ANATOMY QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 100% PASS
1. Because DNA replication occurs in this phase of the cell cycle, most chemotherapeutic drugs
for cancer act on the:
A. GI phase C. Interphase
B. S phase D. M phase
ANSWER : B (Wheater’s Functional Histology, 4th ed., p. 33)
MPL = 0.33
2. Which of the following epidermal cells form a protective barrier against Ultra Violet
radiation?
A. Langerhans C. Melanocyte
B. Merkel D. Keratinocyte
ANSWER : C (Bloom & Fawcett’s Concise Histology, 2nd ed., p. 166)
MPL = 0.33
3. In bacterial infection which granular leukocyte is expected to rise significantly
in the peripheral blood?
Eosinophil C. Lymphocyte
Neutrophil D. Basophil
ANSWER : B (Bloom and Fawcett`s concise Histology, 2nd ed., page 48)
MPL = 1.0
4. The spinal meninges is differentiated from the cerebral meninges by the absence
of:
A. Arachnoid villi C. Epidural space
B. Pial specializations D. Subarachnoid cisterns
ANSWER : A (Duan Haines Neuroanatomy by Paul Young, 1st ed., page 46)
MPL = 1.0
5. In females, which of the following structures is found in the deep perineal pouch?
A. greater vestibular gland C. crus of clitoris
B. vestibular bulb D. sphincter urethrae
ANSWER : D (Clinical Anatomy for medical Students by Richard Snell, 7th ed., 371)
MPL = 0.33
6. During a fight a man was stabbed in the thigh which transected the femoral nerve
just below the inguinal ligament. Which of the following will be manifested by the
patient?
intact knee-jerk reflex
loss of skin sensation over the anterior and medial thigh
loss of skin sensation along the medial border of the big toe
inability to flex the knee joint
ANSWER : B (Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed.,
page 529 & 563)
MPL = 0.33
7. A lesion of the median nerve in the hand is manifested by:
A. loss of ability to abduct the digits C. loss of opposability of the thumb
B. claw hand D. Dupuytren's contracture
ANSWER : C (Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed.,
p. 776)
MPL = 0.33
8. Damage to the facial nerve at the stylomastoid foramen would affect:
,p. 1098)
, MPL = 0.33
9. After a car accident the driver was noted to have clear fluid (apparently CSF) draining
from his nose. The bone which is most likely fractured is the:
A. frontal C. nasal
B. ethmoid D. lacrimal
ANSWER : B (Clinical Anatomy for Medical Students by Richard Snell, 7th ed., p. 745)
MPL = .05
10. In portal vein obstruction, blood from the jejunum could return to the heart
through which of the following veins?
A. hepatic C. splenic
B. esophageal D. inferior mesenteric
ANSWER : B (Clinical Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed.,
pp. 277-278)
MPL = 0.33
11. Renal calculi are most commonly trapped in which of the following anatomic
narrowings of the ureter?
A. as the ureter enters the bladder C. at the level of the pelvic brim
B. renal pelvis D. at the level of the iliac crest
ANSWER : C (Clinical Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed.,
p. 280)
MPL = 0.5
Which of the following esophageal narrowings may possibly offer resistance to the insertion of
a nasogastric tube?
level of the thyroid gland
level of the arch of the aorta as it crosses in front of the esophagus
just before entering the diaphragmatic opening
level of C7
ANSWER : B (Clinical Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed.,
p. 152)
MPL = 0.5
13. What position would make it impossible for a patient to keep his abdominal
musculature tensed during an examination?
A. when the thighs are flexed C. when the arms lie by the side
B. when the thighs are extended D. when the knees are extended
ANSWER : A (Snell, Richard S., Clinical Anatomy, 7th edition, 2004 p. 168).
MPL = 0.5
14. Malignant tumor of which area of the tongue is expected to metastasize early and
bilaterally into the deep cervical nodes?
A. root C. central portion, body
B. apex D. lateral portion, body
ANSWER : C (Netter, Frank H., The CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations, Vol. 3,
Part I, 1979, p.28.)
MPL = 0.33
15. Which chamber of the heart is most likely enlarged when there is narrowing of the
thoracic esophagus on Barium swallow?
A. right atrium C. right ventricle
B. left atrium D. left ventricle
ANSWER : B (Netter, Frank H., The CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations, Vol. 3,
Part I, 1979, p.34).
MPL = 0.33
, arteries is most likely eroded?
A. gastroduodenal C. splenic
B. restroduodenal D. hepatic
ANSWER : C (Snell, Richard S., Clinical Anatomy, 7th edition, 2004 p. 243).
MPL = 0.5
17. Which of the following statements is correct about the cystic duct?
It forms the medial boundary of the triangle of Calot.
The proximal portion contains the spiral valves of Heister.
It lies at the thickened distal portion of the lesser omentum.
It is about 8-10 cm. in length.
ANSWER : B
Ref. Netter, Frank H., The CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations, Vol. 3, Part III,
1979, p.22.
MPL = 0.33
18. A neurologic exam of a 34-year-old man reveals direct and consensual light reflexes in
his left eye; but neither a direct nor consensual reflex in his right eye. Which of the
following nerves is most likely involved?
A. right optic C. right oculomotor
B. left optic D. left oculomotor
ANSWER : C
Ref. Snell, Richard S., Clinical Neuroanatomy for Medical Students, 5th ed., 2004,
pp. 333-336.
MPL = 0.5
19. A 58 year old man with atherosclerosis suffers an embolic stroke that leaves him with a
left leg paresis. Physical examination reveals Babinski sign on the left and diminished
sensation over his left leg. Blockage of which of the following artery in responsible for
his symptoms?
A. left anterior cerebral C. left cerebral
B. right anterior cerebral D. right middle cerebral
ANSWER : B
Ref. Snell, Richard S., Clinical Neuroanatomy for Medical Students, 5th ed., 2004,
pp. 158-160.
MPL = 0.33
20. A 64-year-old man presents with increased language output, most of which is
incomprehensible. Neurological testing reveals that he cannot comprehend verbal or
written language. Where is the location of his lesion?
A. basal ganglia C. temporal lobe
B. frontal lobe D. parietal lobe
ANSWER : C MPL = 0.33
Reference : Snell, Richard S., Clinical Neuroanatomy For Medical Students,
5th edition., 2004 p. 290.
21. The following structures assist in maintaining the kidneys in their normal
position, EXCEPT:
A. renal fascia (Gerota)
B. renal artery and vein
C. renal fibrous capsule
D. perirenal fat
ANSWER: C MPL = 0.5
Reference: Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Moore,4th edition
Snell din!!!!
22. A patient can move his eyeball normally and see distant objects clearly but cannot
WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 100% PASS
1. Because DNA replication occurs in this phase of the cell cycle, most chemotherapeutic drugs
for cancer act on the:
A. GI phase C. Interphase
B. S phase D. M phase
ANSWER : B (Wheater’s Functional Histology, 4th ed., p. 33)
MPL = 0.33
2. Which of the following epidermal cells form a protective barrier against Ultra Violet
radiation?
A. Langerhans C. Melanocyte
B. Merkel D. Keratinocyte
ANSWER : C (Bloom & Fawcett’s Concise Histology, 2nd ed., p. 166)
MPL = 0.33
3. In bacterial infection which granular leukocyte is expected to rise significantly
in the peripheral blood?
Eosinophil C. Lymphocyte
Neutrophil D. Basophil
ANSWER : B (Bloom and Fawcett`s concise Histology, 2nd ed., page 48)
MPL = 1.0
4. The spinal meninges is differentiated from the cerebral meninges by the absence
of:
A. Arachnoid villi C. Epidural space
B. Pial specializations D. Subarachnoid cisterns
ANSWER : A (Duan Haines Neuroanatomy by Paul Young, 1st ed., page 46)
MPL = 1.0
5. In females, which of the following structures is found in the deep perineal pouch?
A. greater vestibular gland C. crus of clitoris
B. vestibular bulb D. sphincter urethrae
ANSWER : D (Clinical Anatomy for medical Students by Richard Snell, 7th ed., 371)
MPL = 0.33
6. During a fight a man was stabbed in the thigh which transected the femoral nerve
just below the inguinal ligament. Which of the following will be manifested by the
patient?
intact knee-jerk reflex
loss of skin sensation over the anterior and medial thigh
loss of skin sensation along the medial border of the big toe
inability to flex the knee joint
ANSWER : B (Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed.,
page 529 & 563)
MPL = 0.33
7. A lesion of the median nerve in the hand is manifested by:
A. loss of ability to abduct the digits C. loss of opposability of the thumb
B. claw hand D. Dupuytren's contracture
ANSWER : C (Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed.,
p. 776)
MPL = 0.33
8. Damage to the facial nerve at the stylomastoid foramen would affect:
,p. 1098)
, MPL = 0.33
9. After a car accident the driver was noted to have clear fluid (apparently CSF) draining
from his nose. The bone which is most likely fractured is the:
A. frontal C. nasal
B. ethmoid D. lacrimal
ANSWER : B (Clinical Anatomy for Medical Students by Richard Snell, 7th ed., p. 745)
MPL = .05
10. In portal vein obstruction, blood from the jejunum could return to the heart
through which of the following veins?
A. hepatic C. splenic
B. esophageal D. inferior mesenteric
ANSWER : B (Clinical Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed.,
pp. 277-278)
MPL = 0.33
11. Renal calculi are most commonly trapped in which of the following anatomic
narrowings of the ureter?
A. as the ureter enters the bladder C. at the level of the pelvic brim
B. renal pelvis D. at the level of the iliac crest
ANSWER : C (Clinical Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed.,
p. 280)
MPL = 0.5
Which of the following esophageal narrowings may possibly offer resistance to the insertion of
a nasogastric tube?
level of the thyroid gland
level of the arch of the aorta as it crosses in front of the esophagus
just before entering the diaphragmatic opening
level of C7
ANSWER : B (Clinical Oriented Anatomy by Keith Moore & Arthur Dalley, 4th ed.,
p. 152)
MPL = 0.5
13. What position would make it impossible for a patient to keep his abdominal
musculature tensed during an examination?
A. when the thighs are flexed C. when the arms lie by the side
B. when the thighs are extended D. when the knees are extended
ANSWER : A (Snell, Richard S., Clinical Anatomy, 7th edition, 2004 p. 168).
MPL = 0.5
14. Malignant tumor of which area of the tongue is expected to metastasize early and
bilaterally into the deep cervical nodes?
A. root C. central portion, body
B. apex D. lateral portion, body
ANSWER : C (Netter, Frank H., The CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations, Vol. 3,
Part I, 1979, p.28.)
MPL = 0.33
15. Which chamber of the heart is most likely enlarged when there is narrowing of the
thoracic esophagus on Barium swallow?
A. right atrium C. right ventricle
B. left atrium D. left ventricle
ANSWER : B (Netter, Frank H., The CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations, Vol. 3,
Part I, 1979, p.34).
MPL = 0.33
, arteries is most likely eroded?
A. gastroduodenal C. splenic
B. restroduodenal D. hepatic
ANSWER : C (Snell, Richard S., Clinical Anatomy, 7th edition, 2004 p. 243).
MPL = 0.5
17. Which of the following statements is correct about the cystic duct?
It forms the medial boundary of the triangle of Calot.
The proximal portion contains the spiral valves of Heister.
It lies at the thickened distal portion of the lesser omentum.
It is about 8-10 cm. in length.
ANSWER : B
Ref. Netter, Frank H., The CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations, Vol. 3, Part III,
1979, p.22.
MPL = 0.33
18. A neurologic exam of a 34-year-old man reveals direct and consensual light reflexes in
his left eye; but neither a direct nor consensual reflex in his right eye. Which of the
following nerves is most likely involved?
A. right optic C. right oculomotor
B. left optic D. left oculomotor
ANSWER : C
Ref. Snell, Richard S., Clinical Neuroanatomy for Medical Students, 5th ed., 2004,
pp. 333-336.
MPL = 0.5
19. A 58 year old man with atherosclerosis suffers an embolic stroke that leaves him with a
left leg paresis. Physical examination reveals Babinski sign on the left and diminished
sensation over his left leg. Blockage of which of the following artery in responsible for
his symptoms?
A. left anterior cerebral C. left cerebral
B. right anterior cerebral D. right middle cerebral
ANSWER : B
Ref. Snell, Richard S., Clinical Neuroanatomy for Medical Students, 5th ed., 2004,
pp. 158-160.
MPL = 0.33
20. A 64-year-old man presents with increased language output, most of which is
incomprehensible. Neurological testing reveals that he cannot comprehend verbal or
written language. Where is the location of his lesion?
A. basal ganglia C. temporal lobe
B. frontal lobe D. parietal lobe
ANSWER : C MPL = 0.33
Reference : Snell, Richard S., Clinical Neuroanatomy For Medical Students,
5th edition., 2004 p. 290.
21. The following structures assist in maintaining the kidneys in their normal
position, EXCEPT:
A. renal fascia (Gerota)
B. renal artery and vein
C. renal fibrous capsule
D. perirenal fat
ANSWER: C MPL = 0.5
Reference: Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Moore,4th edition
Snell din!!!!
22. A patient can move his eyeball normally and see distant objects clearly but cannot
