Deck 46: Surface Anatomy Roundup

Question 1

Blood is commonly drawn from the vein in this region of the forelimb.

A)bicipital furrow
B)cubital fossa
C)anatomical snuff box
D)axilla

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A pulse may be taken in this artery, which lies just posterior to the medial malleolus.

A)posterior tibial
B)popliteal
C)dorsalis pedis
D)anterior tibial

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The inferior angle of the scapula lies at the level of the spinous process of this vertebra.

A)T8
B)T9
C)T6
D)T7

Answer 3

D

Question 4

To palpate the ischial tuberosity, _.

A)place your hands on your hips
B)feel the lateral aspect of the proximal thigh
C)feel the medial aspect of the proximal thigh
D)sit on your hands

Question 5

The pulse felt by palpating the temple just anterior to the auricle is coming from the artery.

A)external carotid
B)maxillary
C)facial
D)superficial temporal

Question 6

What organ lies beneath McBurney's point?

A)appendix
B)gall bladder
C)descending colon
D)liver

Question 7

A horizontal line through the most superior points of the iliac crests intersects with this vertebra.

A)L2
B)L5
C)L3
D)L4

Question 8

This muscle of the thigh is a good site for intramuscular injections.

A)adductor muscles
B)vastus lateralis
C)biceps femoris
D)tensor fasciae latae

Question 9

The ability to locate vertebra L4 is essential for performing a(n).

A)section of all the nerves that supply the posterior postural muscles
B)epidural injection for pain relief in the thorax
C)lumbar puncture to withdraw spinal fluid
D)repair of a ruptured disc

Question 10

To assess whether a patient's bladder has become dangerously full, you can palpate the abdomen .

A)over the extent of both lower quadrants
B)at the umbilicus
C)just superior to the pubic symphysis

Question 11

At the root of the neck you find the _, a depression in the sternum.

A)clavicular space
B)jugular notch
C)sternal angle
D)cricothyroid ligament

Question 12

The of the nose is formed by the nasal bones.

A)bridge
B)root
C)dorsum nasi
D)apex

Question 13

This marks the midline of the abdomen.

A)rectus abdominis
B)tendinous intersection
C)linea semilunaris
D)linea alba

Question 14

When palpating the posterior cranium, you feel a ridge on the occipital bone that marks the superior extent of the muscles of the posterior neck. It is called the .

A)inferior nuchal line
B)external occipital protuberance
C)superior nuchal line
D)superciliary arch

Question 15

This region of the neck is defined by the sternocleidomastoid muscle anteriorly. It contains many nerves.

A)trapezoid space
B)posterior triangle
C)anterior triangle
D)anterior line

Question 16

While performing a procedure on a patient, a doctor breaks the xiphoid process by inadvertently pushing it deep into the body. Which organ is most likely to be damaged?

A)heart
B)intestines
C)stomach
D)lungs

Question 17

When pressing the skin over the mandibular ramus and clenching your teeth, you feel the muscle.

A)risorius
B)buccinator
C)masseter
D)zygomaticus

Question 18

A pulse in the radial artery may be felt _ .

A)at the first metacarpophalangeal joint distal to the anatomical snuff box
B)just lateral to the flexor carpi radialis tendon on the anterior forearm
C)in the medial bicipital furrow
D)in the cubital fossa

Question 19

Which organ is almost impossible to study with surface anatomy techniques?

A)heart
B)urinary bladder
C)intestines
D)brain

Question 20

The laryngeal prominence (Adam's apple)in the neck is formed by this cartilage.

A)epiglottis
B)cricoid
C)thyroid
D)arytenoid

Question 21

Just anterior to the sternocleidomastoid about midway along its length you can palpate this artery.

A)maxillary
B)mandibular
C)facial
D)external carotid

Question 22

Clinical exam for an inguinal hernia involves palpating .

A)the medial region of the thigh
B)the neck
C)the armpit
D)the pubic tubercle

Question 23

Just medial to the inferior part of the scapula lies the over which lung sounds can be heard.

A)scapular shadow
B)dorsal triangle
C)posterior cervical triangle
D)triangle of auscultation

Question 24

You can palpate the anterior surface of the liver and gallbladder just deep to the .

A)right costal margin
B)11th rib on the right side
C)xiphoid process

Question 25

Palpation of this superficial structure directs you to the second ribs.

A)sternal angle
B)jugular notch
C)body of sternum
D)clavicles

Question 26

To palpate literally means to .

A)visually inspect
B)listen
C)massage
D)touch

Question 27

By following the anterior border of the masseter to the inferior margin of the mandible you can palpate this artery.

A)mandibular
B)facial
C)temporal
D)carotid

Question 28

The scapula lies superior to these ribs.

A)3- 8
B)1- 6
C)2- 7
D)4- 9