Axial Body Bone Palpation and Ligaments Chapter 8 Quiz
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Which part of the body is covered in Axial Body Bone Palpation and Ligaments Chapter 8?

  • Lower extremity
  • Face, cranium, neck, and trunk (correct)
  • Hands and feet
  • Upper extremity
  • What is the recommended order for palpating the landmarks in Chapter 8 on Axial Body Bone Palpation?

  • Start with the lower extremity landmarks
  • Follow the order presented in the chapter (correct)
  • Random order
  • Skip the face and cranium landmarks
  • Where are the ligaments of the axial body presented in Chapter 8?

  • In the middle of the chapter
  • At the end of the chapter (correct)
  • At the beginning of the chapter
  • In a separate chapter
  • What is the coverage of Chapter 7 in relation to ligaments?

    <p>Ligaments of the upper extremity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the zygomatic bone commonly referred to as?

    <p>Cheek bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle attaches onto the maxilla according to the text?

    <p>Orbicularis oris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What muscles attach onto the zygomatic bone?

    <p>Zygomaticus major and minor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you palpate the coronoid process of the mandible from inside the mouth?

    <p>Continue palpating along the anterior border of the ramus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone is easily palpable at the superior end of the nose?

    <p>Nasal bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What overlies the temporal bone making it more difficult to palpate directly?

    <p>Temporalis muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle attaches to the external surface of the body of the mandible?

    <p>Mentalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which point does the body of the mandible become the ramus of the mandible?

    <p>Angle of the mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle attaches to the internal surface of the body of the mandible?

    <p>Medial pterygoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What muscle attaches onto the condyle of the mandible?

    <p>Lateral pterygoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the coronoid process located on the mandible?

    <p>Anterior border</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle does NOT attach to the angle of the mandible?

    <p>Orbicularis oris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another term for the transition area where the body of the mandible becomes the ramus?

    <p>Angle of Louis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is palpable for its entire course along the posterior border of the ramus of the mandible?

    <p>Mandibular condyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What muscle has attachments onto both internal and external surfaces of the body of the mandible?

    <p>Mylohyoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle attaches to both the angle of the mandible and external occipital protuberance?

    <p>Occipitalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure in the cervical region is located anterior to C6 and palpable?

    <p>Carotid tubercle (of C6)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is subcutaneous and easily palpable on the face just under the cheekbone?

    <p>Zygomatic arch of temporal bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When palpating the ribs in the interscapular region, how should you palpate each rib?

    <p>By placing one finger pad on the rib and another finger pad on the adjacent intercostal space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscles attach onto the rib cage posteriorly?

    <p>Erector spinae group, Quadratus lumborum, External obliques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle attaches to the internal side of the posterior rib cage?

    <p>Internal oblique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might it be difficult to discern all the ribs when palpating in the interscapular region?

    <p>Due to the presence of the scapulae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should palpation of the thyroid cartilage be done gently and carefully?

    <p>To prevent damage to the thyroid gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the first cricoid cartilage be located during palpation?

    <p>By continuing to palpate along the thyroid cartilage interiorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be considered when palpating the cricoid cartilages?

    <p>Gentle and careful palpation due to overlying muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the carotid tubercle located in relation to the first cricoid cartilage?

    <p>Laterally approximately V2 inch (1 cm)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is gentle pressure advised when palpating the transverse processes of C2 through C7?

    <p>To avoid tender points from pointy tubercles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the transverse process of C1 (the atlas) be located for palpation?

    <p>Directly posterior to the ramus of the mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are not all cervical spinous processes always palpable?

    <p>Due to lordotic curve of the neck spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cervical vertebrae have their spinous processes always palpable?

    <p>C2 and C7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should gentle pressure be applied when palpating transverse processes of C2 through C7?

    <p>To prevent hurting nearby structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the transverse process of C1 (the atlas)?

    <p>Widest transverse process among cervical vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge when palpating cervical vertebrae spinous processes?

    <p>Their deep placement in surrounding muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the xiphoid process located?

    <p>At the inferior end of the sternum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the angle of Louis be located?

    <p>By palpating vertically along the manubrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle attaches to the external surface of the xiphoid process?

    <p>Rectus abdominis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it challenging to palpate the first rib?

    <p>It is surrounded by muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about ribs eleven and twelve?

    <p>They are floating ribs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you locate ribs two through ten?

    <p>By strumming across them vertically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the xiphoid process in CPR?

    <p>To mark the proper hand position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to strum across ribs two through ten?

    <p>'To feel the intercostal spaces better'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you locate ribs eleven and twelve?

    <p>By pressing gently at the bottom of the rib cage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the C2 spinous process (SP)?

    <p>It is bifid (has two points).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vertebral landmark in the cervical spine is known as vertebra prominens?

    <p>C7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle group attaches onto the spinous process of C7?

    <p>Rhomboid minor and serratus posterior superior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the articular pillar in the cervical spine located?

    <p>Approximately one inch lateral to the spinous processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure does not have a spinous process among the cervical vertebrae?

    <p>CI (atlas)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should you palpate to locate the posterior tubercle of C1?

    <p>Between the SP of C2 and the occiput</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscles attach into the laminar groove of the cervical spine?

    <p>Transversospinalis group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will you find between the laminae of the vertebrae in the cervical spine?

    <p>Laminar groove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structures create the facet joints of the cervical spine?

    <p>Articular processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle group attaches onto the articular processes of the cervical spine?

    <p>Transversospinalis group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for the suprasternal notch of the sternum?

    <p>Jugular notch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forms the angle of Louis on the sternum?

    <p>Manubrium and body of sternum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the sternocleidomastoid, splenius capitis, and longissimus capitis muscles attach?

    <p>Temporal bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the external occipital protuberance and where is it located?

    <p>Midline bump on the superior nuchal line of the occiput</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the only bone in the human body that does not articulate with another bone?

    <p>Hyoid bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the thyroid cartilage located?

    <p>Below the hyoid bone at the level of the fourth and fifth cervical vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to palpate the anterior neck unilaterally?

    <p>To check for carotid reflexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle attaches to both the occipital bone and superior nuchal line?

    <p>Sternocleidomastoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is palpated first before attempting to locate the inferior nuchal line of the occiput?

    <p>Superior nuchal line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of touch is necessary for palpations in the anterior neck?

    <p>Careful and sensitive touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be felt upon palpating both sides of the thyroid cartilage?

    <p>A joint space followed by thyroid cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is found at the back of the skull and is subcutaneous and easily palpable?

    <p>The occipital bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is located inferior to the mandible in the anterior neck and doesn't articulate with any other bone?

    <p>The hyoid bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a raised ridge of bone running horizontally feel like when palpating in the posterior neck region?

    <p>A bony ridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method described in the text to determine the location of the spinous process (SP) of C7?

    <p>Passively flex and extend the client's head and neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle group attaches to the laminar groove of the trunk according to the text?

    <p>Quadratus lumborum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you determine the exact vertebral level of a transverse process (TP) that is being palpated?

    <p>Press down on TPs until you feel one move the SP below</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle group is mentioned to be challenging to discern due to its location not being at the same level as the spinous process of the same vertebra?

    <p>Erector spinae group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when there is confusion about which spinous process (SP) is C7 when a client is prone?

    <p>Palpate lower cervical SPs with fingers on prominent ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text recommend determining the vertebral level of a palpated transverse process (TP)?

    <p>Press down onto TPs until you feel one move a SP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method does the text suggest to identify C7's SP from other cervical SPs when a client is prone?

    <p>Passively flex and extend the client's head and neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if there is confusion about which TP is being palpated on a thoracic vertebra according to the text?

    <p>Press down on each TP until one moves a SP nearby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge highlighted in palpating lumbar transverse processes (TPs) as compared to thoracic TPs according to the text?

    <p>The deeper position of lumbar TPs under muscles and fascia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does deeper pressure play in palpating lumbar spinous processes (SPs) according to the text?

    <p>It assists in overcoming challenges posed by lordotic lumbar curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an effective way described in the text for determining which thoracic vertebra a transverse process (TP) belongs to?

    <p>Lateral movement of TPs relative to their SPs when palpated</p> Signup and view all the answers

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