COMBINED WRITTEN EXAM PREP QUESTIONS| FROM
QUESTION TO PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
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,Which is the prehension pattern most frequently used by prosthetic hands?
a) Palmer
b) Hook
c) Lateral
d) Tip Answer: a) Palmer
In addition to supporting the medial longitudinal arch, what else does the posterior tibial tendon
do?
A.) plantarflex and invert the foot
B.) plantarflex and evert the foot
C.) dorsiflex and invert the foot
D.) dorsiflex and evert the foot Answer: A.) plantarflex and invert the foot
A saddle joint is typically:
A.) uniaxial
B.) biaxial
C.) triaxial
D.) it can be any of these Answer: B.) biaxial
Which of the following is an example of a saddle joint?
A.) the MP joints of the hand
B.) the humoulnar joint of the elbow
C.) the CMC joint of the thumb
D.) the shoulder joint Answer: C.) the CMC joint of the thumb
The large muscle located on the anterior aspect of the scapula is the:
A.) supraspinatus
B.) infrspinatus
C.) subscapularis
D.) teres major Answer: C.) subscapularis
Which of the following will extend the back and trunk when contracted bilaterally?
A.) Recuts Abdominus
B.) Serratus Anterior
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, C.) Latissimus Dorsi
D.) Erector Spinae
E.) Transverse Thoracis Answer: D.) Erector Spinae
Which of the following can flex the elbow in any position?
A.) Brachialis
B.) Biceps Brachii
C.) Brachioradialis
D.) Triceps Brachii Answer: A.) Brachialis
Point of contact between two neurons occurs at :
A.) the neuromuscular junction
B.) the cell body
C.) the synapse
D.) the point where the nerve emerges from the spinal cord Answer: C.) the synapse
A collection of cell bodies within the CNS is typically called a:
A.) nucleus
B.) tract
C.) gray matter
D.) spinal nerve Answer: A.) nucleus
The Sympathetic Division of the ANS is located:
A.) in the anterior portion of the entire spinal cord
B.) at the spinal levels of T1-T12 through L1-L3
C.) at the brainstem and cervical level
D.) at the sacral level S2-4 Answer: B.) at the spinal levels of T1 - T12 and Through L1 - L3
T/F: The ventral (anterior) rami typically merge to form somatic plexus Answer: True
The Fibrous connective tissue covering all bones (except at sites of articulation)
A.) fibrocartilage
B.) periosteum
C.) perichondrium
D.) anticardium Answer: B.) periosteum
At the elbow joint, the capitulum of the humerus articulates with the:
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QUESTION TO PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
,Which is the prehension pattern most frequently used by prosthetic hands?
a) Palmer
b) Hook
c) Lateral
d) Tip Answer: a) Palmer
In addition to supporting the medial longitudinal arch, what else does the posterior tibial tendon
do?
A.) plantarflex and invert the foot
B.) plantarflex and evert the foot
C.) dorsiflex and invert the foot
D.) dorsiflex and evert the foot Answer: A.) plantarflex and invert the foot
A saddle joint is typically:
A.) uniaxial
B.) biaxial
C.) triaxial
D.) it can be any of these Answer: B.) biaxial
Which of the following is an example of a saddle joint?
A.) the MP joints of the hand
B.) the humoulnar joint of the elbow
C.) the CMC joint of the thumb
D.) the shoulder joint Answer: C.) the CMC joint of the thumb
The large muscle located on the anterior aspect of the scapula is the:
A.) supraspinatus
B.) infrspinatus
C.) subscapularis
D.) teres major Answer: C.) subscapularis
Which of the following will extend the back and trunk when contracted bilaterally?
A.) Recuts Abdominus
B.) Serratus Anterior
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, C.) Latissimus Dorsi
D.) Erector Spinae
E.) Transverse Thoracis Answer: D.) Erector Spinae
Which of the following can flex the elbow in any position?
A.) Brachialis
B.) Biceps Brachii
C.) Brachioradialis
D.) Triceps Brachii Answer: A.) Brachialis
Point of contact between two neurons occurs at :
A.) the neuromuscular junction
B.) the cell body
C.) the synapse
D.) the point where the nerve emerges from the spinal cord Answer: C.) the synapse
A collection of cell bodies within the CNS is typically called a:
A.) nucleus
B.) tract
C.) gray matter
D.) spinal nerve Answer: A.) nucleus
The Sympathetic Division of the ANS is located:
A.) in the anterior portion of the entire spinal cord
B.) at the spinal levels of T1-T12 through L1-L3
C.) at the brainstem and cervical level
D.) at the sacral level S2-4 Answer: B.) at the spinal levels of T1 - T12 and Through L1 - L3
T/F: The ventral (anterior) rami typically merge to form somatic plexus Answer: True
The Fibrous connective tissue covering all bones (except at sites of articulation)
A.) fibrocartilage
B.) periosteum
C.) perichondrium
D.) anticardium Answer: B.) periosteum
At the elbow joint, the capitulum of the humerus articulates with the:
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