With the exception of the pisiform, which is the smallest of the carpal bone?
a. Triquetrium c. trapezium
b. Hamate d. trapezoid
D
185
Functions of the cruciate ligaments, EXCEPT:
a. Limit rotational movement of knee
b. Tense in all positions of the knee especially in extreme flexion and extension
c. Prevent anteroposterior displacement of the joint
d. None of these
B
186
A facet oriented in the sagittal plane allows what motion?
a. Gliding
b. Flexion-extension
c. lateral flexion
d. rotation
B
187
The following statements are TRUE about the lateral malleolus, EXCEPT:
a. It extends further distally than the medial malleolus
b. It is more posterior than the medial malleolus
c. Its configuration permits the ankle mortise to point 15 degree laterally
d. Its distal extension acts as a deterrent to inversion ankle sprains
D
188
Hyperventilation in the absence of increased CO2 production results in:
a. Hypoxemia c. acidosis
b. Alkalosis d. hypercapnea
B
189
Flexion at the metatarsophalangeal joints is possible up to:
a. 30-45 degrees c. 90 degrees
b. 180 degrees d. 10 degrees
A
190
The most abundant protein in the body:
a. Keratin c. collagen
b. Elastin d. hyaline
C
191
Point at the root of the nose where the frontonasal suture crosses the median plane:
a. Nasion c. lambda
b. Nasal septum d. bregma
A
192
Muscles responsible for rotation of the scapula as in full abduction of the arm:
a. Levator scapula and rhomboid minor c. trapezius and serratus anterior
b. Deltoids and biceps d. subclavius and pectoralis major
C
193
In contrast to axons, dendrites are typically:
a. Thinner c. product one or more synaptic and feet
b. Receive more synaptic contacts d. longer
B
194
If the motor root of the trigeminal nerve is injured, paralysis occurs in:
a. Buccinator c. tensor tympani
b. All of these d. posterior belly of digastric muscles
C
195
A strong maximum concentric contraction of the biceps is best elicited when elbow
flexion is combined with:
a. Forearm pronation and finger flexion
b. Neutral forearm position and finger flexion
c. forearms supination and finger extension
d. forearm supination and finger flexion
D
196
Forms part of the medial wall of the axilla:
a. Coracobrachialis c. pectoralis minor
b. Latissimus dorsi d. serratus anterior
D
197
A brainstem level reflex:
a. Body righting acting on the body c. crossed extension
b. Positive supporting reaction d. neck righting
B
198
This cranial nerve has NO connection with the parasympathetic system:
a.CN VIl c.CNII
b.CNV d.CNXI
B
199
NOT an important crutch walking muscle:
a. Anconeus c. pectoralis major
b. Latissimus dorsi d. middle trapezius
D
200
A muscle that complements the posterior cruciate major and helps prevent forward
subluxation of the femur when doing knee bends is the:
a. Gastrocnemius c. plantaris
b. Popliteus d. vastus medialis
A
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