Deck 13: Surface Anatomy

Question 1

Which of the posterior triangles of the neck is larger and more posteriorly placed?

A)Occipital triangle
B)Supraclavicular
C)Submental
D)Submandibular
E)Muscular

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The vertebra prominens is the spinous process of cervical vertebra number

A)1.
B)3.
C)4.
D)5.
E)7.

Answer 2

E

Question 3

The triangle of auscultation is bounded by the rhomboid major,the trapezius,and the

A)deltoid.
B)occipitalis.
C)teres major.
D)gluteus maximus.
E)latissimus dorsi.

Answer 3

E

Question 4

The face is divided into _______ regions.

A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5
E)6

Question 5

Which traverse the cervical region?
A: Spinal cord
B: Acromion
C: Lymph nodes
D: Esophagus
E: Trachea
F: Carotid arteries
G: Brachial plexus
H: Thyroid gland
I: Pineal gland
J: Xiphoid process

A)a,b,c,d,e,f,g
B)a,c,d,e,f,g,h
C)a,d,e,f,g,j
D)a,b,c,e,g,i
E)b,c,d,g,h,i

Question 6

The four techniques employed when using surface anatomy for diagnosis are
A: Auscultation
B: Percussion
C: Nuchal measurements
D: Palpation
E: Palpebral timing
F: Visual inspection

A)a,b,c,e
B)a,b,d,f
C)b,c,d,f
D)a,c,d,f
E)a,b,e,f

Question 7

The muscle that partitions the neck into two clinically important triangles is the

A)pectoralis major.
B)sternocleidomastoid.
C)trapezius.
D)external oblique.
E)occipitalis.

Question 8

By adducting the scapulae and palpating the trapezius muscle,one may touch the

A)median furrow.
B)spine of the scapula.
C)manubrium.
D)Iliac crest.
E)anterior superior iliac spine.

Question 9

Inguinal hernias are associated with a weakness in the

A)linea alba.
B)umbilicus.
C)pubic tubercle.
D)superficial inguinal ring.
E)axillary border.

Question 10

Which of these ribs cannot be palpated?

A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Fourth
E)Sixth

Question 11

The bony part that helps form the rounded projection of the shoulder is the

A)clavicle.
B)humerus head.
C)acromion of the scapula.
D)spine of the scapula.
E)triangle of auscultation.

Question 12

The vertical separation between the prominences of the buttocks is referred to as the

A)linea alba.
B)median furrow.
C)posterior furrow.
D)natal cleft.
E)gluteal line.

Question 13

Which of the following are palpable landmarks of the neck?
A: Sternal notch
B: Xiphoid process
C: Trachea
D: Larynx
E: Acromion

A)a,c,d
B)b,c,d,e
C)a,b,c,e
D)b,c,d
E)a,b,c,d,e

Question 14

What structure is an important clinical landmark because it can be used for counting the ribs?

A)Xiphoid process
B)Acromion
C)Sternal notch
D)Pubic tubercle
E)Sternal angle

Question 15

In the center of the occipital region is the

A)superficial temporal artery.
B)superior palpebral fissure.
C)mentum.
D)sternal notch.
E)external occipital protuberance.

Question 16

The head is structurally and developmentally divided into the

A)cranial and facial regions.
B)cranial and sternal regions.
C)facial and labial regions.
D)cranial and nuchal regions.

Question 17

Which forms the fleshy anterior axillary fold?

A)The pectoralis minor muscle
B)The pectoralis major muscle
C)The latissimus dorsi muscle
D)The teres major muscle
E)Two of the muscles named in this list

Question 18

Surface anatomy knowledge is useful

A)in making certain diagnoses.
B)in performing certain medical treatments.
C)in performing forms of physical therapy.
D)for only two of the three activities listed.
E)for all of the choices listed.

Question 19

The bony elevations immediately inferior to your eyebrows are the

A)external occipital protuberances.
B)dorsum nasi.
C)superciliary arches.
D)superorbital ridges.
E)mental region.

Question 20

When the superior most points of the iliac crests are palpated,drawing a horizontal line through them bisects the spinous process of the ______ vertebra.

A)T₁₂
B)L₁
C)L₃
D)L₄
E)L₅

Question 21

This figure shows the triangles of the neck.Which triangle does number 4 indicate?

A)Carotid triangle
B)Occipital triangle
C)Submental triangle
D)Submandibular triangle
E)Supraclavicular triangle

Question 22

With the foot dorsiflexed,you can palpate the tendons of which muscles on the dorsum of the foot?
A: Fibularis longus
B: Gastrocnemius
C: Soleus
D: Tibialis anterior
E: Extensor digitorum longus
F: Posterior tibialis
G: Extensor hallucis longus

A)a,b,c,d
B)a,c,e,g
C)d,e,g
D)b,c,f
E)a,d,e,g

Question 23

The medial malleolus and lateral malleolus are located along the sides of the

A)knee.
B)femoral region.
C)cubital region.
D)wrist.
E)ankle.

Question 24

The distal ends of the metacarpal bones II - V form the _____ joints.

A)MP
B)DIP
C)PIP
D)IP
E)HA

Question 25

Which is the structure easily palpated along the posterior aspect of the elbow?

A)Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
B)Olecranon of the ulna
C)Tuberosity of the radium
D)Styloid process of the radius
E)Capitulum of the humerus

Question 26

The tendons that mark the boundary of the triangular anatomic snuffbox are the
A: Extensor pollicis brevis
B: Abductor pollicis longus
C: Extensor pollicis longus
D: Brachioradialis
E: Brachialis
F: Extensor carpi ulnaris
G: Extensor carpi radialis

A)a,b,e
B)b,c,f
C)e,f,g
D)a,b,c
E)a,b,f

Question 27

Which is a common site for venipuncture,which is also where one finds the median cubital vein?

A)Cubital fossa
B)Antebrachial depression
C)Cephalic fossa
D)Anatomic snuffbox
E)Median epicondyle of the humerus

Question 28

What appears as a prominent bump at the distal end of the medial longitudinal arch?

A)Base of metatarsal 5
B)DIP joints
C)IP joint of big toe
D)Head of metatarsal 1
E)Proximal end of first foot phalanx

Question 29

The ______ vein is easily seen along the lateral malleolus.

A)great saphenous
B)small saphenous
C)femoral
D)basilic
E)cephalic

Question 30

This figure shows a posterior view of the male.Which structure does number 3 indicate?

A)Natal cleft
B)Olecranon
C)Erector spinae
D)Triangle of auscultation
E)Gluteal fold

Question 31

This figure shows a posterior view of the male.Which number indicates the median furrow?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5

Question 32

The tendons that extend to each of the fingers from the extensor digitorum muscle are easily observed on the ______ side of the hand.

A)anterior
B)lateral
C)medial
D)posterior
E)inferior

Question 33

Which can be palpated on the anterior side of the thigh?
A: Greater trochanter
B: Patella
C: Popliteal fossa
D: Tibial tuberosity
E: Head of the fibula
F: Lateral and medial condyles of the femur

A)a,b,d
B)a,b,f
C)b,d,e
D)b,d,f
E)a,b,e

Question 34

The nerve that wraps behind the medial epicondyles of the humerus is the _____ nerve.

A)ulnar
B)radial
C)sciatic
D)femoral
E)vagus

Question 35

PIP joints,DIP joints,and MP joints are found on the

A)hip.
B)hand.
C)foot.
D)face.
E)hand and foot.

Question 36

This figure shows the triangles of the neck.Which number indicates the occipital triangle?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5

Question 37

Which triangle is an important arterial pressure point for controlling lower limb hemorrhage?

A)Muscular triangle
B)Carotid triangle
C)Supraclavicular triangle
D)Posterior triangle
E)Femoral triangle

Question 38

The clavipectoral triangle,a small surface depression,bordered by the deltoid and pectoralis major muscles,is where the ___________ terminates.

A)brachial artery
B)cephalic vein
C)median cubital vein
D)jugular vein
E)right internal carotid artery

Question 39

This figure shows an anterior view of the female.Which number indicates the areola?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5

Question 40

This figure shows an anterior view of the female.Which number indicates the external oblique muscle?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5

Question 41

The hypothenar eminence is the medial region of the palm immediately proximal to the little finger.

Question 42

There are three muscles that border the triangle of auscultation.

Question 43

The triangle of auscultation is so named because it is used to more clearly hear cardiac sounds.

Question 44

Flexing of the knee will allow one to palpate the hamstring muscle tendons along the anterior aspect of the knee joint.

Question 45

The pectoralis major muscle forms the rounded curve of the shoulder.

Question 46

This figure shows an anterolateral view of the axilla and trunk.Which number indicates the axilla?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5

Question 47

The common name for the MP joints is "knuckles."

Question 48

The ischial tuberosities support body weight while sitting on the buttocks.

Question 49

Being able to locate pulse points is a possible outcome of knowing surface anatomy.

Question 50

This figure shows a posterior view of the male.Which structure does number 5 indicate?

A)Deltoid muscle
B)Trapezius muscle
C)Biceps brachii muscle
D)Gluteus medius muscle
E)Iliac crest

Question 51

The superior lateral quadrant of the gluteal region is a safer place to do an IM injection because the sciatic nerve originates in the inferior medial quadrant and travels inferiorly.

Question 52

The MP joint is the more distal of the MP,PIP,and DIP joints.

Question 53

This figure shows an anterolateral view of the axilla and trunk.What does number 3 indicate?

A)Posterior axillary fold
B)Anterior axillary fold
C)Axilla
D)Biceps brachii muscle
E)Serratus anterior muscle

Question 54

The muscular triangle portion is the most inferior of the four anterior triangles of the neck.

Question 55

The inferior border of the gluteus medius forms the gluteal fold.

Question 56

The muscle responsible for "six-pack abs" is the rectus abdominis.

Question 57

Information about surface anatomy may be used to determine potential damage to muscles and tendons.

Question 58

The sternal angle can be felt as an elevation between the xiphoid process and the body of the sternum.

Question 59

The cephalic vein,traversing along the lateral border of the entire upper limb,terminates in the clavipectoral triangle.

Question 60

The head and styloid process of the ulna collectively form the medial bump of the wrist.

Question 61

The _____________,or chin,tends to be more pointed in females and more "squared-off " in males.

Question 62

The medial longitudinal arch is usually more highly arched than the lateral longitudinal arch.

Question 63

______________ anatomy is the branch of gross anatomy that examines shapes and markings on the surface of the body as they relate to deeper structures.

Question 64

The anterior border (shin)of the tibia is subcutaneous and thus easily palpable along its length.

Question 65

The anterior triangle of the neck is subdivided into ______ (number)smaller triangles.

Question 66

The vertical depression between the nose and upper lip is called the _____________.

Question 67

The pollex has only one IP joint.

Question 68

The pulse of the posterior tibial artery will be found posteroinferior to the medial malleolus of the tibia.

Question 69

You can palpate the tibial tuberosity on the anterior side of the leg.

Question 70

To examine by ______________ means to listen to sounds emitted from internal organs.

Question 71

The bony bump immediately posterior to each ear is the _____________ process.

Question 72

One can palpate the navicular bone along the dorsum of the foot.

Question 73

To examine by ______________ means to tap firmly on a specific body site to detect resonating vibrations.

Question 74

The calcaneal tendon is easily palpated along the posteroinferior leg.

Question 75

The union of the two nasal bones forms the _____________ of the nose.

Question 76

The ______________ muscle partitions the neck into the anterior and posterior triangles.

Question 77

Each digit has only one MP joint.

Question 78

The posterior neck region is also referred to as the ______________ region.

Question 79

The _____________,or pinna,is the fleshy part of the external ear.

Question 80

The great saphenous vein can be seen subcutaneously on the medial side of the leg.