Human Anatomy Flashcards
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Which structure carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetal liver?
Answer: Umbilical vein
The umbilical vein carries oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood from the placenta to the fetal circulation.
The rotator cuff is composed of four muscles; which of the following is NOT one of them?
Answer: Teres major
Teres major is not part of the rotator cuff; the four cuff muscles are supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis (SITS).
Which anatomical structure marks the boundary between the small intestine and large intestine?
Answer: Ileocecal valve
The ileocecal valve (Bauhin's valve) separates the terminal ileum from the cecum, marking the transition from small to large intestine.
Which carpal bone is most commonly fractured?
Answer: Scaphoid
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone, typically due to a fall on an outstretched hand.
The primary auditory cortex is located in which lobe of the brain?
Answer: Temporal lobe
The primary auditory cortex (Heschl's gyri) is located in the superior temporal gyrus of the temporal lobe.
Which ligament of the knee prevents anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur?
Answer: Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) prevents anterior translation of the tibia relative to the femur.
What is the name of the serous membrane that covers the lungs?
Answer: Visceral pleura
The visceral pleura is the innermost pleural layer that directly covers the surface of each lung.