Anatomy Exam Human Anatomy 4

Question 1

Which muscle flexes the thigh at the hip and extends the leg at the knee?

Accepted Answer

Rectus femoris

Answer

Rectus femoris is the only quadriceps muscle that crosses the hip joint, allowing it to flex the thigh while also extending the knee.

Question 2

The Circle of Willis receives blood from how many major arteries?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

The Circle of Willis is supplied by three arteries: two internal carotid arteries and one basilar artery.

Question 3

Which structure in the kidney is responsible for filtration of blood?

Accepted Answer

Glomerulus

Answer

The glomerulus is a capillary network within Bowman's capsule where blood filtration occurs to form the initial filtrate.

Question 4

The anatomical position of the appendix is typically located at which landmark?

Accepted Answer

McBurney's point

Answer

McBurney's point, located one-third of the way from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus, overlies the typical position of the appendix.

Question 5

Which type of joint allows the greatest range of motion?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

Answer

Ball-and-socket joints, such as the hip and shoulder, permit movement in all planes including rotation, providing the greatest range of motion.

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Anatomy Exam Human Anatomy 4