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Block Two

front 1

From superficial to deep, put the following meninges and their related spaces in the correct order

back 1

Dura Mater

Subdural space

arachnoid mater

subarachnoid space

pia mater

front 2

The space that lies between the dura mater and the periosteum of the vertebrae, and houses areolar connective tissue, blood vessels, and adipose connective tissue is the ___________ space

back 2

Epidural

front 3

The tapering inferior end of the spinal cord is called the?

back 3

conus medullaris

front 4

This structure marks the official “end” of the spinal cord proper (usually at the level of the?)

back 4

first lumbar vertebrae

front 5

Inferior to this level, nerve roots collectively called the ________ project _____ from the spinal cord.

back 5

cauda equina; inferiorly

front 6

Within this “horse’s tail” is the ________. This is a thin strand of ______ that helps anchor the conus medullaris to the ______.

back 6

filum terminale; pia mater; coccyx

front 7

The most superior part of the spinal cord is the ____________ part.

back 7

Cervical

front 8

Serves as a communication route between left and right sides

back 8

Gray commissure

front 9

House cell bodies of autonomic motor neurons

back 9

Lateral horns

front 10

House cell bodies of somatic motor neurons

back 10

Anterior horns

front 11

House axons of sensory neurons and cell bodies of interneurons

back 11

Posterior horns

front 12

Anterior Rami

back 12

-Larger

-Innervates Limbs

-Innervate Anterior and Lateral portions of the trunk

-Form plexuses

front 13

Posterior Rami

back 13

-Smaller

-Innervates deep muscles of the back

-Innervates skin of the back

front 14

The area of the skin that is supplied with sensory innervation by a pair of spinal nerves is called a ___________.

back 14

Dermatome

front 15

Put the following events that occur in a reflex arc in the correct order.

back 15

-A sensory receptor detects a stimulus

-A sensory neuron conducts action potentials through the nerve to the spinal cord

-The sensory neuron synapses with an interneuron

-The interneuron synapses with a motor neuron

-The motor neuron conducts action potentials through the anterior root and spinal nerve to an effector organ

front 16

The simplest reflex; muscles contract in response to a stretch

Prevents contracting muscles from applying tension to tendons Golgi tendon reflex

Removes a body part from a painful stimulus

Response to a withdrawal reflex; causes extension of the opposite limb Crossed-extensor reflex

back 16

-Stretch reflex

-Golgi tendon reflex

-Withdrawal reflex

-Crossed-extensor reflex

front 17

Stepping on a piece of glass with the left foot will result in extension of the right leg to help maintain balance. This is an example of a(n) _____________ reflex.

back 17

contralateral

front 18

Which portion of a reflex arc is most likely to be located entirely within the central nervous system?

back 18

interneuron

front 19

Somatic Nervous System

back 19

-Voluntary Control

-Stimulates Skeletal muscle fibers

-one lower motor neuron

front 20

Autonomic Nervous System

back 20

-involuntary control

-two lower motor neurons

-innervates cardiac muscle and smooth muscle

front 21

Preganglionic axons are myelinated; postganglionic axons are unmyelinated ...
Uses only one neuron to reach target ...
Requires two neurons to reach target...
Only one synapse between the neuron and the target...
Conscious and unconscious regulation of skeletal muscle...
Unconscious regulation of smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, and glands...

back 21

-Autonomic nervous system

-Somatic motor nervous system

-Autonomic nervous system

-Somatic motor nervous system

-Somatic motor nervous system

-Autonomic nervous system

front 22

The cell bodies of the preganglionic neurons in the sympathetic division are located

back 22

in the lateral horns of the T1-L2 spinal cord segments.

front 23

Parasympathetic

back 23

-Digesting

-Defecation

-Diuresis

front 24

Sympathetic

back 24

-Running

-Stress

-Excitement

-Fight or Flight system

front 25

The pelvic splanchnic nerves are formed from branches of preganglionic parasympathetic axons housed within the ______ of the ____ spinal cord segments.

back 25

lateral gray regions; S2-S4

front 26

The pelvic splanchnic nerves innervate most of the

back 26

reproductive organs

front 27

One digestive organ innervated by the pelvic splanchnic nerve is the

back 27

large intestine

front 28

Which of the following are released from neurosecretory cells in the adrenal medulla as a result of sympathetic innervation?

back 28

-Epinephrine

-Norepinephrine

front 29

White Rami

back 29

-carry preganglionic sympathetic axons

-Associated with T1-L2 spinal nerves

-Similar to "entrance ramps"

-Myelinated

front 30

Gray Rami

back 30

-Carry postganglionic sympathetic axons

-connect to all spinal nerves

-similar to "exit ramps" from a highway

-Unmyelinated

front 31

The _____ are anterior to the vertebral column on the anterolateral surface of the aorta.

back 31

prevertebral ganglia

front 32

The paravertebral ganglia are also known as the

back 32

sympathetic trunk ganglia

front 33

These connect to form the left and right ___, which are anterior to the spinal nerves.

back 33

sympathetic trunks

front 34

If the neuron secretes acetylcholine, it is a(n) __________neuron.

If the neuron secretes epinephrine, it is a(n) __________ neuron.

back 34

cholinergic; adrenergic

front 35

Dual innervation describes a scenario in which a target organ has innervation from____.

If the divisions create opposite effects on the same target organ, it's called ___

If the divisions have complementary effects on the target organ or system, it's called cooperative innervation.

Since the parasympathetic division causes ____ and the sympathetic division causes _____, this is an example of antagonistic innervation.

back 35

-both division(s) of the ANS

-antagonistic innervation.

-cooperative innervation

-bronchoconstriction; bronchodilation

front 36

What systems are only innervated by the sympathetic nervous system?

back 36

-Most blood vessels

-Sweat glands in the trunk

-Arrector pili muscles in the skin

front 37

Autonomic reflexes enable the ANS to control what kinds of visceral functions?

back 37

-Smooth muscle contractions

-Secretion by glands

-Cardiac muscle contractions

front 38

Modality

back 38

the brain assumes that a signal from the olfactory epithelium must be for smell

front 39

Location

back 39

-Receptive field

-Concentration of receptors in a given area of skin

front 40

Intensity

back 40

-Firing frequency of sensory nerve fibers

-Number of nerve fibers firing

-Volume of sound

-Only the most sensitive receptors are stimulated by weak stimuli

front 41

Duration

back 41

-Changes in the firing frequency of sensory nerve impulses over time

-Tonic receptors

front 42

Large Receptive Field

back 42

-Detects general region of stimulus only

-Higher energy costs

front 43

Small Receptive Field

back 43

-Greater specificity of location

-More efficient use of surface area

-Lower energy cost

front 44

Tonic

back 44

-Respond continuously

-Sensitivity remains constant

-Nociceptors continuously detecting pain

-Inner ear cells detecting head position

front 45

Phasic

back 45

-Respond to change

-Sensitivity decreases over time

-Skin receptors detecting clothing

-Thermoreceptors adjusting to ambient temperature

front 46

Why is visceral pain sometimes localized incorrectly?

back 46

Visceral sensory neurons travel along the same pathway as many somatic sensory neurons.

front 47

Thoracic vertebrae

back 47

-Twelve vertebrae that articulate with ribs

-Costal facets articulate with ribs

-Rotation

front 48

Cervical vertebrae

back 48

-Seven vertebrae in the neck

-Contain transverse foramina

-Flexion & Lateral Bending

front 49

Lumbar vertebrae

back 49

-Five vertebrae in the low back

-Largest vertebrae

-Flexion & Lateral Bending

front 50

Sacrum

back 50

Five fused vertebrae

front 51

Coccyx

back 51

Four vertebrae comprising the "tailbone"

front 52

In which of the following regions does the spine form a lordosis?

back 52

-Cervical

-Lumbar

front 53

The jelly-like substance that fills the middle of the intervertebral discs is called the ______.

back 53

nucleus pulposus

front 54

Costal groove

back 54

Marks the path of nerves and vessels

front 55

Head of Rib

back 55

Articulates with vertebral bodies

front 56

Tubercle

back 56

Articulates with transverse costal facet

front 57

Angle

back 57

Where the shaft begins curving toward the sternum

front 58

Which of the following muscles is epaxial?

back 58

Erector spinae

front 59

What are the bilateral actions of the erector spinae muscles?

back 59

-Maintain posture

-Extend the vertebral column

front 60

Which are the muscles that elevate the ribs during inhalation?

back 60

-Serratus posterior superior

-External intercostals

front 61

The internally placed, dome-shaped muscle that forms a partition between the thoracic and abdominal cavities is the _____.

back 61

Diaphragm

front 62

Severing the posterior ramus of a spinal nerve may result in

back 62

losing feeling from the skin of the back.

front 63

Ribs that join the sternum directly by costal cartilages are called

back 63

true ribs.

front 64

From superficial to deep, place the muscles of the abdominal wall in the correct order.

back 64

-External oblique

-Internal oblique

-Transversus abdominis

front 65

Which of the following muscle aponeuroses contribute to the posterior rectus sheath ABOVE the arcuate line?

back 65

-Internal Abdominal Oblique

-Transversus Abdominus

front 66

The abdominal wall muscle that forms the inguinal ligament is the

back 66

external oblique.

front 67

Direct Inguinal hernia

back 67

passes through medial to deep inguinal ring

front 68

Femoral inguinal hernia

back 68

passes through inferior to the inguinal ligament

front 69

Indirect inguinal hernia

back 69

passes through the deep inguinal ring

front 70

The hip bones include

back 70

the ilium, the ischium, and pubis.

front 71

Female Pelvis

back 71

-shallow lesser pelvis

-coccyx moveable and tilted posteriorly

-wide sacrum

-wide greater sciatic notch

front 72

Male Pelvis

back 72

-Pubic Arch less than 90 degrees

-heart shaped pelvic inlet

-narrow false pelvis

-round obturator foramen

front 73

If you palpate the bony projection on the lateral side of your wrist, just proximal to the thumb, what part of the radius are you feeling?

back 73

Styloid process

front 74

Which of the following features is the most proximal feature of the ulna?

back 74

Olecranon

front 75

The cords of the brachial plexus are named by their location with respect to the

back 75

axillary artery.

front 76

Which ligaments are associated with the glenohumeral joint?

back 76

-Coracoacromial ligament

-Coracohumeral ligament

-Glenohumeral ligament

front 77

The glenohumeral joint exhibits

back 77

a low level of stability but a wide range of motion.

front 78

A shoulder separation involves the rupture of the ________ joint

back 78

acromioclavicular

front 79

Check all of the muscles that flex the arm at the glenohumeral joint.

back 79

-Pectoralis major

-Deltoid (anterior fibers)

-Coracobrachialis

-Biceps brachii (long head)

front 80

Which of the following muscles are considered rotator cuff muscles?

back 80

-Supraspinatus

-Teres minor

-Subscapularis

-Infraspinatus

front 81

After an injury, a patient has difficulty contracting his deltoid muscle. This indicates possible damage to the ___________ nerve.

back 81

axillary

front 82

One of the weakest parts of the shoulder is the part that lacks tendons of the rotator cuff. This weak area is the ______ aspect of the shoulder.

back 82

inferior

front 83

Head of radius

back 83

articulates with the capitulum of the humerus

front 84

Glenoid fossa of scapula

back 84

articulates with the head of the humerus

front 85

Trochlear notch of ulna

back 85

articulates with the trochlea of the humerus

front 86

Olecranon of ulna

back 86

articulates with olecranon fossa of the humerus

front 87

Which ligament is responsible for holding the head of the radius in place?

back 87

Anular ligament

front 88

The main ligament supporting the lateral aspect of the elbow is the

back 88

radial collateral ligament.

front 89

When the radius and ulna appear crossed, the forearm is said to be in a __________________ position.

back 89

pronated

front 90

Nursemaid's Elbow is the name of the condition that occurs when what happens?

back 90

The radial head is disarticulated

front 91

Which muscles are innervated by the radial nerve?

back 91

-Triceps brachii

-Anconeus

-Supinator

front 92

Which of the following structures can be found in the cubital fossa?

back 92

-Brachial Artery

-Median Nerve

-Biceps brachii Tendon

front 93

The metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints are considered to be what class of synovial joint?

back 93

Condyloid

front 94

Many of the muscles in the anterior compartment of the forearm work to _______ the wrist, and they have their origin on the _______ epicondyle of the humerus.

back 94

flex, medial

front 95

What are muscles that function to abduct the hand at the wrist.

back 95

-Extensor carpi radialis brevis

-Extensor carpi radialis longus

-Flexor carpi radialis

front 96

Extension of the interphalangeal joints

back 96

Lumbricals

front 97

The Lumbricals insert on which of the following tendons?

back 97

Extensor digitorum communis

front 98

The ligament that forms the roof of the carpal tunnel is called the _____ ______ ligament.

back 98

transverse carpal

front 99

Injury of the motor recurrent branch of the Median nerve can cause which of the following symptoms?

back 99

thenar wasting

front 100

Axillary Nerve innervation

back 100

-Deltiod

-Teres Minor

front 101

Median Nerve innervation

back 101

-Thenar Muscles

front 102

Radial Nerve innervation

back 102

-Triceps brachii

-brachioradialis

front 103

Ulnar Nerve innervation

back 103

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

front 104

Musculocutaneous Nerve innervation

back 104

-Biceps brachii

-Brachialis

front 105

Hand of Benediction (inability to flex first two fingers)

back 105

Median injury in the cubital fossa

front 106

Wrist drop (unable to extend wrist)

back 106

Radial nerve in the axilla

front 107

Erb palsy/Waiter's tip sign

back 107

Superior trunk of the brachial plexus

front 108

Parasthesia on medial side of the hand

back 108

Ulnar nerve at the cubital tunnel