General Anatomy MCQs

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Which of the following structures contains superficial fascia?

Ear pinna (correct)

Eye lid

Scrotum

Female breast

Which statement about deep fascia is incorrect?

Absent in the face

Forms palmar aponeurosis

Contains fat (correct)

Made of dense connective tissue

What type of joint is the symphysis pubis classified as?

Fibrous (correct)

First cartilaginous

Second cartilaginous

Synovial

Movement of a limb away from the midline is defined as?

Abduction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a lymphoid organ?

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about blood vessels is incorrect?

Valves are abundant in arterial vessels Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a flat bone?

Sternum Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is false regarding the meninges?

CSF runs in the sub-dural space. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately distinguishes between an artery and a vein?

Veins are thinner-walled and have a wider lumen than arteries. Signup and view all the answers

Which joint is classified as uniaxial?

Elbow Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is incorrect regarding the cardiac muscle?

It's non-striated Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint is the epiphyseal plate of a long bone considered?

Secondary cartilaginous joint Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a short bone?

Scapula Signup and view all the answers

The superficial fascia is absent in which of the following regions?

Female breast Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about cartilage is correct?

Epiglottis of the larynx consists of hyaline cartilage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding hyaline cartilage?

Found in synovial joints and costal cartilage Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about long bones is incorrect?

The cancellous bone occupies most of the ends of bones Signup and view all the answers

Which feature of synovial joints is incorrect?

Is characterized by a high degree of immobility Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a functional end artery?

Artery with no alternative blood supply Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Anatomy Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Cardiac Muscle: One characteristic is incorrect: Supplied by autonomic nervous system, involuntary, non-striated, found in the myocardium of the heart.
Epiphyseal Plate of Cartilage: Considered a primary cartilaginous joint, a secondary cartilaginous joint, a synovial joint, or a fibrous joint.
Short Bones: Examples include vertebrae, carpal bones, and scapula (also all of the above is a possible answer).
Superficial Fascia: Absent in female breasts, abdominal wall, and eye lids.
Cartilage: Hyaline cartilage contains few cells and many collagen fibers; it forms the knee menisci, is particularly vascular in relation to joints, and is found in synovial joints and costal cartilage.

Synovial Joint Characteristics

Synovial Joint: One feature is true: Hinged variety is exemplified by metacarpophalangeal joints, stability of a joint is related to its mobility, articular ends are covered by synovial membrane, or the hip joint is a saddle variety.
Spinal Cord: Dorsal horn contains motor nuclei. Has cervical, thoracic, and lumbar enlargements. The end is called the conus medullaris.

Irregular Bones

Irregular Bone Examples: Examples are vertebrae, carpal bones, patella, and sternum.

Planes of the Body

Planes of the Body: The plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts is the horizontal plane.

Joints

Fibrous Joints: Sutures of the skull are examples of fibrous joints. Also gomphoses, and syndesmoses.
Cartilaginous Joints: Symphysis pubis is an example of secondary cartilaginous joints.
Types of Joints: A joint of the type of a symphysis pubis demonstrates a secondary cartilaginous joint.

Types of Muscles

Strap Muscles: Example of a strap-like muscle is the sartorius muscle. Note that the deltoid muscle is a possible answer as it has a strap-like quality.
Multipennate Muscle: Example of a multipennate muscle is the deltoid muscle. Other examples include tibialis anterior and sartorius.
Types of Muscles: A smooth muscle is characterized by it being involuntary and spindle-shaped. It is supplied by the autonomic nervous system.

Other Details

Long Bone Shaft: The shaft of a long bone is called the diaphysis.
Arteries: Arteries possess branches, form anastomoses, have numerous valves, and carry oxygenated blood (pulmonary artery is an exception).
Planes of the Body: The sagittal plane divides the body into right and left halves; the coronal plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts or front and back parts; the median plane divides the body into right and left halves; and the horizontal plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts or top and bottom.
Deep Fascia Contains: Deep fascia contains fat, dense connective tissue, and components. Also contains fibrous membrane.
Body Movements: During flexion, the angle is increased. Abduction is movement away from the midline. Circumduction involves a combination of movements. Protraction is forward movement.

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Test your knowledge with these multiple choice questions on general anatomy. This quiz covers essential topics including cardiac muscle, the epiphyseal plate of cartilage, and synovial joint characteristics. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of human anatomy.