NBCE EXAM 2025/2026 WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
1. Which bone is primarily affected by Keinbock disease?
capitate
triquetrum
lunate
scaphoid
2. Which tissue is primarily associated with facet syndrome?
Ligamentum flavum
Meniscoid
Intervertebral disc
Nucleus pulposus
3. Describe the significance of the Q angle in relation to patellofemoral pain
syndrome.
The Q angle only affects the hip joint, not the knee.
An increased Q angle can lead to improper tracking of the patella,
contributing to patellofemoral pain syndrome.
A decreased Q angle indicates a higher risk of knee injuries.
The Q angle is unrelated to knee pain conditions.
,4. Describe the role of the semispinalis capitis muscle in relation to greater
occipital neuralgia.
The semispinalis capitis muscle aids in breathing, not in neuralgia.
, The semispinalis capitis muscle supports the skull but does not affect
neuralgia.
The semispinalis capitis muscle can spasm, leading to irritation of
the occipital nerves, which may cause greater occipital neuralgia.
The semispinalis capitis muscle is primarily responsible for eye
movement, unrelated to neuralgia.
5. A 40-year-old athlete presents with similar anterior hip and groin pain after
increasing their running distance. What management strategies would be
appropriate for iliopsoas bursitis?
Immediate surgery to repair the iliopsoas muscle.
Long-term use of corticosteroids without physical therapy.
Rest, ice application, and physical therapy.
Complete cessation of all physical activities for six months.
6. Describe how gross rectal bleeding is related to ulcerative colitis.
Gross rectal bleeding indicates a bacterial infection unrelated to
ulcerative colitis.
Gross rectal bleeding is a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome, not
ulcerative colitis.
Gross rectal bleeding is a common symptom of ulcerative colitis
due to inflammation and ulceration of the colonic mucosa.
Gross rectal bleeding is primarily caused by dietary factors in
ulcerative colitis patients.
7. What term is used to describe the component of the subluxation complex
that involves increased neuronal excitability?
, Facilitation
Transmission
Conduction
Inhibition
8. What are the MOST COMMON INITIAL presentations for cervical
myelopathy?
neck pain
A& B
urinary incontinence
A &C
gait disturbances
9. Radiographic evidence of miliary calcification of the spleen is most likely
indicative of
Goodpasture syndrome
lymphoma
bacterial infection
histoplasmosis
10. Describe the role of the extensor carpi radialis brevis in relation to lateral
epicondylitis.
The extensor carpi radialis brevis is a muscle that helps in shoulder
abduction.
ANSWERS
1. Which bone is primarily affected by Keinbock disease?
capitate
triquetrum
lunate
scaphoid
2. Which tissue is primarily associated with facet syndrome?
Ligamentum flavum
Meniscoid
Intervertebral disc
Nucleus pulposus
3. Describe the significance of the Q angle in relation to patellofemoral pain
syndrome.
The Q angle only affects the hip joint, not the knee.
An increased Q angle can lead to improper tracking of the patella,
contributing to patellofemoral pain syndrome.
A decreased Q angle indicates a higher risk of knee injuries.
The Q angle is unrelated to knee pain conditions.
,4. Describe the role of the semispinalis capitis muscle in relation to greater
occipital neuralgia.
The semispinalis capitis muscle aids in breathing, not in neuralgia.
, The semispinalis capitis muscle supports the skull but does not affect
neuralgia.
The semispinalis capitis muscle can spasm, leading to irritation of
the occipital nerves, which may cause greater occipital neuralgia.
The semispinalis capitis muscle is primarily responsible for eye
movement, unrelated to neuralgia.
5. A 40-year-old athlete presents with similar anterior hip and groin pain after
increasing their running distance. What management strategies would be
appropriate for iliopsoas bursitis?
Immediate surgery to repair the iliopsoas muscle.
Long-term use of corticosteroids without physical therapy.
Rest, ice application, and physical therapy.
Complete cessation of all physical activities for six months.
6. Describe how gross rectal bleeding is related to ulcerative colitis.
Gross rectal bleeding indicates a bacterial infection unrelated to
ulcerative colitis.
Gross rectal bleeding is a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome, not
ulcerative colitis.
Gross rectal bleeding is a common symptom of ulcerative colitis
due to inflammation and ulceration of the colonic mucosa.
Gross rectal bleeding is primarily caused by dietary factors in
ulcerative colitis patients.
7. What term is used to describe the component of the subluxation complex
that involves increased neuronal excitability?
, Facilitation
Transmission
Conduction
Inhibition
8. What are the MOST COMMON INITIAL presentations for cervical
myelopathy?
neck pain
A& B
urinary incontinence
A &C
gait disturbances
9. Radiographic evidence of miliary calcification of the spleen is most likely
indicative of
Goodpasture syndrome
lymphoma
bacterial infection
histoplasmosis
10. Describe the role of the extensor carpi radialis brevis in relation to lateral
epicondylitis.
The extensor carpi radialis brevis is a muscle that helps in shoulder
abduction.
