Question 1

All of the following are soft tissue features of the upper limb except the

Accepted Answer

A)  cubital fossa. 
B)  thenar eminence. 
C)  olecranon process. 
D)  biceps brachii. 
E)  All of these are soft tissue features of the upper limb. 
A)  cubital fossa. 
B)  thenar eminence. 
C)  olecranon process. 
D)  biceps brachii. 
E)  All of these are soft tissue features of the upper limb. C

Question 2

The deltoid can be seen on both the anterior and posterior views of the trunk (torso).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What region of the body would you palpate to find the zygomatic arch?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lower limb region 
B)  Head and neck region 
C)  Lower torso 
D)  Upper limb region 
E)  Upper torso region 
A)  Lower limb region 
B)  Head and neck region 
C)  Lower torso 
D)  Upper limb region 
E)  Upper torso region B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an anterior surface feature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tibial tuberosity 
B)  Xiphoid process 
C)  Pectoralis major 
D)  Thenar eminence 
E)  All of these are anterior surface features. 
A)  Tibial tuberosity 
B)  Xiphoid process 
C)  Pectoralis major 
D)  Thenar eminence 
E)  All of these are anterior surface features.

Question 5

Soft tissue features do not include bone or cartilage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following features could be palpated in the posterior head and neck region except the

Accepted Answer

A)  hyoid bone. 
B)  vertebra prominens. 
C)  trapezius. 
D)  occipital ridge. 
E)  mastoid process. 
A)  hyoid bone. 
B)  vertebra prominens. 
C)  trapezius. 
D)  occipital ridge. 
E)  mastoid process.

Question 7

Which of the following is a bony feature of the lower torso?

Accepted Answer

A)  Umbilicus 
B)  Serratus anterior 
C)  Linea alba 
D)  Rectus abdominis 
E)  Iliac crest 
A)  Umbilicus 
B)  Serratus anterior 
C)  Linea alba 
D)  Rectus abdominis 
E)  Iliac crest

Question 8

Palpation is accomplished by using a stethoscope, ruler, or X-ray machine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a function of examining surface features?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps to determine locations for taking the pulse. 
B)  It helps in the assessment of injection sites. 
C)  It helps in the insertion of examination tubes. 
D)  It helps to listen to heart, lung, and bowel sounds. 
E)  All of these are functions of examining surface features. 
A)  It helps to determine locations for taking the pulse. 
B)  It helps in the assessment of injection sites. 
C)  It helps in the insertion of examination tubes. 
D)  It helps to listen to heart, lung, and bowel sounds. 
E)  All of these are functions of examining surface features.

Question 10

The transverse arch is a

Accepted Answer

A)  bony feature of the torso. 
B)  soft tissue feature of the lower limb. 
C)  soft tissue feature of the upper limb. 
D)  soft tissue feature of the torso. 
E)  bony feature of the lower limb. 
A)  bony feature of the torso. 
B)  soft tissue feature of the lower limb. 
C)  soft tissue feature of the upper limb. 
D)  soft tissue feature of the torso. 
E)  bony feature of the lower limb.

Question 11

The xiphoid process is a

Accepted Answer

A)  bony feature of the torso. 
B)  soft tissue feature of the head. 
C)  bony feature of the upper limb. 
D)  soft tissue feature of the lower limb. 
E)  soft tissue feature of the torso. 
A)  bony feature of the torso. 
B)  soft tissue feature of the head. 
C)  bony feature of the upper limb. 
D)  soft tissue feature of the lower limb. 
E)  soft tissue feature of the torso.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a posterior surface feature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcaneal tendon 
B)  Popliteal fossa 
C)  External occipital protuberance 
D)  Head of the fibula 
E)  All of these are posterior surface features. 
A)  Calcaneal tendon 
B)  Popliteal fossa 
C)  External occipital protuberance 
D)  Head of the fibula 
E)  All of these are posterior surface features.

Question 13

In which of the following views would you NOT be able to see the lateral malleolus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medial view 
B)  Posterior view 
C)  Lateral view 
D)  Anterior view 
E)  The lateral malleolus would be visible in all of these views. 
A)  Medial view 
B)  Posterior view 
C)  Lateral view 
D)  Anterior view 
E)  The lateral malleolus would be visible in all of these views.

Question 14

External landmarks (surface anatomy) on the body not only allow for examination of surface features, but also offer an opportunity to locate certain internal structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The temporomandibular joint can best be palpated on the

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior side of the neck. 
B)  lateral side of the head. 
C)  lateral side of the neck. 
D)  posterior side of the head. 
E)  anterior side of the neck. 
A)  posterior side of the neck. 
B)  lateral side of the head. 
C)  lateral side of the neck. 
D)  posterior side of the head. 
E)  anterior side of the neck.

Exam 26: Surface Anatomy

All of the following are soft tissue features of the upper limb except the

The deltoid can be seen on both the anterior and posterior views of the trunk (torso).

What region of the body would you palpate to find the zygomatic arch?

Which of the following is NOT an anterior surface feature?

Soft tissue features do not include bone or cartilage.

All of the following features could be palpated in the posterior head and neck region except the

Which of the following is a bony feature of the lower torso?

Palpation is accomplished by using a stethoscope, ruler, or X-ray machine.

Which of the following is NOT a function of examining surface features?

The transverse arch is a

The xiphoid process is a

Which of the following is NOT a posterior surface feature?

In which of the following views would you NOT be able to see the lateral malleolus?

External landmarks (surface anatomy) on the body not only allow for examination of surface features, but also offer an opportunity to locate certain internal structures.

The temporomandibular joint can best be palpated on the

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