Chapter 13 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Chapter 13 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1) Which of the three spinal meninges is the most superficial?

1. a) Arachnoid mater
2. b) Dura mater
3. c) Meninx mater
4. d) Pia mater
5. e) Epi mater

Answer: b

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 13.1 Describe the protective structures and the external and internal anatomy of the spinal cord.

Study Objective 2: SO 13.1.1 Describe the protective structures and the gross anatomical features of the spinal cord.

Section Reference 1: Sec 13.1 Spinal Cord Anatomy

2) Which of the structures listed below contains cerebrospinal fluid?

1. a) Epidural space
2. b) Subarachnoid space
3. c) Dural space
4. d) Meninx
5. e) Pia mater

Answer: b

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 13.1 Describe the protective structures and the external and internal anatomy of the spinal cord.

Study Objective 2: SO 13.1.1 Describe the protective structures and the gross anatomical features of the spinal cord.

Section Reference 1: Sec 13.1 Spinal Cord Anatomy

Question type: Multiple Choice

3) Denticulate ligaments are thickenings of

1. a) arachnoid mater.
2. b) pia mater.
3. c) dura mater.
4. d) interstitial fluid.
5. e) subdural space.

Answer: b

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 13.1 Describe the protective structures and the external and internal anatomy of the spinal cord.

Study Objective 2: SO 13.1.1 Describe the protective structures and the gross anatomical features of the spinal cord.

Section Reference 1: Sec 13.1 Spinal Cord Anatomy

4) What spinal cord feature is the area where the nerves that supply the lower limb emerge?

1. a) Lumbar enlargement
2. b) Filum terminale
3. c) Cauda equina
4. d) Cranial nerve XII
5. e) Cervical enlargement

Answer: a

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 13.1 Describe the protective structures and the external and internal anatomy of the spinal cord.

Study Objective 2: SO 13.1.2 Describe how spinal nerves are connected to the spinal cord.

Section Reference 1: Sec 13.1 Spinal Cord Anatomy