ANATOMY OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
TIME: 1hr
1. Which bone forms the prominence of the cheek?
a) Maxilla
b) Zygomatic bone
c) Temporal bone
d) Mandible
2. The parotid gland is innervated by which cranial nerve?
a) Facial nerve (CN VII)
b) Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
c) Vagus nerve (CN X)
d) Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
3. Which artery supplies the majority of the face?
a) Facial artery
b) Maxillary artery
c) Superficial temporal artery
d) Ophthalmic artery
4. The thyroid gland is located at which vertebral level?
a) C5-T1
b) C3-C5
c) T2-T4
d) L1-L2
5. Which muscle is responsible for elevating the mandible?
a) Masseter
b) Temporalis
c) Lateral pterygoid
d) Medial pterygoid
6. Which germ layer gives rise to the nervous system?
a) Ectoderm
b) Mesoderm
c) Endoderm
d) Trophoblast
7. The notochord is derived from which structure during embryogenesis?
a) Primitive streak
b) Neural crest
c) Mesoderm
d) Endoderm
**Answer: c) Mesoderm**
8. Which cell type produces myelin in the peripheral nervous system?
a) Oligodendrocytes
b) Schwann cells
c) Astrocytes
d) Microglia
9. The lining of the gastrointestinal tract is primarily derived from which germ layer?
a) Ectoderm
b) Mesoderm
c) Endoderm
d) Neural crest
10. Which structure forms the roof of the mouth during development?
a) Frontonasal process
b) Maxillary process
c) Palatine shelves
d) Mandibular process
11. Which structure passes through the diaphragm at the T10 level?
a) Esophagus
b) Inferior vena cava
c) Aorta
d) Thoracic duct
12. The right coronary artery supplies which part of the heart?
a) Left ventricle
b) Right atrium and ventricle
c) Interventricular septum
d) Left atrium
13. Which nerve innervates the diaphragm?
a) Phrenic nerve
b) Vagus nerve
c) Intercostal nerve
d) Recurrent laryngeal nerve
14. The thoracic duct drains lymph into which vein?
a) Subclavian vein
b) Jugular vein
c) Brachiocephalic vein
d) Azygos vein
15. Which rib articulates with the sternal angle?
a) 1st rib
b) 2nd rib
c) 3rd rib
d) 4th rib
16. Which ligament connects the liver to the anterior abdominal wall?
a) Falciform ligament
b) Hepatoduodenal ligament
c) Coronary ligament
d) Round ligament
17. The sigmoid colon is supplied by which artery?
a) Superior mesenteric artery
b) Inferior mesenteric artery
c) Celiac trunk
d) Renal artery
18. Which structure forms the posterior boundary of the inguinal canal?
a) Inguinal ligament
b) Transversalis fascia
c) External oblique aponeurosis
d) Internal oblique muscle
19. The urinary bladder is located in which pelvic space?
a) Retroperitoneal space
b) Peritoneal cavity
c) Extraperitoneal space
d) Subperitoneal space
20. Which nerve supplies the skin over the pubic region?
a) Ilioinguinal nerve
b) Genitofemoral nerve
c) Obturator nerve
d) Femoral nerve
21. Which nerve innervates the deltoid muscle?
a) Axillary nerve
b) Radial nerve
c) Median nerve
d) Ulnar nerve
22. The anatomical snuffbox is bounded by which tendons?
a) Extensor pollicis longus and brevis
b) Abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis
c) Extensor pollicis longus and abductor pollicis longus
d) Extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis
23. Which artery is the main blood supply to the posterior compartment of the arm?
a) Brachial artery
b) Radial artery
c) Profunda brachii artery
d) Ulnar artery
24. The carpal tunnel contains all of the following EXCEPT:
a) Flexor digitorum superficialis tendons
b) Flexor digitorum profundus tendons
c) Median nerve
d) Ulnar nerve
25. Which muscle is responsible for supination of the forearm?
a) Biceps brachii
b) Brachialis
c) Pronator teres
d) Supinator
26. The femoral nerve arises from which plexus?
a) Lumbar plexus
b) Sacral plexus
c) Brachial plexus
d) Coccygeal plexus
27. Which artery is the main blood supply to the posterior compartment of the thigh?
a) Femoral artery
b) Popliteal artery
c) Profunda femoris artery
d) Anterior tibial artery
28. The Achilles tendon is formed by the tendons of which muscles?
a) Gastrocnemius and soleus
b) Tibialis posterior and flexor digitorum longus
c) Peroneus longus and brevis
d) Tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus
29. Which nerve innervates the skin on the lateral side of the foot?
a) Tibial nerve
b) Common peroneal nerve
c) Superficial peroneal nerve
d) Deep peroneal nerve
30. The hip joint is stabilized by which ligament?
a) Iliofemoral ligament
b) Pubofemoral ligament
c) Ischiofemoral ligament
d) All of the above
31. Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements?
a) Cerebrum
b) Cerebellum
c) Medulla oblongata
d) Thalamus
32. The primary motor cortex is located in which lobe of the brain?
a) Frontal lobe
b) Parietal lobe
c) Temporal lobe
d) Occipital lobe
33. Which cranial nerve is responsible for hearing and balance?
a) Vestibulocochlear nerve (CN VIII)
b) Facial nerve (CN VII)
c) Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
d) Vagus nerve (CN X)
34. The blood-brain barrier is primarily formed by which cells?
a) Neurons
b) Astrocytes
c) Oligodendrocytes
d) Microglia
35. Which structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain?
a) Corpus callosum
b) Fornix
c) Thalamus
d) Pons
36. Which cranial nerve innervates the muscles of mastication?
a) Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
b) Facial nerve (CN VII)
c) Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
d) Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
37. The foramen magnum transmits which structure?
a) Spinal cord
b) Internal carotid artery
c) Vagus nerve
d) Facial nerve
38. Which muscle is responsible for protrusion of the tongue?
a) Genioglossus
b) Hyoglossus
c) Styloglossus
d) Palatoglossus
39. The superior orbital fissure transmits all of the following EXCEPT:
a) Oculomotor nerve (CN III)
b) Trochlear nerve (CN IV)
c) Abducens nerve (CN VI)
d) Optic nerve (CN II)
40. Which artery supplies the posterior part of the brain?
a) Internal carotid artery
b) Vertebral artery
c) External carotid artery
d) Basilar artery
41. The right atrium receives blood from which vessel?
a) Superior vena cava
b) Inferior vena cava
c) Coronary sinus
d) All of the above
42. Which valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle?
a) Tricuspid valve
b) Mitral valve
c) Pulmonary valve
d) Aortic valve
43. The azygos vein drains into which structure?
a) Superior vena cava
b) Inferior vena cava
c) Right atrium
d) Left atrium
44. Which rib is considered a "floating rib"?
a) 11th rib
b) 12th rib
c) 10th rib
d) 9th rib
45. The thoracic sympathetic trunk is located where?
a) Anterior to the vertebral column
b) Posterior to the vertebral column
c) Lateral to the vertebral column
d) Medial to the vertebral column
46. The portal triad in the liver consists of which structures?
a) Hepatic artery, portal vein, and bile duct
b) Hepatic vein, portal vein, and bile duct
c) Hepatic artery, hepatic vein, and bile duct
d) Hepatic artery, portal vein, and cystic duct
47. Which structure forms the anterior boundary of the epiploic foramen?
a) Portal vein
b) Inferior vena cava
c) Free edge of the lesser omentum
d) Common bile duct
48. The sigmoid colon is supplied by which artery?
a) Superior mesenteric artery
b) Inferior mesenteric artery
c) Celiac trunk
d) Renal artery
49. Which nerve supplies the cremasteric muscle?
a) Ilioinguinal nerve
b) Genitofemoral nerve
c) Obturator nerve
d) Femoral nerve
50. The urinary bladder is located in which pelvic space?
a) Retroperitoneal space
b) Peritoneal cavity
c) Extraperitoneal space
d) Subperitoneal space
51. Which nerve innervates the thenar muscles of the hand?
a) Median nerve
b) Ulnar nerve
c) Radial nerve
d) Axillary nerve
52. The radial nerve arises from which cord of the brachial plexus?
a) Lateral cord
b) Medial cord
c) Posterior cord
d) Superior cord
53. Which artery is the main blood supply to the deep palmar arch?
a) Radial artery
b) Ulnar artery
c) Brachial artery
d) Axillary artery
54. The flexor retinaculum forms the roof of which structure?
a) Cubital fossa
b) Carpal tunnel
c) Anatomical snuffbox
d) Axilla
55. Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the arm beyond 90 degrees?
a) Deltoid
b) Supraspinatus
c) Infraspinatus
d) Teres minor
56. The sciatic nerve arises from which plexus?
a) Lumbar plexus
b) Sacral plexus
c) Brachial plexus
d) Coccygeal plexus
57. Which artery is the main blood supply to the anterior compartment of the leg?
a) Anterior tibial artery
b) Posterior tibial artery
c) Fibular artery
d) Popliteal artery
58. The medial malleolus is part of which bone?
a) Tibia
b) Fibula
c) Talus
d) Calcaneus
59. Which nerve innervates the skin on the medial side of the foot?
a) Tibial nerve
b) Common peroneal nerve
c) Superficial peroneal nerve
d) Deep peroneal nerve
60. The knee joint is stabilized by which ligament?
a) Anterior cruciate ligament
b) Posterior cruciate ligament
c) Medial collateral ligament
d) All of the above
61. Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature?
a) Hypothalamus
b) Thalamus
c) Cerebellum
d) Medulla oblongata
62. The primary visual cortex is located in which lobe of the brain?
a) Frontal lobe
b) Parietal lobe
c) Temporal lobe
d) Occipital lobe
63. Which cranial nerve is responsible for taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
a) Facial nerve (CN VII)
b) Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
c) Vagus nerve (CN X)
d) Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
64. The blood-brain barrier is primarily formed by which cells?
a) Neurons
b) Astrocytes
c) Oligodendrocytes
d) Microglia
65. Which structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain?
a) Corpus callosum
b) Fornix
c) Thalamus
d) Pons
66. Which cranial nerve innervates the muscles of mastication?
a) Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
b) Facial nerve (CN VII)
c) Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
d) Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
67. The foramen magnum transmits which structure?
a) Spinal cord
b) Internal carotid artery
c) Vagus nerve
d) Facial nerve
68. Which muscle is responsible for protrusion of the tongue?
a) Genioglossus
b) Hyoglossus
c) Styloglossus
d) Palatoglossus
69. The superior orbital fissure transmits all of the following EXCEPT:
a) Oculomotor nerve (CN III)
b) Trochlear nerve (CN IV)
c) Abducens nerve (CN VI)
d) Optic nerve (CN II)
70. Which artery supplies the posterior part of the brain?
a) Internal carotid artery
b) Vertebral artery
c) External carotid artery
d) Basilar artery
71. The right atrium receives blood from which vessel?
a) Superior vena cava
b) Inferior vena cava
c) Coronary sinus
d) All of the above
72. Which valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle?
a) Tricuspid valve
b) Mitral valve
c) Pulmonary valve
d) Aortic valve
73. The azygos vein drains into which structure?
a) Superior vena cava
b) Inferior vena cava
c) Right atrium
d) Left atrium
**Answer: a) Superior vena cava**
74. Which rib is considered a "floating rib"?
a) 11th rib
b) 12th rib
c) 10th rib
d) 9th rib
75. The thoracic sympathetic trunk is located where?
a) Anterior to the vertebral column
b) Posterior to the vertebral column
c) Lateral to the vertebral column
d) Medial to the vertebral column
76. The portal triad in the liver consists of which structures?
a) Hepatic artery, portal vein, and bile duct
b) Hepatic vein, portal vein, and bile duct
c) Hepatic artery, hepatic vein, and bile duct
d) Hepatic artery, portal vein, and cystic duct
77. Which structure forms the anterior boundary of the epiploic foramen?
a) Portal vein
b) Inferior vena cava
c) Free edge of the lesser omentum
d) Common bile duct
78. The sigmoid colon is supplied by which artery?
a) Superior mesenteric artery
b) Inferior mesenteric artery
c) Celiac trunk
d) Renal artery
79. Which nerve supplies the cremasteric muscle?
a) Ilioinguinal nerve
b) Genitofemoral nerve
c) Obturator nerve
d) Femoral nerve
80. The urinary bladder is located in which pelvic space?
a) Retroperitoneal space
b) Peritoneal cavity
c) Extraperitoneal space
d) Subperitoneal space
81. Which nerve innervates the thenar muscles of the hand?
a) Median nerve
b) Ulnar nerve
c) Radial nerve
d) Axillary nerve
82. The radial nerve arises from which cord of the brachial plexus?
a) Lateral cord
b) Medial cord
c) Posterior cord
d) Superior cord
83. Which artery is the main blood supply to the deep palmar arch?
a) Radial artery
b) Ulnar artery
c) Brachial artery
d) Axillary artery
84. The flexor retinaculum forms the roof of which structure?
a) Cubital fossa
b) Carpal tunnel
c) Anatomical snuffbox
d) Axilla
85. Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the arm beyond 90 degrees?
a) Deltoid
b) Supraspinatus
c) Infraspinatus
d) Teres minor
86. The sciatic nerve arises from which plexus?
a) Lumbar plexus
b) Sacral plexus
c) Brachial plexus
d) Coccygeal plexus
87. Which artery is the main blood supply to the anterior compartment of the leg?
a) Anterior tibial artery
b) Posterior tibial artery
c) Fibular artery
d) Popliteal artery
88. The medial malleolus is part of which bone?
a) Tibia
b) Fibula
c) Talus
d) Calcaneus
89. Which nerve innervates the skin on the medial side of the foot?
a) Tibial nerve
b) Common peroneal nerve
c) Superficial peroneal nerve
d) Deep peroneal nerve
90. The knee joint is stabilized by which ligament?
a) Anterior cruciate ligament
b) Posterior cruciate ligament
c) Medial collateral ligament
d) All of the above
91. Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature?
a) Hypothalamus
b) Thalamus
c) Cerebellum
d) Medulla oblongata
92. The primary visual cortex is located in which lobe of the brain?
a) Frontal lobe
b) Parietal lobe
c) Temporal lobe
d) Occipital lobe
93. Which cranial nerve is responsible for taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
a) Facial nerve (CN VII)
b) Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
c) Vagus nerve (CN X)
d) Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
94. The blood-brain barrier is primarily formed by which cells?
a) Neurons
b) Astrocytes
c) Oligodendrocytes
d) Microglia
95. Which structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain?
a) Corpus callosum
b) Fornix
c) Thalamus
d) Pons
96. Which cranial nerve innervates the muscles of mastication?
a) Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
b) Facial nerve (CN VII)
c) Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
d) Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
97. The foramen magnum transmits which structure?
a) Spinal cord
b) Internal carotid artery
c) Vagus nerve
d) Facial nerve
98. Which muscle is responsible for protrusion of the tongue?
a) Genioglossus
b) Hyoglossus
c) Styloglossus
d) Palatoglossus
99. The superior orbital fissure transmits all of the following EXCEPT:
a) Oculomotor nerve (CN III)
b) Trochlear nerve (CN IV)
c) Abducens nerve (CN VI)
d) Optic nerve (CN II)
100. Which artery supplies the posterior part of the brain?
a) Internal carotid artery
b) Vertebral artery
c) External carotid artery
d) Basilar artery
101. The right atrium receives blood from which vessel?
a) Superior vena cava
b) Inferior vena cava
c) Coronary sinus
d) All of the above
102. Which valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle?
a) Tricuspid valve
b) Mitral valve
c) Pulmonary valve
d) Aortic valve
103. The azygos vein drains into which structure?
a) Superior vena cava
b) Inferior vena cava
c) Right atrium
d) Left atrium
104. Which rib is considered a "floating rib"?
a) 11th rib
b) 12th rib
c) 10th rib
d) 9th rib
105. The thoracic sympathetic trunk is located where?
a) Anterior to the vertebral column
b) Posterior to the vertebral column
c) Lateral to the vertebral column
d) Medial to the vertebral column
106. The portal triad in the liver consists of which structures?
a) Hepatic artery, portal vein, and bile duct
b) Hepatic vein, portal vein, and bile duct
c) Hepatic artery, hepatic vein, and bile duct
d) Hepatic artery, portal vein, and cystic duct
107. Which structure forms the anterior boundary of the epiploic foramen?
a) Portal vein
b) Inferior vena cava
c) Free edge of the lesser omentum
d) Common bile duct
108. The sigmoid colon is supplied by which artery?
a) Superior mesenteric artery
b) Inferior mesenteric artery
c) Celiac trunk
d) Renal artery
109. Which nerve supplies the cremasteric muscle?
a) Ilioinguinal nerve
b) Genitofemoral nerve
c) Obturator nerve
d) Femoral nerve
110. The urinary bladder is located in which pelvic space?
a) Retroperitoneal space
b) Peritoneal cavity
c) Extraperitoneal space
d) Subperitoneal space
111. Which nerve innervates the thenar muscles of the hand?
a) Median nerve
b) Ulnar nerve
c) Radial nerve
d) Axillary nerve
112. The radial nerve arises from which cord of the brachial plexus?
a) Lateral cord
b) Medial cord
c) Posterior cord
d) Superior cord
113. Which artery is the main blood supply to the deep palmar arch?
a) Radial artery
b) Ulnar artery
c) Brachial artery
d) Axillary artery
114. The flexor retinaculum forms the roof of which structure?
a) Cubital fossa
b) Carpal tunnel
c) Anatomical snuffbox
d) Axilla
115. Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the arm beyond 90 degrees?
a) Deltoid
b) Supraspinatus
c) Infraspinatus
d) Teres minor
116. The sciatic nerve arises from which plexus?
a) Lumbar plexus
b) Sacral plexus
c) Brachial plexus
d) Coccygeal plexus
117. Which artery is the main blood supply to the anterior compartment of the leg?
a) Anterior tibial artery
b) Posterior tibial artery
c) Fibular artery
d) Popliteal artery
118. The medial malleolus is part of which bone?
a) Tibia
b) Fibula
c) Talus
d) Calcaneus
119. Which nerve innervates the skin on the medial side of the foot?
a) Tibial nerve
b) Common peroneal nerve
c) Superficial peroneal nerve
d) Deep peroneal nerve
120. The knee joint is stabilized by which ligament?
a) Anterior cruciate ligament
b) Posterior cruciate ligament
c) Medial collateral ligament
d) All of the above
121. Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature?
a) Hypothalamus
b) Thalamus
c) Cerebellum
d) Medulla oblongata
122. The primary visual cortex is located in which lobe of the brain?
a) Frontal lobe
b) Parietal lobe
c) Temporal lobe
d) Occipital lobe
123. Which cranial nerve is responsible for taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue?
a) Facial nerve (CN VII)
b) Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
c) Vagus nerve (CN X)
d) Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
124. The blood-brain barrier is primarily formed by which cells?
a) Neurons
b) Astrocytes
c) Oligodendrocytes
d) Microglia
125. Which structure connects the two hemispheres of the brain?
a) Corpus callosum
b) Fornix
c) Thalamus
d) Pons
126. Which cranial nerve innervates the muscles of mastication?
a) Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
b) Facial nerve (CN VII)
c) Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
d) Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
127. The foramen magnum transmits which structure?
a) Spinal cord
b) Internal carotid artery
c) Vagus nerve
d) Facial nerve
128. Which muscle is responsible for protrusion of the tongue?
a) Genioglossus
b) Hyoglossus
c) Styloglossus
d) Palatoglossus
129. The superior orbital fissure transmits all of the following EXCEPT:
a) Oculomotor nerve (CN III)
b) Trochlear nerve (CN IV)
c) Abducens nerve (CN VI)
d) Optic nerve (CN II)
130. Which artery supplies the posterior part of the brain?
a) Internal carotid artery
b) Vertebral artery
c) External carotid artery
d) Basilar artery
131. The right atrium receives blood from which vessel?
a) Superior vena cava
b) Inferior vena cava
c) Coronary sinus
d) All of the above
132. Which valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle?
a) Tricuspid valve
b) Mitral valve
c) Pulmonary valve
d) Aortic valve
133. The azygos vein drains into which structure?
a) Superior vena cava
b) Inferior vena cava
c) Right atrium
d) Left atrium
134. Which rib is considered a "floating rib"?
a) 11th rib
b) 12th rib
c) 10th rib
d) 9th rib
135. The thoracic sympathetic trunk is located where?
a) Anterior to the vertebral column
b) Posterior to the vertebral column
c) Lateral to the vertebral column
d) Medial to the vertebral column
136. The portal triad in the liver consists of which structures?
a) Hepatic artery, portal vein, and bile duct
b) Hepatic vein, portal vein, and bile duct
c) Hepatic artery, hepatic vein, and bile duct
d) Hepatic artery, portal vein, and cystic duct
137. Which structure forms the anterior boundary of the epiploic foramen?
a) Portal vein
b) Inferior vena cava
c) Free edge of the lesser omentum
d) Common bile duct
138. The sigmoid colon is supplied by which artery?
a) Superior mesenteric artery
b) Inferior mesenteric artery
c) Celiac trunk
d) Renal artery
139. Which nerve supplies the cremasteric muscle?
a) Ilioinguinal nerve
b) Genitofemoral nerve
c) Obturator nerve
d) Femoral nerve
140. The urinary bladder is located in which pelvic space?
a) Retroperitoneal space
b) Peritoneal cavity
c) Extraperitoneal space
d) Subperitoneal space
141. Which nerve innervates the thenar muscles of the hand?
a) Median nerve
b) Ulnar nerve
c) Radial nerve
d) Axillary nerve
142. The radial nerve arises from which cord of the brachial plexus?
a) Lateral cord
b) Medial cord
c) Posterior cord
d) Superior cord
**Answer: c) Posterior cord**
143. Which artery is the main blood supply to the deep palmar arch?
a) Radial artery
b) Ulnar artery
c) Brachial artery
d) Axillary artery
144. The flexor retinaculum forms the roof of which structure?
a) Cubital fossa
b) Carpal tunnel
c) Anatomical snuffbox
d) Axilla
145. Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the arm beyond 90 degrees?
a) Deltoid
b) Supraspinatus
c) Infraspinatus
d) Teres minor
146. The sciatic nerve arises from which plexus?
a) Lumbar plexus
b) Sacral plexus
c) Brachial plexus
d) Coccygeal plexus
147. Which artery is the main blood supply to the anterior compartment of the leg?
a) Anterior tibial artery
b) Posterior tibial artery
c) Fibular artery
d) Popliteal artery
148. The medial malleolus is part of which bone?
a) Tibia
b) Fibula
c) Talus
d) Calcaneus
149. Which nerve innervates the skin on the medial side of the foot?
a) Tibial nerve
b) Common peroneal nerve
c) Superficial peroneal nerve
d) Deep peroneal nerve
150. The knee joint is stabilized by which ligament?
a) Anterior cruciate ligament
b) Posterior cruciate ligament
c) Medial collateral ligament
d) All of the above
