ANATOMY QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
1. Because DNA replication occurs in this phase of the cell cycle, most chemotherapeutic drugs for
cancer act on the:
A. GI phase C. Interphase
B. S phase D. M phase
ANSWER : B (Wheater’s Functional Histology, 4th ed., p. 33)
MPL = 0.33
2. Which of the following epidermal cells form a protective barrier against Ultra Violet
radiation?
A. Langerhans C. Melanocyte
B. Merkel D. Keratinocyte
ANSWER : C (Bloom & Fawcett’s Concise Histology, 2nd ed., p. 166) MPL
= 0.33
3. In bacterial infection which granular leukocyte is expected to rise significantly in
the peripheral blood?
Eosinophil C. Lymphocyte
Neutrophil D. Basophil
ANSWER : B (Bloom and Fawcett`s concise Histology, 2nd ed., page 48)
MPL = 1.0
4. The spinal meninges is differentiated from the cerebral meninges by the absence of:
A. Arachnoid villi C. Epidural space
B. Pial specializations D. Subarachnoid cisterns ANSWER :
A (Duan Haines Neuroanatomy by Paul Young, 1st ed., page 46) MPL = 1.0
5. In females, which of the following structures is found in the deep perineal pouch?
A. greater vestibular gland C. crus of clitoris
B. vestibular bulb D. sphincter urethrae
ANSWER : D (Clinical Anatomy for medical Students by Richard Snell, 7th ed., 371) MPL =
0.33
6. During a fight a man was stabbed in the thigh which transected the femoral nerve just
below the inguinal ligament. Which of the following will be manifested by the patient?
intact knee-jerk reflex
loss of skin sensation over the anterior and medial thigh loss
of skin sensation along the medial border of the big toe
inability to flex the knee joint
ANSWER : B (Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed., page
529 & 563)
MPL = 0.33
7. A lesion of the median nerve in the hand is manifested by:
A. loss of ability to abduct the digits C. loss of opposability of the thumb
B. claw hand D. Dupuytren's contracture
ANSWER : C (Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed., p.
776)
MPL = 0.33
8. Damage to the facial nerve at the stylomastoid foramen would affect:
A. facial expression C. salivation
B. taste sensation on the anterior 2/3 of the tongue D. lacrimation
ANSWER : A (Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed.,
p. 1098)
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, MPL = 0.33
9. After a car accident the driver was noted to have clear fluid (apparently CSF) draining from
his nose. The bone which is most likely fractured is the:
A. frontal C. nasal
B. ethmoid D. lacrimal
ANSWER : B (Clinical Anatomy for Medical Students by Richard Snell, 7th ed., p. 745)
MPL = .05
10. In portal vein obstruction, blood from the jejunum could return to the heart
through which of the following veins?
A. hepatic C. splenic
B. esophageal D. inferior mesenteric
ANSWER : B (Clinical Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed., pp.
277-278)
MPL = 0.33
11. Renal calculi are most commonly trapped in which of the following anatomic
narrowings of the ureter?
A. as the ureter enters the bladder C. at the level of the pelvic brim
B. renal pelvis D. at the level of the iliac crest
ANSWER : C (Clinical Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed.,
p. 280)
MPL = 0.5
Which of the following esophageal narrowings may possibly offer resistance to the insertion of a
nasogastric tube?
level of the thyroid gland
level of the arch of the aorta as it crosses in front of the esophagus just
before entering the diaphragmatic opening
level of C7
ANSWER : B (Clinical Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed., p.
152)
MPL = 0.5
13. What position would make it impossible for a patient to keep his abdominal
musculature tensed during an examination?
A. when the thighs are flexed C. when the arms lie by the side
B. when the thighs are extended D. when the knees are extended
ANSWER : A (Snell, Richard S., Clinical Anatomy, 7th edition, 2004 p. 168).
MPL = 0.5
14. Malignant tumor of which area of the tongue is expected to metastasize early and
bilaterally into the deep cervical nodes?
A. root C. central portion, body
B. apex D. lateral portion, body
ANSWER : C (Netter, Frank H., The CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations, Vol. 3, Part
I, 1979, p.28.)
MPL = 0.33
15. Which chamber of the heart is most likely enlarged when there is narrowing of the
thoracic esophagus on Barium swallow?
A. right atrium C. right ventricle
B. left atrium D. left ventricle
ANSWER : B (Netter, Frank H., The CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations, Vol. 3, Part
I, 1979, p.34).
MPL = 0.33
16. A patient diagnosed with bleeding ulcer on the posterior wall of the stomach
was brought to the emergency room in hypovolemic shock. Which of the following
2
, arteries is most likely eroded?
A. gastroduodenal C. splenic
B. restroduodenal D. hepatic
ANSWER : C (Snell, Richard S., Clinical Anatomy, 7th edition, 2004 p. 243).
MPL = 0.5
17. Which of the following statements is correct about the cystic duct? It
forms the medial boundary of the triangle of Calot.
The proximal portion contains the spiral valves of Heister. It
lies at the thickened distal portion of the lesser omentum. It is
about 8-10 cm. in length.
ANSWER : B
Ref. Netter, Frank H., The CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations, Vol. 3, Part III, 1979,
p.22.
MPL = 0.33
18. A neurologic exam of a 34-year-old man reveals direct and consensual light reflexes in his
left eye; but neither a direct nor consensual reflex in his right eye. Which of the following
nerves is most likely involved?
A. right optic C. right oculomotor
B. left optic D. left oculomotor
ANSWER : C
Ref. Snell, Richard S., Clinical Neuroanatomy for Medical Students, 5th ed., 2004,
pp. 333-336.
MPL = 0.5
19. A 58 year old man with atherosclerosis suffers an embolic stroke that leaves him with a left
leg paresis. Physical examination reveals Babinski sign on the left and diminished
sensation over his left leg. Blockage of which of the following artery in responsible for his
symptoms?
A. left anterior cerebral C. left cerebral
B. right anterior cerebral D. right middle cerebral
ANSWER : B
Ref. Snell, Richard S., Clinical Neuroanatomy for Medical Students, 5th ed., 2004,
pp. 158-160.
MPL = 0.33
20. A 64-year-old man presents with increased language output, most of which is
incomprehensible. Neurological testing reveals that he cannot comprehend verbal or
written language. Where is the location of his lesion?
A. basal ganglia C. temporal lobe
B. frontal lobe D. parietal lobe
ANSWER : C MPL = 0.33
Reference : Snell, Richard S., Clinical Neuroanatomy For Medical Students, 5th
edition., 2004 p. 290.
21. The following structures assist in maintaining the kidneys in their normal
position, EXCEPT:
A. renal fascia (Gerota)
B. renal artery and vein
C. renal fibrous capsule
D. perirenal fat
ANSWER: C MPL = 0.5
Reference: Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Moore,4th edition
Snell din!!!!
22. A patient can move his eyeball normally and see distant objects clearly but cannot
focus on near objects, this condition may indicate damage to the:
A. ciliary ganglion and oculomotor nerve
B. oculomotor nerve and long ciliary nerve
3
, C. short ciliary nerve and ciliary ganglion
D. superior cervical ganglion and long ciliary nerve ANSWER :
C MPL = 0.33
Reference : Snell, Richard S., Clinical Neuroanatomy For Medical Students, 5th
edition., 2004 p. 336.
The primary site for CSF absorption into the venous system is the:
A. choroid plexus C. arachnoid villi
B. vertebral venous plexus D. internal jugular vein
ANSWER : C MPL = 0.5
Reference : Snell, Richard S., Clinical Neuroanatomy For Medical Students, 5th
edition., 2004 p. 459.
The cardiac veins that drain into the right atrium through the coronary sinus are the following EXCEPT:
A. small cardiac C. great cardiac
B. middle cardiac D. anterior cardiac
ANSWER : D MPL = 1
Reference : Snell, Richard S., Clinical Anatomy, 7th edition., 2004 pp. 121.
Woodburne, R. & Burkel, W., Essentials of Human Anatomy, 9th edition, 1994,
pp. 388-389.
The right coronary artery commonly supplies the following structures EXCEPT
A. right ventricle C. AV node
B. SA node D. anterior left ventricle
ANSWER : D MPL = 0.33
Reference : Snell, Richard S., Clinical Anatomy, 7th edition., 2004 pp. 119-120.
Choose the CORRECT statement regarding the innervation of the visceral pleura.
It is sensitive to pain and touch.
It is supplied by the intercostal nerves. It
is innervated by the phrenic nerve.
It receives autonomic supply from the pulmonary plexus.
ANSWER : D MPL = 0.5
Reference : Woodburne, R. & Burkel, W., Essentials of Human Anatomy, 9th edition, 1994,
p. 373.
Snell, Richard S., Clinical Anatomy, 7th edition., 2004 p. 89.
27. The respiratory bronchiole has the following characteristics EXCEPT:
A. Lined by simple columnar epithelium C. Presence of glands and cartilage
B. Presence of goblet cells D. Abundant smooth muscle
ANSWER : B MPL = 0.25
Reference : Gartner, L. & Hiatt, J., Color Textbook of Histology, p. 355.
28. The non-ciliated epithelial cells on the terminal bronchioles are called:
A. clara cells C. Type II pneumocyte
B. Type I pneumocyte D. dust cells
ANSWER : A MPL = 0.5
Reference : Junqueira, L.C. & Carneiro, J., Basic Histology, 10th
edition, 2003. p. 355.
A 43-year-old woman undergoes a radical mastectomy. “Winging” of the scapula is observed after
she recovers from surgery. Damage to which of the following nerves is suggested by this
finding?
A. axillary
B. supraclavicular
C. spinal accessory
D. long thoracic
ANSWER : D MPL = 0.33
Reference : Snell, Richard S., Clinical Anatomy, 7th edition., 2004 p. 499.
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WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
1. Because DNA replication occurs in this phase of the cell cycle, most chemotherapeutic drugs for
cancer act on the:
A. GI phase C. Interphase
B. S phase D. M phase
ANSWER : B (Wheater’s Functional Histology, 4th ed., p. 33)
MPL = 0.33
2. Which of the following epidermal cells form a protective barrier against Ultra Violet
radiation?
A. Langerhans C. Melanocyte
B. Merkel D. Keratinocyte
ANSWER : C (Bloom & Fawcett’s Concise Histology, 2nd ed., p. 166) MPL
= 0.33
3. In bacterial infection which granular leukocyte is expected to rise significantly in
the peripheral blood?
Eosinophil C. Lymphocyte
Neutrophil D. Basophil
ANSWER : B (Bloom and Fawcett`s concise Histology, 2nd ed., page 48)
MPL = 1.0
4. The spinal meninges is differentiated from the cerebral meninges by the absence of:
A. Arachnoid villi C. Epidural space
B. Pial specializations D. Subarachnoid cisterns ANSWER :
A (Duan Haines Neuroanatomy by Paul Young, 1st ed., page 46) MPL = 1.0
5. In females, which of the following structures is found in the deep perineal pouch?
A. greater vestibular gland C. crus of clitoris
B. vestibular bulb D. sphincter urethrae
ANSWER : D (Clinical Anatomy for medical Students by Richard Snell, 7th ed., 371) MPL =
0.33
6. During a fight a man was stabbed in the thigh which transected the femoral nerve just
below the inguinal ligament. Which of the following will be manifested by the patient?
intact knee-jerk reflex
loss of skin sensation over the anterior and medial thigh loss
of skin sensation along the medial border of the big toe
inability to flex the knee joint
ANSWER : B (Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed., page
529 & 563)
MPL = 0.33
7. A lesion of the median nerve in the hand is manifested by:
A. loss of ability to abduct the digits C. loss of opposability of the thumb
B. claw hand D. Dupuytren's contracture
ANSWER : C (Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed., p.
776)
MPL = 0.33
8. Damage to the facial nerve at the stylomastoid foramen would affect:
A. facial expression C. salivation
B. taste sensation on the anterior 2/3 of the tongue D. lacrimation
ANSWER : A (Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed.,
p. 1098)
1
, MPL = 0.33
9. After a car accident the driver was noted to have clear fluid (apparently CSF) draining from
his nose. The bone which is most likely fractured is the:
A. frontal C. nasal
B. ethmoid D. lacrimal
ANSWER : B (Clinical Anatomy for Medical Students by Richard Snell, 7th ed., p. 745)
MPL = .05
10. In portal vein obstruction, blood from the jejunum could return to the heart
through which of the following veins?
A. hepatic C. splenic
B. esophageal D. inferior mesenteric
ANSWER : B (Clinical Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed., pp.
277-278)
MPL = 0.33
11. Renal calculi are most commonly trapped in which of the following anatomic
narrowings of the ureter?
A. as the ureter enters the bladder C. at the level of the pelvic brim
B. renal pelvis D. at the level of the iliac crest
ANSWER : C (Clinical Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed.,
p. 280)
MPL = 0.5
Which of the following esophageal narrowings may possibly offer resistance to the insertion of a
nasogastric tube?
level of the thyroid gland
level of the arch of the aorta as it crosses in front of the esophagus just
before entering the diaphragmatic opening
level of C7
ANSWER : B (Clinical Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed., p.
152)
MPL = 0.5
13. What position would make it impossible for a patient to keep his abdominal
musculature tensed during an examination?
A. when the thighs are flexed C. when the arms lie by the side
B. when the thighs are extended D. when the knees are extended
ANSWER : A (Snell, Richard S., Clinical Anatomy, 7th edition, 2004 p. 168).
MPL = 0.5
14. Malignant tumor of which area of the tongue is expected to metastasize early and
bilaterally into the deep cervical nodes?
A. root C. central portion, body
B. apex D. lateral portion, body
ANSWER : C (Netter, Frank H., The CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations, Vol. 3, Part
I, 1979, p.28.)
MPL = 0.33
15. Which chamber of the heart is most likely enlarged when there is narrowing of the
thoracic esophagus on Barium swallow?
A. right atrium C. right ventricle
B. left atrium D. left ventricle
ANSWER : B (Netter, Frank H., The CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations, Vol. 3, Part
I, 1979, p.34).
MPL = 0.33
16. A patient diagnosed with bleeding ulcer on the posterior wall of the stomach
was brought to the emergency room in hypovolemic shock. Which of the following
2
, arteries is most likely eroded?
A. gastroduodenal C. splenic
B. restroduodenal D. hepatic
ANSWER : C (Snell, Richard S., Clinical Anatomy, 7th edition, 2004 p. 243).
MPL = 0.5
17. Which of the following statements is correct about the cystic duct? It
forms the medial boundary of the triangle of Calot.
The proximal portion contains the spiral valves of Heister. It
lies at the thickened distal portion of the lesser omentum. It is
about 8-10 cm. in length.
ANSWER : B
Ref. Netter, Frank H., The CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations, Vol. 3, Part III, 1979,
p.22.
MPL = 0.33
18. A neurologic exam of a 34-year-old man reveals direct and consensual light reflexes in his
left eye; but neither a direct nor consensual reflex in his right eye. Which of the following
nerves is most likely involved?
A. right optic C. right oculomotor
B. left optic D. left oculomotor
ANSWER : C
Ref. Snell, Richard S., Clinical Neuroanatomy for Medical Students, 5th ed., 2004,
pp. 333-336.
MPL = 0.5
19. A 58 year old man with atherosclerosis suffers an embolic stroke that leaves him with a left
leg paresis. Physical examination reveals Babinski sign on the left and diminished
sensation over his left leg. Blockage of which of the following artery in responsible for his
symptoms?
A. left anterior cerebral C. left cerebral
B. right anterior cerebral D. right middle cerebral
ANSWER : B
Ref. Snell, Richard S., Clinical Neuroanatomy for Medical Students, 5th ed., 2004,
pp. 158-160.
MPL = 0.33
20. A 64-year-old man presents with increased language output, most of which is
incomprehensible. Neurological testing reveals that he cannot comprehend verbal or
written language. Where is the location of his lesion?
A. basal ganglia C. temporal lobe
B. frontal lobe D. parietal lobe
ANSWER : C MPL = 0.33
Reference : Snell, Richard S., Clinical Neuroanatomy For Medical Students, 5th
edition., 2004 p. 290.
21. The following structures assist in maintaining the kidneys in their normal
position, EXCEPT:
A. renal fascia (Gerota)
B. renal artery and vein
C. renal fibrous capsule
D. perirenal fat
ANSWER: C MPL = 0.5
Reference: Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Moore,4th edition
Snell din!!!!
22. A patient can move his eyeball normally and see distant objects clearly but cannot
focus on near objects, this condition may indicate damage to the:
A. ciliary ganglion and oculomotor nerve
B. oculomotor nerve and long ciliary nerve
3
, C. short ciliary nerve and ciliary ganglion
D. superior cervical ganglion and long ciliary nerve ANSWER :
C MPL = 0.33
Reference : Snell, Richard S., Clinical Neuroanatomy For Medical Students, 5th
edition., 2004 p. 336.
The primary site for CSF absorption into the venous system is the:
A. choroid plexus C. arachnoid villi
B. vertebral venous plexus D. internal jugular vein
ANSWER : C MPL = 0.5
Reference : Snell, Richard S., Clinical Neuroanatomy For Medical Students, 5th
edition., 2004 p. 459.
The cardiac veins that drain into the right atrium through the coronary sinus are the following EXCEPT:
A. small cardiac C. great cardiac
B. middle cardiac D. anterior cardiac
ANSWER : D MPL = 1
Reference : Snell, Richard S., Clinical Anatomy, 7th edition., 2004 pp. 121.
Woodburne, R. & Burkel, W., Essentials of Human Anatomy, 9th edition, 1994,
pp. 388-389.
The right coronary artery commonly supplies the following structures EXCEPT
A. right ventricle C. AV node
B. SA node D. anterior left ventricle
ANSWER : D MPL = 0.33
Reference : Snell, Richard S., Clinical Anatomy, 7th edition., 2004 pp. 119-120.
Choose the CORRECT statement regarding the innervation of the visceral pleura.
It is sensitive to pain and touch.
It is supplied by the intercostal nerves. It
is innervated by the phrenic nerve.
It receives autonomic supply from the pulmonary plexus.
ANSWER : D MPL = 0.5
Reference : Woodburne, R. & Burkel, W., Essentials of Human Anatomy, 9th edition, 1994,
p. 373.
Snell, Richard S., Clinical Anatomy, 7th edition., 2004 p. 89.
27. The respiratory bronchiole has the following characteristics EXCEPT:
A. Lined by simple columnar epithelium C. Presence of glands and cartilage
B. Presence of goblet cells D. Abundant smooth muscle
ANSWER : B MPL = 0.25
Reference : Gartner, L. & Hiatt, J., Color Textbook of Histology, p. 355.
28. The non-ciliated epithelial cells on the terminal bronchioles are called:
A. clara cells C. Type II pneumocyte
B. Type I pneumocyte D. dust cells
ANSWER : A MPL = 0.5
Reference : Junqueira, L.C. & Carneiro, J., Basic Histology, 10th
edition, 2003. p. 355.
A 43-year-old woman undergoes a radical mastectomy. “Winging” of the scapula is observed after
she recovers from surgery. Damage to which of the following nerves is suggested by this
finding?
A. axillary
B. supraclavicular
C. spinal accessory
D. long thoracic
ANSWER : D MPL = 0.33
Reference : Snell, Richard S., Clinical Anatomy, 7th edition., 2004 p. 499.
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