Introduction in anatomy l human anatomy MCQs for dental students

Introduction in anatomy l human anatomy MCQs for dental students

MCQ on introduction in general human anatomy

1. In Anatomical Position

A. The face upwards, Arms along the sides and Palms facing forwards.

B. The face forward, Arms along the sides and Palms facing backwards.

C. The face forward, Arms along the sides and Palms facing forwards.

D. The face forward, Arms together and Palms facing forwards.

E. The face forward, Arms along the sides and Palms facing upwards.

2. Midsagittal plane is

A. Vertical plane dividing the body into equal right and left halves.

B. Vertical plane dividing the body into unequal right and left parts.

C. Vertical plane dividing the body into unequal anterior and posterior parts.

D. Vertical plane dividing the body into upper and lower halves.

E. Horizontal plane dividing the body into unequal upper and lower halves.

3. Parasagittal planes

A. Vertical plane dividing the body into equal right and left halves.

B. Vertical plane dividing the body into unequal right and left parts.

C. Vertical plane dividing the body into unequal anterior and posterior parts.

D. Vertical plane dividing the body into upper and lower halves.

E. Horizontal plane dividing the body into unequal upper and lower halves.

4. Coronal plane

A. Vertical plane dividing the body into equal right and left halves.

B. Vertical plane dividing the body into unequal right and left parts.

C. Vertical plane dividing the body into unequal anterior and posterior parts.

D. Transverse plane dividing the body into unequal upper and lower parts.

E. Transverse plane dividing the body into unequal upper and lower parts.

5. Transverse plane

A. Vertical plane dividing the body into unequal right and left parts.

B. Vertical plane dividing the body into unequal anterior and posterior parts.

C. Horizontal plane dividing the body into unequal upper and lower parts.

D. Horizontal plane dividing the body into equal right and left halves.

E. Horizontal plane dividing the body into unequal anterior and posterior parts.

6. The anatomical term Superficial means

A. A point which is nearer to the front of the body.

B. A point which is nearer to the surface of the body.

C. A point which is nearer to the mid-sagittal plane.

D. A point which is nearer to the back of the body.

E. A point which is nearer to the head.

7. Abduction of fingers is moving away from

A. The index finger.

B. The middle finger.

C. The ring finger.

D. The little finger.

E. The thumb.

8. The Langer's Lines on the chest tend to be

A. Longitudinal.

B. Horizontal.

C. Irregular.

D. Circumferential.

E. Oblique .

9. Sebaceous Glands

A. Are few in the scalp.

B. Are abundant in palms and soles.

C. Consist of a single coiled tube lying deep in the dermis.

D. Secrete a fatty material called sebum.

E. Its duct opens directly on the surface of epidermis.

10. Concerning the bones the following are correct EXCEPT

A. Give the shape of the body.

B. Carry the blood and nerve supply to the muscles.

C. Contain bone marrow.

D. Give attachment to the muscles.

E. Source of calcium

11. Characters of smooth muscle include

A. The muscle cells are spindle shaped with centrally located nuclei.

B. Present in the wall of the heart.

C. Shows transverse striations.

D. Forms a syncytium.

E. Supplied by somatic nerves.

12. Characters of skeletal muscle include

A. The muscle cells are provided with centrally located multiple nuclei.

B. Muscle cells are non striated.

C. It receives both motor and sensory fibers.

D. It is present in the walls of blood vessels.

E. It is branched.

13. Syndemosis is

A. Fibrous joint.

B. Primary cartilagenous joint.

C. Secondary cartilaginous joint.

D. Synovial plane Joint.

E. Synovial saddle Joint.

14. Concerning ball and socket joint, all are true EXCEPT

A. It is a synovial joint.

B. Allows movements in all directions.

C. Articular surfaces are concavo-convex.

D. Shoulder joint is an example.

E. It has a capsule.

15. The Brain stem consists of

A. Midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata and cerebellum.

B. Midbrain, pons and diencephalon.

C. Midbrain, pons and mcdulla oblongata.

D. Midbrain, pons and thalamus.

E. Midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata and spinal cord.

16. The Spinal Cord, all are true except

A. Is 45 cm in male and 42 cm in the female.

B. Occupies the lower two-thirds of the vcrtebral canal.

C. Has 31 segments: 8 Cervical, 12 Thoracic, 5 Lumbar, 5 Sacral and 1 Coccygeal.

D. Terminates at the level of the third lumbar vertebra in newborns.

E. It has a central cavity called central canal.

17. The following meningeal space contains CSF

A. Epidural space.

B. Subdural space.

C. Subarachnoid space

D. All of the above.

E. Non of the above.

18. The following is a feature of the anatomical position :

A. palms of the hands directed medially

B. facing laterally

C. ankles arc apart

D. trunk flexed

E. has upper limbs by side, and the palms facing forward

19. The vertical plane that divided the body into anterior and posterior parts is:

A. Sagittal

B. Horizontal

C. Parasagittal

D. Median

E. Coronal

20. Regarding the anatomical planes, choose the correct answer:

A. Sagittal plane divides body into anterior and posterior halves.

B. Coronal plane is a horizontal plane.

C. Parasagittal plane is perpendicular to median plane

D. Coronal plane divides body into anterior and posterior parts

E. Transverse plane divides the body into right and left parts.

21. The plane which passes through the midline of the body, dividing it into right and left halves.

A. coronal

B. midsagittal

C. parasagittal

D. transverse

E. horizontal

22. The following term is correct:

A. Peripheral means near the center

B. Proximal means away from the trunk.

C. Inferior means nearer to the head.

D. Distal means away from the root of the limb.

E. Lateral means nearer to the median plane. the body.

23. Which directional term best describes the position of the phalanges with respect to carpal bones:

A. Lateral.

B. Distal.

C. Anterior.

D. Proximal.

E. Posterior.

24. Which directional term best describes the position of the radius bone to phalanges:

A. Lateral.

B. Distal.

C. Anterior.

D. Proximal.

E. Posterior.

25. The sole is the following surface of the foot :

A. dorsal

B. plantar

C. medial

D. lateral

E. superior

26. Regarding movements, the correct statement is:

A. Adduction : Movement away from the midline of the body

B. flexion : Increase the angle between two bones

C. Pronation : Upward or palm upward

D. Eversion: Turning of the sole of the foot outward

E. Rotation: Turning upward or downward

27. Regarding skeletal muscles, choose the correct:

A. They are smooth muscles

B. They are involuntary muscles.

C. They comprise approximately 890 skeletal muscles.

D. They are supplied by somatic motor and sensory nerve fibers.

E. The mobile attachment is called the origin.

28. Concerning the cardiac muscle, choose the correct answer:

A. It is voluntary.

B. Contracts as multiple units.

C. Shows transverse striations.

D. Cardiac muscle fibers not form syncytium.

E. It is supplied by somatic nerve fibers.

29. An example of a girdle bone is:

A. Hip bone.

B. Humerus.

C. Femur.

D. Metacarpal bone.

E. vertebra.

30. An example of axial bone is:

A. Hip bone.

B. Humerus.

C. Femur.

D. Metacarpal bone.

E. Sternum.