Question 1

Which bone contains the cribriform plate, which is perforated by numerous foramina for the passage of olfactory nerves?

Accepted Answer

Ethmoid bone

Question 2

A patient suffers a fracture to the zygomatic process. Which bone is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Temporal bone

Question 3

Which suture connects the parietal bones to the occipital bone?

Accepted Answer

Lambdoid suture

Question 4

The foramen magnum is a large opening found in which bone, and what is its primary function?

Accepted Answer

Occipital bone; passage for the spinal cord

Question 5

Which muscle is primarily responsible for elevating the mandible during mastication?

Accepted Answer

Masseter

Question 6

A patient presents with difficulty flexing their forearm at the elbow. Which muscle is most likely impaired?

Accepted Answer

Biceps brachii

Question 7

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle

Question 8

The anatomical neck of the humerus is located between which two structures?

Accepted Answer

Head and greater tubercle

Question 9

Which ligament prevents excessive lateral movement of the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

Fibular collateral ligament

Question 10

A football player suffers a blow to the lateral side of the knee, resulting in a torn ligament. Which ligament is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Fibular collateral ligament

Question 11

Which bone forms the anterior portion of the hard palate?

Accepted Answer

Maxilla

Question 12

Which muscle group is responsible for extending the leg at the knee?

Accepted Answer

Quadriceps femoris group

Question 13

The dens (odontoid process) is a distinguishing feature of which vertebra?

Accepted Answer

Axis (C2)

Question 14

Which of the following is a function of the rotator cuff muscles?

Accepted Answer

Stabilizing the shoulder joint

Question 15

A patient is unable to dorsiflex their foot. Which muscle is most likely paralyzed?

Accepted Answer

Tibialis anterior

Question 16

Which structure is found on the superior aspect of the scapula and serves as an attachment for the biceps brachii?

Accepted Answer

Coracoid process

Question 17

Which of the following bones is classified as a sesamoid bone and is found within the quadriceps tendon?

Accepted Answer

Patella

Question 18

If a patient has a fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus, which nerve is most at risk of injury?

Accepted Answer

Radial nerve

Question 19

Which muscle is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot and inserts via the calcaneal tendon?

Accepted Answer

Gastrocnemius

Question 20

A patient presents with numbness in the lateral forearm after a humeral fracture. Which structure is most likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

Musculocutaneous nerve

Anatomy & Physiology Study Guide: Skeletal and Muscular Systems

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