Deck 26: Surface Anatomy

Question 1

Soft tissue features do not include bone or cartilage.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an anterior surface feature?

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

Answer 2

E

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a function 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 5

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

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

Question 6

The transverse arch is a

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 7

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

The xiphoid process is a

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 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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 12

The temporomandibular joint can best be palpated on the

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.

Question 13

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

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.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a posterior surface feature?

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