NBCE PART 1 - GENERAL ANATOMY EXAM LATEST
2025-2026 ACTUAL EXAM 130 QUESTIONS AND
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Which nerve is not located in the carotid triangle?
A. vagus nerve
B. accessory nerve
C. hypoglossal nerve
D. cervical sympathetic chain - answer-B. accessory nerve
The sternal angle lies at the level of what IVD?
A. T2/T3
B. T3/T4
C. T4/T5
D. T5/T6 - answer-C. T4/T5
The skin dimples over the posterior superior iliac spines are at which spinal level?
,A. L4
B. L5
C. S1
D. S2 - answer-D. S2
-sup. part of iliac crests is at L4/L5
Which of the following anatomical planes divide the body into anterior and posterior portions?
A. median plane
B. sagittal plane
C. coronal plane
D. horizontal plane - answer-C. coronal plane
Which of the following layers of the epidermis is responsible for the constant renewal of epidermal
cells?
A. stratum germinativum
B. stratum granulosum
C. stratum lucidum
D. stratum corneum - answer-A. stratum germinativum
The transverse thoracic plane separates which 2 regions of the mediastinum?
A. anterior from the middle
B. middle from the posterior
C. anterior from the posterior
D. superior from the inferior - answer-D. superior from the inferior
Which plane would indicate the origin of the inferior vena cava?
A. transumbilical plane
B. subcostal plane
, C. transtubercular plane
D. transpyloric plane - answer-C. transtubercular plane
Which plane would indicate the termination of the abdominal aorta?
A. supracristal or intercristal plane
B. transtubercular plane
C. transumbilical plane
D. subcostal plane - answer-A. supracristal or intercristal plane
Your patient had a laceration anterior to the medial malleolus, which required stitches. He is now in your
office complaining of pain along the medial border of the foot. Which nerve is most likely involved?
A. sural nerve
B. deep fibular
C. tibial nerve
D. saphenous nerve - answer-D. saphenous nerve
When the upper limb is in anatomical position, the medial end of the scapular spine is at which vertebral
level?
A. spinous process of second thoracic vertebra
B. spinous process of third thoracic vertebra
C. body of the third thoracic vertebra
D. spinous process of fourth thoracic vertebra - answer-B. spinous process of third thoracic vertebra
While examining a patient, you notice that the right scapula is farther from the midline than the left. You
would suspect paralysis of which muscles?
A. rhomboid major and minor
B. latissimus dorsi
C. supraspinatus
D. deltoid - answer-A. rhomboid major and minor
2025-2026 ACTUAL EXAM 130 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
✅ Key Features
• 130 real exam-based questions with verified correct answers.
• Detailed rationales/explanations provided for every answer.
• Newest 2025–2026 edition, fully aligned with NBCE Part 1 exam updates.
• Verified accuracy and graded A+ quality.
• Comprehensive coverage of human anatomy, musculoskeletal systems, organ
systems, physiology basics, and anatomical terminology.
🎯 Who This Resource Is For
• Candidates preparing for the NBCE Part 1 – General Anatomy Exam.
• Learners aiming to strengthen knowledge of anatomy and physiological concepts.
• Educators and mentors seeking a reliable test prep resource.
• Candidates working toward exam confidence, accuracy, and passing success.
Which nerve is not located in the carotid triangle?
A. vagus nerve
B. accessory nerve
C. hypoglossal nerve
D. cervical sympathetic chain - answer-B. accessory nerve
The sternal angle lies at the level of what IVD?
A. T2/T3
B. T3/T4
C. T4/T5
D. T5/T6 - answer-C. T4/T5
The skin dimples over the posterior superior iliac spines are at which spinal level?
,A. L4
B. L5
C. S1
D. S2 - answer-D. S2
-sup. part of iliac crests is at L4/L5
Which of the following anatomical planes divide the body into anterior and posterior portions?
A. median plane
B. sagittal plane
C. coronal plane
D. horizontal plane - answer-C. coronal plane
Which of the following layers of the epidermis is responsible for the constant renewal of epidermal
cells?
A. stratum germinativum
B. stratum granulosum
C. stratum lucidum
D. stratum corneum - answer-A. stratum germinativum
The transverse thoracic plane separates which 2 regions of the mediastinum?
A. anterior from the middle
B. middle from the posterior
C. anterior from the posterior
D. superior from the inferior - answer-D. superior from the inferior
Which plane would indicate the origin of the inferior vena cava?
A. transumbilical plane
B. subcostal plane
, C. transtubercular plane
D. transpyloric plane - answer-C. transtubercular plane
Which plane would indicate the termination of the abdominal aorta?
A. supracristal or intercristal plane
B. transtubercular plane
C. transumbilical plane
D. subcostal plane - answer-A. supracristal or intercristal plane
Your patient had a laceration anterior to the medial malleolus, which required stitches. He is now in your
office complaining of pain along the medial border of the foot. Which nerve is most likely involved?
A. sural nerve
B. deep fibular
C. tibial nerve
D. saphenous nerve - answer-D. saphenous nerve
When the upper limb is in anatomical position, the medial end of the scapular spine is at which vertebral
level?
A. spinous process of second thoracic vertebra
B. spinous process of third thoracic vertebra
C. body of the third thoracic vertebra
D. spinous process of fourth thoracic vertebra - answer-B. spinous process of third thoracic vertebra
While examining a patient, you notice that the right scapula is farther from the midline than the left. You
would suspect paralysis of which muscles?
A. rhomboid major and minor
B. latissimus dorsi
C. supraspinatus
D. deltoid - answer-A. rhomboid major and minor
