Deck 46: Surface Anatomy Roundup

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A pulse in the radial artery may be felt .

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

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The scapula lies superior to these ribs.

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

This marks the midline of the abdomen.

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

To palpate literally means to _.

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

To palpate the ischial tuberosity, _ .

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

Question 18

The of the nose is formed by the nasal bones.

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

Question 19

Clinical exam for an inguinal hernia involves palpating .

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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) just superior to the pubic symphysis
C) at the umbilicus

Question 22

A wound to the posterior triangle of the neck can damage all of the following except the _.

A) cervical plexus
B) phrenic nerve
C) accessory nerve
D) external carotid artery

Question 23

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) lumbar puncture to withdraw spinal fluid
C) epidural injection for pain relief in the thorax
D) repair of a ruptured disc

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

Intramuscular injections are given in the .

A) gluteus minimus
B) gluteus medius
C) gluteus maximus

Question 26

The anatomical snuff box _.

A) lies between the radius and ulna
B) is close to the maxilla
C) is defined by the tendons of the extensor pollicis brevis and longus
D) lies within the nasal cavity

Question 27

What organ lies beneath McBurney's point?

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

Question 28

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) intestines
B) heart
C) stomach
D) lungs

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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

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