Question 1

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lymph nodes are palpable beneath the mandible and within the scalenes. 
B)  The scalenes are located posterior to the sternocleidomastoid and at the C3-C6 vertebral level. 
C)  The larynx sits behind the thyroid cartilage and is found at the C4-C5 vertebral level. 
D)  The hyoid bone is located at the C3 vertebral level. 
A)  Lymph nodes are palpable beneath the mandible and within the scalenes. 
B)  The scalenes are located posterior to the sternocleidomastoid and at the C3-C6 vertebral level. 
C)  The larynx sits behind the thyroid cartilage and is found at the C4-C5 vertebral level. 
D)  The hyoid bone is located at the C3 vertebral level. A

Question 2

In what special test does a patient actively abduct an arm so that the hand rests on top of the head and must maintain this position for 30 seconds to determine whether a nerve root compression exists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brachial plexus traction 
B)  Shoulder abduction 
C)  Vertebral artery 
D)  Spurling 
A)  Brachial plexus traction 
B)  Shoulder abduction 
C)  Vertebral artery 
D)  Spurling B

Question 3

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  A spontaneous pneumothorax can result secondary to a penetrating rib injury. 
B)  By using improper breathing patterns during weight lifting, one can cause a spontaneous pneumothorax. 
C)  A tension pneumothorax occurs when blood enters the pleural cavity and cannot exit. 
D)  A person may cough up bloody sputum with a hemothorax. 
A)  A spontaneous pneumothorax can result secondary to a penetrating rib injury. 
B)  By using improper breathing patterns during weight lifting, one can cause a spontaneous pneumothorax. 
C)  A tension pneumothorax occurs when blood enters the pleural cavity and cannot exit. 
D)  A person may cough up bloody sputum with a hemothorax. C

Question 4

The cervical plexus is comprised of the anterior rami of which nerve roots?

Accepted Answer

A)  C1-C5 
B)  C5-C8 
C)  C5-T1 
D)  C1-C4 
A)  C1-C5 
B)  C5-C8 
C)  C5-T1 
D)  C1-C4

Question 5

What is the superior section of the sternum anatomically known as?

Accepted Answer

A)  Xiphoid process 
B)  Manubrium 
C)  Body 
D)  Mediastinum 
A)  Xiphoid process 
B)  Manubrium 
C)  Body 
D)  Mediastinum

Question 6

MATCHING
Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-Diseases or conditions affecting the spinal cord

Accepted Answer

A) Nystagmus 
B) Patency 
C) Torticollis 
D) Myelopathy 
A) Nystagmus 
B) Patency 
C) Torticollis 
D) Myelopathy

Question 7

Which muscle group sits deep and lateral to the semispinalis group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Longus capitis and longus colli 
B)  Splenius capitis and splenius cervicis 
C)  Trapezius 
D)  Longissimus capitis and longissimus cervicis 
A)  Longus capitis and longus colli 
B)  Splenius capitis and splenius cervicis 
C)  Trapezius 
D)  Longissimus capitis and longissimus cervicis

Question 8

A congenital or acquired spasm of the sternocleidomastoid muscle that causes rotation of the chin opposite the side of the tilt is commonly referred to as what condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stenosis 
B)  Scoliosis 
C)  Torticollis 
D)  Spondylolisthesis 
A)  Stenosis 
B)  Scoliosis 
C)  Torticollis 
D)  Spondylolisthesis

Question 9

What do the vertebral arteries and veins pass through?

Accepted Answer

A)  Foramen magnum 
B)  Transverse foramen 
C)  Jugular foramen 
D)  Vertebral foramen 
A)  Foramen magnum 
B)  Transverse foramen 
C)  Jugular foramen 
D)  Vertebral foramen

Question 10

Which of the following does not represent a musculoskeletal finding of someone with Marfan syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elongated metacarpal and metatarsal bones 
B)  Systemic joint laxity 
C)  Pectus excavatum 
D)  Low arched palate 
A)  Elongated metacarpal and metatarsal bones 
B)  Systemic joint laxity 
C)  Pectus excavatum 
D)  Low arched palate

Question 11

The cricoid cartilage is located anterior of what cervical vertebra level?

Accepted Answer

A)  C4 
B)  C5 
C)  C6 
D)  C7 
A)  C4 
B)  C5 
C)  C6 
D)  C7

Question 12

Research has shown that the upper limb tension test (ULTT)only demonstrates adequate results for which nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Median 
B)  Ulnar 
C)  Radial 
D)  Axillary 
A)  Median 
B)  Ulnar 
C)  Radial 
D)  Axillary

Question 13

When performing a compression test for rib fracture,the pressure should be released slowly to avoid the potential for increased injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The supraspinous ligament is called the _______ ________ in the cervical region.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The supraspinous ligament is called the _______...

Question 15

MATCHING
Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-Rapid,uncontrolled eye movement

Accepted Answer

A) Nystagmus 
B) Patency 
C) Torticollis 
D) Myelopathy 
A) Nystagmus 
B) Patency 
C) Torticollis 
D) Myelopathy

Question 16

What is the typical cause of death that is associated with Marfan syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aortic aneurysm 
B)  Abdominal aortic aneurysm 
C)  Cardiac arrest 
D)  Spontaneous pneumothorax 
A)  Aortic aneurysm 
B)  Abdominal aortic aneurysm 
C)  Cardiac arrest 
D)  Spontaneous pneumothorax

Question 17

Which of the following occurs when blebs rupture and allow air to leak into the pleural cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spontaneous pneumothorax 
B)  Tension pneumothorax 
C)  Hemothorax 
D)  Cyanosis 
A)  Spontaneous pneumothorax 
B)  Tension pneumothorax 
C)  Hemothorax 
D)  Cyanosis

Question 18

The posterior cord of the brachial plexus splits into what two nerves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radial and median 
B)  Median and ulnar 
C)  Axillary and median 
D)  Axillary and radial 
A)  Radial and median 
B)  Median and ulnar 
C)  Axillary and median 
D)  Axillary and radial

Question 19

Which of the lateral and anterior portions of ribs are the most commonly fractured?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 through 3 
B)  2 through 4 
C)  5 through 9 
D)  10 through 12 
A)  1 through 3 
B)  2 through 4 
C)  5 through 9 
D)  10 through 12

Question 20

Which of the following nerve roots form(s)the upper trunk of the brachial plexus?

Accepted Answer

A)  C5 and C6 
B)  C8 and T1 
C)  C7 
D)  C8 
A)  C5 and C6 
B)  C8 and T1 
C)  C7 
D)  C8

Which of the following is false?

In what special test does a patient actively abduct an arm so that the hand rests on top of the head and must maintain this position for 30 seconds to determine whether a nerve root compression exists?

Which of the following statements is false?

The cervical plexus is comprised of the anterior rami of which nerve roots?

What is the superior section of the sternum anatomically known as?

MATCHING Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Diseases or conditions affecting the spinal cord

Which muscle group sits deep and lateral to the semispinalis group?

A congenital or acquired spasm of the sternocleidomastoid muscle that causes rotation of the chin opposite the side of the tilt is commonly referred to as what condition?

What do the vertebral arteries and veins pass through?

Which of the following does not represent a musculoskeletal finding of someone with Marfan syndrome?

The cricoid cartilage is located anterior of what cervical vertebra level?

Research has shown that the upper limb tension test (ULTT)only demonstrates adequate results for which nerve?

When performing a compression test for rib fracture,the pressure should be released slowly to avoid the potential for increased injury.

The supraspinous ligament is called the _ __ in the cervical region.

MATCHING Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Rapid,uncontrolled eye movement

What is the typical cause of death that is associated with Marfan syndrome?

Which of the following occurs when blebs rupture and allow air to leak into the pleural cavity?

The posterior cord of the brachial plexus splits into what two nerves?

Which of the lateral and anterior portions of ribs are the most commonly fractured?

Which of the following nerve roots form(s)the upper trunk of the brachial plexus?

Examination Process

Examination and Management of Acute Pathologies

Evidence-Based Practice in the Diagnostic Process

Injury Pathology Nomenclature

Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Techniques

Assessment of Posture

Evaluation of Gait

Foot and Toe Pathologies

Ankle and Leg Pathologies

Knee Pathologies

Patellofemoral Pathologies

Pelvis and Thigh Pathologies

Lumbosacral Pathologies

Shoulder and Upper Arm Pathologies

Elbow and Forearm Pathologies

Wrist, Hand, and Finger Pathologies

Eye Pathologies

Face and Related Structure Pathologies

Head and Acute Cervical Spine Pathologies

Filters

Exam 14: Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Thorax Pathologies

Which of the following is false?

In what special test does a patient actively abduct an arm so that the hand rests on top of the head and must maintain this position for 30 seconds to determine whether a nerve root compression exists?

Which of the following statements is false?

The cervical plexus is comprised of the anterior rami of which nerve roots?

What is the superior section of the sternum anatomically known as?

MATCHING Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Diseases or conditions affecting the spinal cord

Which muscle group sits deep and lateral to the semispinalis group?

A congenital or acquired spasm of the sternocleidomastoid muscle that causes rotation of the chin opposite the side of the tilt is commonly referred to as what condition?

What do the vertebral arteries and veins pass through?

Which of the following does not represent a musculoskeletal finding of someone with Marfan syndrome?

The cricoid cartilage is located anterior of what cervical vertebra level?

Research has shown that the upper limb tension test (ULTT)only demonstrates adequate results for which nerve?

When performing a compression test for rib fracture,the pressure should be released slowly to avoid the potential for increased injury.

The supraspinous ligament is called the _______ ________ in the cervical region.

MATCHING Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Rapid,uncontrolled eye movement

What is the typical cause of death that is associated with Marfan syndrome?

Which of the following occurs when blebs rupture and allow air to leak into the pleural cavity?

The posterior cord of the brachial plexus splits into what two nerves?

Which of the lateral and anterior portions of ribs are the most commonly fractured?

Which of the following nerve roots form(s)the upper trunk of the brachial plexus?

Examination Process

Examination and Management of Acute Pathologies

Evidence-Based Practice in the Diagnostic Process

Injury Pathology Nomenclature

Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Techniques

Assessment of Posture

Evaluation of Gait

Foot and Toe Pathologies

Ankle and Leg Pathologies

Knee Pathologies

Patellofemoral Pathologies

Pelvis and Thigh Pathologies

Lumbosacral Pathologies

Shoulder and Upper Arm Pathologies

Elbow and Forearm Pathologies

Wrist, Hand, and Finger Pathologies

Eye Pathologies

Face and Related Structure Pathologies

Head and Acute Cervical Spine Pathologies

Filters

The supraspinous ligament is called the _ __ in the cervical region.