Vertebral Joints and Ligaments Practice Questions

Question 1

Jefferson's fracture is:

Accepted Answer

Fracture of Atlas

Answer

Avulsion fracture of C7

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Fracture of Axis

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Due to fracture of traumatic spondylolisthesis of C2 over C3

Question 2

All of the following contribute to the intervertebral disc EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Elastic cartilage

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Fibrocartilage

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Annulus fibrosus

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Nucleus pulposus

Question 3

What is the classification of intelligence corresponding to an IQ score of 90-109?

Accepted Answer

Average

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Below average

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Slightly below average

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Above average

Question 4

Ligamentum flavum consists of which fibres:

Accepted Answer

Elastic

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Type-I collagen

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Reticular

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Type-II collagen

Question 5

False about fracture of vertebrae

Accepted Answer

Anterior longitudinal ligament runs along the posterior surface of vertebral bodies

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Fracture dislocation is common in flexion rotation injury

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Chance fracture occurs due to flexion distraction injury

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Wedge compression causes flexion injury

Question 6

Match the following: A) Caplan syndrome- 1) Found first in coal worker B) Asbestosis- 2) Upper lobe predominance C) Mesothelioma- 3) Involves lower lobe D) Sarcoidosis- 4) Pleural effusion is seen

Accepted Answer

A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2

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A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

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A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1

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A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

Question 7

A 30-year-old male presents with pain and limited movement in his shoulder following a fall. X-ray reveals an anterior dislocation of the glenohumeral joint. Which of the following structures is most likely to be damaged in this injury?

Accepted Answer

Anterior inferior glenohumeral ligament

Answer

Long head of biceps tendon

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Acromioclavicular ligament

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Supraspinatus tendon

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Coracoclavicular ligament

Question 8

Identify the type of joint in the image provided.

Accepted Answer

Synovial joint

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Syndesmosis

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Synarthrosis

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Symphysis

Question 9

Which ligament is primarily responsible for anteroposterior stability of the knee?

Accepted Answer

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

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Medial collateral ligament (MCL)

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Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

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Patellar ligament

Question 10

What constitutes a spinal motion segment?

Accepted Answer

A disc and the vertebrae above and below, including their interlocking facet joints.

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A disc and the facet joints at that level.

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A vertebral body and the disc above.

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A section of the spine involved in a physiological curve with the similar function (i.e. thoracic kyphosis).

Vertebral Joints and Ligaments — MCQs

Vertebral Joints and Ligaments — MCQs

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