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Which of the following tracts are motor?

Which of the following tracts are sensory?

The extrinsic muscles of the eye are derived from which of the following?

Which type of articulation is located between vertebral arches?

The cell bodies of the gustatory fibers from the anterior 2/3 of the tongue are located in which ganglion?

Which suboccipital muscle rotates the atlas on the axis?

The TVP forms the attachment for which of the following muscles?

Which of the following motor tracts is responsible for voluntary movement?

Which of the following motor tracts is responsible for voluntary movement to distal extremities?

Which of the following motor tracts mediate equilibrium?

Which of the following motor tracts controls posterior musculature above T6 & anterior musculature below T6?

Which of the following motor tracts is responsible for the flexors of the proximal upper limbs?

Which of the following motor tracts controls the reflex from vision & hearing that turns the head?

Which of the following motor tracts controls medial extensor muscles of the back?

The pelvic diaphragm is primarily made up of what muscle?

The ocular motor nerve does not innervate which of the following muscles of the eye?

A typical thoracic vertebra has how many zygopophyseal joints?

Which of the following are the posterior columns responsible for?

Which of the following sensory tracts is responsible for touch & pressure?

Which of the following sensory tracts is responsible for pain & temperature?

Which of the following sensory tracts is responsible for unconscious proprioception of the upper extremities?

Which vertebral structure forms the superior & inferior borders of the IVF?

Vertebral formation is a result of which of the following?

Which receptors are not sensory to the epidermis?

The glabella is part of which of the following bones?

The feature that is unique to the cervical spine is what?

Which of the following cells of the retina form axons of the optic nerve?

The visual pathway does not include which of the following?

Flexion of the hip is the primary action of which of the following muscles?

The spinal nerve from L4-S3 forms which of the following nerves?

What structure is located between the articulating surfaces of the TMJ?

The carotid canal goes through which bone?

Fast conducting axons are made of ________ fibers with a _______diameter.

Which of the following ligaments has attachments to the disc?

The embryological development of the extensor muscles is derived from which of the following?

Due to the positioning of the ligaments a disc herniation will go?

What is the name of the ligament that connects the external occipital protuberance with the spinous process of C7?

Which ligament separates the greater sciatic foramen from the lesser sciatic foramen?

The coupling action of lateral flexion with _____________ is due to the orientation of mid-cervical articular facets?

Which of the following attaches to the coronoid process of the mandible?

Which structure lies between the temporal & sphenoid bones?

Which of the following are stimulated by preganglionic sympathetic fibers?

Rods & cones of the retina synapse @ which of the following cells?

The dorsal funiculus supplies which of the following structures?

The medullary pyramids contain which fibers?

Which portion of the lumbar vertebra is between the superior & inferior articular process?

Which of the following peduncles connects the pons to the hindbrain?

Which of the following nerves supplies the SCM?

Which of the following is derived from dura mater?

Which of the following comprise the white rami communicantes?

Which of the following supplies stimulation to the zygopophyseal joints?

Which of the following cranial nerves supply muscles derived from the 1st pharyngeal arch?

The carotid tubercle is located on which vertebra?

Which of the following is an auditory receptor?

The cerebellum & pons are part of which primitive structure?

Which of the following types of glial cells form myelin around the axons of the central nervous system?

Which of the following bones undergoes intramembranous ossification?

The final synapse for the somesthetic sensory neurons is located in the ___________.

The dorsal root ganglion, autonomic ganglion, & schwan cells are derived from which of the following embryonic structures?

The dorsal lateral fasciculus does not transmit sensation of _______.

The limbic system is not responsible for which of the following?

The long thoracic nerve innervates which of the following muscles?

On which part of the rib is the costal groove located?

Which of the following is the pathway for conscious proprioception in the brainstem?

The gray mater of the spinal cord primarily consists of ___________.

Which muscle attaches to the articular processes of C3 through C6?

The anterior superior aspect of the vertebral body of S1 is the sacral _________.

Which of the following structures is found in the cistern of the lumbar region of the spine?

Which of the following structures does not attach the axis to the occipital bone?

The spinothalamic & medial lemniscal tracts send neurons through the thalamus to which of the following gyri?

The superior cerebral vein drains into which of the following?

At the level of the T4 & T5 vertebra, which structure is located anteriorly on the sternum?

Which of the following muscles is supplied by the facial nerve?

The dorsal funiculus supplies which of the following structures?

The medullary pyramids contain which fibers?

Which of the following structures is a continuation of the ligamentum nuchae?

Axons in the olfactory tract originate from ___________ cells.

Which of the following contains the inferior orbital fissure?

Which of the following is transmitted through the foramen ovale?

The crista ampularis is a feature of which of the following?

Cerebrospinal fluid is normally contained within the _________space.

What is the orientation of the inferior articular facets in the lumbars?

Which of the following cranial nerves originates from the 2nd pharyngeal arch?

Which of the following cranial nerves goes through the cribiform plate?

The gray rami communicantes contain which of the following fibers?

The most common direction for a disc to herniate is ___________.

The internal jugular vein drains which of the following?

At which level of the spinal cord is the conus medularis found?

Which cell will extend from the premotor cortex all the way down the spinal cord?

The trigeminal nerve travels through the cerebrospinal fluid via which cistern?

Which of the following vertebra have a pair of full costal facets & 1 pair of demi facets?

Which of the following arteries supply the pons?

The superior continuation of the posterior longitudinal ligament is the __________________?

A posterior ponticle results from calcification of which of the following ligaments?

Which of the following cervical vertebra does not have a bifid spinous process?

Which ligament attaches the TVP of L5 to the iliac crest?

Which of the following cranial nerves innervates the superior oblique muscles of the eye?

Which of the following supplies cutaneous innervation to the low back?

Which of the following is excitatory to the pars compacta of the substantia nigra?

At the tip of the lateral aspect of the dens there are 2 small grooves for the attachment of which of the following?

The clivus is composed of the sphenoid bone & the _________.

The splenius capitis muscle inserts into which of the following?

What is the function of the emissary vein?

There is no intervertebral disc in which of the following locations?

The uncus & amygdyloid receive fibers from the ____________.

The joint between the occiput & C1 is which type?

Which of the following cranial nerves innervate the medial pterygoid muscle?

Which of the following segmental levels comprises the phrenic nerve?

The vertebral arteries enter the skull through which foramen?

Preganglionic parasympathetic fibers of the oculomotor nerve synape @ the ___________ ganglion.

What is the location of the vertebral venous plexus?

Which of the following ligaments is broadest in the cervical region?

Innervation of the deltoid muscle is derived from which of the following spinal areas?

Microglial cells are derived from which of the following?

The 2nd spinal nerve exits between ______ & ______.

Tic doulourtex is associated with what?

Primary innervation to the rhomboids is from which vertebral level?

The inguinal ligament lies inferior to which of the following?

What is the structure located between the spinous process & the TVP?

What type of joint is a costovertebral joint?

Joints with hyaline cartilage are known as what type(s)?

What is the most common displacement of the nucleus pulposes?

The middle meningeal artery passes through ___________.

Which of the following muscles does not attach to the first rib?

The inion is a landmark of what bone?

Where is the anterior clinoid process located?

The axial skeleton is derived from ___________.

Pars Interarticularis is located where?

Which of the following has a bifid spinous process?

Thoracic vertebras have how many synovial articulations?

Name the rib that connects thoracic vertebra and has a full set of articular facets?

The intermedial sacral crest is formed by fusion of the ___________.

Accessory processes of lumbar vertebra arise from the junction of ________ & _______.

The posterior portion of the IVF is formed by __________________.

Borders of the vertebral canal include which of the following?

Which of the following maintain the normal spatial relationship between the odontoid process & the atlas?

Uncinate processes are located on which of the following?

Which of the following attaches to the scapula?

Which of the following muscles is deepest in the abdominal wall?

Which of the following is located @ the inferior border of the external oblique muscle?

Which of the following is not part of the pelvic diaphragm?

Which of the following is not part of the formation of the central tendon of perinues?

Which of the following is supplied by the trochlear nerve (CN IV)?

Which of the following is not innervated by the facial nerve (CN VII)?

Which of the following is the most superficial muscle of the neck?

Which of the following innervates psoas major?

Which of the following muscles protrude the tongue?

Which of the following attaches to the anterior portion of the TVP’s?

Which of the following is attached to a midline process?

Where is the Medial Lemniscus located?

What is the function of the posterior obliques capitis muscle?

What innervates levator scapulae?

Pressure in the IVD occurs during ___________.

What is the range of motion most restricted in the thoracics?

Articular facet orientation in the lumbars is most restricted in ___________.

What type of joints are zygopophyseal joints?

What type of joint is the sternoclavicular?

Articulations of the sphenoid bone with other bones form what?

What does the posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL), attach to?

What attaches the dens to the anterior part of the foramen magnum?

Which of the following attaches to the lamina of adjacent vertebra?

Articular facets of the lumbar spine are angled @ _____ to the transverse plane.

Where do the Posterior Columns & the Spinothalamic Tracts merge?

Name the temporomandibular joint ligament that attaches to the lingula of the mandible?

The sacrotuberous ligament is continuous with the ________________________.

Where is the carotid tubercle located?

Branches of the _______________ supply the anterior fasciculus.

What does the interventricular foramen of Monroe connect?

Which of the following produces cerebrospinal fluid?

The choroid plexus is composed of vascularized ____________.

The most important synapse in the CNS is ____________.

Maintaining consciousness & awareness is a function of the ________________.

Spinothalamic tracts are all found where?

Facets in the thoracic spine are directed ______________.

Which of the following are separated by the coronal suture?

What passes through foramen rotundum?

Foramen Spinosum contains the __________________.

Obstruction of the foramen of Monroe would produce a pressure build up where?

Where do pyramidal tracts decussate?

Name all of the cranial nerves that are parasympathetic?

What part of the vertebra bears the greatest amount of weight?

The optic nerve (CN II), exits the cranial vault via the ____________.

Which of the following fibers direct pain?

What splanchnic nerve is derived from spinal nervesT10-T11?

Globus pallidus will transmit information to the ___________.

Cerebro, ponto & cerebellar tracts are involved in the ____________.

The tectospinal tract is responsible for ______________.

The oculomotor nerve (CN III) innervates the ________________.

The 4th ventricle is continuous with the _________________.

The Nuchal ligament is a continuation of the _____________.

Which part of the vertebra contains the groove for the vertebral artery?

At which vertebral level does the vertebral artery enter the spine?

The posterior chamber of the eye is located between the _____ & _____?

What cervical nerve root innervates the base of the skull to the vertex of the skull?

Which bone contains Perilymph?

The posterior groove on the odontoid process is for what ligament?

Destruction of the posterior columns results in loss of __________.

What is a remnant of the notochord?

The spinal cord is widest at which of the following?

Normal orientation of the thoracic TVP’s is _______________.

Auditory fibers are contained in the _____________________.

What is an example of a fibrocartilage joint?

Apophyseal joints use which structures for articulation?

The superior petrosal vein drains into the ______________.

The climbing fibers in the cerebellum originate in the ____________.

Somatic visceral primary neurons are derived from ______________.

Inability to move the jaw laterally would indicate damage to the ______________.

Which of the following muscles is derived from the 3rd brachial arch?

Which of the following is confluent with the central canal of the spinal cord?

Which of the following areas has no rods or cones?

What are the 2 functions of the ear?

Physiological extension of the lumbar spine ________ the IVF’s & __________ the spinal canal.

Which of the following is responsible for initiation of spoken language?

The clivus is on the ____________.

Internal arcuate fibers are part of the __________________.

Which of the following decussates in the anterior white commissure?

Which of the following is responsible for detection of angular motion?

The multifidus is most pronounced in the __________ area.

Which of the following is located in the posterior chamber of the eye?

Which of the following is located on the cribiform plate?

The sacral plexus lies anterior to the ______________.

Which of the following is a branch from the posterior cord of segments C5-C6?

The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is derived from which of the following vertebral levels?

The cingulate gyrus is part of the ___________.

The sympathetic nervous system is found from T1 to L2 & originates from the ______________________.

The nucleus pulposis is a remnant of the __________.

The epineurium is a continuation of the ____________.

The anterior spinal artery is a branch of the _____________.

What are the sacral splanchnic nerves considered to be?

Name the nuclei responsible for pain?

What is the termination point for the spinothalamic tract?

Parts of a typical vertebra that correspond to the intermediate sacral crest are the _______________.

Parts of a typical vertebra that correspond to the median sacral crest are ________________.

Imbrication (facet jamming) is most commonly seen @ what vertebral level?

Which of the following passes through foramen spinosum?

Which of the following connects to the tympanic membrane?

Which of the following supply the lateral cerebrum & the temporal lobe of the brain?

A branch of the _____________ supplies the anterior spinal cord.

The anterior horn of the lateral ventricles comes into contact with the __________________________.

A lesion on which of the following nerves causes Bell’s palsy?

Medial deviation of the eye results from damage to which of the following muscles?

Which of the following develops from the metencephalon?

Which of the following are considered transducers of the ears?

Which of the following innervates the scalenus anterior muscle?

The muscles of mastication are derived from ______________.

What type of joint is the temporomandibular joint?

The radiating, expanding processes that connect capillaries or neurons are called ______________.

Which of the following is a branch of the lateral cord of the brachial plexus?

The optic nerve (CN II), synapses on which of the following?

Which of the following supplies the lateral temporal lobe of the brain?

Dentate ligaments attach to the ___________.

Which of the following are projections of pia mater?

The atlas-axis articulation is considered to be a _____________.

Flexion & extension of the atlas in relation to the occiput occurs in the ____________.

Lateral flexion of the atlas in relation to the occiput occurs in the ____________.

Which of the following runs along the atlas TVP?

Which of the following does the posterior primary rami of the spinal nerve supply?

Which of the following does the anterior primary rami of the spinal nerve supply?

Damage to which of the following nerves would result in loss of the ability to plantar flex the foot?

Which of the following ligaments hold the dens in place?

Which of the following is part of the cervical plexus?

What is the orientation of the superior facets in the lumbar spine?

What is the orientation of the inferior facets in the lumbar spine?

The pelvic diaphragm is primarily made up of ____________.

Which of the following are responsible for detecting insignificant vibration?

Which of the following supply innervation to the taste buds of the epiglottis?

The IVF’s are located inferior to the ___________.

The spinocerebellar tract carries __________________.

The gracilis & cuneatus tracts carry _______________.

Which of the following is the final point of synapse for olfaction?

Which of the following separates the occipital & parietal lobes?

The IVD is considered which type of joint?

Which of the following lies in the epidural space?

The olfactory nerve (CN I), passes through which of the following bones?

The scalene tubercle is located where?

The oral cavity of the esophagus is lined with _________________.

Which spinal tract is for voluntary motor control?

Which of the following represents the middle layer of the meninges?

Transverse sinus crosses which 2 cranial bones?

Which of the following deep layers of back muscle is most medial?

Fusion of the __________ form spinous processes.

Fibers of the ___________ project & synapse @ the uncus & hippocampus.

Which of the following cells synapse deep within the cerebellum?

What are type C fibers responsible for?

The articular facets of the 3rd rib articulate superiorly with ________.

The adult spine is derived from which of the following embryonic spinal cord structures?

The mamillary processes are on which part of the lumbar vertebra?

The S1 facets face in which direction?

Which of the following vertebra have the smallest TVP?

When the mouth opens wide the TMJ disc moves ____________.

Which of the following ligaments prevent lateral flexion of the spine?

The femoral nerve innervates which of the following?

Which of the following is a continuation of the dorsal primary root of C2?

Which of the following spinal levels innervate the thumb?

Which of the following is the dermatome of the umbilicus?

The nerves of olfaction synapse on which of the following nuclei?

Which of the following transmits information into the uncus?

Which of the following is not a cerebellar function?

The lumbar plexus forms in which structure?

Which of the following are formed from occipital myotomes?

What are the spinal pyramids a part of?

What does the cerebellum arise from?

Which of the following cells produces CSF?

Which of the following drains the aqueous humor of the eye?

Which of the following provides sensation to the nape of the neck?

The hypothalamus is derived from the _____________.

Which of the following is the end of the spinal cord?

The anterior parahippocampal gyrus supplies the _________.

Which of the following ligaments attach the head of a rib to the vertebra?

The lateral spinothalamic tract decussates where?

Where is the sella tursica found?

Which of the following is a macrophage of the CNS?

Geniculate bodies are located in the ___________.

The posterior 1/3 of the tongue tastes which flavor?

S2 –S4 are considered to be ______________.

The oculomotor nerve (CN III) innervates which of the following muscles?

The posterior inferior serratus is innervated by the ________________________.

The IVD is composed of which type of cartilage?

The median sacral crest is formed by remnants of the ____________.

The stapes is derived from which embryological structure?

Endolymph flows through the ________________.

The transitional vertebra from the cervicals to the thoracics is ____.

Damage to the pons will affect which of the following cranial nerves?

Striae of the cochlea produce ___________.

Which of the following cranial nerves provides sensory innervation to the paranasal sinus?

The superior gluteal nerve supplies which of the following?

What is the prominence on the superior facet of the lumbar vertebra?

The uncinate processes of C3-C7 are located where?

Which of the following cranial nerves innervate the buccinator muscle?

Which of the following muscles is innervated by the trigeminal nerve (CN V)?

The internal capsule separates the lenticulate nucleus from the ___________.

The articular processes between 2 thoracic vertebras make up what type of joint?

Which of the following cranial nerves innervates the platysma?

Which of the following ligaments prevents forward displacement of the IVD?

Which of the following guides flexion & extension in the cervical spine?

Which of the following bones is not part of the orbit or eye socket?

Which of the following muscles forms part of the anterolateral pelvic wall?

The middle trunk of the brachial plexus is @______.

Which of the following vertebra has dual demi facets & dual costal facets?

Which of the following is not on the temporal bone?

Which of the following is a continuation of ligamentum nuchae?

Where do climbing fibers of the cerebellum originate?

Where does the lacrimal gland drain?

Where are the inferior & superior vertebral notches located?

Which of the following muscles depress the lower 4 ribs?

The Intermediolateral cell column between T1 & L2 receives innervation from ___________.

Where is the insertion point for splenius capitis?

Compression of the IVD is least during which spinal movement?

Which of the following are synovial joints?

Which of the following separates 2 shallow grooves, which traverse the superior edge of the 1st rib?

Which of the following has paired full costal facets & paired demi facets?

Which of the following innervates vastus lateralis?

Somites are composed of which of the following?

Which of the following do sensory reflexes travel through?

Fibrocartilage unites bone in the _________ & ___________.

Which of the following is a primary flexor of the lumbar spine?

Which of the following is a macrophage of the brain?

Which of the following is a sinus that drains directly into the internal jugular vein?

Which of the following is most responsible for lateral flexion in the lumbar spine?

Which of the following is the embryological structure that the thymus is derived from?

Which of the following does not close the IVF?

Where are hair cells of the ear located?

Where do 2nd order fibers for the sensation of facial pain come from?

A unilateral hemorrhage of the anterior cerebral artery will cause a functional problem where.

The sternal angle is @ the transverse plane of the _____________.

How are superior articular facets of a typical lumbar vertebra oriented?

How are superior articular facets of a typical thoracic vertebra oriented?

How are superior articular facets of a typical cervical vertebra oriented?

Extensor musculature of the spine gets its nerve supply from where?

What does the sacrotuberous ligament restrict?

Which of the following is the carotid tubercle a feature of?

The vertebral artery passes through the ________________.

Which is the most lateral erector spinae muscle?

Which of the following is part of the auditory tract?

Which of the following forms part of the boundary of the vertebral canal?

Which of the following is responsible for loss of short-term memory due to emotion or trauma?

Which of the following supply blood to the motor speech area of the brain (Broca’s Area)?

Paralysis of the abducent nerve (CN VI) would cause _________ deviation of the eye.

Paralysis of the oculomotor nerve (CN III) would cause _________ deviation of the eye.

The cribiform plate is located on the __________ bone.

The __________________ innervates serratus anterior.

The muscles of mastication are derived from where?

Which of the following contain Type A motor nerve axons?

The semicircular canal develops as an outgrowth of the _________.

Which of the following cranial nerves has its origin in the medulla oblongata?

A lesion in the_________________ causes Parkinson’s.

Which of the following are nerves from the conus medularis?

The center for voluntary control of eye movement is located where?

Which of the following makes up part of the hard palate?

The hyoid is attached via a ligament to the _________ portion of the temporal bone.

The _________ does not articulate with the temporal bone.

Where are primary afferents located?

Where are primary efferents located?

What does the femoral nerve supply?

Where does the femoral nerve arise?

Which of the following is the attachment point for splenius capitis?

Where are sensory cell bodies of the spinal nerves found?

If the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) is damaged, which gland will lose its function?

Which of the following are efferent cerebellar nerve cells?

Which of the following does the peroneal branch of the pudendal nerve innervate?

Which of the following is the embryological structure that the notochord is derived from?

Which of the following ligaments restricts rotation of the atlas-axis joint?

Which of the following forms the border of the lesser sciatic foramen?

Which of the following originates on the anterior aspect of the sacrum?

Which of the following are responsible for cerebrospinal fluid production in the brain?

Which of the following is a major source of blood to the primary visual cortex?

Which of the following is a major source of blood to the brainstem?

Which of the following form the anterior division of the lumbar plexus?

Which of the following is a continuation of the supraspinous ligament?

Where does the lumbar cistern end?

Where is the medulla oblongata located?

Where is the pons located?

Where is the cerebellum located?

Where is the cortex located?

Where is the midbrain located?

Where is the red nucleus located?

Which of the following nerves supplies the anterior 2/3 of the tongue?

Which of the following cranial nerves supplies the posterior 1/3 of the tongue?

Which of the following cranial nerves originate from the midbrain?

The joints of Von Luschka are located @ which vertebral level(s)?

Which of the following is a continuation of the PLL?

Which of the following is a middle erector spinae muscle?

Which dermatome supplies the skin over the clavicle?

Which of the following is unique to the cervical spine?

Which of the following cranial nerves is the geniculate ganglion involved with?

The submandibular ganglion supplies the submandibular gland via the ________________.

What is the principal motion(s) of the occiput on C1?

Which of the following lies in the arcuate foramen?

Which of the following attaches to the anterior tubercle of the atlas?

Which of the following neurons are located in the cribiform plate?

The pyramidal cells of Betz are located in the ____________.

The dorsal funiculus includes which of the following structures?

Which of the following are stimulated by preganglionic sympathetic fibers?

Which of the following nerves supplies the SCM?

Inflammation of the parotid gland inhibits which of the following nerves?

Rods & cones of the retina synapse @ ___________ cells.

Failure of the pupil to constrict when stimulated by a bright light indicates loss of integrity in which of the following?

__________ cells of the retina form axons of the optic nerve.

Flexion of the hip is the primary action of the ________ muscle.

The extrinsic muscles of the eye are derived from which of the following?

Preoptic somites give rise to which of the following?

A typical thoracic vertebra has how many zygopophyseal joints?

A typical thoracic vertebra has how many synovial joints?

A typical thoracic vertebra has how many articulations?

Which of the following ribs articulates with the sternal notch?

Which of the following ligaments would sustain damage in hyperextension of the cervical spine?

Inflammation around the Pisiform bone may affect which of the following nerves?

Which of the following are germ layers?

Which of the following arise from endoderm?

Which of the following arise from mesoderm?

Which of the following arise from ectoderm?

Which of the following is a support cell in the blood brain barrier?

Which of the following is a macrophage?

Which of the following lines the ventricles & makes CSF?

Which of the following makes myelin in the CNS?

Which of the following make myelin in the PNS?

How many lobes does the cerebellum have?

Which of the following is located in Lamina I?

Which of the following is located in Lamina II?

Which of the following is located in Lamina III & IV?

Which of the following is located in Lamina IV?

Which of the following is located in Lamina V?

Which of the following is located in Lamina VI?

Which of the following is located in Lamina VII?

Which of the following is located in Lamina VIII?

Which of the following is located in Lamina IX?

Which of the following is located in Lamina X?

Name the 3 lobes of the cerebellum?

What is the function of the flocculonodular lobe of the cerebellum?

What is the function of the anterior & posterior lobes of the cerebellum?

Which of the following is a relay station & contains sensory fibers?

Which of the following controls balance, equilibrium, & involuntary coordination?

Which of the following are cerebellar nuclei?