131) The midclavicular line
A) runs horizontally across the chest.
B) runs inferomedially through the naval.
C) runs lateral to the nipple.
D) runs medial to the nipple.
132) Which of the following statements about the pubic tubercle is
false?
A) It bears most of the body's weight in the seated position.
B) It defines the inferior limit of the inguinal ligament.
C) It is located just lateral to the pubic symphysis.
D) It serves as an insertion point of the external obliques.
133) The line on the back drawn between the iliac crests is called the
A) linea alba.
B) linea semilunaris.
C) posterior median furrow.
D) supracristal line.
134) Which forearm muscle is absent in about 30% of individuals?
A) extensor pollicis
B) flexor carpi ulnaris
C) palmaris longus
D) pronator quadratus
135) Pain associated with the anatomical snuffbox may indicate
A) dislocation of the elbow joint.
B) dislocation of the shoulder joint.
C) fracture of the scaphoid bone.
D) inflammation of the carpal tunnel.
136) A dimple located two to three finger widths lateral from the midline of the back at the level of the hips is a landmark for the
A) ischial tuberosities.
B) anterior inferior iliac spine.
C) sacroiliac joint.
D) transverse processes of the L4 vertebra.
137) Which bony landmark of the pelvis cannot be palpated?
A) ischial tuberosities
B) posterior superior iliac spine
C) sacroiliac joint
D) sacral promontory
138) When the forearm is extended, the olecranon process of the ulna lines up horizontally with the lateral epicondyles of the humerus, then
A) the elbow joint is dislocated.
B) the elbow joint is functioning normally.
C) the patient suffers from tennis elbow.
D) the radius is likely fractured.
139) With a flexed thigh, which landmark can be palpated along the superior medial aspect of the gluteal fold?
A) greater sciatic notch
B) greater trochanter
C) ischial spine
D) ischial tuberosities