Respiratory Anatomy Practice Quiz

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This is a strictly practice quiz for the class Anatomy and Physiology of Speech-Language and Hearing to help prepare you for the real deal. Good luck!

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1.

Which of the following are all principle components of respiration?
- A.
  
  Vertebral (spinal) column, rib cage, pelvic girdle, pectoral girdle
- B.
  
  Rib cage, sternum, pectoral girdle, vertebral (spinal) column
- C.
  
  Pelvic girdle, pectoral girdle, manubrium (sternum), diaphragm
- D.
  
  Vertebral (spinal) column, pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle, diaphragm
- E.
  
  Diaphragm, sternum, rib cage, vertebral (spinal) column
2.

There are 1) _____ vertebrae in our spine: 2) _____ cervical, 3) ____ thoracic, 4) _____ lumbar, 5) _____ sacral, and 6) ______ cochleal.
3.

The C1 atlas provides 1) ________ to the skull. The C2 axis helps with 2) _____________.
4.

How many pairs of ribs are there?
- A.
  
  32-33
- B.
  
  16
- C.
  
  12
- D.
  
  8
- E.
  
  13
5.

The sternal portion of the diaphragm origins where?
- A.
  
  The upper lumbar vertebrae
- B.
  
  C7, T1 - T11
- C.
  
  The lower and back border of the xiphoid process
- D.
  
  The central tendon
- E.
  
  Superior and medially
6.

The costal portion of the diaphragm origins where?
- A.
  
  Lower border & inferior surface of ribs 7-12
- B.
  
  The central tendon
- C.
  
  Superior and medially
- D.
  
  C7, T1 - T3
- E.
  
  None of the above
7.

The 3 important diaphragm openings consist of 1) _________ 2) __________ and 3) ______________.
8.

The external intercostals originate...
- A.
  
  Lower border of your superior rib
- B.
  
  C7, T1 - T11
- C.
  
  C7, T1 - T3
- D.
  
  Upper lumbar vertebrae
- E.
  
  Inferior and towards sternum
9.

The external intercostals course...
- A.
  
  Superior and medially
- B.
  
  Inferior and towards sternum
- C.
  
  Anterior across the thorax wall
- D.
  
  Inferior and laterally
10.

The external intercostals insert...
- A.
  
  The central tendon
- B.
  
  Humerous bone of the upper arm
- C.
  
  Upper border of rib below
- D.
  
  Posterior surface of rib just below
11.

The levatores costarum origins...
- A.
  
  C7, T1 - T11
- B.
  
  Inferior and laterally
- C.
  
  The central tendon
- D.
  
  Humerous bone of the upper arm
- E.
  
  Across the anterior thorax wall
12.

The levatores costarum courses...
- A.
  
  Inferior & lateral
- B.
  
  Superior and medial
- C.
  
  Anterior to the thorax wall
- D.
  
  Elevate ribs
- E.
  
  Inhalation
13.

The levatores costarum inserts...
- A.
  
  Inhalation
- B.
  
  The central tendon
- C.
  
  Posterior surface of rib just below
- D.
  
  Upper border of rib below
14.

The serratus posterior superior origins...
- A.
  
  Humerous bone of the upper arm
- B.
  
  C7, T1 - T3
- C.
  
  The central tendon
- D.
  
  The lower and back border of the xiphoid process
- E.
  
  Lower border & inferior surface of ribs 7-12
15.

The serratus posterior superior courses...
- A.
  
  Inferior and lateral
- B.
  
  Superior and medial
- C.
  
  Anterior across the thorax wall
16.

The serratus posterior superior inserts...
- A.
  
  The lower and posterior surface of ribs 7 - 12
- B.
  
  Inhalation
- C.
  
  The central tendon
- D.
  
  Ribs 2 - 5 near angle
17.

The pectoralis major origins...
- A.
  
  The central tendon
- B.
  
  Upper costal cartilages, sternum, clavicle
- C.
  
  Humerous bone of the upper arm
- D.
  
  Anterior surface of scapula
- E.
  
  Inhalation
18.

The pectoralis major courses...
- A.
  
  Fans out widely across anterior thorax
- B.
  
  Superior and medial
- C.
  
  Inferior and lateral
- D.
  
  Superior and inferior
- E.
  
  None of the above
19.

The pectoralis minor origins...
- A.
  
  Humerous bone of upper arm
- B.
  
  Anterior surface of scapula
- C.
  
  Lower and back border of xiphoid process
- D.
  
  The lower and anterior border of ribs 7 - 12
20.

The pectoralis minor courses...
- A.
  
  Anterior surface of scapula
- B.
  
  Inferior and medial
- C.
  
  Superior and medial
- D.
  
  Anterior across the thorax
21.

The pectoralis minor inserts...
- A.
  
  The lower and back border of the xiphoid process
- B.
  
  The central tendon
- C.
  
  Anterior medial portion of ribs 3 - 5
- D.
  
  Inhalation
22.

The subclavius origins...
- A.
  
  Underside of clavicle, near scapula
- B.
  
  Slightly inferior and medial
- C.
  
  Junction of rib 1 and its cartilage
- D.
  
  Inhalation
- E.
  
  None of the above
23.

The subclavius courses...
- A.
  
  Underside of clavicle, near scapula
- B.
  
  Slightly inferior and medial
- C.
  
  Junction of rib 1 and its cartilage
- D.
  
  Inhalation
24.

The subclavius inserts...
- A.
  
  Junction of rib 1 and its cartilage
- B.
  
  Slightly inferior and medial
- C.
  
  Inhalation
- D.
  
  The central tendon
25.

The serratus anterior origins...
- A.
  
  Anterior surface of scapula
- B.
  
  Large thin muscle on the side wall of thorax
- C.
  
  Inhalation
- D.
  
  Anterior, around side of rib cage
- E.
  
  Ribs 1 -8 or 9, near costal cartilages