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Anatomy (Physiotherapy-focused) – MCQs

1. Which is the longest bone in the human body?

(A) Tibia


(B) Femur


(C) Fibula


(D) Humerus



2. The shoulder joint is classified as:

(A) Hinge joint


(B) Pivot joint


(C) Ball-and-socket joint


(D) Saddle joint



3. Which muscle is the primary extensor of the knee?

(A) Hamstrings


(B) Quadriceps femoris


(C) Gastrocnemius


(D) Sartorius



4. The main flexor of the elbow joint is:

(A) Triceps brachii


(B) Biceps brachii


(C) Deltoid


(D) Latissimus dorsi



5. Which bone forms the heel of the foot?

(A) Talus


(B) Calcaneus


(C) Navicular


(D) Cuboid



6. Which muscle is known as the “chief extensor of the hip”?

(A) Gluteus medius


(B) Gluteus minimus


(C) Gluteus maximus


(D) Iliopsoas



7. The functional unit of a muscle is:

(A) Myofibril


(B) Sarcomere


(C) Fascicle


(D) Actin



8. The rotator cuff consists of how many muscles?

(A) 2


(B) 3


(C) 4


(D) 5



9. Which of the following is NOT part of the rotator cuff?

(A) Supraspinatus


(B) Infraspinatus


(C) Teres minor


(D) Teres major



10. Which nerve supplies the diaphragm?

(A) Phrenic nerve


(B) Vagus nerve


(C) Intercostal nerve


(D) Accessory nerve



11. Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

(A) Cerebrum


(B) Cerebellum


(C) Medulla oblongata


(D) Thalamus



12. The sciatic nerve arises from which plexus?

(A) Cervical plexus


(B) Brachial plexus


(C) Lumbar plexus


(D) Sacral plexus



13. Which artery is the main blood supply to the brain?

(A) Carotid artery


(B) Subclavian artery


(C) Brachial artery


(D) Jugular vein



14. The bony prominence at the elbow is formed by:

(A) Radius


(B) Ulna (olecranon process)


(C) Humerus


(D) Scapula



15. Which joint is also called the “modified hinge joint”?

(A) Hip joint


(B) Elbow joint


(C) Knee joint


(D) Ankle joint



16. The Achilles tendon attaches:

(A) Soleus and gastrocnemius to calcaneus


(B) Tibialis anterior to talus


(C) Quadriceps to patella


(D) Hamstrings to tibia



17. Which nerve controls facial expressions?

(A) Facial nerve (VII)


(B) Trigeminal nerve (V)


(C) Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)


(D) Hypoglossal nerve (XII)



18. The functional unit of the lung is the:

(A) Bronchiole


(B) Alveolus


(C) Pleura


(D) Larynx



19. The heart is located in which cavity?

(A) Pleural cavity


(B) Pericardial cavity


(C) Abdominal cavity


(D) Cranial cavity



20. Which side of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs?

(A) Right side


(B) Left side


(C) Both sides


(D) Neither side



21. The vertebral column normally has how many curvatures?

(A) 2


(B) 3


(C) 4


(D) 5



22. Which vertebra is called the “atlas”?

(A) C1


(B) C2


(C) C3


(D) C7



23. Which vertebra is called the “axis”?

(A) C1


(B) C2


(C) C5


(D) T1



24. The cranial nerve responsible for vision is:

(A) Optic nerve (II)


(B) Oculomotor nerve (III)


(C) Trochlear nerve (IV)


(D) Abducens nerve (VI)



25. Which muscle is responsible for respiration by elevating the ribs?

(A) Diaphragm


(B) Intercostal muscles


(C) Pectoralis major


(D) Latissimus dorsi



26. The clavicle articulates with which part of the sternum?

(A) Manubrium


(B) Body


(C) Xiphoid process


(D) Angle of Louis



27. Which muscle is commonly known as the “calf muscle”?

(A) Tibialis anterior


(B) Gastrocnemius


(C) Soleus


(D) Peroneus longus



28. The deltoid muscle is responsible for:

(A) Arm flexion


(B) Arm extension


(C) Arm abduction


(D) Arm rotation



29. Which bone is commonly fractured in the forearm?

(A) Ulna


(B) Radius


(C) Scaphoid


(D) Humerus



30. Which ligament prevents anterior displacement of the tibia?

(A) Posterior cruciate ligament


(B) Anterior cruciate ligament


(C) Medial collateral ligament


(D) Lateral collateral ligament



31. Which muscle is the main inspiratory muscle?

(A) Intercostals


(B) Diaphragm


(C) Pectoralis major


(D) Latissimus dorsi



32. The largest cranial nerve is:

(A) Vagus nerve (X)


(B) Trigeminal nerve (V)


(C) Facial nerve (VII)


(D) Accessory nerve (XI)



33. The spinal cord ends at which vertebral level in adults?

(A) L1–L2


(B) L3–L4


(C) T12–L1


(D) S1–S2



34. Which artery supplies the lower limb?

(A) Carotid artery


(B) Brachial artery


(C) Femoral artery


(D) Radial artery



35. The patella is classified as what type of bone?

(A) Long bone


(B) Flat bone


(C) Irregular bone


(D) Sesamoid bone



36. The glenoid cavity is part of which bone?

(A) Scapula


(B) Humerus


(C) Clavicle


(D) Sternum



37. Which nerve is commonly injured in wrist drop?

(A) Ulnar nerve


(B) Median nerve


(C) Radial nerve


(D) Axillary nerve



38. The medulla oblongata controls:

(A) Emotions


(B) Voluntary movement


(C) Breathing and heart rate


(D) Balance



39. The pectoralis major muscle inserts into the:

(A) Scapula


(B) Clavicle


(C) Humerus


(D) Radius



40. The main blood supply to the upper limb is via:

(A) Carotid artery


(B) Subclavian/axillary artery


(C) Femoral artery


(D) Aorta directly



41. The muscle responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot is:

(A) Tibialis anterior


(B) Gastrocnemius


(C) Soleus


(D) Peroneus longus



42. Which cranial nerve controls hearing and balance?

(A) Optic nerve


(B) Vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII)


(C) Glossopharyngeal nerve


(D) Vagus nerve



43. The anatomical snuffbox is formed by which bone?

(A) Radius


(B) Ulna


(C) Scaphoid


(D) Humerus



44. The “anatomical position” refers to:

(A) Standing, palms forward, feet together


(B) Sitting, arms crossed


(C) Standing, palms backward


(D) Lying supine



45. Which structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

(A) Pleura


(B) Diaphragm


(C) Sternum


(D) Ribs



46. The hamstring group includes all EXCEPT:

(A) Biceps femoris


(B) Semitendinosus


(C) Semimembranosus


(D) Rectus femoris



47. Which bone articulates with the acetabulum?

(A) Tibia


(B) Femur


(C) Fibula


(D) Sacrum



48. The “true ribs” are:

(A) 1–7


(B) 8–10


(C) 11–12


(D) All 12



49. Which nerve is affected in carpal tunnel syndrome?

(A) Ulnar nerve


(B) Radial nerve


(C) Median nerve


(D) Axillary nerve



50. The cerebrum is divided into how many lobes?

(A) 2


(B) 3


(C) 4


(D) 5



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