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Example Question #41 : Muscles
Which of the following statements about the carotid triangle is not correct?
The superior border of the carotid triangle is the posterior belly of the disgastric muscle.
The internal jugular vein is present in the carotid triangle.
The inferior border of the carotid triangle is the superior belly of the omohyoid muscle.
The subclavian vein is contained within the carotid triangle.
The lateral border of the carotid triangle is the medial border of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle.
The subclavian vein is contained within the carotid triangle.
The only statement among the choices provided that is false is: "The subclavian vein is contained within the carotid triangle." This statement is false because the subclavian vein in its entirety runs inferiorly to the boundaries of the carotid triangle.
The boundaries of the carotid triangle are as follows:
Superior: Posterior belly of the digastric muscle
Inferior: Superior belly of the omohyoid muscle
Lateral: Medial border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
Each of the boundaries were stated correctly within the given answer choices. In addition, the internal jugular vein, is correctly stated as being present in the carotid triangle. Also contained in the carotid triangle are the common carotid artery, the internal jugular vein, the vagus nerve, and the hypoglossal nerve.
Example Question #41 : Muscles
Which of the following does not provide innervation to or from the tongue?
Glossopharyngeal nerve
Facial nerve
Hypoglossal nerve
Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve
Mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve
Maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve
The tongue has a complicated innervation and is innervated by five cranial nerves. The innervation can be divided into motor and sensory innervations. In regards to motor innervation the palatoglossus is innervated by cranial nerve (CN) X (vagus nerve), while all other muscles of the tongue are innervated by CN XII (hypoglossal nerve). Sensory innervation is a bit more complicated. CN IX (glossopharyngeal nerve) is responsible for general and special sense (taste) of the posterior one-third of the tongue. CN VII (chorda tympani from the facial nerve) is responsible for special sensory (taste) of the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, while the mandibular branch of CN V (lingual nerve of the mandibular branch of trigeminal nerve) allows for general sensory of the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.
Example Question #42 : Muscles
From deepest to most superficial, what is the correct order of the layers of abdominal musculature.
Parietal peritoneum, external oblique, internal oblique, transversus abdominus
Parietal peritoneum, internal oblique, transversus abdominus, external oblique
Transversalis fascia, internal oblique, external oblique, skin
Transversalis fascia, transversus abdominus, internal oblique, external oblique
Transversalis fascia, transversus abdominus, internal oblique, external oblique
The transverse fascia is a thin aponeurotic membrane that lies between the transverse abdominal muscle and the parietal peritoneum. Superficial to the transverse abdominal muscle is the internal oblique, with the external oblique superficial to the internal oblique. Sitting on top of the abdominal musculature is a layer of superficial fat followed by skin
Parietal peritoneum, extraperitoneal fat, transversesalis fascia, transversus abdominus, internal oblique, external oblique, superficial fat, skin
(Note: rectus abdominus lies within the aponeurosis of internal oblique).
Example Question #43 : Muscles
At the level of the umbilicus and the anterior axillary line, what is the correct order of abdominal structures from superficial to deep?
Transversalis fascia, transversus abdominis muscle, internal oblique muscle, external oblique muscle
Internal oblique contribution to rectus sheath, rectus abdominis muscle, internal oblique contribution to rectus sheath, transversus abdominis contribution to rectus sheath
External oblique muscle, transversus abdominis muscle, transversalis fascia, internal oblique muscle
External oblique muscle, internal oblique muscle, transversus abdominis muscle, transversalis fascia
None of these
External oblique muscle, internal oblique muscle, transversus abdominis muscle, transversalis fascia
From superficial to deep, the layers of abdominal wall structures above the arcuate line are in the following order: external oblique muscle, internal oblique muscle, transversus abdominis muscle, transversalis fascia, peritoneum.
Below the arcuate line, the only change is that internal oblique and the transversus abdominis aponeuroses join together and then travel superficial to the rectus muscle.
Example Question #94 : Gross Anatomy
Which of these muscles is not involved in smiling?
zygomaticus major
risorius
masseter
zygomaticus minor
masseter
The masseter is a muscle of mastication. It helps with food digestion rather than facial expression.
Example Question #44 : Muscles
Which of the following muscles will be stretched most effectively by right rotation of the head and neck?
Left splenius capitis
Right splenius capitis
Left longissimus cervicis and capitis
Left upper trapezius
Left splenius capitis
The splenius capitus muscle will be stretched most effectively by rotation of the head and neck. The splenius capitus is a broad, strap like muscle found at the posterior neck. It attaches at the base of the skull and inserts at the vertebrae of the cervical and upper thoracic spine. It is involved in head extension, in addition to lateral flexion and rotation of the cervical spine.
Example Question #45 : Muscles
Which of the following is true regarding the rectus abdominis muscle?
Inserts into the cartilage of the fifth to seventh ribs but not the xiphoid process
Expands the abdomen to aid in urination and defecation
Compresses the abdomen to aid in forced exhalation but not childbirth
Originates from the pubic crest and pubic symphysis
Extends the vertebral column, especially the lumbar region
Originates from the pubic crest and pubic symphysis
The rectus abdominis muscle originates from the pubic crest and pubic symphysis and inserts into the cartilage of the fifth to seventh ribs and the xiphoid process. It functions as a flexor of the vertebral column, especially in the lumbar region and is capable of compressing the abdomen to aid in urination, defecation, forced exhalation, and childbirth.
Example Question #46 : Muscles
Which of the following is the action of the external oblique muscle?
Bilaterally compresses the abdomen
Bilaterally expands the abdomen
Cannot rotate the vertebral column
Unilaterally will laterally extend the vertebral column especially in the lumbar region
Extends the vertebral column
Bilaterally compresses the abdomen
The external oblique muscle bilaterally compresses the abdomen and flexes the vertebral column. Unilaterally it can laterally flex the vertebral column, particularly in the lumbar region, as well as rotate the column.
Example Question #47 : Muscles
Which of the following is true of the internal oblique muscle?
It originates from the transverse processes of the first four lumbar vertebrae
It originates from the cartilage of the last three or four ribs
It originates from the iliac crest, inguinal ligament, and thoracolumbar fascia
It originates only from the iliac crest and inguinal ligament
It originates only from the thoracolumbar fascia
It originates from the iliac crest, inguinal ligament, and thoracolumbar fascia
The internal oblique muscle normally has its origin from the iliac crest, inguinal ligament, and thoracolumbar fascia. Its insertion is into the cartilage of the last three or four ribs as well as the transverse processes of the first four lumbar vertebrae.
Example Question #48 : Muscles
The transversus abdominis muscle __________.
can rotate the vertebral column
only expands the abdomen with the rectus abdominis
can flex the lumbar vertebrae
functions as a compressor of the abdomen
expands the thorax and abdomen
functions as a compressor of the abdomen
The transversus abdominis muscle originates from the iliac crest, inguinal ligament, lumbar fascia, and cartilages of the inferior six ribs. It inserts into the xiphoid process, linea alba, and pubis. It functions as a compressor of the abdomen.