Question 1

What is the triangular septum structure in the cervical spine that serves as a broad area for muscular attachment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ligamentum flavum 
B)  Ligamentum teres 
C)  Ligamentum nuchae 
D)  Tectorial membrane 
A)  Ligamentum flavum 
B)  Ligamentum teres 
C)  Ligamentum nuchae 
D)  Tectorial membrane

Question 2

What test can confirm the narrowing of the intervertebral foramen secondary to exostosis,enlargement,or irritation of the nerve root's dural sheath and degeneration of the facet joints?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cervical compression test 
B)  Babinski test 
C)  Oppenheim test 
D)  Cervical distraction test 
A)  Cervical compression test 
B)  Babinski test 
C)  Oppenheim test 
D)  Cervical distraction test

Question 3

Which of the following muscles are responsible for expiration? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diaphragm 
B)  Transverse abdominis 
C)  External oblique 
D)  Rectus abdominis 
A)  Diaphragm 
B)  Transverse abdominis 
C)  External oblique 
D)  Rectus abdominis

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true concerning the ribs?

Accepted Answer

A)  The upper two ribs are protected by the clavicle and the pectoralis major. 
B)  The upper ribs 8 to 9 are protected posteriorly by the scapula. 
C)  Most rib fractures are the result of overuse injuries. 
D)  The floating ribs are the most commonly fractured ribs. 
A)  The upper two ribs are protected by the clavicle and the pectoralis major. 
B)  The upper ribs 8 to 9 are protected posteriorly by the scapula. 
C)  Most rib fractures are the result of overuse injuries. 
D)  The floating ribs are the most commonly fractured ribs.

Question 5

High blood pressure and a decreased heart rate are associated with splenic injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A blow to the back may result in a kidney contusion,with the left kidney being more vulnerable due to its anatomical location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

MATCHING
Match each of the following terms with its definition.
-Freely open

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What is the least common form of thoracic outlet syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurogenic 
B)  Vascular 
C)  Nonspecific 
D)  Cervical rib 
A)  Neurogenic 
B)  Vascular 
C)  Nonspecific 
D)  Cervical rib

Question 9

Kehr's sign is referred pain to the upper left abdomen and shoulder,indicating appendicitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What does the articulation between the anterior arch of the atlas and the dens form?

Accepted Answer

A)  Facet joint 
B)  Atlanto-axial joint 
C)  Atlanto-occipital joint 
D)  Uncinate joint 
A)  Facet joint 
B)  Atlanto-axial joint 
C)  Atlanto-occipital joint 
D)  Uncinate joint

Question 11

Which statement is false concerning cervical intervertebral discs?

Accepted Answer

A)  The disc structure is the same as in the lumbar region. 
B)  The annulus fibrosus thins as it travels posteriorly. 
C)  The annulus fibrosus does not completely enclose the nucleus pulposus. 
D)  The lateral aspect of the disc is not covered in the cervical region by the annulus fibrosus. 
A)  The disc structure is the same as in the lumbar region. 
B)  The annulus fibrosus thins as it travels posteriorly. 
C)  The annulus fibrosus does not completely enclose the nucleus pulposus. 
D)  The lateral aspect of the disc is not covered in the cervical region by the annulus fibrosus.

Question 12

What are ribs 8 through 10,which articulate with the sternum through the conjoined costal cartilage,known as?

Accepted Answer

A)  True ribs 
B)  False ribs 
C)  Floating ribs 
D)  Costal ribs 
A)  True ribs 
B)  False ribs 
C)  Floating ribs 
D)  Costal ribs

Question 13

The dens is a superior projection off of the atlas and allows for rotation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The onset of commotio cordis is influenced by all of the following factors.Which of these is most crucial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type of force 
B)  Timing of impact 
C)  Location of force 
D)  Amount of force 
A)  Type of force 
B)  Timing of impact 
C)  Location of force 
D)  Amount of force

Question 15

Which of the following nerve roots form(s)the lower 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

Question 16

Injury to what organ is indicated by pain referred to the left shoulder,also known as Kehr's sign?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver 
B)  Spleen 
C)  Gallbladder 
D)  Pancreas 
A)  Liver 
B)  Spleen 
C)  Gallbladder 
D)  Pancreas

Question 17

Which method is more reliable in determining cervical range of motion (ROM)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goniometric measurement 
B)  Inclinometer measurement 
C)  Visual estimation 
D)  Laser measurement 
A)  Goniometric measurement 
B)  Inclinometer measurement 
C)  Visual estimation 
D)  Laser measurement

Question 18

The first position of the ULTT includes passive lateral flexion of the cervical spine toward the side not being tested and depression of the shoulder girdle on the side not being tested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In what position should a patient be placed when testing for cervical flexion and extension motion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supine 
B)  Side-lying 
C)  Standing 
D)  Seated 
A)  Supine 
B)  Side-lying 
C)  Standing 
D)  Seated

Question 20

The spleen is located on the left side of the body,partially under which ribs?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 through 8 
B)  6 through 9 
C)  9 through 11 
D)  11 through 12 
A)  5 through 8 
B)  6 through 9 
C)  9 through 11 
D)  11 through 12

What is the triangular septum structure in the cervical spine that serves as a broad area for muscular attachment?

What test can confirm the narrowing of the intervertebral foramen secondary to exostosis,enlargement,or irritation of the nerve root's dural sheath and degeneration of the facet joints?

Which of the following muscles are responsible for expiration? Select all that apply.

Which of the following statements is true concerning the ribs?

High blood pressure and a decreased heart rate are associated with splenic injury.

A blow to the back may result in a kidney contusion,with the left kidney being more vulnerable due to its anatomical location.

MATCHING Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Freely open

What is the least common form of thoracic outlet syndrome?

Kehr's sign is referred pain to the upper left abdomen and shoulder,indicating appendicitis.

What does the articulation between the anterior arch of the atlas and the dens form?

Which statement is false concerning cervical intervertebral discs?

What are ribs 8 through 10,which articulate with the sternum through the conjoined costal cartilage,known as?

The dens is a superior projection off of the atlas and allows for rotation.

The onset of commotio cordis is influenced by all of the following factors.Which of these is most crucial?

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

Injury to what organ is indicated by pain referred to the left shoulder,also known as Kehr's sign?

Which method is more reliable in determining cervical range of motion (ROM)?

The first position of the ULTT includes passive lateral flexion of the cervical spine toward the side not being tested and depression of the shoulder girdle on the side not being tested.

In what position should a patient be placed when testing for cervical flexion and extension motion?

The spleen is located on the left side of the body,partially under which ribs?

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

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Exam 14: Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Thorax Pathologies

What is the triangular septum structure in the cervical spine that serves as a broad area for muscular attachment?

What test can confirm the narrowing of the intervertebral foramen secondary to exostosis,enlargement,or irritation of the nerve root's dural sheath and degeneration of the facet joints?

Which of the following muscles are responsible for expiration? Select all that apply.

Which of the following statements is true concerning the ribs?

High blood pressure and a decreased heart rate are associated with splenic injury.

A blow to the back may result in a kidney contusion,with the left kidney being more vulnerable due to its anatomical location.

MATCHING Match each of the following terms with its definition. -Freely open

What is the least common form of thoracic outlet syndrome?

Kehr's sign is referred pain to the upper left abdomen and shoulder,indicating appendicitis.

What does the articulation between the anterior arch of the atlas and the dens form?

Which statement is false concerning cervical intervertebral discs?

What are ribs 8 through 10,which articulate with the sternum through the conjoined costal cartilage,known as?

The dens is a superior projection off of the atlas and allows for rotation.

The onset of commotio cordis is influenced by all of the following factors.Which of these is most crucial?

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

Injury to what organ is indicated by pain referred to the left shoulder,also known as Kehr's sign?

Which method is more reliable in determining cervical range of motion (ROM)?

The first position of the ULTT includes passive lateral flexion of the cervical spine toward the side not being tested and depression of the shoulder girdle on the side not being tested.

In what position should a patient be placed when testing for cervical flexion and extension motion?

The spleen is located on the left side of the body,partially under which ribs?

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