APK RETENTION EXAM

1996
1. The following muscles act as an external
rotator of the shoulder, except:
I.
Infraspinatus
II.
Anterior Deltoid
III.
Supraspinatus
IV.
Teres Major
V.
Posterior Deltoid
a. None of the above
b. I, III, V
c. II, IV
d. I, II,III,IV
e. Only V
2. The following muscles are considered as
muscles for mastication:
I.
Temporalis
II.
Masseter
III.
Medial pterygoid
IV.
Lateral rectus
V.
Platysma
a. All of the above
b. I, II, III, IV
c. IV,V
d. I, II, III
e. Only IV
3. The following muscles are innervated by
the musculospiral nerve, except:
I.
Biceps Brachii
II.
Brachialis
III.
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
IV.
Adductor Pollicis
V.
Abductor Pollicis Longus
a. None of the above
b. I, II, III
c. IV, V
d. I, II, III,IV
e. V only
4. Trapezius and serratus anterior act as
synergists
in
upward
rotation
and
antagonist in what motion?
I.
Elevation
II.
Depression
III.
Retraction
IV.
Protraction
a. All of the above
b. I, II
c. III, IV
d. I, III
e. II, IV
5. The glenohumeral joint is in the most
unstable in this position:
I.
Flexion
II.
Extension
III.
Abduction
IV.
Adduction
V.
Internal Rotation
VI.
External Rotation
a. I, II, III
b. IV, V,VI
c. I, III, V
d. II, IV, VI
e. NOTA
6. The distal attachment of flexor carpi
ulnaris
a. Hook of hamate
b. Tubercle of the 5th MCP
c. Ulnar head
d. Pisiform
e. Lesser Multangular
7. Which of the following bony landmarks do
the deltoid ligaments is/are attached?
I.
Navicular tuberosity
II.
Sustentaculum tali
III.
Medial tuberosity of talus
IV.
Medial malleolus
a. I, II, III,
b. I, II
c. III, IV
d. IV only
e. AOTA

8. The following ligaments contribute to the

stability of the hip joint:
I.
Ischiofemoral ligament
II.
Pubofemoral ligament
III.
Iliofemoral ligament
IV.
Ligamentum teres
a. NOTA
b. I, II, III
c. I, II
d. III, IV
e. IV only
9. Muscle/s
responsible
for
shoulder
retraction:
I.
Trapezius
II.
Latissimus Dorsi
III.
Serratus Anterior
IV.
Rhomboids
V.
Levator Scapulae
a. I, II
b. I,III
c. I,IV
d. I,V
e. NOTA
10. The posterior interosseous nerve can be
compressed at what area?
a. Carpal Tunnel
b. Guyons canal
c. Thoracic outlet
d. Arcade of Frohse
e. Cubital tunnel
11. The
plane
for
subtalar
abductionadduction:
a. Sagittal
b. Frontal
c. Coronal
d. Transverse
e. NOTA
12. Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter of
the, except:
I.
Majority of the postganglionic
sympathetic endings
II.
Myoneural junction
III.
Preganglionic autonomic endings
IV.
Postganglionic sweat glands
a. None of these
b. I, II, III
c. II, III, IV
d. IV only
e. I only
13. This ligament functions to keep the radial
head in place:
a. Annular Ligament
b. Radial Collateral Ligament
c. Ulnar Collateral Ligament
d. Oblique Ligament
e. NOTA
14. Ulnar deviation at the wrist joint is
brought about by the action of which
muscle?
I.
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
II.
Palmaris Longus
III.
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
IV.
Extensor Digiti Minimi
a. All of these
b. I, II
c. III, IV
d. I, III
e. II, IV
15. A persons grip is weaker if his wrist is
flexed due to:
I.
Active insufficiency of the finger
flexors
II.
Passive insufficiency of the finger
flexors
III.
Active insufficiency of the finger
extensors
IV.
Passive insufficiency of the finger
extensors
a. I, III
b. II, IV
c. I, IV
d. II, III

e. All of these
16. C3-C4 nerve roots are tested through
what motion of the neck?
a. Neck flexion
b. Neck extension
c. Neck side flexion
d. Neck rotation
e. NOTA
17. Weakness of the subscapularis will
predispose the glenohumeral joint to
dislocate in what direction?
a. Anterior
b. Posterior
c. Superior
d. Inferior
e. NOTA
18. Deconditioning effects of prolonged bed
rest:
I.
Decrease in lung volume
II.
Decrease
in
the
contractile
strength of body musculature
III.
Decrease in the circulation blood
volume
IV.
Decrease
in
the
heart
rate
response to effort
a. None of these
b. I, II,
c. III, IV
d. I, II, III
e. IV only
19. The rotator cuff muscle that acts to
prevent
shoulder
subluxation
when
carrying a load in the
hand while
standing erect:
a. Supraspinatus
b. Infraspinatus
c. Subscapularis
d. Teres Minor
e. Teres Major
20. The closure of tricuspid and mitral valve
is associated with the:
a. First heart sound
b. Second heart sound
c. Third heart sound
d. Fourth heart sound
e. NOTA
21. Structures found in the I-band:
I.
Meromyosin
II.
Actin
III.
Troponin
IV.
Tropomyosin
a. I, II, III
b. II, III, IV
c. I only
d. IV only
e. All of these
22. An
effective
elbow
flexor
that
is
unaffected by the position of the forearm:
a. Biceps brachii
b. Brachialis
c. Brachioradialis
d. NOTA
e. AOTA
23. The following cranial nerves have spinal
sensory functional components, except:
I.
Olfactory Nerve
II.
Optic Nerve
III.
Vestibulocochlear Nerve
IV.
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
a. I, II,III
b. II,III,IV
c. I only
d. IV only
e. None of these
24. Coordination of skilled movement is the
function of what lobe of the cerebellum?
a. Anterior Lobe
b. Posterior Lobe
c. Flocculonodular Lobe
d. AOTA
e. NOTA

25. What muscle is on its peak activity during

early stance?
a. Iliopsoas
b. Gluteus Maximus
c. Gluteus Medius
d. Tibialis Anterior
e. NOTA
26. Orientation of the Anterior Cruciate
Ligament
I.
Superior
II.
Inferior
III.
Anterior
IV.
Posterior
V.
Medial
VI.
Lateral
a. I, III, V
b. II, IV, VI
c. I,IV, V
d. II, III, VI
e. I,IV,VI
27. True about multifidus muscle:
a. They are the strongest flexors of the
lumbar spine in strengthening from an
erect position
b. They are the weakest flexors of the
lumbar spine but they aid in flexing
the spine from an erect position
c. They are the strongest extensors of
the lumbar spine up from a forward
flexed bending position
d. They are the weakest flexors of the
lumbar
spine
but
they
aid
in
extending the spine from a forward
flexed bending position
e. NOTA
28. Superior Vena Cava is formed by the
union of what vein?
a. Internal jugular vein
b. External jugular vein
c. Subclavian vein
d. Brachiocephalic vein
e. Basilic vein
29. The most important shoulder flexor/s:
I.
Anterior Deltoid
II.
Middle Deltoid
III.
Biceps Brachii
IV.
Sternal portion of the pectoralis
major
V.
Clavicular portion of the pectoralis
major
a. I, III
b. II, IV
c. III, V
d. I, V
e. III only
30. Which of the following structure/s is/are
part of the muscle spindle?
I.
Annulospiral endings
II.
Flowerspray endings
III.
Extrafusal fibers
IV.
Intrafusal fibers
a. I, II
b. III, IV
c. I, II, III
d. I,II, IV
e. III only
31. Facial palsy is associated with facial
nerve injury at the area of which exit
point?
a. Internal acoustic meatus
b. Stylomastoid foramen
c. Facial canal
d. External acoustic meatus
e. NOTA
32. The following are the structures medial to
the biceps tendon and deep to the
bicipital aponeurosis, except:
I.
Medial Nerve
II.
Median Cubital Vein
III.
Deep brachial artery
IV.
Ulnar Nerve
a. I, II

b. III, IV
c. I, II, III
d. IV only
e. NOTA
33. A fracture at the proximal neck of the
fibula may present with:
I.
Injury of the common peroneal
nerve
II.
Weakness of ankle dorsiflexors
III.
Weakness of ankle plantarflexors
IV.
Sensory
deficit
at
the
posterolateral aspect of the leg
a. I, II
b. III, IV
c. I, II, III
d. IV only
e. AOTA
34. Which among these muscles act to flex
the MCP joint after extending the IP
joints?
I.
Lumbricals
II.
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
III.
Flexor Digitorum Profundus
IV.
Dorsal Interossei
V.
Palmar Interossei
a. I,II,III
b. IV,V
c. I,IV,V
d. II,III
e. AOTA
35. A patient diagnosed with median nerve
injury comes to you for therapy, knowing
your
patients
affectation,
what
prehension patterns will your patient
have difficulty performing on?
I.
Three-jaw chuck
II.
Cylindrical grasp
III.
Palmar grasp
IV.
Lateral pinch
a. I, II
b. III, IV
c. I,II,III
d. I,II,III,IV
e. IV only
36. The following muscles can act as an
internal rotator of the shoulder, except:
I.
Subscapularis
II.
Latissimus Dorsi
III.
Teres Major
IV.
Teres Minor
a. I, II
b. III, IV
c. I, II,III
d. I, II, III, IV
e. IV only
37. The
following muscles act to pull the
scapula
medially,
superiorly
and
posteriorly, except:
I.
Rhomboids Major
II.
Rhomboids Minor
III.
Serratus Anterior
IV.
Levator Scapulae
a. I, II
b. III, IV
c. I, II, III
d. I, II, IV
e. NOTA
38. The following is/are branch of the
vertebrobasilar artery of the brain,
except:
I.
Lenticulostriate artery
II.
Anterior Cerebral artery
III.
Ophthalmic artery
IV.
Internal carotid artery
V.
Internal auditory artery
a. I, II, III
b. IV, V
c. I, II, III, IV
d. V only
e. None of these

39. Which among the following muscles help

maintain
the
relationship
of
the
articulating parts in the shoulder joint?
I.
Supraspinatus
II.
Subscapularis
III.
Teres Minor
IV.
Teres Major
a. I, II
b. III, IV
c. I, II, III,
d. I, II, III, IV
e. IV only
40. Which
among
the
following
is/are
considered an osseous structure which
serves as a guide to completion of
skeletal maturation?
I.
Union of ischium and pubis
II.
Union of iliac apophysis with the
ilium
III.
Union
of
ring
epiphysis
of
vertebral bodies
IV.
Closure of distal radius
a. I, II, III
b. II, III, IV
c. I, II, III,IV
d. IV only
e. NOTA
41. Iliopsoas is ______________ to the pectineus:
a. Medial
b. Lateral
c. Anterior
d. Posterior
e. NOTA
42. Anterior crural nerve is considered the
largest branch on which plexus?
a. Sacral plexus
b. Lumbar plexus
c. Brachial plexus
d. Cervical plexus
e. Myenteric plexus
43. Brachialis muscle is tested as an elbow
flexor with the forearm in what position?
a. Neutral position
b. Supinated position
c. Pronated position
d. AOTA
e. NOTA
44. Stroke volume is lowest in which position,
except?
I.
Muscular activity
II.
Recumbent position
III.
Erect position
IV.
Slow walking
a. I, II
b. III, IV
c. I,II,III
d. I,II,IV
e. II,III,IV
45. What nerve can be compressed as it
passes underneath the piriformis?
a. Femoral nerve
b. Obturator nerve
c. Sciatic nerve
d. Popliteal nerve
e. Tibial nerve
46. What cord does the musculocutaneous
nerve arise from?
a. Anterior Cord
b. Posterior Cord
c. Medial Cord
d. Lateral Cord
e. Medial & Lateral Cord
47. The zygomatic branch of the facial nerve
innervates
which
of
the
following
structures?
a. Parotid Gland
b. Sweat Gland
c. Ceruminous Gland
d. Lacrimal Gland
e. NOTA
48. The posterior deltoid substitutes for what
weak/paralyzed scapular motion?

a. Scapular elevation
b. Scapular depression
c. Scapular abduction
d. Scapular adduction
e. NOTA
49. The following are causes that can lead to
formation of edema:
I.
Lymphatic obstruction
II.
Decrease in permeability of the
capillaries
III.
Increase in venous pressure
IV.
Increase in arteriolar hydrostatic
pressure
a. I,II
b. III,IV
c. I,II,III
d. I,III,IV
e. Only IV
50. The following statements are false about
lateral malleolus:
I.
It extends further distally than the
medial malleolus
II.
It is more posterior than the
medial malleolus
III.
Its configuration permits the ankle
mortise
to
point
15
degree
laterally
IV.
Its
distal
extension
acts
as
deterrent
to
inversion
ankle
sprains
a. None of these
b. I, II
c. III,IV
d. I, II, III
e. IV only
51. Which of the following muscles are
responsible for rotation of the scapula as
in full abduction of the arm?
I.
Levator Scapulae
II.
Deltoids
III.
Pectoralis Major
IV.
Trapezius
V.
Rhomboids Minor
VI.
Serratus Anterior
a. I, II, III
b. IV, V, VI
c. I, III
d. IV, VI
e. II,V
52. If the motor root of the trigeminal nerve
is injured, paralysis will occur in which of
the following muscles?
I.
Tensor tympani
II.
Tensor fasciae latae
III.
Tensor veli palatini
IV.
Buccinator
V.
Anterior belly of digastrics
a. I, II, III
b. III,IV,V
c. I,III,V
d. II,III,IV
e. I,II,III,V
53. A strong maximum concentric contraction
of the biceps is best elicited when elbow
flexion is combined with:
I.
Forearm pronation
II.
Forearm supination
III.
Neutral forearm position
IV.
Finger flexion
V.
Finger extension
a. I,IV
b. II,IV
c. I,V
d. II,V
e. III,IV
54. Serratus anterior form what part of the
axillary wall?
a. Medial Wall
b. Lateral Wall
c. Superior Wall
d. Inferior Wall
e. NOTA

55. Which among the following cranial

nerve/s has a connection with the
parasympathetic nervous system?
I.
Facial Nerve
II.
Oculomotor Nerve
III.
Vagus Nerve
IV.
Vestibulocochlear Nerve
a. I, II
b. III,IV
c. I,II,III
d. II,III,IV
e. I,II,III,IV
56. An important crutch walking muscle:
I.
Middle trapezius
II.
Pectoralis Major
III.
Anconeus
IV.
Latissimus Dorsi
a. I,II
b. III,IV
c. I,II,III
d. II,III,IV
e. I,II,III,IV
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57. Vital capacity is the sum of which of the
following volumes?
I.
Residual Volume
II.
Expiratory Reserve Volume
III.
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
IV.
Tidal Volume
a. I,II
b. III,IV
c. I,II,III
d. II,III,IV
e. I,II,III,IV
58. The following statements are true about
the hip adductors, except:
a. Most of the adductors can flex as well
as adduct the hip
b. They can assist in extending the hip
c. Because they pass behind the femur,
they can assist in medial rotation of
the hip
d. Because they pass in front of the
femur, they can assist in lateral
rotation of the hip
e. NOTA
59. Mitosis
refers
to
the
process
of
production by which the cell splits to form
how many daughter cells?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 23
d. 46
e. 60
60. Which among the following statements
are true about the right atrium?
I.
It receives the venous blood
returning from all parts of the
body except the lungs
II.
The superior vena cava enters it
vertically from below
III.
The inferior vena cava enters it
vertically from above
IV.
It receives blood from the lungs
via the pulmonary veins
a. I, II, III
b. II,III,IV
c. I only
d. IV only
e. I,II,III,IV
61. Talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints
forms the:
a. Chopart joint
b. Lisfranc joint
c. Midtarsal joint
d. Transverse tarsal joint
e. NOTA
62. This muscle, in company with the coracohumeral ligament prevents the downward
dislocation of the humeral head:
a. Pectoralis Major (Clavicular head)
b. Pectoralis Major (Sternal head)

c. Long head of biceps brachii

d. Supraspinatus
e. Subscapularis
63. Ulnar nerve arises from the medial cord of
the brachial plexus descending in the
interval between the axillary artery and
vein. The roots of this nerve are C8-T1
a. First statement is true, second
statement is false
b. First statement is false, second
statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
64. The medial longitudinal arch consists
which of the following bones?
I.
Calcaneus & Talus
II.
Navicular
III.
Cuboid
IV.
3 cuneiform bones
V.
1st three metatarsal
VI.
4th & 5th metatarsals
a. I,II,III,V
b. I, III,IV,VI
c. I,II,III,IV
d. I,II,IV,V
e. All of these
65. Occlusion of the main trunk of the middle
cerebral artery produces which of the
following manifestations?
I.
Paralysis of the same side of the
body
II.
Aphasia
if
occlusion
in
the
dominant hemisphere
III.
Decreased sensation in the same
regions
IV.
Paralysis of the opposite side of
the body
a. I, II
b. III,IV
c. I,II,III
d. II,III,IV
e. All of these
66. Latissimus dorsi is a large, flat, triangular
muscle that wraps its tendon around the
lower border of the teres major muscle
and inserted into the:
a. Somewhere
behind
the
bicipital
groove
b. Medial lip of the bicipital groove
c. Lateral lip of the bicipital groove
d. Floor of the bicipital groove
e. NOTA
67. In median nerve paralysis the following
happens:
I.
The index and middle fingers lose
their ability to flex
II.
The adductor (thenar muscle)
remains
useful,
enabling
the
thumb and index finger to hold a
small object with the assistance of
the first interossei
III.
Thumb flexion and opposition are
lost and the thenar muscles
atrophy
IV.
An
active
grasp
may
be
accomplished by extending to flex
as far as possible
a. I, II
b. III,IV
c. I,II,III
d. IV only
e. I,II,III,IV
68. Excessive heel rise during the latter
phase is controlled by which of the
following muscle/s of the reference foot?
I.
Tibialis anterior
II.
Extensor digitorum longus
III.
Quadriceps
IV.
Gastrocnemius
V.
Soleus
a. I,II
b. III,IV

c. IV,V
d. I,II,III
e. III,IV,V
69. Which of the following regions of the
brain appear to be directly responsible
for the regulatory function of maintaining
body temperature at 34oC:
I.
Anterior hypothalamic area
II.
Posterior hypothalamic area
III.
Pre-optic
IV.
Preventricular
zone
of
the
hypothalamus
V.
Corticomedial amygdale
a. I,III
b. I,IV
c. I,V
d. II,III
e. II,IV,V
70. Which of the following statements apply
to venous pump?
I.
Valves in vein allows bi-directional
flow to and from the heart
II.
If the subject stands motionless,
venous pump does not work, and
could increase lower extremity
venous pressure to 90 mmHg in
about 30 seconds
III.
Efficient enough to maintain less
than 25 mmHg venous pressure in
the feet of a walking adult
IV.
Tightening of the muscles result to
vein compression, squeezing the
blood out of the veins
a. I,II
b. III,IV
c. I,II,III
d. II,III,IV
e. I,II,III,IV
71. Which of the following statements are
true about the lungs?
I.
The lungs are supplied with
branches
of
the
sympathetic
nervous system and of the vagus
which is parasympathetic
II.
The right lung is longer and less
voluminous
III.
The left lung resembles, in general
appearance the right except that it
possesses no horizontal fissure,
and therefore no middle lobe
IV.
The wall of each alveolar duct and
air sac is made up of a number of
ultimate unit known as alveoli
a. I,II,III
b. II,III,IV
c. I,III,IV
d. I,II,IV
e. I,II,III,IV
72. Blood clotting mechanism include which
of the following:
I.
Fibrinogen is converted into fibrin
threads to form the clot itself
II.
Prothrombin activator is formed in
response to a ruptured vessel
III.
Prothrombin acts as enzyme to
convert
fibrinogen
into
fibrin
threads
IV.
Prothrombin is catalyzed into
thrombin
a. I,II,III
b. II,III,IV
c. I,III,IV
d. I,II,IV
e. IV only
73. The plantar calcaneonavicular ligament
supports the head of the talus and when
over-stretched will reduce the amount of
the longitudinal arch resulting to what
foot deformity?
a. Pes Cavus
b. Pes Planus
c. Pes Calcaneus

d. Hallux Rigidus
e. Turf toe
74. Which of the following statements are
true about the acromioclavicular joint?
I.
No loss of scapular rotation was
apparent with acromioclavicular
joint fixation
II.
It contributes 20 degrees of
scapular elevation and about 20
degrees of upward rotation during
full arm elevation
III.
Range of motion of the scapula is
equal
to
the
sum
of
sternoclavicular
and
acromioclavicular ranges of motion
IV.
The joint has three axes and two
degrees of freedom
a. I,II
b. III,IV
c. I,II,III
d. IV only
e. All of these
75. The following large vessels arise from the
arch of aorta, except:
I.
Right subclavian artery
II.
Right common carotid artery
III.
Brachiocephalic trunk
IV.
Left subclavian artery
V.
Left common carotid artery
a. I,II,III
b. III,IV,V
c. I,II
d. IV,V
e. None of these
76. The following statements are true about
the ulnar nerve, except:
I.
The
deep
branch
supply
the
hypothenar muscles, the medial two
lumbricals, the adductor pollicis and
all the interossei
II.
At about the midlength of the arm, it
is found behind, and in contact with
the medial epicondyle of the humerus
III.
It divides into a (1) superficial branch,
a (2) deep branch and an (3)
intermediate branch
IV.
The only muscles it supplies above the
wrist are the flexor carpi ulnaris and
the lateral half of flexor digitorum
profundus
a. I,II
b. III,IV
c. I,II,IV
d. III only
e. None of these
77. In ulnar nerve paralysis, the following
manifestations can be observed:
I.
The hypothenar group does not
function
II.
The 4th & 5th digits cannot be
extended due to the absence of
intrinsic muscles
III.
The extensor digitorum is capable
of extending the IP joints if the
MCP joints are stabilized in a
flexed position
IV.
Abduction and adduction of all
digits are affected
a. I, II
b. III,IV
c. I,II,III
d. IV only
e. All of these
78. Which among the following statements
are true about the pectoralis major?
I.
It is a powerful adductor of the
arm and a medial rotator
II.
It is innervated by the medial and
lateral pectoral nerves
III.
The sternal head flexes the
shoulder joint

IV.

The clavicular head extends the

shoulder joint
a. I,II
b. III,IV
c. I,II,III,IV
d. I,II,IV
e. All of these
79. The following statements are true about
the plantar aponeurosis:
I.
It is firm when the MTP joint is
manually placed in 45 degrees of
hyperextension
II.
It is an attachment for intrinsic
muscles of the foot and facial
covering for others
III.
It helps prevent displacement of
the calcaneus from the metatarsal
heads and collapse of the arches
IV.
It is a series of fascial bands on
the plantar aspect of the foot
a. I, II
b. III,IV
c. I,II,III
d. IV only
e. All of these
80. Which among the following extraocular
muscles is/are not supplied by the
oculomotor nerve?
I.
Superior Rectus
II.
Inferior Rectus
III.
Superior Oblique
IV.
Inferior Oblique
V.
Medial Rectus
a. I, II, III
b. III, IV, V
c. I, III
d. II, IV
e. None of these
81. The sternocleidomastoid separates the
neck into the anterior and posterior
triangle. It also protects the great
vascular and nerve trunks.
a. First statement is true, second
statement is false
b. First statement is false, second
statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
82. The temporalis muscle can be palpated by
placing the fingers over the temporal
fossa; its action is observed when an
individual elevates his jaw to close his
mouth.
a. First statement is true, second
statement is false
b. First statement is false, second
statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
83. The following statements are true about
the rotator cuff muscles, except:
I.
These muscles produce abduction,
external and internal rotation of
the glenohumeral joint
II.
The subscapularis is a passive
stabilizer
to
prevent
anterior
subluxation of the humerus
III.
Shoulder external rotation are
limited
primarily
by
the
subscapularis and the lower part
of the capsule
IV.
The supraspinatus, infraspinatus
and teres minor are attached to
the
greater
tubercle
of
the
humerus.
a. I, II
b. III,IV
c. I,II,III
d. IV only
e. None of these

84. The following muscles are innervated by

the branches of the 7th cranial nerve,
except:
I.
Mentalis
II.
Corrugator Supercilli
III.
Stapedius
IV.
Nasalis
V.
Levator Palpebrae Superioris
a. I,II,III
b. III,IV,V
c. I,III
d. II,IV
e. V only
85. Ligamentum flavum is described as a
series of 23 intersegmental ligaments
that connect the lamina of two adjacent
vertebrae from C2 to the sacrum; It is
also known as the Yellow Ligament.
a. First statement is true, second
statement is false
b. First statement is false, second
statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
86. Lesion to the oculomotor nerve results in
the following manifestations, except:
I.
Mydriasis
II.
External Strabismus
III.
Abnormalities in the Pupillary
Light Reflex
IV.
Ptosis
V.
Diplopia
a. I,II,III
b. III,IV,V
c. I,III
d. II,IV
e. V only
87. The following statements are true about
the sartorius, except:
I.
Its proximal attachment is at the
anterior inferior iliac spine
II.
Its distal attachment is at the
medial surface of tibia
III.
It is innervated by the femoral
nerve
IV.
It acts as a hip flexor, abductor and
external rotator
V.
It acts as a knee flexor and
internal rotator
a. I,II,III
b. III,IV,V
c. I only
d. I,III,V
e. V only
88. The following statements describe the
radial nerve, except:
I.
The nerve divides into a long
superficial branch and the deep
branch which is also known as the
posterior interosseous nerve
II.
As it crosses the elbow joint, it
supplies the muscles arising from
the lateral supracondylar ridge
which are the brachioradialis and
the extensor carpi radialis longus
III.
A little farther down the arm, it
passes obliquely lateral wards to
run behind the humerus in its
spiral groove deep to the triceps
IV.
It is the largest nerve of the upper
limb and it arise from the nerve
root C5,C6,C7,C8 and T1
a. None of these
b. I,II
c. III,IV
d. II,III
e. All of these
89. The following muscles are innervated by
the median nerve, except:
I.
Radial half of the lumbricals
II.
Opponens Pollicis
III.
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

IV.
V.

Abductor Pollicis Longus

Flexor Carpi Radialis
a. None of these
b. I,II,III
c. III,IV,V
d. I,IV
e. IV only
90. Gluteus Medius is the largest lateral hip
muscle that acts as a hip abductor; it is
innervated by the superior gluteal nerve.
a. First statement is true, second
statement is false
b. First statement is false, second
statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
91. The aorta is the great artery that
received blood pumped by the left
ventricle;
the
blood
it
carries
is
deoxygenated.
a. First statement is true, second
statement is false
b. First statement is false, second
statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
92. The
following
statements
apply
to
saltatory conduction, except:
I.
The mechanism increases nerve
transmission
velocity
in
myelinated fibers as much as 5 to
50 minutes
II.
While there is an increase in nerve
conduction, energy is conserved
on the axons
III.
Action potential occur only at the
nodes of Ranvier and conduction
from node to node
IV.
Conserves energy for the axons
a. None of these
b. I,II
c. III,IV
d. IV only
e. All of these
93. The following statements are true about
the veins, except:
I.
It stores large quantities of blood
and making it available when
required
II.
Propels blood through venous
pump
III.
Regulates cardiac output
IV.
All the veins in our body carries
deoxygenated blood.
a. None of these
b. I,II
c. I, III,IV
d. IV only
e. All of these
94. Tibialis anterior in the primary dorsiflexor
of the ankle; when it is paralyzed, it will
result in foot-drop during swing phase.
a. First statement is true, second
statement is false
b. First statement is false, second
statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
95. The bicipital groove is located anterior
and lateral to the greater tuberosity; it is
more easily palpable if the arm is
externally rotated.
a. First statement is true, second
statement is false
b. First statement is false, second
statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
96. The following statements are true about
arthroscopy, except:
I.
It
is
particularly
useful
in
diagnosing conditions such as

meniscal disorder and cruciate

ligament injuries.
II.
It is most useful in diagnosing
conditions of the posterior and
middle
third
of
the
medial
meniscus
III.
It is not contraindicated for
patients with bleeding disorder
IV.
It is both a diagnostic procedure
and treatment and it involves very
little knee trauma
V.
The visual examination of the joint
interior uses a fiber optic lens
instrument this attached to a light
source
a. None of these
b. I,II,III
c. III,IV,V
d. I,III,V
e. All of these
97. Cerebellum functions for balance and
coordination; it receives proprioceptive
impulses
via
the
spinal
cord
(spinocerebellar tract) from tendons,
joints and muscle.
a. First statement is true, second
statement is false
b. First statement is false, second
statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
98. Inferior vena cava is the largest blood
vessel in the body and runs up the right
sides of the lumbar vertebral bodies and
behind the peritoneum of the right
posterior abdominal wall. It enters the
right atrium at the right lower corner of
the heart as it carries oxygenated blood
coming from the systemic circulation.
a. First statement is true, second
statement is false
b. First statement is false, second true
c. Both statement is true
d. Both statements are false
99. Brachioradialis acts to flex the elbow
joint; It has an extensive origin from the
whole lower half of the shaft of the
humerus and inserted by a tendon into
the tuberosity of the ulna below the
coronoid process.
a. First statement is true, second
statement is false
b. First statement is false, second
statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
100.The temporalis, masseter, medial and
lateral pterygoids are considered as the
primary muscles for mastication; it is
innervated by the maxillary branch of the
trigeminal nerve.
a. First statement is true, second
statement is false
b. First statement is false, second
statement is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false

ANSWERS
1. C
2. D
3. D
4. C
5. E
6. D
7. E
8. B
9. C
10. D
11. D
12. E
13. A
14. D
15. C
16. C
17. A
18. D
19. D
20. A
21. B
22. B
23. C
24. B
25. B
26. E
27. C
28. D
29. D
30. D
31. B
32. D
33. A
34. C
35. C
36. E
37. E
38. C
39. C
40. B
41. B
42. B
43. C
44. D
45. C
46. D
47. D
48. D
49. D
50. E
51. D
52. C
53. B
54. A
55. C
56. D
57. D
58. D
59. B
60. C
61. A
62. D
63. C
64. D
65. D
66. D
67. C
68. C
69. A

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71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
77.
78.
79.
80.
81.
82.
83.
84.
85.

D
C
D
B
C
C
B
E
A
E
E
C
A
E
E
C

86.
87.
88.
89.
90.
91.
92.
93.
94.
95.
96.
97.
98.
99.

E
C
A
E
C
A
A
D
C
B
A
C
A
A

100.