2024 SURG 251 MIDTERM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the boundaries of the Hesselbach triangle? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSInguinal ligament, rectus abdominis muscle, deep epi gastric
vessels
Herniation of the rectum to the vaginal vault is called: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSRectocele
The epiphyseal plate is a hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each
end of a long bone. This plate is also known as the: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSGrowth plate
The Bankart and Putti-Platt procedures are performed to: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCorrect recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder
Which muscle is NOT part of the rotator cuff? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDeltoid
Which procedure is performed to evacuate intracranial hematomas, tumors,
or vascular lesions that are not accessible through a burr hole? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCraniotomy
A Le Fort II fracture: - CORRECT-ANSWERSStarts at the nasal bones, crosses
the frontal process of the maxilla and lacrimal bones, and extends through
the orbital floor, infraorbital rim, and lateral maxillary sinus wall
The TRAM flap is described as: - CORRECT-ANSWERSA pedicle-based flap
How many extraocular muscles are found in each eye? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSFour recti and two oblique muscles
Mydriatic drugs such as ____________ are used to dilate the pupil. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPhenylephrine
What are the names of the three small articulating bones in the ear? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSMalleus, incus, and stapes
Paralysis of the lower half of the body is known as - CORRECT-
ANSWERSParaplegia
, A surgical procedure that is performed to reduce the risk of a
cerebrovascular accident caused by the buildup of plague that is blocking
blood to the brain is called a(n): - CORRECT-ANSWERSCarotid
endarterectomy
When capillaries rupture, they leave behind tiny red hemorrhages in the skin
called - CORRECT-ANSWERSPetechiae
What type of surgical incision would be used for an open choecystectomy? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSSubcostal
What is the medical term for the creation of an opening in the abdominal
wall after the surgical removal of a segment of the large intestine? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSColostomy
A patient who has been diagnosed with cardiomegaly would have -
CORRECT-ANSWERSAn enlarged heart
Which term determines the type and number of blood cells? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSComplete blood count
Which procedure is performed to gain access to the brain? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCraniotomy
The medical term "antecubital" means "in front of" what part of the
anatomy? - CORRECT-ANSWERSElbow
Hyperkinesia is best defined as - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn excessive amount of
uncontrolled muscle movement
The specialized structures that are found in the cytoplasm of cells and are
responsible for the cell's energy production are the - CORRECT-
ANSWERSMitochondria
Which of the following muscles would be a synergist if the biceps brachia is
the prime mover? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBrachioradialis
What is the name of the inferior tip of the sternum? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSXiphoid process
Two other names for striated muscle are - CORRECT-ANSWERSVoluntary and
skeletal
The subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that prepares the body for
"fight or flight" by increasing the heart rate, elevating the blood pressure,
CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the boundaries of the Hesselbach triangle? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSInguinal ligament, rectus abdominis muscle, deep epi gastric
vessels
Herniation of the rectum to the vaginal vault is called: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSRectocele
The epiphyseal plate is a hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each
end of a long bone. This plate is also known as the: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSGrowth plate
The Bankart and Putti-Platt procedures are performed to: - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCorrect recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder
Which muscle is NOT part of the rotator cuff? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDeltoid
Which procedure is performed to evacuate intracranial hematomas, tumors,
or vascular lesions that are not accessible through a burr hole? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCraniotomy
A Le Fort II fracture: - CORRECT-ANSWERSStarts at the nasal bones, crosses
the frontal process of the maxilla and lacrimal bones, and extends through
the orbital floor, infraorbital rim, and lateral maxillary sinus wall
The TRAM flap is described as: - CORRECT-ANSWERSA pedicle-based flap
How many extraocular muscles are found in each eye? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSFour recti and two oblique muscles
Mydriatic drugs such as ____________ are used to dilate the pupil. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPhenylephrine
What are the names of the three small articulating bones in the ear? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSMalleus, incus, and stapes
Paralysis of the lower half of the body is known as - CORRECT-
ANSWERSParaplegia
, A surgical procedure that is performed to reduce the risk of a
cerebrovascular accident caused by the buildup of plague that is blocking
blood to the brain is called a(n): - CORRECT-ANSWERSCarotid
endarterectomy
When capillaries rupture, they leave behind tiny red hemorrhages in the skin
called - CORRECT-ANSWERSPetechiae
What type of surgical incision would be used for an open choecystectomy? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSSubcostal
What is the medical term for the creation of an opening in the abdominal
wall after the surgical removal of a segment of the large intestine? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSColostomy
A patient who has been diagnosed with cardiomegaly would have -
CORRECT-ANSWERSAn enlarged heart
Which term determines the type and number of blood cells? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSComplete blood count
Which procedure is performed to gain access to the brain? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCraniotomy
The medical term "antecubital" means "in front of" what part of the
anatomy? - CORRECT-ANSWERSElbow
Hyperkinesia is best defined as - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn excessive amount of
uncontrolled muscle movement
The specialized structures that are found in the cytoplasm of cells and are
responsible for the cell's energy production are the - CORRECT-
ANSWERSMitochondria
Which of the following muscles would be a synergist if the biceps brachia is
the prime mover? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBrachioradialis
What is the name of the inferior tip of the sternum? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSXiphoid process
Two other names for striated muscle are - CORRECT-ANSWERSVoluntary and
skeletal
The subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that prepares the body for
"fight or flight" by increasing the heart rate, elevating the blood pressure,
