Question 1

Where is the dorsal root ganglion located?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intervertebral foramen 
B)  Vertebral foramen 
C)  Transverse foramen 
D)  Foramen magnum 
A)  Intervertebral foramen 
B)  Vertebral foramen 
C)  Transverse foramen 
D)  Foramen magnum A

Question 2

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the thoracic vertebra.  
-Which line points to the costovertebral joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D A

Question 3

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal CT reformat of the thoracic spine, with intrathecal contrast.  
-Which line points to the medial end of rib?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D D

Question 4

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the thoracic vertebra.  
-Which line points to the lamina?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 5

The following questions refer to the figure below of a sagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the lumbar vertebra.  
-Which line points to the pedicle?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 6

The following questions refer to the figure below of a sagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the lumbar vertebra.  
-Which line points to the inferior articular process?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 7

The erector spinae muscle group is the chief extensor of the vertebral column and is arranged into which three vertical columns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iliocostalis, longissimus, and splenius 
B)  Iliocostalis, longissimus, and spinalis 
C)  Iliocostalis, multifidus, and splenius 
D)  Iliocostalis, multifidus, and spinalis 
A)  Iliocostalis, longissimus, and splenius 
B)  Iliocostalis, longissimus, and spinalis 
C)  Iliocostalis, multifidus, and splenius 
D)  Iliocostalis, multifidus, and spinalis

Question 8

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the thoracic spine.  
-Which line points to the vertebral body?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 9

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the thoracic vertebra.  
-Which line points to the pedicle?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 10

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal CT reformat of the thoracic spine, with intrathecal contrast.  
-Which line points to the conus medullaris?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 11

The transverse processes of the sacrum join to form the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sacral promontory 
B)  Cornu 
C)  Sacral hiatus 
D)  Lateral masses 
A)  Sacral promontory 
B)  Cornu 
C)  Sacral hiatus 
D)  Lateral masses

Question 12

The following questions refer to the figure below of a 3D CT of the cervical vertebrae, anterior view.  
-Which line points to the odontoid process of C2?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 13

The following questions refer to the figure below of a midsagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the cervical spine with spinal ligaments.  
-Which line points to the supraspinous ligament?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 14

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the thoracic spine.  
-Which line points to the middle scalene muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 15

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal, T1-weighted MRI of cervical spine.  
-Which line points to the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 16

The following questions refer to the figure below of a midsagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the cervical spine with spinal ligaments.  
-Which line points to the tectorial membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 17

The following questions refer to the figure below of a 3D CT of the cervical vertebrae, anterior view.  
-Which line points to the lateral mass of C1?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 18

The brachial plexus arises from which ventral rami?

Accepted Answer

A)  C4-C7 
B)  C5-C8 and T1 
C)  C3-C7 and T1 
D)  C5-C7 and T1-T3 
A)  C4-C7 
B)  C5-C8 and T1 
C)  C3-C7 and T1 
D)  C5-C7 and T1-T3

Question 19

The following questions refer to the figure below of a 3D CT of the lumbar spine, lateral view.  
-Which line points to the spinous process?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 20

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T2-weighted MRI of the lumbar spine.  
-Which line points to the zygapophyseal joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Where is the dorsal root ganglion located?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the thoracic vertebra. -Which line points to the costovertebral joint?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal CT reformat of the thoracic spine, with intrathecal contrast. -Which line points to the medial end of rib?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the thoracic vertebra. -Which line points to the lamina?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a sagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the lumbar vertebra. -Which line points to the pedicle?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a sagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the lumbar vertebra. -Which line points to the inferior articular process?

The erector spinae muscle group is the chief extensor of the vertebral column and is arranged into which three vertical columns?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the thoracic spine. -Which line points to the vertebral body?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the thoracic vertebra. -Which line points to the pedicle?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal CT reformat of the thoracic spine, with intrathecal contrast. -Which line points to the conus medullaris?

The transverse processes of the sacrum join to form the:

The following questions refer to the figure below of a 3D CT of the cervical vertebrae, anterior view. -Which line points to the odontoid process of C2?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a midsagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the cervical spine with spinal ligaments. -Which line points to the supraspinous ligament?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the thoracic spine. -Which line points to the middle scalene muscle?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal, T1-weighted MRI of cervical spine. -Which line points to the spinal cord?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a midsagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the cervical spine with spinal ligaments. -Which line points to the tectorial membrane?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a 3D CT of the cervical vertebrae, anterior view. -Which line points to the lateral mass of C1?

The brachial plexus arises from which ventral rami?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a 3D CT of the lumbar spine, lateral view. -Which line points to the spinous process?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T2-weighted MRI of the lumbar spine. -Which line points to the zygapophyseal joint?

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Exam 4: Spine

Where is the dorsal root ganglion located?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the thoracic vertebra. -Which line points to the costovertebral joint?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal CT reformat of the thoracic spine, with intrathecal contrast. -Which line points to the medial end of rib?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the thoracic vertebra. -Which line points to the lamina?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a sagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the lumbar vertebra. -Which line points to the pedicle?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a sagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the lumbar vertebra. -Which line points to the inferior articular process?

The erector spinae muscle group is the chief extensor of the vertebral column and is arranged into which three vertical columns?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the thoracic spine. -Which line points to the vertebral body?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial CT of the thoracic vertebra. -Which line points to the pedicle?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal CT reformat of the thoracic spine, with intrathecal contrast. -Which line points to the conus medullaris?

The transverse processes of the sacrum join to form the:

The following questions refer to the figure below of a 3D CT of the cervical vertebrae, anterior view. -Which line points to the odontoid process of C2?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a midsagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the cervical spine with spinal ligaments. -Which line points to the supraspinous ligament?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T1-weighted MRI of the thoracic spine. -Which line points to the middle scalene muscle?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a coronal, T1-weighted MRI of cervical spine. -Which line points to the spinal cord?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a midsagittal, T2-weighted MRI of the cervical spine with spinal ligaments. -Which line points to the tectorial membrane?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a 3D CT of the cervical vertebrae, anterior view. -Which line points to the lateral mass of C1?

The brachial plexus arises from which ventral rami?

The following questions refer to the figure below of a 3D CT of the lumbar spine, lateral view. -Which line points to the spinous process?

The following questions refer to the figure below of an axial, T2-weighted MRI of the lumbar spine. -Which line points to the zygapophyseal joint?

Introduction to Sectional Anatomy

Cranium and Facial Bones

Brain

Neck

Thorax

Abdomen

Pelvis

Upper Extremity

Lower Extremity

Filters