SPINAL anatomy BOARDS

What connects the laminae of two adjacent vertebrae?

-longitudinal ligament of the cruciform ligament

-apical ligament

-alar ligament

-ligamentum flavum

Ligamentum flavum

In the olfactory system the olfactory bulb projects to the?

-olfactory epithelium

-olfactory glomeruli

-thalamus

-olfactory cortex

Olfactory cortex

Which on of the following takes its origin from neural crest cells?

-pituitary gland

-superior and inferior colliculi

-autonomic ganglia

-pia mater

Autonomic ganglia

Which of the following statements is CORRECT? (Question is stupid)

-the vertebral canal in the lumbar region, is most likely oval shape

-in any vertebral bone development, there are 5 primary ossification centers

-uncovertebral joints are only found at the cervical region of the vertebral vertebrae

-in the midthoracic vertebrae the spinous processes are very short and on the horizontal plane

The vertebral canal in the lumbar region, is most likely oval shape

Which muscle may be trapped deep in-between the semispinalis capitis and the splenius capitis muscles?

-iliocostalis cervicis

-longissimus capitis

-levator scapulae

-spinalis cervicis

Longissimus capitis

The postganglionic neurons that innervate the circular muscle of the iris are located?

-nucleus of Edinger westphal

-Otic ganglion

-dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus

-ciliary ganglion

Ciliary ganglion

Which of the following muscles is true or intrinsic back muscle?

-trapezius

-longissimus

-latissimus dorsi

-rhomboid major

Longissimus

Which branch of the spinal nerve carries GSE information to the muscles of the anterior and lateral trunk and all the muscles of the limbs?

-recurrent meningeal nerve

-anterior ramus

-posterior ramus

-rami communicates

Anterior ramus

Which of the following is found in the cerebellar cortex?

-pyramidal cell

-purkinje cell

-alpha motor neuron

-Schwann cell

Purkinje cell

A longitudinal groove on the inner surface of the neural tube separating the alar and the basal plates is called?

-lamina terminalis

-septum pellucidium

-linea aspera

-sulcus limitans

Sulcus limitans

Which of the following ligaments or membranes holds the dens of the axis against the anterior arch of the atlas?

-transverse ligament of the atlas

-apical ligament of the dens

-Atlanto-occipital membrane

-membrana tectoria

Transverse ligament of the atlas

In what location is choroids plexus not found?

-lateral ventricle

-4th ventricle

-cerebral aqueduct of Sylvius

-3rd ventricle

Cerebral aqueduct of sylvius

Which of the following muscles attaches to the posterior tubercle of the atlas?

-rectus capitis posterior major

-obliquus capitis inferior

-rectus capitis posterior minor

-obliquus capitis superior

Rectus capitis posterior minor

The adrenal medulla receives visceral innervation from the?

-parasympathetic division of the ANS

-sympathetic division of the ANS

-both A and B

-none of the above

Sympathetic division of the ANS

How many articulate surfaces are present on the first thoracic vertebrae?

-6

-8

-10

-12

12

Which structure extends from the apex of the dens to the anterior aspect of the foramen magnum?

-longitudinal ligament of the cruciform ligament

-apical ligament

-alar ligament

-ligamentum flavum

Apical ligament

In the human components of the autonomic nervous system begin to develop around the?

-2nd week

-8th week

-3rd week

-5th week

5th week

All of the following statements about the intervertebral discs are correct EXCEPT?

-they are the chief bonds of connection between the vertebrae

-their thickness varies in different regions of the vertebral column

-they are thicker posteriorly then anteriorly in the cervical and lumbar regions

-they are composed of anuli fibrosi enclosing gelatinous nuclei pulposi

They are thicker posteriorly then anteriorly in the cervical and lumbar regions

The muscle directly overlying the region of the suboccipital triangle and acting as a "roof" for it is?

-rectus capitis posterior minor

-serratus posterior superior

-trapezius

-semispinalis capitis

Semispinalis capitis

What are the components of the neural arch of a vertebra?

-transverse process, pedicles, vertebral body

-pedicles, laminae

-vertebral body, pedicles, laminae

-intervertebral foramen, vertebral body, pedicles, laminae

Pedicles, laminae

Each of the following statements about the erector spinae muscle is correct EXCEPT?

-it forms the entire intermediate layer of intrinsic back muscles

-it has a well marked lateral margin that is visible in living people

-it is mainly concerned with flexion of the vertebral column

-it is supplied by the posterior primary rami of spinal nerves

It is mainly concerned with flexion of the vertebral column

Loss of voluntarily controlled movement [fractionation of movement] with paresis results from lesion of this Brodmann's area?

-5,7

-3,1,2

-17

-4

4

Viewed from the lateral side, the vertebral column of the newborn infant presents primary curves which can be seen on the x-ray. They are?

-cervical and sacral curves

-cervical and thoracic curves

-thoracic and lumbar curves

-thoracic and sacral curves

Thoracic and sacral curves

Which of the following muscles is the most powerful extensor of the head on the neck?

-splenius capitis posterior minor

-semispinalis cervicis

-longissimus capitis

-semispinalis capitis

Semispinalis capitis

If the skin is pricked with a pin one-inch lateral to the spinous process of C7, which branch of the spinal nerve carries this information to your spinal cord?

-anterior ramus

-medial branch of posterior ramus

-lateral branch of posterior ramus

-recurrent meningeal nerve

Medial branch of posterior ramus

What connects the laminae of two adjacent vertebrae?

-longitudinal ligament of the cruciform ligament

-apical ligament

-alar ligament

-ligamentum flavum

Ligamentum flavum

During embryological development of the eye, the outer layer of the optical cup gives rise to the?

-retinal pigment epithelium

-lens of the eye

-neural retina

-cornea

Retinal pigment epithelium