Deck 27: Surface Anatomy

Question 1

The triangle of auscultation is bordered by two muscles of the back:

A) latissimus dorsi and teres major.
B) erector spinae and teres major.
C) trapezius and infraspinatus.
D) trapezius and latissimus dorsi.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The cubital fossa:

A) contains the ulnar nerve.
B) contains the axillary artery.
C) is posterior to the olecranon.
D) none of these choices

Answer 2

D

Question 3

In the abdomen, the inferior vena cava is located to the right of the abdominal aorta.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which neck structures would be palpated in the anterior cervical region? 1. trapezius muscle
2) common carotid artery
3) cricoid cartilage

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 2 and 3

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the femoral triangle is TRUE?

A) Hernias frequently occur in this area.
B) It is bordered by the inguinal ligament superiorly, the sartorius muscle laterally, and the adductor longus muscle medially.
C) It contains the femoral artery, vein, and nerve, and is an important arterial pressure point.
D) All of these choices

Question 6

The sternal angle of the sternum is an external landmark for which of the following?

A) the costal cartilage of the third rib
B) the fourth intercostal space
C) the right and left primary bronchi
D) the larynx

Question 7

The trachea (windpipe) can be palpated posterior to the suprasternal (jugular) notch of the sternum.

Question 8

The aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle on its inferior border attaches laterally to the anterior superior iliac spine and medially to the pubic tubercle. The ligament that is formed by this aponeurosis is a structure along which hernias frequently occur. What is the name of this ligament?

A) the linea alba
B) the inguinal ligament
C) McBurney's ligament
D) the tendinous intersection

Question 9

The sternal angle, a surface landmark of the chest:

A) lies at the junction of the clavicles and manubrium.
B) can be used to locate the costal cartilages of the second ribs.
C) is a depression on the superior border of the manubrium.
D) is found at the inferior end of the sternum.

Question 10

The popliteal fossa is bordered by which of the following muscles? 1. biceps femoris
2) semimembranosus
3) adductor magnus
4) gastrocnemius
5) semitendinosus

A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B) 1, 2, 4, 5 only
C) 1, 3, 4, 5 only
D) 2, 4, 5 only

Question 11

In the neck, the external jugular vein can be seen in the:

A) midline.
B) posterior triangle.
C) anterior triangle.
D) submandibular triangle.

Question 12

Tragus, helix, lobule, and concha are features of the:

A) ear.
B) nose.
C) eye.
D) neck.

Question 13

The point at which the trachea (windpipe) divides into right and left primary bronchi may be determined by locating the sternal angle.

Question 14

McBurney's point, a landmark used in locating the appendix:

A) is inferior and lateral to the umbilicus.
B) is superior and medial to the right anterior superior iliac spine.
C) is closer to the right anterior superior iliac spine than it is to the umbilicus.
D) all of these choices

Question 15

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) The upper and lower eyelids (palpebrae) are lined by conjunctiva.
B) The lacrimal caruncle is located at the lateral union of the upper and lower eyelids (palpebrae).
C) Eyelashes consist of hairs that are usually arranged in two or three rows.
D) Sclera is the "white" of the eye.

Question 16

The arch of the aorta is posterior to the:

A) manubrium of sternum.
B) sternal angle.
C) body of sternum.
D) costal margin.

Question 17

The iliac crest is used as a landmark to find which common site for intramuscular injection (IM)? This location poses little chance of injury to the sciatic nerve.

A) deltoid
B) vastus lateralis
C) gluteus medius
D) gastrocnemius

Question 18

The scapulae are on the back, at the level of ribs 2 through 7.

Question 19

Which surface anatomy feature consists of the inferior edges of the costal cartilages of ribs 7-10? At its superior end is the xiphisternal joint.

A) costal margin
B) manubrium
C) iliac crest
D) jugular notch

Question 20

The oral region of the face includes the eyeballs, eyebrows, and eyelids.

Question 21

Name and locate the four points (surface markings) that can be used to determine the location and size of the heart.

Question 22

The bony projection on the anterior surface near the proximal end of the leg is the _____.

Question 23

The _____ muscle forms the bulk of the anterior surface of the arm.

Question 24

The ulnar nerve passes through a groove behind the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

Question 25

In the anatomical position, the thenar eminence of the palm is medial to the hypothenar eminence.

Question 26

A vein found at the elbow, used for venipuncture (blood withdrawal for analysis) and transfusions is the _____ vein.

Question 27

The ramus, body, and angle of the mandible can be palpated at the _____ and _____ regions of the head.

Question 28

The inguinal ligament forms the superior border of the femoral triangle.

Question 29

The depression between the two buttocks is the gluteal fold.

Question 30

The _____ lumbar vertebra is a landmark for performing a spinal tap (lumbar puncture). It is intersected by the surpracristal line.

Question 31

The region of the nose between apex and root is the _____.

Question 32

The tendon of the _____ muscle is visible when the wrist is slightly flexed and the base of the thumb and little finger are drawn together.

Question 33

The _____ ligament is the lower (inferior) border of the external oblique muscle.

Question 34

Describe the locations of the muscles of the thigh that are visible as superficial landmarks.

Question 35

The three bony prominences found in the elbow region are the _____, the _____, and the _____.

Question 36

When the thumb is bent backward, a depression forms called the _____ between the tendons of the extensor pollicis brevis and extensor pollicis longus.

Question 37

The _____ arch (network of the hand) is a venous loop that can be pressed on the posterior surface (dorsum) of the hand.

Question 38

The posterior axillary fold is formed by two muscles: teres major and _____.

Question 39

The deltoid muscle forms the anterior axillary fold.

Question 40

The anterior axillary fold is formed by the lateral border of the _____ muscle.

Question 41

This feature of the neck is commonly called the "Adam's apple".

A) hyoid bone
B) sternocleidomastoid muscle
C) thyroid cartilage
D) philtrum

Question 42

A portion of the ear that does not contain cartilage is the lobule.

Question 43

The femoral triangle is a space formed by the inguinal ligament superiorly, the sartorius muscle laterally and the adductor longus muscle medially.

Question 44

Yellowing of the this normally white structure is a sign of jaundice.

A) iris
B) pupil
C) sclera
D) conjunctiva

Question 45

The landmark used for a tracheotomy is the

A) hyoid bone
B) cricoid cartilage
C) thyroid gland
D) vertebral spines

Question 46

If you moved your fingers from side to side over the superior aspect of the scalp you would palpate which suture?

A) sagittal suture
B) coronal suture
C) squamous suture
D) lambdoid suture

Question 47

The philtrium is a structure lateral to the external naris.

Question 48

The tragus is a cartilaginous projection posterior to the external auditory canal.

Question 49

The most prominent bony landmark on the occipital region of the skull is the

A) external occipital protuberance.
B) mastoid process.
C) mandible.
D) zygomatic arch

Question 50

The temporal region forms the base of the skull.

Question 51

The buccal region is a region of the mouth.

Question 52

Which region forms the crown of the skull?

A) temporal region
B) occipital region
C) parietal region
D) orbital region

Question 53

When placing your little finger in your external auditory canal and opening and closing your mouth, which portion of the mandible can be palpated?

A) mastoid process
B) pinna
C) condylar process
D) ramus

Question 54

The region of the nose between the eyes is the apex.

Question 55

This muscle divides the neck into anterior and posterior triangles.

A) trapezius
B) sternocleidomastoid
C) anterior scalene
D) pectoralis major

Question 56

Which muscle can be felt superior to the nose near the medial end of the eyebrow?

A) occipitofrontalis
B) corrugator supercilii
C) zygomaticus major
D) depressor labii inferioris

Question 57

The hyoid bone can be palpated inferior to the Thyroid cartilage.

Question 58

If a patient folds the arms across the chest and bends forward, the lung sounds can be heard (at the triangular area shown in the figure) in the intercostal space between which two ribs?

Question 59

The site of the union of the upper and lower eyelids closest to the nasal region is the

A) medial commissure
B) lateral commissure
C) palpebral fissure
D) lacrimal caruncle

Question 60

The external ear is in the

A) buccal region.
B) auricular region.
C) nasal region.
D) mental region.

Question 61

The projection on the distal end of the medial bone of the forearm is the

A) head of the ulna.
B) styloid process of the radius.
C) medial epicondyle of the humerus.
D) lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

Question 62

The most laterally palpable bony structure in the body is the

A) acromion
B) humerus
C) greater tubercle
D) iliac crest

Question 63

The knuckles are the dorsal aspect of the metacorpophalangeal, interphalangeal, and heads of the metacarpals II-V.

Question 64

The vertebral prominens is spinous process of which vertebrae?

A) fifth cervical vertebrae
B) sixth cervical vertebrae
C) seventh cervical vertebrae
D) second thoracic vertebrae

Question 65

The hyoid bone resides at the same transverse sectional level as the

A) fourth cervical vertebrae.
B) fifth cervical vertebrae.
C) sixth cervical vertebrae.
D) sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae.

Question 66

The tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris is on the medial aspect of the forearm.

Question 67

The apex of the axilla is surrounded by all of the following EXCEPT:

A) clavicle
B) scapula
C) first rib
D) chest wall

Question 68

This pulse felt anterior to the sternocleidomastoid and inferior to the angle of the mandible is from which artery?

A) internal jugular artery
B) external carotid artery
C) external jugular vein
D) subclavian artery

Question 69

Pressure on this artery can stop bleeding to the entire upper limb.

A) internal jugular artery
B) external carotid artery
C) external jugular vein
D) subclavian artery

Question 70

The common carotid artery bifurcates into the internal and external carotid arteries at the

A) fourth cervical vertebrae.
B) fifth cervical vertebrae.
C) sixth cervical vertebrae.
D) sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae.

Question 71

The groove on the medial side of the biceps brachii contains the axillary artery.

Question 72

Pulses from the dorsalis pedis artery can be palpated lateral to the extensor hallucis longus tendon.

Question 73

The head of the tibia can be palpated on the lateral side of the popliteal fossa.

Question 74

A transverse section at the atlas would intersect all of the following EXCEPT:

A) uvula
B) upper teeth
C) palatine tonsil
D) thyroid cartilage