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Introduction To Human Anatomy Question Paper
Introduction To Human Anatomy
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Nursing And Public Health
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE (NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH)
HNS 101: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY
DATE: Wednesday 23rd December, 2009 TIME: 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
INSTRUCTIONS
This paper consists of parts A, B and C.
Answer ALL questions in parts A and B.
Answer ANY TWO questions in part C.
SECTION A: Multiple Choice Questions (20 marks)
• Answer ALL questions.
• Indicate with a circle the most appropriate response to the stem question.
1.
The following is a part of the femur
A Gluteal
tuberosity
B
Sciatic
notch
C
Manubrium
D
Sustentaculum
tali
2.
Which of the following passes through the lesser sciatic foramen
A
Sciatic
Nerve
B
Inferior gluteal nerve
C
Pudendal
nerve
D
Obturator
nerve
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3.
The carpal tunnel contains:
A
Eight tendons and a nerve
B
The tendon of palman’s longus
C
The tendon of bicepts brachii
D
The radial nerve.
4.
Which of the following is not a carpal bone?
A
Pisiform
B
Hamate
C
Triquetrum
D
Cuboid
5.
Which of the following is not a tarsal bone?
A
Cuboid
B
Talus
C
Cuneiform
D
Triquetrum
6. The
gluteus
medius
muscle:
A
Is made up of two muscles
B
Is supplied by the superior gluteal nerve
C
Adducts the hip joint
D
Inserts into the lesser trochanter
7.
The obturator externus muscle
A
Is supplied by the pudendal nerve
B
Is supplied by the sciatic nerve
C
Is supplied by the femoral nerve
D
Is supplied by the obturator nerve
8.
Which of the following is true?
A
The femoral artery supplies most of the blood to the lower limb.
B
The gluteal artery is a branch of the aorta
C
The common peroneal nerve supplies flexor hallucis longus
D
The femoral nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve.
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9.
In the ankle joint:
A
The movements of abduction and adduction take place
B
The sciatic nerve is an important posterior relation
C
Nerve supply is form the femoral nerve
D
The deltoid ligament is an important stabilizing factor.
10.
Which of the following statement is true?
A
The talus, cuboid and patella are bones of the foot
B
The femoral nerve supplies tensor fascia lata
C
The obturator nerve supplies both hip and knee joints
D
The Archilles tendon is an important stabilizer of the knee joint.
11.
Which of the following structures does not pass through the greater sciatic
foramen?
A
Piriformis
B
Femoral
Nerve
C
Sciatic
Nerve
D
Obturator
nerve
12.
The biceps brachii
A
Flexes the elbow
B
Extends
the
elbow
C
Is supplied by radial nerve
D
Is supplied by axillary nerve
13. The
deltoid
muscle
A
Is supplied by radial nerve
B
Is supplied by axillary nerve
C
Is supplied by deltoid nerve
D
Is supplied by ulnar nerve
14.
Which of the following passes through the carpal tunnel?
A
Axillary
nerve
B
Median
nerve
C
Radial
nerve
D
Ulnar
nerve
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15. The
patella
A
Tends to dislocate medially
B
Tends to dislocate superiorly
C
Tends to dislocate laterally
D
Tends to dislocate posteriorly
16.
Which of the following muscles is not part of the “rotator cuff” of the shoulder?
A
Deltoid
B
Supraspinatus
C
Infraspinatus
D
Subscapularis
17.
Which of the following is a content of the cubital fossa?
A
Popliteal
nerve
B
Axillary
nerve
C
Brachial
artery
D
Brachial nerve
18.
Which of the following muscles is found in the flexor compartment of the
forearm?
A
Abductor
pollicis
longus
B
Supinator
C
Pronator
teres
D
Anconeus
19. The
plantaris
A
Takes its origin from the tibia
B
Takes its origin from the fibula
C
Inserts into the talus
D
Is a vestigial muscle
20.
In the hand
A
All fingers have three phalengeal bones
B
The thumb has two phalengeal bones
C
There are no nerves
D
There is a mucous membrane
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