Preliminary Round Anatomy & Physiology

Common in athletes, ACL surgery reconstructs or replaces a ligament located in what joint of the body?

• Knee

• Elbow

• Ankle

• TMJ

The term ‘subcostal' is used for things that are situated or performed below which set of bones?

• Femur

• The Ribs

• Radius

• Scapula

Which answer describes the "Anatomical Position"?

• Standing erect, facing the observer, arms at the side, and palms facing to your side

• Standing erect, facing the observer, arms at the side, and palms facing forward

• Standing erect, facing the observer, arms at the side, and palms facing back

• Standing erect, facing the observer, arms at the side, and palms facing outward

Which statement is correct?

• The neck is superior to the pelvis.

• The chest is inferior to the stomach.

• The hip is superior to the shoulder.

• The ribs are superior to the chin.

Mrs. Jones is walking toward you. You are looking at her from a (an)_______________view?

• Posterior

• Proximal

• Dorsal

• Anterior

The ______ is responsible for cardiorespiratory control.

• Cerebellum

• Motorcortex

• Cerebrum

• Autonomic cortex

• Brain stem

______ and  _____ causes depolarization of the postsynaptic membrane. (neurotransmitter and ion)

• Gaba

• Acetylcholine

• Sodium (Na+)

• Potassium (K+)

• Norepinephrine

Which band represents myosin and actin?

• A

• Z

• M

• H

• I

Afferent fibers are fibers that transmit impulses from receptors to the CNS.

• True

• False

Which proprioceptor is sensitive to touch and pressure?

• Muscle spindle

• Free nerve endings

• Pacinian corpuscles

• Golgi tendon organ