Q.1 Which of the following is the location of the xiphoid process?
Superior to the umbilicus
Inferior to the sternum
On the lateral side of the ribs
On the medial side of the clavicle
Explanation - The xiphoid process is the lowest part of the sternum and is located inferior to the body of the sternum.
Correct answer is: Inferior to the sternum
Q.2 Where is the heart located on the surface of the chest?
Between the 4th and 5th ribs on the left side
Between the 2nd and 3rd ribs on the right side
Over the clavicle on the left side
Between the 3rd and 4th ribs on the left side
Explanation - The heart's apex is located around the 5th intercostal space, just medial to the left midclavicular line.
Correct answer is: Between the 4th and 5th ribs on the left side
Q.3 Which surface landmark is used to locate the gallbladder?
Umbilicus
Right costal margin
Xiphoid process
Sternal notch
Explanation - The gallbladder is located just below the right costal margin, in the region of the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
Correct answer is: Right costal margin
Q.4 The iliac crest can be palpated at the level of which vertebral body?
T12
L1
L4
L5
Explanation - The iliac crest is typically located at the level of the L4 vertebra, which can be used to assess the position of other abdominal organs.
Correct answer is: L4
Q.5 Which of the following is the surface landmark for the location of the scapula?
At the level of the 5th to 7th ribs
At the level of the 2nd rib
At the level of the 9th rib
At the level of the 12th rib
Explanation - The scapula is located on the posterior side of the thorax at the level of the 5th to 7th ribs.
Correct answer is: At the level of the 5th to 7th ribs
Q.6 The tibial tuberosity is located on which surface of the lower leg?
Lateral surface
Anterior surface
Posterior surface
Medial surface
Explanation - The tibial tuberosity is a bony prominence located on the anterior surface of the tibia, just below the knee joint.
Correct answer is: Anterior surface
Q.7 The apex of the lungs can be located at the level of which rib?
1st rib
2nd rib
4th rib
6th rib
Explanation - The apex of the lung extends above the 1st rib and is located just below the clavicle.
Correct answer is: 1st rib
Q.8 Where is the location of the brachial artery commonly palpated?
Medial to the elbow
Lateral to the shoulder
In the middle of the forearm
In the posterior wrist
Explanation - The brachial artery is commonly palpated on the medial aspect of the arm, just above the antecubital fossa.
Correct answer is: Medial to the elbow
Q.9 Which of the following is a surface landmark for the location of the appendix?
Umbilicus
McBurney's point
Xiphoid process
Iliac crest
Explanation - McBurney's point is located approximately one-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus and is a common site of appendicitis pain.
Correct answer is: McBurney's point
Q.10 What is the location of the femoral artery?
Just below the knee
In the groin area
Along the lateral aspect of the thigh
In the upper abdomen
Explanation - The femoral artery is located in the inguinal region, just below the inguinal ligament.
Correct answer is: In the groin area
Q.11 The sternocleidomastoid muscle can be palpated on which region of the neck?
Medial side
Lateral side
Anterior side
Posterior side
Explanation - The sternocleidomastoid muscle is located on the lateral side of the neck, and it can be easily palpated when the head is turned to the opposite side.
Correct answer is: Lateral side
Q.12 At which vertebral level is the umbilicus located?
T10
L2
L4
L3
Explanation - The umbilicus is generally located at the level of the L3-L4 vertebrae in most individuals.
Correct answer is: L3
Q.13 Which of the following bony landmarks is used to locate the radial pulse?
Medial epicondyle
Lateral epicondyle
Anatomical snuffbox
Styloid process of the radius
Explanation - The radial pulse is typically palpated just lateral to the styloid process of the radius at the wrist.
Correct answer is: Styloid process of the radius
Q.14 Where is the location of the thyroid cartilage?
Above the clavicle
Below the mandible
At the level of the Adam's apple
At the base of the skull
Explanation - The thyroid cartilage is located at the level of the larynx, which is commonly felt as the Adam's apple in the anterior neck.
Correct answer is: At the level of the Adam's apple
Q.15 Which of the following is the landmark for the location of the patella?
At the level of the 4th lumbar vertebra
At the front of the knee joint
On the medial side of the tibia
Below the femoral neck
Explanation - The patella, or kneecap, is a triangular bone that is located at the front of the knee joint, protecting it from mechanical injury.
Correct answer is: At the front of the knee joint
Q.16 Where is the location of the trachea?
Above the sternum
Behind the esophagus
In front of the esophagus
Lateral to the thyroid gland
Explanation - The trachea is a cartilaginous tube located in front of the esophagus and extends from the larynx to the bronchi.
Correct answer is: In front of the esophagus