Doctor of Physical Therapy Anatomy Practice Exam
Questions 51-75
Topics: Thoracic Wall « Diaphragm ¢ Abdominal Wall ¢ Pelvic Floor ¢ Clinical Anatomy ¢ Functional
Movements
51.
The diaphragm separates the:
A. Thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity
B. Pleural cavities
C. Pericardial cavity from the mediastinum
D. Abdominal cavity from the pelvic cavity
52.
The central tendon is a structure found within the:
A. Rectus abdominis
B. Diaphragm
C. External oblique
D. Levator ani
53.
Which opening in the diaphragm transmits the inferior vena cava?
A. Esophageal hiatus
B. Caval opening
C. Aortic hiatus
D. Costal hiatus
, 54.
The esophageal hiatus transmits the:
A. Aorta
B. Inferior vena cava
C. Esophagus and vagus nerves
D. Thoracic duct only
55.
The aortic hiatus transmits the:
A. Inferior vena cava
B. Esophagus
C. Aorta
D. Phrenic nerve
56.
Which mnemonic correctly matches the major diaphragmatic openings?
A.110,E8
A 12
B.18, E10,A12
C.112,E10,A8
D.110,E12, A8
57.
A patient with unilateral phrenic nerve paralysis will MOST likely have difficulty with:
A. Quiet inspiration
B. EIbow extension
C. Knee flexion
D. Hip adduction
Questions 51-75
Topics: Thoracic Wall « Diaphragm ¢ Abdominal Wall ¢ Pelvic Floor ¢ Clinical Anatomy ¢ Functional
Movements
51.
The diaphragm separates the:
A. Thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity
B. Pleural cavities
C. Pericardial cavity from the mediastinum
D. Abdominal cavity from the pelvic cavity
52.
The central tendon is a structure found within the:
A. Rectus abdominis
B. Diaphragm
C. External oblique
D. Levator ani
53.
Which opening in the diaphragm transmits the inferior vena cava?
A. Esophageal hiatus
B. Caval opening
C. Aortic hiatus
D. Costal hiatus
, 54.
The esophageal hiatus transmits the:
A. Aorta
B. Inferior vena cava
C. Esophagus and vagus nerves
D. Thoracic duct only
55.
The aortic hiatus transmits the:
A. Inferior vena cava
B. Esophagus
C. Aorta
D. Phrenic nerve
56.
Which mnemonic correctly matches the major diaphragmatic openings?
A.110,E8
A 12
B.18, E10,A12
C.112,E10,A8
D.110,E12, A8
57.
A patient with unilateral phrenic nerve paralysis will MOST likely have difficulty with:
A. Quiet inspiration
B. EIbow extension
C. Knee flexion
D. Hip adduction