Anatomy Lab Exam 2 Review

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1. What muscle is commonly referred to as #21?

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The correct answer is tibialis anterior, as the muscle commonly referred to as #21 is the tibialis anterior located in the front of the lower leg.

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2. What is the anatomical term for the muscle located at position #9?

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The correct answer, extensor hallucis longus, is a muscle located in the lower leg responsible for extending the big toe. The incorrect answers provided are unrelated muscles located in different parts of the body.

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3. To which muscle are tendons #29 attached to?

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Tendons #29 are specifically attached to the extensor digitorum longus muscle, which is responsible for extending the fingers and toes.

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4. What is the name of vessel A?

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Vessel A refers to the right common iliac artery which is a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the right lower limb.

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5. Identify vessel B in the human body.

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Vessel B refers to the inferior vena cava, which is a large vein in the human body responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart. The aorta, pulmonary artery, and carotid artery are incorrect as they are arteries responsible for carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart to different parts of the body.

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6. What is the name of vessel C?

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Vessel C, known as the left renal vein, is responsible for draining blood from the left kidney into the inferior vena cava. The superior mesenteric vein drains blood from the gastrointestinal tract, the inferior vena cava is a major vein returning deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart, and the pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

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7. Is C leaving or coming from the kidney?

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In the context of the question, C is described as leaving the kidney, so the correct answer is leaving. The incorrect answers are not supported by the information provided in the question.

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8. What is the name of the large nerve in the body often associated with pain and discomfort?

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The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body and runs from the lower back down the back of each leg. Issues with this nerve can cause sharp pain, numbness, or tingling in the lower back, buttocks, legs, and feet.

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9. What is the name of the shinbone?

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The correct answer is 'tibial' as it refers to the shinbone, specifically the larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg. The other options do not correspond to the shinbone.

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10. What is the name of the nerve to the lateral leg?

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The correct nerve to the lateral leg is the common fibular nerve, whereas the femoral, tibial, and sciatic nerves do not specifically supply the lateral leg region.

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11. Name the vessels that feed posterior brain and travel via cervical vertebrae.

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The vertebral arteries are the vessels that feed the posterior brain and travel via the cervical vertebrae. The carotid arteries supply blood to the anterior portion of the brain, the jugular veins drain blood from the head and neck, and the pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

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12. Which vessel serves the face and anterior brain?

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The left common carotid artery is responsible for supplying blood to the face and anterior brain. The incorrect options do not serve this specific function.

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13. What is the name of the artery located to the right of the body?

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The right subclavian artery is the correct answer as it is an important blood vessel that supplies blood to the right arm and the right side of the head and neck. The other options are incorrect as they are not specific to the right side of the body.

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14. Which artery is commonly known as the right common carotid artery?

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The right common carotid artery is one of the two main arteries that supplies oxygenated blood to the head and neck.

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15. Which artery is known as the brachiocephalic artery?

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The brachiocephalic artery is also known as the innominate artery. It is the major artery that supplies blood to the right arm and the head and neck.

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16. What is the name of the artery commonly located on the left side of the body?

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The correct answer is the left common carotid artery, which is an important artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the head and neck. The right common carotid artery is located on the right side. The subclavian artery supplies blood to the arms and chest. The brachial artery is the major blood vessel that runs down the upper arm.

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17. What is the name of the artery that branches off the aortic arch and supplies blood to the left arm?

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The left subclavian artery is the third branch of the aortic arch, providing blood supply to the left arm. The brachiocephalic artery is the first branch of the aortic arch, the inferior vena cava is a large vein carrying deoxygenated blood to the heart, and the common iliac artery supplies blood to the lower limbs.

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18. Identify the red vessel in the human body.

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The superior mesenteric artery is a major blood vessel in the abdomen that supplies blood to the small intestine. The incorrect answers are other blood vessels but do not accurately match the description of a red vessel.

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19. What is the name of the green vessel?

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The correct answer is inferior mesenteric artery because it is a major blood vessel in the abdominal area that supplies blood to the large intestine.

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20. Which rotator cuff muscle is an anterior scapula and supports anterior shoulder?

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The subscapularis is the rotator cuff muscle located in the anterior scapula region and provides support to the anterior shoulder.

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21. Do the muscles of the medial thigh abduct or adduct?

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The muscles of the medial thigh primarily adduct the thigh, bringing it closer to the midline of the body. Abduction would move the thigh away from the midline, while flexion and extension refer to movements at the joints.

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22. What is the action of hamstring muscles at the knee?

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The primary action of hamstring muscles at the knee is flexion, which involves bending the knee joint.

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23. What is the name of the artery located behind the knee?

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The popliteal artery is located behind the knee, connecting the femoral artery to the tibial arteries, while the femoral artery is located in the thigh, the brachial artery is in the arm, and carotid artery is in the neck.

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24. Which artery is known as the posterior tibial artery?

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The posterior tibial artery is a major artery of the lower leg, responsible for supplying blood to the calf and sole of the foot. The other options listed are major arteries located in different regions of the body.

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25. What is the name of Artery C?

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Artery C specifically refers to the anterior tibial artery, which is a major blood vessel in the lower leg. The other options provided are different arteries located in various parts of the body.

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26. Which artery is known as the fibular artery?

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The fibular artery is also known as the peroneal artery and is a branch of the posterior tibial artery in the lower leg.

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27. What is B?

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B refers to a specific muscle in the human body, the correct answer is the flexor digitorum longus. This muscle is responsible for flexing the toes at the ankle joint. The incorrect answers are muscles that perform different functions in the body.

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28. What is C?

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In this question, C refers to the flexor hallucis longus muscle. The other options are different muscles that are not synonymous with C.

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29. Which vessel is commonly known as the right brachiocephalic vein?

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The right brachiocephalic vein is the main vein responsible for draining the upper right side of the body, including the right arm and head. It is an important vessel in the venous system.

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What muscle is commonly referred to as #21?
What is the anatomical term for the muscle located at position #9?
To which muscle are tendons #29 attached to?
What is the name of vessel A?
Identify vessel B in the human body.
What is the name of vessel C?
Is C leaving or coming from the kidney?
What is the name of the large nerve in the body often associated with...
What is the name of the shinbone?
What is the name of the nerve to the lateral leg?
Name the vessels that feed posterior brain and travel via cervical...
Which vessel serves the face and anterior brain?
What is the name of the artery located to the right of the body?
Which artery is commonly known as the right common carotid artery?
Which artery is known as the brachiocephalic artery?
What is the name of the artery commonly located on the left side of...
What is the name of the artery that branches off the aortic arch and...
Identify the red vessel in the human body.
What is the name of the green vessel?
Which rotator cuff muscle is an anterior scapula and supports anterior...
Do the muscles of the medial thigh abduct or adduct?
What is the action of hamstring muscles at the knee?
What is the name of the artery located behind the knee?
Which artery is known as the posterior tibial artery?
What is the name of Artery C?
Which artery is known as the fibular artery?
What is B?
What is C?
Which vessel is commonly known as the right brachiocephalic vein?
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