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Anatomy and Physiology of the Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves Quiz

#1

Which part of the spinal cord is responsible for relaying sensory information to the brain?

Dorsal root
Explanation

Sensory information relay point.

#2

Which structure protects the spinal cord within the vertebral column?

Spinal meninges
Explanation

Protective covering for the spinal cord.

#3

What is the name of the outermost layer of the spinal meninges?

Dura mater
Explanation

Outer protective layer of spinal meninges.

#4

Which spinal nerve innervates the muscles of the diaphragm?

Cervical nerve 1 (C1)
Explanation

Innervates the diaphragm muscles.

#5

Which structure connects the spinal cord to the brainstem?

Medulla oblongata
Explanation

Connects spinal cord to the brainstem.

#6

Which type of neuron carries sensory information from the periphery to the spinal cord?

Afferent neuron
Explanation

Neuron conveying sensory information to the spinal cord.

#7

Which of the following is not a function of the spinal cord?

Generation of cerebrospinal fluid
Explanation

Not involved in CSF production.

#8

Which part of the spinal cord contains cell bodies of motor neurons?

Anterior horn
Explanation

Location of motor neuron cell bodies.

#9

Which region of the spinal cord exhibits enlargement due to the presence of motor neurons for the upper limbs?

Cervical enlargement
Explanation

Enlarged region for upper limb motor neurons.

#10

What is the term for the space filled with cerebrospinal fluid around the spinal cord?

Subarachnoid space
Explanation

Space surrounding the spinal cord filled with CSF.

#11

Which spinal nerve innervates the muscles of the quadriceps femoris group?

Femoral nerve
Explanation

Innervates quadriceps femoris muscles.

#12

What is the name of the structure where spinal nerves branch out from the spinal cord?

Root
Explanation

Point of spinal nerve branching from spinal cord.

#13

What is the main function of the spinal nerves?

To provide sensory and motor innervation to the limbs and trunk
Explanation

Provide sensory and motor control to limbs and trunk.

#14

Which spinal nerve carries sympathetic innervation to the thoracic and abdominal viscera?

Thoracic nerve 10 (T10)
Explanation

Supplies sympathetic innervation to thoracic and abdominal organs.

#15

Which spinal nerve innervates the muscles of the gastrocnemius and soleus?

Tibial nerve
Explanation

Innervates gastrocnemius and soleus muscles.

#16

Which spinal nerve innervates the muscles of the triceps brachii and anconeus?

Radial nerve
Explanation

Innervates triceps brachii and anconeus muscles.

#17

Which spinal nerve innervates the muscles of the tibialis anterior and extensor hallucis longus?

Deep fibular nerve
Explanation

Innervates tibialis anterior and extensor hallucis longus muscles.

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