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1.

Trapezius inserts into:

A. vertebral border scapula
B. scapula spine
C. proximal humerus
D. medial clavicle
E. none of the above
Answer» C. proximal humerus
Discussion
2.

The sino-atrial node is situated:

A. on the right of the opening of the inferior vena cava
B. within the interatrial septum
C. at the opening of the coronary sinus
D. just above the crista terminalis
E. around the lower superior vena cava
Answer» E. around the lower superior vena cava
Discussion
3.

Which of the following bronchi is called the epartenol bronchus?

A. left superior bronchus
B. left inferior bronchus
C. right superior bronchus
D. right middle bronchus
E. right inferior bronchus
Answer» D. right middle bronchus
Discussion
4.

Melanocyte(s):

A. number determine the colour of the skin
B. are responsible for high colour, greying is the result of decreasing numbers
C. produce varying melanins
D. are found mainly in the dermal layer
E. splenic artery
Answer» D. are found mainly in the dermal layer
Discussion
5.

In the antecubital fossa:

A. the ulnar nerve is on the medial side
B. the median nerve is lateral to the brachial artery
C. the radial nerve is on the lateral side
D. all the superficial veins are deep to the cutaneous nerves
E. the brachial artery is lateral to the tendon of biceps
Answer» D. all the superficial veins are deep to the cutaneous nerves
Discussion
6.

The nerve supply to supraspinatus is from the:

A. lower subscapular nerve
B. dorsal scapular nerve
C. suprascapular nerve
D. upper subscapular nerve
E. thoracodorsal nerve
Answer» D. upper subscapular nerve
Discussion
7.

Brachialis is supplied by:

A. median nerve
B. musculocutaneous nerve
C. radial nerve
D. median and musculocutaneous nn (?nerves)
E. musculocutaneous and radial nn (?nerves)
Answer» F.
Discussion
8.

With respect to the thenar muscles:

A. abductor pollicis brevis inserts into the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb
B. all arise from the flexor retinaculum
C. flexor pollicis brevis is usually supplied by a branch from the ulnar nerve
D. abductor pollicis brevis has no role in opposition of the thumb
E. opponens pollicis is the most superficial muscle of the group
Answer» C. flexor pollicis brevis is usually supplied by a branch from the ulnar nerve
Discussion
9.

Brachialis muscle:

A. is innervated by the median nerve
B. arises from the upper third of the humerus
C. is both a flexor and extensor of the elbow joint
D. attaches to the bicipital tuberosity of the radius
E. has no relation to the medial intermuscular septum
Answer» D. attaches to the bicipital tuberosity of the radius
Discussion
10.

Simple pronation:

A. requires an intact radial nerve
B. requires an intact C8 nerve root
C. occurs without movement of the ulna
D. occurs about an axis which runs along the shaft of the radius
E. requires the action of anconeus
Answer» D. occurs about an axis which runs along the shaft of the radius
Discussion
11.

The nerve supply of infraspinatus is the:

A. axillary nerve
B. long thoracic nerve
C. infrascapular nerve
D. suprascapular nerve
E. subscapular nerve
Answer» E. subscapular nerve
Discussion
12.

With respect to the carpus:

A. the intercarpal joints share one continuous synovial space
B. the intercarpal synovial space is usually continuous with the wrist
C. the proximal row consists of scaphoid, lunate and trapezium
D. the scaphoid is the only carpal bone which articulates with the radius
E. in pronation/supination, the carpus moves with the ulna
Answer» B. the intercarpal synovial space is usually continuous with the wrist
Discussion
13.

The cephalic vein:

A. empties into the brachial vein
B. combines with the basilic vein to form the axillary vein
C. is the continuation of the median basilic and medial cephalic veins
D. empties into the axillary vein
E. none of the above
Answer» E. none of the above
Discussion
14.

The lunate articulates with all of the following EXCEPT:

A. scaphoid
B. triquetral
C. capitate
D. radius
E. trapezoid
Answer» F.
Discussion
15.

Which of the following pairs do not match with regard to mode of ossification?

A. ribs and cranium
B. clavicle and humerus
C. femur and 1st metatarsal
D. patella and pisiform
E. mandible and clavicle
Answer» C. femur and 1st metatarsal
Discussion
16.

Regarding the thumb:

A. abductor pollicis longus originates from both radius and ulna
B. opponens pollicis rotates the first metacarpal on the triquetral
C. adductor pollicis inserts on to the radial sesamoid of the thumb, then the base of the proximal phalanx
D. nerve supply is by the median nerve (C7, C8)
E. adductor pollicis lies superficial to the thenar space
Answer» B. opponens pollicis rotates the first metacarpal on the triquetral
Discussion
17.

The carpus:

A. there are five extensor tunnel compartments
B. the extensor expansion attaches to the anterolateral border of the radius above the styloid process, and distally to the pisiform and trapezoid bones
C. the radiocarpal joint is an uniaxial synovial joint
D. there are no muscular attachments to the extensor surface of the carpus
E. the bones palpable in the anatomical snuff box are the radial styloid, triquetral, scaphoid and base of first metacarpal
Answer» E. the bones palpable in the anatomical snuff box are the radial styloid, triquetral, scaphoid and base of first metacarpal
Discussion
18.

Vincula:

A. papillary ridges of skin that form finger prints
B. superficial fibres of palmar aponeurosis that insert into the skin
C. remnant fibres of palmar interossei inserting into the proximal phalanx at the thumb
D. communication between common flexor sheath and sheath of pollicis longus present in 50% of people
E. vascular synovial folds of flexor tendons
Answer» F.
Discussion
19.

An example of secondary cartilaginous joint include:

A. hip joint
B. manubrio-sternal joint
C. costochondral joint
D. epiphysis joint
E. wrist joint
Answer» C. costochondral joint
Discussion
20.

An example of a fibrous joint include:

A. structures of the vault of the skull
B. the vertebral columns
C. pubic symphysis
D. hip joint
E. manubrio-sternal joint
Answer» B. the vertebral columns
Discussion
21.

An example of secondary cartilaginous joint is:

A. hip joint
B. manubrio-sternal joint
C. costochondral joint
D. epiphysis
E. wrist joint
Answer» C. costochondral joint
Discussion
22.

What are vincula?

A. the papillary ridges that form finger prints
B. superficial fibres of the palmar aponeurosis that insert into the skin
C. remnant fibres of palmar interossei that insert into the proximal area of the thumb
D. a communication between common flexor sheath and the sheet of pollicis longus present in 50% of people
E. vascular synovial folds of flexor tendons
Answer» F.
Discussion
23.

An example of a unipennate muscle is:

A. sartorius
B. flexor pollicis longus
C. rectus femoris
D. deltoid
E. tibialis anterior
Answer» C. rectus femoris
Discussion
24.

Regarding tissues:

A. cartilage is very vascular
B. ligaments are generally not elastic
C. deep fascia is insensate
D. cardiac muscle is not striated
E. periosteum is not sensitive
Answer» C. deep fascia is insensate
Discussion
25.

An example of a fibrous joint is:

A. the structures of the skull
B. vertebral column
C. pubic symphysis
D. hip joint
E. manubrio-sternal joint
Answer» B. vertebral column
Discussion
26.

An example of a secondary cartilaginous joint is:

A. distal tibiofibular joint
B. costochondral joint
C. sagittal suture
D. sternal angle joint
E. knee joint
Answer» E. knee joint
Discussion
27.

Extensor indicis:

A. origin = radius
B. shares a common synovial sheath with E.D. (?extensor digitorum)
C. tendon lies on radial side of E.D. tendon index finger
D. separate insertion from dorsal expansion E.D.
E. nerve supply = median nerve
Answer» C. tendon lies on radial side of E.D. tendon index finger
Discussion
28.

The corocobrachialis muscle:

A. is functionally important
B. origin = apex of acromion
C. insertion = lateral border of humerus
D. nerve supply = C4, C5
E. is pierced by the musculocutaneous nerve
Answer» F.
Discussion
29.

The azygous vein:

A. has an avascular fibrous cord in the abdomen
B. begins as the union of ascending lumbar vein with the subcostal vein on the left side
C. arches over the right pulmonary artery
D. receives veins from the upper third of the oesophagus
E. usually enters the brachiocephalic vein
Answer» B. begins as the union of ascending lumbar vein with the subcostal vein on the left side
Discussion
30.

With respect to the bronchi:

A. the carina lies to the left of the midline
B. the left apicoposterior bronchus of the upper lobe rises highest from the posterior surface of the lung
C. each lung has eight segmental bronchi
D. the left main bronchus is shorter than the right
E. blood supply is via the pulmonary arteries
Answer» B. the left apicoposterior bronchus of the upper lobe rises highest from the posterior surface of the lung
Discussion
31.

Regarding the ribs:

A. the 1st costal cartilage articulates with the manubrium by a synovial joint
B. the radiate ligament has two bands, upper and lower
C. the typical ribs are 3rd to 10th
D. the groove for the subclavian artery is anterior to the scalene tubercle on the 1st rib
E. the angle of the 2nd rib is the most posterior part of its curvature
Answer» F.
Discussion
32.

Left dominance means

A. Left side of the heart is more important
B. Posterior interventricular branch is given off from right coronary artery
C. Posterior interventricular branch is given off bya a large anterior interventricular artery traveling off left coronary artery
D. It is more common than right dominance
E. It is given off directly from left coronary artery
Answer» D. It is more common than right dominance
Discussion
33.

Which is true of the sternum?

A. Jugular notch lies at the level of T4
B. 2nd costal cartilage articulates separately with the manubrium and the body of the sternum
C. sternohyoid attaches to the manubrium, below the 1st costal cartilage
D. interclavicular ligament makes no attachment to the sternum
E. posterior surface of the manubrium is completely covered with pleura
Answer» C. sternohyoid attaches to the manubrium, below the 1st costal cartilage
Discussion
34.

A group C nerve fibre:

A. is up to 20 nm in diameter
B. is myelinated
C. has motor function
D. is fusimotor to muscle spindles
E. is post-ganglionic autonomic
Answer» F.
Discussion
35.

Which is not true of the stomach?

A. Completely invested by peritoneum
B. Cardia situated at T12
C. Pyloric opening at L1
D. Aorta to the left of lesser curve
E. Supplied by branches of the celiac trunk
Answer» C. Pyloric opening at L1
Discussion
36.

Cell bodies for the motor supply of the trigeminal nerve lie

A. Hypothalamus
B. Midbrain
C. Posterior to cerebral aqueduct
D. Cerebral cortex
E. Floor of fourth ventricle
Answer» F.
Discussion
37.

Cell bodies for the motor supply of the facial nerve lie

A. Hypothalamus
B. Midbrain
C. Floor of the third ventricle
D. Pons
E. Floor of fourth ventricle
Answer» E. Floor of fourth ventricle
Discussion
38.

The lumbar plexus

A. Is immediately medial to the inferior vena cava
B. Is formed from the posterior rami
C. Is derived from the last three lumbar nerves
D. The femoral nerve is formed from L2, 3, 4
E. The pudendal nerve is a branch of the lumbar plexus
Answer» E. The pudendal nerve is a branch of the lumbar plexus
Discussion
39.

Regarding the stomach

A. The cardia is at the level of T8
B. The stomach is supplied by branches from the celiac trunk
C. The fundus is supplied by gastroepiploic vessels
D. The pyloric opening lies to the right of midline at T12
E. It has an outer longitudinal muscle layer and an inner oblique layer
Answer» C. The fundus is supplied by gastroepiploic vessels
Discussion
40.

regarding the innervation of the bladder

A. parasympathetic innervation is via the pelvic splanchnic nerves
B. sympathetic innervation comes from L3 and L4 segments of the cord
C. sympathetic fibres are excitatory to the bladder
D. bladder distension sensation travels with the sympathetic nervous system
E. bladder pain travels only with the superior hypogastric plexus
Answer» B. sympathetic innervation comes from L3 and L4 segments of the cord
Discussion
41.

Regarding the left kidney

A. Anterior relations include the spleen
B. Posteriorly lies the costodiaphragmatic recess
C. The suprarenal gland lies within the renal fascia
D. The lateral femoral cutaenous nerve lies posteriorly
E. The median arcuate ligament lies posteriorly
Answer» C. The suprarenal gland lies within the renal fascia
Discussion
42.

The diameter of a motor nerve fibre is

A. 1-2 micrometre
B. 3-5 micrometre
C. 5-12 micrometre
D. 12-20 micrometre
E. 20-50 micrometre
Answer» E. 20-50 micrometre
Discussion
43.

With regards to the spinal cord blood supply

A. There are two anterior spinal arteries
B. The anterior spinal artery arises form the vertebral artery
C. The posterior spinal artery is singular
D. The posterior spinal artery arises from the posterior superior cerebellar
E. The anterior spinal artery retains a uniform size throughout its length
Answer» C. The posterior spinal artery is singular
Discussion
44.

With regard to dermatomal nerve supply:

A. C7 supplies the index finger
B. The anterior axial line of the upper limb runs between C6 and C7
C. T6 is at the level of the nipple
D. The umbilicus is supplied by either T12 or L1
E. The heel is supplied by S2
Answer» B. The anterior axial line of the upper limb runs between C6 and C7
Discussion
45.

with regard to myotomal nerve supply

A. opponens pollicis is C8
B. shoulder abduction is C5, 6
C. ankle plantar flexion is L4, 5
D. elbow extension is C7, 8
E. ankle eversion is L4
Answer» E. ankle eversion is L4
Discussion
46.

The afferent path of the sneeze reflex is mediated via the

A. Ophthalmic nerve V1
B. Maxillary nerve V2
C. Mandibular nerve V3
D. Vagus nerve
E. Glossopharyngeal nerve
Answer» C. Mandibular nerve V3
Discussion
47.

The forgut:

A. includes from the abdominal aorta to the end of the duodenum
B. is supplied by branches of the superior mesenteric artery
C. venous drainage includes the blood from the lower third of the oesophagus
D. drains entirely into the splenic vein
E. none
Answer» D. drains entirely into the splenic vein
Discussion
48.

The midgut:

A. is from the opening of the bile duct into the duodenum to the ileocaecal junction
B. all venous drainage is to the superior mesenteric vein
C. superior mesenteric artery lies on the right side of the superior mesenteric vein
D. superior mesenteric artery originates off the aorta at L3
E. none
Answer» C. superior mesenteric artery lies on the right side of the superior mesenteric vein
Discussion
49.

Perineum:

A. the lymphatic drainage from the scrotum goes to para-aortic nodes
B. lymphatic drainage from the rectum passes to internal iliac nodes from the upper part and to superficial inguinal group from the lower part
C. superior rectal branches of the pudendal nerves supply the external and sphincter
D. the internal anal sphincter is composed of skeletal muscle
E. the anal canal consists of inner circular muscle fibres and outer longitudinal fibres
Answer» C. superior rectal branches of the pudendal nerves supply the external and sphincter
Discussion
50.

The nerve supply to the stomach:

A. the anterior vagal trunk alone controls the pyloric sphincter
B. the posterior vagal trunk alone controls the pyloric sphincter
C. secretion is controlled by sympathetic supply
D. the posterior vagal trunk is in contact with the left side of the oesophagus
E. none
Answer» B. the posterior vagal trunk alone controls the pyloric sphincter
Discussion