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1. Which bone is the origin of the latissimus dorsi?
A) Sternum
B) Ilium
C) Thoracolumbar fascia
D) Clavicle
Rationale: Latissimus dorsi originates from the thoracolumbar
fascia, spinous processes T7–L5, and posterior iliac crest.
2. The hip joint is what type of synovial joint?
A) Hinge
B) Pivot
C) Ball-and-socket
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D) Saddle
Rationale: The hip allows flexion, extension, abduction,
adduction, and rotation.
3. How many vertebrae make up the thoracic spine?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 12
D) 5 fused
Rationale: 12 thoracic vertebrae, each articulating with ribs.
4. The facet joints of the spine are also known as:
A) Zygapophyseal joints
B) Intervertebral discs
C) Syndesmoses
D) Gomphoses
Rationale: Zygapophyseal joints guide spinal movement and limit
rotation.
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5. Which part of the sternum attaches to the costal cartilages
of ribs 3–6?
A) Manubrium
B) Body of sternum
C) Xiphoid process
D) Clavicular notch
Rationale: The body of sternum (mesosternum) articulates with
ribs 3–6 via costal cartilages.
6. The acetabulum is part of which bone?
A) Femur
B) Ilium
C) Ischium
D) All of the above (ilium, ischium, pubis)
Rationale: The acetabulum is formed by the fusion of ilium,
ischium, and pubis.
7. What type of joint is the pubic symphysis?
A) Synovial
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B) Cartilaginous (secondary)
C) Fibrous
D) Saddle
Rationale: Pubic symphysis is a fibrocartilaginous joint allowing
slight movement.
8. Which spinal curvature is present at birth?
A) Lordosis
B) Kyphosis
C) Primary curves (thoracic & sacral)
D) Secondary curves
Rationale: Primary curves (kyphotic) are present at birth;
secondary (lordotic) develop with lifting head and walking.
9. The greater trochanter is an attachment site for which muscle
group?
A) Quadriceps
B) Hip abductors (gluteus medius/minimus)
C) Hamstrings
Scott Pilates Written Anatomy Exam And
Practice Exam Newest 2026 Actual Exam
Questions With Correct Answers, 100%
Guaranteed Pass ||Complete A+ Guide
1. Which bone is the origin of the latissimus dorsi?
A) Sternum
B) Ilium
C) Thoracolumbar fascia
D) Clavicle
Rationale: Latissimus dorsi originates from the thoracolumbar
fascia, spinous processes T7–L5, and posterior iliac crest.
2. The hip joint is what type of synovial joint?
A) Hinge
B) Pivot
C) Ball-and-socket
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D) Saddle
Rationale: The hip allows flexion, extension, abduction,
adduction, and rotation.
3. How many vertebrae make up the thoracic spine?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 12
D) 5 fused
Rationale: 12 thoracic vertebrae, each articulating with ribs.
4. The facet joints of the spine are also known as:
A) Zygapophyseal joints
B) Intervertebral discs
C) Syndesmoses
D) Gomphoses
Rationale: Zygapophyseal joints guide spinal movement and limit
rotation.
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5. Which part of the sternum attaches to the costal cartilages
of ribs 3–6?
A) Manubrium
B) Body of sternum
C) Xiphoid process
D) Clavicular notch
Rationale: The body of sternum (mesosternum) articulates with
ribs 3–6 via costal cartilages.
6. The acetabulum is part of which bone?
A) Femur
B) Ilium
C) Ischium
D) All of the above (ilium, ischium, pubis)
Rationale: The acetabulum is formed by the fusion of ilium,
ischium, and pubis.
7. What type of joint is the pubic symphysis?
A) Synovial
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B) Cartilaginous (secondary)
C) Fibrous
D) Saddle
Rationale: Pubic symphysis is a fibrocartilaginous joint allowing
slight movement.
8. Which spinal curvature is present at birth?
A) Lordosis
B) Kyphosis
C) Primary curves (thoracic & sacral)
D) Secondary curves
Rationale: Primary curves (kyphotic) are present at birth;
secondary (lordotic) develop with lifting head and walking.
9. The greater trochanter is an attachment site for which muscle
group?
A) Quadriceps
B) Hip abductors (gluteus medius/minimus)
C) Hamstrings
