BASELINE EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The hinged synovial joint of the leg and foot adapts to surface changes during
ambulation.
What joins with the inferior articular surface of the tibia to form the mortise of this
structure? - ....ANSWER ...-A
Articular facet of the lateral malleolus
B
Articular facet of the medial malleolus
C
Superior margin of the talus
D
Trochlear surface
Case
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,A 26-year-old man is seen in the ED after cutting his wrist while opening a
package with a knife. Upon examination, he cannot flex his thumb.
Question
What structure was injured? - ....ANSWER ...-A
Flexor carpi radialis
B
Flexor digitorum profundus
C
Flexor digitorum superficialis
D
Flexor pollicus longus
Case
A mineralocorticoid is produced in the zona glomerulosa and is stimulated by a
pathway involving angiotensin II.
Question
What effect will occur when this chemical acts on its receptor in renal cells? -
....ANSWER ...-A
Deactivation of sodium channels
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,B
Potassium reabsorption
C
Stimulation of Na/K pumps
D
Water excretion
Question
A muscular organ is a temporary reservoir for urine.
What is this structure posterior to? - ....ANSWER ...-A
Pelvic diaphragm
B
Peritoneum
C
Pubic symphysis
D
Rectum
Case
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, A group of muscles arises from various locations on the scapula and inserts in the
proximal humerus.
Question
Which muscle of this group inserts most anteriorly? - ....ANSWER ...-A
Infraspinatus
B
Subscapularis
C
Supraspinatus
D
Teres minor
Question
Histoplasma capsulatum is endemic to what region of the United States? -
....ANSWER ...-A
Gulf Coast
B
Mississippi River valleys
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AND ANSWERS
The hinged synovial joint of the leg and foot adapts to surface changes during
ambulation.
What joins with the inferior articular surface of the tibia to form the mortise of this
structure? - ....ANSWER ...-A
Articular facet of the lateral malleolus
B
Articular facet of the medial malleolus
C
Superior margin of the talus
D
Trochlear surface
Case
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,A 26-year-old man is seen in the ED after cutting his wrist while opening a
package with a knife. Upon examination, he cannot flex his thumb.
Question
What structure was injured? - ....ANSWER ...-A
Flexor carpi radialis
B
Flexor digitorum profundus
C
Flexor digitorum superficialis
D
Flexor pollicus longus
Case
A mineralocorticoid is produced in the zona glomerulosa and is stimulated by a
pathway involving angiotensin II.
Question
What effect will occur when this chemical acts on its receptor in renal cells? -
....ANSWER ...-A
Deactivation of sodium channels
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,B
Potassium reabsorption
C
Stimulation of Na/K pumps
D
Water excretion
Question
A muscular organ is a temporary reservoir for urine.
What is this structure posterior to? - ....ANSWER ...-A
Pelvic diaphragm
B
Peritoneum
C
Pubic symphysis
D
Rectum
Case
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, A group of muscles arises from various locations on the scapula and inserts in the
proximal humerus.
Question
Which muscle of this group inserts most anteriorly? - ....ANSWER ...-A
Infraspinatus
B
Subscapularis
C
Supraspinatus
D
Teres minor
Question
Histoplasma capsulatum is endemic to what region of the United States? -
....ANSWER ...-A
Gulf Coast
B
Mississippi River valleys
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