Question 1

Which bone is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle

Question 2

A patient suffers a fracture to the humerus. Which part of the skeleton is affected?

Accepted Answer

Appendicular skeleton

Question 3

Which muscle is part of the rotator cuff group?

Accepted Answer

Supraspinatus

Question 4

During a muscle contraction, which event occurs first?

Accepted Answer

Binding of acetylcholine to receptors on the muscle fiber

Question 5

Which formula correctly represents the calculation of muscle tension ($$T) $$given force ($$F) $$and cross-sectional area ($$A$$)?

Accepted Answer

$$T = \frac{F}{A}$$

Question 6

A patient has damage to the median nerve. Which muscle function is most likely impaired?

Accepted Answer

Flexion of the fingers

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the function of the intervertebral foramina?

Accepted Answer

Openings for spinal nerves to exit the vertebral column

Question 8

Which muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Tibialis anterior

Question 9

If the EMG voltage reading increases, what does this most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Increase in the number of active motor units

Question 10

Which of the following is a correct pairing of cranial nerve and its function?

Accepted Answer

CN VII (Facial) – Facial expression

Question 11

Which structure is found in the appendicular skeleton but NOT in the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Scapula

Question 12

Which muscle is primarily responsible for flexion at the elbow joint?

Accepted Answer

Biceps brachii

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the anatomical location of the temporal bone?

Accepted Answer

Lateral to the sphenoid bone

Question 14

Which equation best represents the relationship between muscle force ($$F$$), acceleration ($$a$$), and mass ($$m$$)?

Accepted Answer

$$F = m 	imes a$$

Question 15

Which nerve is part of the brachial plexus?

Accepted Answer

Radial nerve

Question 16

A patient cannot abduct their arm at the shoulder. Which muscle is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Supraspinatus

Question 17

Which of the following is a function of the parietal lobe of the brain?

Accepted Answer

Integrating sensory information from various parts of the body

Question 18

Which muscle is involved in the movement of the mandible during mastication?

Accepted Answer

Masseter

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the function of the cauda equina?

Accepted Answer

Bundle of spinal nerves that supply the lower limbs and pelvic organs

Question 20

Which muscle is responsible for plantar flexion at the ankle joint?

Accepted Answer

Gastrocnemius

Anatomy & Physiology Practical Study Guide: Skeleton, Muscles, and Nervous System

Study Guide - Practice Questions