Which pulse point is located in the neck and is palpated lateral to the larynx?
Explanation
This question requires identifying the major pulse point in the neck. Plate 4 clearly illustrates the location of the carotid pulse.
Other questions
Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?
Using the terms of relationship, how would the position of the wrist be described relative to the elbow?
According to the anterior view of surface anatomy, which region is located between the umbilical and hypogastric regions?
On the posterior view of the male, which anatomical region is located directly superior to the gluteal region?
Which artery is identified as a pulse point located on the medial aspect of the ankle, posterior to the medial malleolus?
According to the diagram of major systemic veins, which vein is a large superficial vein of the upper limb that runs on the lateral side?
In the general organization of the nervous system, which division is responsible for motor commands to skeletal muscle?
What is the collective term for the lymphoid nodules of the intestine, thymus gland, and tonsils?
The Arrector pili muscle is a microscopic structure found in the skin. What is its function?
Which of the following is considered a part of the dorsal body cavity?
How many bones are in the axial skeleton, according to the diagram of the skeletal system?
The joint between the atlas and axis vertebrae, which allows for rotation of the head, is an example of which type of synovial joint?
In the architecture of bone, what are the marrow spaces within trabecular bone primarily filled with?
What is the smallest functional unit of a muscle fiber, which is responsible for contraction?
What is the primary function of the gallbladder as described in the overview of the gastrointestinal system?
Which hormone, produced by the pineal gland, is mentioned in the overview of the endocrine system?
What is the term for the gap between the presynaptic membrane and the postsynaptic membrane at a synapse?
In a typical peripheral nerve, what is the connective tissue layer that bundles nerve fibers into fascicles?
According to the diagram of visceral referred pain, irritation of the diaphragm can cause pain to be referred to which area?
What percentage of the total blood volume is held within the veins, according to the 'Volume distribution' chart?
In a centrifuged blood sample, what is the layer called that is less than 1 percent of the total volume and contains white blood cells and platelets?
Which is the most abundant type of white blood cell, making up 50-70 percent of the total?
What is the innermost layer of an arterial wall that is in direct contact with the blood?
Which division of the peripheral nervous system consists of visceral sensory receptors that monitor internal conditions and organ systems?
Which major lymphatic vessel drains lymph from the left side of the body, the lower limbs, and the abdomen?
Which layer of the epidermis is the outermost layer, composed of dead, keratinized cells?
The pilosebaceous unit, as shown in Plate BP 2, consists of the hair follicle and which two associated structures?
Which body cavity contains the pleural and pericardial cavities?
How many bones are listed for the thoracic cage in the breakdown of the axial skeleton?
The hip joint, formed by the femur and the acetabulum of the coxal bone, is an example of which type of synovial joint?
Which cell type is responsible for producing the amorphous matrix and fibers in loose connective tissue?
In the architecture of bone, what is the term for the outer connective tissue membrane covering the surface of a bone?
In the structure of a sarcomere, which band appears lighter and contains only thin filaments?
What is the function of the small intestine as described in the overview of the gastrointestinal system?
Which endocrine glands are located on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland and produce parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
What is the collective term for the dendrites, cell body, and axon of a nerve cell?
What is the term for the connective tissue layer that surrounds an entire peripheral nerve?
Pain from the stomach is most commonly referred to which anatomical region, according to Plate BP 13?
Which organ receives the highest percentage of blood flow (Q) per minute at 24 percent?
Which plasma protein is the most abundant at 60 percent and is a major contributor to osmotic concentration?
What distinguishes a healthy vein from a healthy artery, as shown in the diagrams on Plate BP 16?
In the general organization of the nervous system, the parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions are subdivisions of which system?
How many bones are listed as comprising the upper limbs in the appendicular skeleton?
What is the function of the pancreas as described in the overview of the gastrointestinal system?
Which term describes a position on a limb that is closer to the point of attachment or the trunk?
Which of these regions is part of the posterior surface anatomy of the trunk?
The cephalic vein and the basilic vein are both categorized as what type of veins?
Which organ is NOT considered part of the axial skeleton?
According to the overview of the cardiovascular system, which organ system consumes the highest percentage of oxygen (VO2) at 27 percent?