CMB2007 Anatomy Exam Questions With 100% Verified Answers
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CMB2007 Anatomy Exam Questions With
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Describe the anatomical position. - answerA body in the anatomical position is;
Looking forward
Standing upright
Palms forwards
Feet pointing forwards
Describe the median and sagittal planes. - answerThe median plane runs from the fro...
CMB2007 Anatomy Exam Questions With
100% Verified Answers
Describe the anatomical position. - answer✔A body in the anatomical position is;
Looking forward
Standing upright
Palms forwards
Feet pointing forwards
Describe the median and sagittal planes. - answer✔The median plane runs from the front to the
back of the body from head to toe dividing it into two equal halves to each side.
The sagittal plane is lateral (to the side) of the median plane, it divides the body into two unequal
parts on each side.
Describe the coronal plane. - answer✔The coronal plane runs from one side of the body, dividing
it into a front and back part. The parts may be equal halves or unequal sections.
Where is the head in relation to the feet? - answer✔The head is superior to the feet.
Where are the feet in relation to the head? - answer✔The feet are inferior to the head.
Where is the brain in relation to the skull? - answer✔The brain is deep to the skull.
Where is the heart in relation to the umbilicus (belly button)? - answer✔The heart is superior and
deep to the umbilicus.
Where are the fingers in relation to the elbow? - answer✔The fingers are distal to the elbow.
How many cervical vertebrae are there? - answer✔There are 7 cervical vertebrae, C1-C7
"The sternoclavicular joint is level with T1" Explain this statement. - answer✔The joint between
the sternum and clavicle is on the same vertical level as the body of the 1st thoracic vertebrae.
What does the upper limb consist of? - answer✔The upper limb consists of the shoulder, arm,
forearm and hand.
What are the borders of the thorax? - answer✔The thorax extends from the collarbone superiorly
to its inferior boundary at the level of the diaphragm.
Name the nine regions of the abdomen. - answer✔Right hypochondrium
Epigastrum
Left hypochondrium
Right lumbar
Umbilical
Left lumbar
Right iliac fossa
Hypogastrum
Left iliac fossa
What are the functions of the skeleton? - answer✔Protection of major organs.
Forming the mechanical basis for movement.
Haemopoesis.
Storage of salts in bone.
Name and briefly describe the two types of mature bone. - answer✔Compact bone - This is
strong and dense and forms the surface layer of all the bones in the body.
Spongy bone - This type of bone is less dense and contains numerous air cavities.
How does cartilage obtain oxygen and nutrients? - answer✔Cartilage does not have a good blood
or nerve supply, unlike bone. Therefore cartilage can only obtain oxygen and nutrients via
diffusion.
Describe elastic cartilage and its usual location. - answer✔Elastic cartilage is highly resilient due
to the elastic fibres contained in its structure. It is usually found in the external ear, auditory tube,
epiglottis and parts of the larynx.
What vertebral levels does the heart sit at? - answer✔The heart extends from T5 superiorly to T9
inferiorly
Where does the apex of the heart sit? - answer✔The apex of the heart is deep to the 5th
intercostal space on the anterior chest wall
Where does the aorta arise from? - answer✔The aorta arises from the left ventricle of the heart.
What vertebral level is the arch of the aorta? - answer✔The arch of the aorta is level with T4.
What vertebral levels do the lungs sit between? - answer✔The lungs extend from T1 superiorly
to T12 at their most inferior point in the posterior thorax.
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