HESI A2 ENTRANCE EXAM (A&P)

HESI A2 ENTRANCE EXAM (A&P) Which is an anterior muscle? -Gluteus Maximus -Quadriceps femoris -Biceps femoris -Adductor magnus - CORRECT ANSWER -Biceps femoris How might the headrest on a car prevent traumatic injury? -By limiting hyperflexion of the neck -By limiting hyperextension of the neck -By reducing vertebral compression -By preventing disc degeneration - CORRECT ANSWER -By limiting hyperextension of the neck Which might you expect to see in a whiplash injury? -Cardiopulmonary problems -Side-to-side spinal curvature -Eventual herniation of discs -Traumatic injury to ligaments - CORRECT ANSWER -Traumatic injury to ligaments Muscle contractions that normally move food along the human digestive system are known as _____. -Defecation -Osmosis -Peristalsis -Circulation - CORRECT ANSWER -Peristalsis