Doctor of Physical Therapy Anatomy Practice Exam
Questions 1-25
Topics: Thoracic Wall « Neurovascular Bundle « Diaphragm « Abdominal Wall ¢« Rectus Sheath « Pelvic
Floor
1.
The neurovascular bundle is located between which two muscle layers?
A. External intercostal and internal intercostal
B. Internal intercostal and innermost intercostal
C. Innermost intercostal and parietal pleura
D. External intercostal and endothoracic fascia
2.
The correct superior-to-inferior arrangement of the intercostal neurovascular bundle is:
A. Artery — Vein — Nerve
B. Vein — Artery — Nerve
C. Nerve — Artery — Vein
D. Vein — Nerve — Artery
3.
The neurovascular bundle is protected within the:
A. Costal cartilage
B. Costal groove
C. Manubrium
D. Sternocostal ligament
, 4.
During thoracentesis, the needle should be inserted:
A. Inferior to the upper rib
B. Superior to the lower rib
C. Directly through the rib
D. Through the costal cartilage
5.
Which intercostal muscle is primarily responsible for quiet inspiration?
A. Internal intercostal
B. Innermost intercostal
C. External intercostal
D. Transversus thoracis
6.
The fibers of the external intercostals run:
A. Horizontally
B. Downward and posteriorly
C. Downward and anteriorly
D. Vertically
1.
The fibers of the internal intercostals run:
A. Downward and posteriorly
B. Horizontally
C. Downward and anteriorly
D. Vertically
Questions 1-25
Topics: Thoracic Wall « Neurovascular Bundle « Diaphragm « Abdominal Wall ¢« Rectus Sheath « Pelvic
Floor
1.
The neurovascular bundle is located between which two muscle layers?
A. External intercostal and internal intercostal
B. Internal intercostal and innermost intercostal
C. Innermost intercostal and parietal pleura
D. External intercostal and endothoracic fascia
2.
The correct superior-to-inferior arrangement of the intercostal neurovascular bundle is:
A. Artery — Vein — Nerve
B. Vein — Artery — Nerve
C. Nerve — Artery — Vein
D. Vein — Nerve — Artery
3.
The neurovascular bundle is protected within the:
A. Costal cartilage
B. Costal groove
C. Manubrium
D. Sternocostal ligament
, 4.
During thoracentesis, the needle should be inserted:
A. Inferior to the upper rib
B. Superior to the lower rib
C. Directly through the rib
D. Through the costal cartilage
5.
Which intercostal muscle is primarily responsible for quiet inspiration?
A. Internal intercostal
B. Innermost intercostal
C. External intercostal
D. Transversus thoracis
6.
The fibers of the external intercostals run:
A. Horizontally
B. Downward and posteriorly
C. Downward and anteriorly
D. Vertically
1.
The fibers of the internal intercostals run:
A. Downward and posteriorly
B. Horizontally
C. Downward and anteriorly
D. Vertically
