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PTA 200 Midterm Exam: Anatomy and Physiology Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive set of multiple choice questions and answers covering key concepts in anatomy and physiology, specifically focusing on the skeletal system, muscles of the upper limb, and related nerves. it's ideal for students preparing for a midterm exam in a pta program or similar course. The questions test knowledge of bone structures, muscle origins and insertions, joint types, and nerve innervation, making it a valuable study resource for understanding the human musculoskeletal system.

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PTA 200 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
1) Which of the following set of bones makes up the axial skeleton?
A) Vertebral column, pelvis, thorax, and sternum.
B) Bones in the upper and lower extremities, thorax and sternum.
C) Pelvic bones, scapulae, bones in the upper and lower extremities.
D) Skull, vertebral column, thorax, sternum, sacrum, and coccyx. -- Correct
Answer ✔✔ D
2) What wrist motion occurs at the wrist moves toward the thumb side in the
frontal plane around a sagittal axis?
A) Extension
B) Flexion.
C) Ulnar deviation.
D) Radial deviation. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ D
3) Which of the rotator cuff muscles performs glenohumeral, medial rotation?
A) Infraspinatus
B) Teres minor.
C) Subscapularis.
D) Supraspinatus. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C
4) Which is the origin of the supinator?
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PTA 200 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT

ANSWERS

  1. Which of the following set of bones makes up the axial skeleton? A) Vertebral column, pelvis, thorax, and sternum. B) Bones in the upper and lower extremities, thorax and sternum. C) Pelvic bones, scapulae, bones in the upper and lower extremities. D) Skull, vertebral column, thorax, sternum, sacrum, and coccyx. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ D
  2. What wrist motion occurs at the wrist moves toward the thumb side in the frontal plane around a sagittal axis? A) Extension B) Flexion. C) Ulnar deviation. D) Radial deviation. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ D
  3. Which of the rotator cuff muscles performs glenohumeral, medial rotation? A) Infraspinatus B) Teres minor. C) Subscapularis. D) Supraspinatus. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C
  4. Which is the origin of the supinator?

A) Lateral epicondyle of humerus radial collateral ligament, annular ligament in supinator crest of ulna B) Medial epicondyle of humerus and annular ligament. C) Lateral condyle of humerus and annular ligament D) Ulnar, collateral ligament, annular ligament, and supinator crest of ulna -- Correct Answer ✔✔ A

  1. Which is the origin of the palmaris longus? A) Posterior surface of distal have to ulnar B) Common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus C) Common flexor tendon from lateral epicondyle of humerus D) Anterior surface of proximal half of ulnar shaft. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ B
  2. What is the function of the posterior root of a spinal nerve? A) Conduct sensory impulses inward from peripheral nerves. B) Send motor control impulses, outward. C) Receive motor control impulses from central nervous system. D) Receive motor control impulses from peripheral nerves -- Correct Answer ✔✔ A
  3. Which muscles abduct the shoulder? A) Supraspinatus and pectoralis major. B) Teres major, and supraspinatus. C) Deltoid/all fibers and supraspinatus. D) Teres minor and deltoid/all fibers. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C
  4. The head of the radius is stabilized by which ligament? A) Extensor retinaculum B) Radiocollateral ligament. C) Annular ligament D) Interosseous membrane. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C

B) Axial skeleton. C) Core skeleton. D) Peripheral skeleton. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ B

  1. The three bones that make up the shoulder complex are the clavicle, scapula, and ___? A) Rib. B) Sternum. C) Humerus D) Vertebra -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C
  2. Both sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular are ____ of joints? A) Fibrous. B) Cartilaginous C) Synovial. D) Hinge. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C
  3. Which is a portion of the origin of the pronator teres? A) Coracoid process of the radius. B) Lateral epicondyle of the humerus. C) Common flexor tendon. D) Common extensor tendon. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ D
  4. Which of the following bony structures formed the shoulder complex? A) Humerus, clavicle, sternum B) Humerus, scapula C) Sternum, clavicle, scapula, humerus D) Clavicle, scapula, humerus -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C
  1. Which of the following nerves belongs to the lumbosacral plexus? A) Axillary nerve B) Ulnar nerve. C) Superior gluteal nerve. D) Subscapular nerve. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C
  2. What muscles perform forearm pronation? A) Pronator, teres, biceps brachii, brachioradialis. B) Supinator, pronator, quadratus, brachioradialis. C) Pronator, teres, pronator, quadratus, brachioradialis. D) Pronator, teres, pronator, quadratus, biceps brachii. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C
  3. What type of stress does the radial (lateral) collateral ligament encounter? A) Anterior B) Posterior. C) Valgus D) Varus -- Correct Answer ✔✔ D
  4. Which of the following is the primary reason that there's a greater range of motion into ulnar deviation than radial deviation? A) The triquetrim is supporting the weight of the pisiform. B) There is a larger joint space on the ulnar side at the wrist C) There is a larger joint space on the radial side at the wrist. D) There is no difference in range of motion of radial and ulnar deviation. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ B
  5. What nerve innervates Infraspinatus? A) Suprascapular nerve. B) Radial nerve. C) Subscapular nerve.
  1. Which muscle is a synergist to the Supinator during forearm supination? A) Pronator teres B) Pronator quadratus C) Biceps brachii. D) Flexor carpi radialis -- Correct Answer ✔✔ B
  2. In the anatomical position, which directional term best describes the position of the radius with the ulna? A) Medial. B) Posterior. C) Anterior. D) Lateral. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ D
  3. Which of the following is an action of the trapezius? A) Downward rotation of the scapula. B) Rotate the head and neck to the same side. C) Upwardly rotate the scapula. D) Abduct the humerus. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C
  4. Which joint is the best example of a hinge joint? A) Wrist carpal joint. B) Elbow joint. C) Shoulder joint. D) Atlantoaxial joint. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ B
  5. Which bone articulates with the first metacarpal and is the source of the thumbs unique movements? A) Scaphoid. B) Capitate. C) Trapezium. D) Lunate. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ C
  1. Which tissue components are thick and Stiff providing slight elongation? A) Type I collagen B) Ground substance. C) Type II collagen. D) Elastin. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ A