MBLEX test questions, answers and explanations 1 (Anatomy and Physiology) Update

MBLEX test questions, answers and explanations 1 (Anatomy and Physiology) Update the ___ is part of the large intestine that is closest to the anus - ANS-sigmoid colon plane that cuts down the middle of the body - ANS-sagittal plane a neuromuscular disorder that occurs when the sciatic nerve is irritated or compressed by the piriformis muscle causing pain, tingling and numbness in the glutes and along the path of the sciatic nerve descending down the posterior thigh and into the leg - ANSpiriformis syndrome movement away front he median plane - ANS-abduction the elevation of the medial edge of the foot so that the sole is turned inward - ANSinversion there are ___ cervical vertebrae in a normal human body - ANS-seven the hamstrings are the muscle group of the posterior thigh and include the ___, semitendinosus and the semimembranosus. the hamstrings cross over and act upon both the hip and knee joints - ANS-biceps femoris flexing the ankle dorsally so that the toes are moving toward the shin, as in walking on heels - ANS-dorsifexion condyloid and saddle joints are examples of ___ joints - ANS-biaxial the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is which type of joint? CONTINUES...