Doctor of Physical Therapy Anatomy Practice Exam
Questions 26-50
Topics: Thoracic Wall « Abdominal Wall « Diaphragm « Pelvic Floor « Rectus Sheath ¢ Clinical Anatomy
26.
The intercostal nerves are the anterior rami of which spinal nerves?
A. Cervical spinal nerves
B. Thoracic spinal nerves
C. Lumbar spinal nerves
D. Sacral spinal nerves
27.
Which artery supplies the posterior intercostal spaces?
A. Internal thoracic artery
B. Thoracic aorta
C. Axillary artery
D. Subclavian artery
28.
The anterior intercostal arteries arise primarily from the:
A. Thoracic aorta
B. Internal thoracic artery
C. Pulmonary artery
D. Brachial artery
29.
, The innermost intercostal muscle lies immediately:
A. Superficial to the external intercostal
B. Deep to the neurovascular bundle
C. Deep to the pleura
D. Superficial to the ribs
30.
A fractured rib is most likely to damage the intercostal artery because it lies within the:
A. Costochondral junction
B. Costal groove
C. Sternum
D. Xiphoid process
31.
The external intercostals are MOST active during:
A. Quiet inspiration
B. Quiet expiration
C. Forced expiration
D. Sneezing only
32.
The diaphragm contracts by:
A. Moving superiorly
B. Flattening and descending
C. Elevating the ribs only
D. Rotating the thoracic cage
Questions 26-50
Topics: Thoracic Wall « Abdominal Wall « Diaphragm « Pelvic Floor « Rectus Sheath ¢ Clinical Anatomy
26.
The intercostal nerves are the anterior rami of which spinal nerves?
A. Cervical spinal nerves
B. Thoracic spinal nerves
C. Lumbar spinal nerves
D. Sacral spinal nerves
27.
Which artery supplies the posterior intercostal spaces?
A. Internal thoracic artery
B. Thoracic aorta
C. Axillary artery
D. Subclavian artery
28.
The anterior intercostal arteries arise primarily from the:
A. Thoracic aorta
B. Internal thoracic artery
C. Pulmonary artery
D. Brachial artery
29.
, The innermost intercostal muscle lies immediately:
A. Superficial to the external intercostal
B. Deep to the neurovascular bundle
C. Deep to the pleura
D. Superficial to the ribs
30.
A fractured rib is most likely to damage the intercostal artery because it lies within the:
A. Costochondral junction
B. Costal groove
C. Sternum
D. Xiphoid process
31.
The external intercostals are MOST active during:
A. Quiet inspiration
B. Quiet expiration
C. Forced expiration
D. Sneezing only
32.
The diaphragm contracts by:
A. Moving superiorly
B. Flattening and descending
C. Elevating the ribs only
D. Rotating the thoracic cage
