EMT Chapter 6 Quiz: Specialized Bones Anterior to the Knee

Questions and Answers

The ____________ is a muscular dome that forms the inferior boundary of the thorax, separating the thorax from the abdomen.

diaphragm

Bile is produced by the liver and concentrated and stored in the:

gallbladder

The ___________ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium.

orbit

The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the:

foramen magnum Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures does NOT contain smooth muscle?

Skeletal system Signup and view all the answers

A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is:

heat Signup and view all the answers

If a patient's chest barely moves during inhalation, even if the patient's respiratory rate is normal, you should suspect that:

minute volume is decreased Signup and view all the answers

What happens when blood volume is lost from the body?

The arteries contract to increase the blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The '130' in this measurement represents:

ventricular contraction Signup and view all the answers

The central nervous system is composed of the:

brain and spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

Metabolic coordination Signup and view all the answers

Which organ lies in the lateral and posterior portion of the left upper quadrant of the abdomen?

Spleen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following systems is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate body activities?

Endocrine Signup and view all the answers

Urine is transported from the kidneys to the urinary bladder via the:

ureters Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the fallopian tubes?

To transport a mature egg to the uterus Signup and view all the answers

The waste products of aerobic metabolism include:

carbon dioxide and water Signup and view all the answers

Pathophysiology is the study of the functional changes that occur when the body reacts to a particular:

disease Signup and view all the answers

A patient has a large accumulation of blood in the sac surrounding the heart. Which type of shock would this condition cause?

Obstructive Signup and view all the answers

Large amounts of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) are generated when:

the cells function with adequate oxygen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true of the lymphatic system?

Its vessels closely parallel the major arteries in the body Signup and view all the answers

The axial skeleton is composed of the:

skull, face, thorax, and vertebral column Signup and view all the answers

The __________ is made up of the maxilla and zygoma, as well as the frontal bone of the cranium.

orbit Signup and view all the answers

The atlas is the:

first cervical vertebra, which articulates with the skull Signup and view all the answers

Twelve pairs of ribs attach to which section of the spinal column?

Thoracic Signup and view all the answers

The ___________ portion of the spinal column is joined to the iliac bones of the pelvis.

sacrum Signup and view all the answers

The most distal four spinal vertebrae, which are fused together, form the:

coccyx Signup and view all the answers

The most superior section of the sternum is called the:

manubrium Signup and view all the answers

The inferior cartilaginous tip of the sternum is called the:

xiphoid process Signup and view all the answers

The large, flat, triangular bone that overlies the posterior thoracic wall is called the:

scapula Signup and view all the answers

The bones of the forearm are called the:

radius and ulna Signup and view all the answers

The carpal bones form the:

wrist Signup and view all the answers

The pelvic bones are formed by the fusion of the:

ilium, ischium, and pubis Signup and view all the answers

The femoral head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the:

acetabulum Signup and view all the answers

The bony prominence on the lateral/superior aspect of the thigh is called the:

greater trochanter Signup and view all the answers

The bones that constitute the fingers and toes are called:

phalanges Signup and view all the answers

Anterior to the knee is a specialized bone called the:

patella Signup and view all the answers

The distal aspect of the tibia forms the:

medial malleolus Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Human Body Overview

Diaphragm: Muscular dome separating thorax from abdomen.
Bile: Produced by the liver, stored in the gallbladder.

Anatomical Structures

Orbit: Formed by the maxilla, zygoma, and frontal bone.
Foramen magnum: Large opening at skull base connecting brain to spinal cord.
Axial skeleton: Comprises the skull, face, thorax, and vertebral column.
Sacrum: Portion of the spinal column attached to iliac bones.

Muscle Types and Functions

Smooth muscle: Not present in the skeletal system.
Involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation generate heat.
Blood pressure regulation: Arteries constrict when blood volume decreases.

Respiratory and Cardiovascular System

Decreased minute volume indicated by minimal chest movement during inhalation.
"130" in blood pressure measurement represents ventricular contraction.

Central Nervous System

Composed of the brain and spinal cord, coordinating body functions.
Lymphatic system vessels do not parallel major arteries closely.

Organ Systems and Functions

Spleen: Located in the left upper quadrant, involved in filtering blood.
Endocrine system: Releases hormones regulating body activities.
Urine pathway: Transported from kidneys to urinary bladder via ureters.

Reproductive System

Fallopian tubes: Transport mature eggs to the uterus.

Metabolism

Aerobic metabolism produces carbon dioxide and water as waste products.
Adequate oxygen supply boosts adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production.

Pathophysiology

Study of changes in body function due to disease.

Shock Types

Obstructive shock: Caused by blood accumulation in the heart sac.

Skeletal System Components

Coccyx: Formed by the fusion of the four distal spinal vertebrae.
Manubrium: Most superior section of the sternum.
Xiphoid process: Inferior cartilaginous tip of the sternum.
Scapula: Large triangular bone overlying the posterior thoracic wall.
Radius and ulna: Bones of the forearm.
Carpal bones: Form the wrist.
Pelvic bones: Fusion of ilium, ischium, and pubis.
Acetabulum: Forms a ball-and-socket joint with the femoral head.
Greater trochanter: Bony prominence on the thigh.
Phalanges: Constitute the fingers and toes.
Patella: Specialized bone located anterior to the knee.
Medial malleolus: Formed by the distal aspect of the tibia.

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Test your knowledge of the human body with this quiz based on EMT Chapter 6. The flashcards cover key terms and concepts such as the diaphragm, liver functions, and the structure of the orbit. Perfect for students preparing for their EMT exams.

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