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1.

The aortic opening in the diaphragm transmits:

A. oesophageal-gastric lymphatics
B. branches of the left gastric artery
C. the left phrenic nerve
D. posterior vaginal plexus
E. azygous vein
Answer» F.
Discussion
2.

Regarding the extensor retinaculum:

A. septa divide the extensor region into four compartments
B. it attaches to the ulnar styloid
C. the four extensor digitorum tendons lie deep to extensor indicis
D. it is a thickening of the deep fascia of the forearm
E. it lies transversely across the extensor surface of the wrist joint
Answer» E. it lies transversely across the extensor surface of the wrist joint
Discussion
3.

The vena caval opening foramen in the diaphragm lies at the level of

A. T12
B. T8
C. T10
D. L1
E. C7
Answer» C. T10
Discussion
4.

The quadrangular space between teres major and subscapularis transmits:

A. lower subscapular nerve
B. axillary artery
C. profunda brachii vessels
D. radial nerve
E. post circumflex humeral artery
Answer» F.
Discussion
5.

The anterior third of the serotom is supplied by:

A. ilioinguinal nerve
B. sciatic nerve branches
C. peroneal branches of the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve
D. a branch of the pudendal nerve
E. none of the above
Answer» B. sciatic nerve branches
Discussion
6.

The first part of the subclavian artery:

A. usually gives off no branches
B. lies behind the anterior scalene muscle
C. makes a groove in the dome of the pleura
D. is encircled by the ansa cervicalis
E. on the left lies anterior to the common carotid artery
Answer» D. is encircled by the ansa cervicalis
Discussion
7.

Which of the following muscles arises, in part, from the radial collateral ligament of the elbow joint?

A. extensor carpi radialis brevis
B. supinator
C. extensor digiti minimi
D. extensor carpi ulnaris
E. extensor digitorum
Answer» C. extensor digiti minimi
Discussion
8.

The annular ligament of the elbow:

A. has minimal usefulness
B. is attached to margins of the radial notch of the ulna
C. is attached to the head and neck of the radius
D. has common attachment with ulnar collateral ligament
E. is attached to the lateral epicondy????????
Answer» C. is attached to the head and neck of the radius
Discussion
9.

All of the following structures pass deep to the transverse carpal ligament EXCEPT the:

A. flexor digitorum superficialis tendon
B. flexor digitorum profundus tendon
C. flexor pollicis longus tendon
D. median nerve
E. ulnar artery
Answer» F.
Discussion
10.

In the superior mediastinum

A. The apex of the left lung abuts the trachea
B. The left vagus is in contact with the trachea
C. The right phrenic descends in contact with SVC
D. The azygos vein hooks under the right main bronchus
E. SVC runs posterior to the right main bronchus
Answer» D. The azygos vein hooks under the right main bronchus
Discussion
11.

Regarding periosteum, which is TRUE?

A. it is avascular
B. it is osteogenic
C. it covers the articular surface of long bones
D. it covers the inner surface of the medullary cavity
E. it receives its blood supply from overlying muscle
Answer» C. it covers the articular surface of long bones
Discussion
12.

Regarding sweat glands, which is true?

A. the main nerve supply is via cholinergic sympathetic fibres
B. the main nerve supply is via adrenergic sympathetic nerves
C. the sweat glands derive from the mesoderm
D. the normal tubular sweat glands undergo cyclical changes with the menstrual cycle
E. the highest number of sweat glands are found on the soles and palms
Answer» B. the main nerve supply is via adrenergic sympathetic nerves
Discussion
13.

The only carpal bone to give attached to both flexor and extensor retinacula is:

A. scaphoid
B. trapezoid
C. hamate
D. triquetral
E. pisiform
Answer» F.
Discussion
14.

In the superior mediastinum:

A. the azygous vein arches under the right main bronchus
B. the right brachiocephalic vein receives the thoracic duct
C. the aortic arch is crossed on the left side by the phrenic and vagus nerves
D. the superficial cardiac plexus contains right and left vagal and sympathetic fibres
E. the superior vena cava receives the azygous vein at the lower border of the right 1st costal cartilage
Answer» D. the superficial cardiac plexus contains right and left vagal and sympathetic fibres
Discussion
15.

All of the following are retroperitoneal structures EXCEPT

A. Cisterna chyli
B. Sympathetic trunk
C. Duodenum
D. Pancreas
E. Ureter
Answer» D. Pancreas
Discussion
16.

Regarding the spleen

A. It lies between the 7th and 9th ribs
B. The tail is contained in the lienorenal ligament
C. The head is immediately anterior to the aorta
D. The tail lies in the transpyloric plane
E. The main blood supply is from the left gastric artery
Answer» C. The head is immediately anterior to the aorta
Discussion
17.

The spleen:

A. is a retroperitoneal organ
B. lies along the axis of the left 10th rib
C. lymphatics drain to the superior mesenteric paraaortic nodes
D. pain fibres accompany sympathetic fibres and pain may radiate in the distribution of thoracic dermatomes 6-10
E. none
Answer» C. lymphatics drain to the superior mesenteric paraaortic nodes
Discussion
18.

With regard to the duodenum:

A. it is wholly retro-peritoneal
B. it lies wholly inferior to gallbladder
C. the third part overlies the superior mesenteric vessels
D. the second part projects slightly behind the right renal hilus
E. the head of pancreas is wholly contained within its c-shaped loop
Answer» F.
Discussion
19.

Which of the following muscles DOES NOT arise from the common extensor origin?

A. extensor carpi radialis brevis
B. extensor digitorum comminus
C. extensor carpi radialis longus
D. extensor digiti minimi
E. extensor carpi ulnaris
Answer» D. extensor digiti minimi
Discussion
20.

The first part of the duodenum:

A. lies at the level of L2 in the supine body
B. is approximately 10cm long in the adult
C. partially overlies the right crus of the diaphragm and psoas muscle
D. is entirely retroperitoneal
E. receives the common opening of the bile duct on its posteromedial wall
Answer» D. is entirely retroperitoneal
Discussion
21.

The relations of the THIRD part of the duodenum include:

A. the hilum of the right kidney
B. the attachment of the transverse mesocolon
C. the inferior pole of the right kidney
D. the superior mesenteric vein
E. the portal vein
Answer» E. the portal vein
Discussion
22.

The duodenum

A. Is a retroperitoneal structure
B. Is 25cm in length
C. Lies between the levels of L2-L4
D. In its fourth part lies to the right of the aorta
E. All of the above
Answer» C. Lies between the levels of L2-L4
Discussion
23.

Regarding the duodenum

A. All of the duodenum is retroperitoneal
B. The 3rd part receives the bile duct
C. The 2nd part passes over the hilum of the right kidney
D. The 3rd part is crossed by the superior mesenteric artery
E. The 4th part is 5 cm long
Answer» E. The 4th part is 5 cm long
Discussion
24.

Piriformis:

A. is an abductor of the hip in hip flexion
B. passes through the lesser sciatic foramen
C. is the preferred site of intramuscular gluteal injection
D. passes anterior to the femoral neck
E. lies deep to the sciatic nerve
Answer» B. passes through the lesser sciatic foramen
Discussion
25.

Regarding cartilage, which is INCORRECT?

A. it is essentially avascular
B. hyaline cartilage contains hyaluronic acid
C. rib cartilage is elastic type
D. TMJ is fibrous
E. all contain mucopolysaccharides
Answer» D. TMJ is fibrous
Discussion
26.

Which of the following DOES NOT arise, in part, from the lateral intermuscular septum of the arm?

A. brachioradialis
B. extensor carpi radialis longus
C. brachials
D. medial head of triceps brachii
E. none of the above arise from the lateral intermuscular septum of the arm
Answer» D. medial head of triceps brachii
Discussion
27.

Regarding cartilage, which is true?

A. they have a rich blood supply
B. the intervertebral discs contain hyaline cartilage
C. hyaline and fibrous cartilage never calcify
D. elastic cartilage never calcifies
E. elastic cartilage is the commonest type
Answer» E. elastic cartilage is the commonest type
Discussion
28.

Contents of the deep inguinal ring include all but:

A. ilioinguinal nerve
B. vas deferens
C. cremasturic artery
D. genital branch of the genitofemoral ligament
E. obliterated remains of the processes vaginalis
Answer» B. vas deferens
Discussion
29.

Structures in the anatomical snuff box include all the following EXCEPT:

A. the radial tubercle
B. the scaphoid
C. the base of the thumb metacarpal
D. the trapezium
E. the radial artery
Answer» B. the scaphoid
Discussion
30.

A structure that does not lie in the cubital fossa is:

A. brachial artery
B. median nerve
C. median cubital vein
D. superficial radial artery
E. radial nerve if brachioradialis is lateralised
Answer» D. superficial radial artery
Discussion
31.

The anatomical snuff box:

A. has the tendon of extensor pollicis brevis on its ulnar side
B. has the radial artery lying in its floor
C. has the radial styloid process as the only palpable bony point
D. has the tendon of abductor pollicis brevis on its radial side
E. contains the origin of the basilic vein
Answer» C. has the radial styloid process as the only palpable bony point
Discussion
32.

Which of the following pierce the medial intermuscular septum of the arm?

A. medial cutaneous nerve of the arm
B. ulnar nerve
C. median nerve
D. basilic nerve
E. profunda brachii artery
Answer» C. median nerve
Discussion
33.

Which of the following is found in the popliteal fossa?

A. sciatic nerve
B. femoral vein
C. common peroneal nerve
D. femoral artery
E. saphenous nerve
Answer» D. femoral artery
Discussion
34.

Which muscle does not arise from the common extensor origin?

A. extensor carpi radialis brevis
B. extensor digitorum
C. extensor digiti minimi
D. extensor carpi radialis longus
E. extensor carpi ulnaris
Answer» E. extensor carpi ulnaris
Discussion
35.

Regarding the popliteal fossa, which of the following statements is true?

A. the common peroneal nerve slopes downwards lateral to the biceps tendon
B. the sural nerve is a cutaneous branch of the common peroneal nerve
C. the middle genicular artery of the popliteal artery supply the cruciate ligaments
D. the popliteus muscle is supplied by a branch of the common peroneal nerve
E. the recurrent genicular nerve is a branch of the tibial nerve
Answer» D. the popliteus muscle is supplied by a branch of the common peroneal nerve
Discussion
36.

With regard to the duodenum, which is NOT true?

A. the duodenal cap has plicae circulares which are often evident on x-ray
B. the third part may be compressed by the superior mesenteric artery
C. the second part lies at level of 2nd lumbar vertebra in cadavers
D. the duodenal cap lies upon bile duct, hepatic artery and portal vein
E. the accessory pancreatic duct opens into it proximal to the ampulla of Vater
Answer» B. the third part may be compressed by the superior mesenteric artery
Discussion
37.

With regard to the ureter, which is NOT true?

A. it is narrowed at its halfway mark
B. it crosses the genitofemoral nerve under cover of peritoneum
C. the upper part of the right ureter lies behind the duodenum
D. it lies just lateral to the tips of the transverse processes of L3-5
E. it is adherent to the peritoneum of the posterior abdominal wal
Answer» E. it is adherent to the peritoneum of the posterior abdominal wal
Discussion
38.

Which is NOT true of the tendoachilles?

A. it inserts into the middle third of the posterior surface of the calcaneus
B. it is invested in a synovial sheath
C. it is formed from the soleus and gastrocnemius
D. a bursa lies between the tendon and the upper third of the calcaneus
E. a bursa lies between it and the deep fascia near its insertion
Answer» C. it is formed from the soleus and gastrocnemius
Discussion
39.

Piriformis is the key to gluteal region. Which relation is not TRUE?

A. in buttock, lower border lie alongside superior gemellus
B. converges to ??? tendon and inserts on upper boarder of greater trochanter
C. emerges through greater sciatic foramen with superior gluteal nerve and vessel above it
D. emerges through the greater sciatic foramen with pudendal nerve and vessels deep to it
E. emerges through greater sciatic foramen with sciatic nerve on its surface
Answer» E. emerges through greater sciatic foramen with sciatic nerve on its surface
Discussion
40.

With regard to the spleen, which is NOT true?

A. it is in direct contact with the lesser sac
B. it projects into the greater sac
C. its anterior border is notched
D. it receives both sympathetic and parasympathetic supply
E. lymph drainage is via retropancreatic channels to the coeliac nodes
Answer» E. lymph drainage is via retropancreatic channels to the coeliac nodes
Discussion
41.

Contents of the popliteal fossa include all of the following EXCEPT

A. Sural nerve
B. Superior medial genicular artery
C. Sural communicating nerve
D. Inferior medial genicular artery
E. Anterior tibial artery
Answer» F.
Discussion
42.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the breast?

A. it arises from the midline to mid axillary line from the second to the sixth ribs
B. it is subcutaneous
C. blood supply is mainly from the lateral thoracic and internal thoracic artery
D. most lymph drains to the axillae
E. it is invested in a thick fibrous capsule
Answer» F.
Discussion
43.

The abdominal aorta:

A. passes into the abdomen behind the diaphragm at the level of the 10th thoracic vertebra
B. bifurcates at the level of the body of the 2nd lumbar vertebra
C. has a surface marking for its bifurcation as 2cm below and to the right of the umbilicus
D. gives rise to the coeliac artery at the level of the body of the 10th thoracic vertebra
E. has the renal arteries arising at the level of the body of the 1st lumbar vertebra
Answer» E. has the renal arteries arising at the level of the body of the 1st lumbar vertebra
Discussion
44.

With respect to the cardiac plexuses:

A. the superficial plexus lies to the right of the ligamentum arteriosum, in front of the tracheal bifurcation, behind the aortic arch
B. the deep plexus is smaller and lies in front of the ligamentum arteriosum
C. the plexuses consist only of sympathetic and parasympathetic fibres
D. pain fibres run with sympathetic nerves sympathetic ganglia (3 cervical and upper 4-5 thoracic ganglia of both sides)
E. sympathetic fibres accelerate the heart and constrict the coronary arteries
Answer» E. sympathetic fibres accelerate the heart and constrict the coronary arteries
Discussion
45.

Concerning the abdominal aorta and branches:

A. the inferior mesenteric artery arises below the L4 lumbar arteries
B. the superior mesenteric artery arises at the level of L2
C. the renal artery arises below the level of the superior mesenteric artery
D. the suprarenal arteries arise above the coeliac trunk
E. the coeliac trunk is the highest branch of the abdominal aorta
Answer» D. the suprarenal arteries arise above the coeliac trunk
Discussion
46.

The inferior mesenteric artery

A. supplies the hindgut as far as the dentate line
B. arises at the level of L1
C. passes posterior to the 3rd part of the duodenum
D. crosses the ureter at the pelvic brim
E. gives rise to the right colic artery
Answer» B. arises at the level of L1
Discussion
47.

The superior mesenteric artery

A. arises from the aorta at the level of T11
B. passes anterior to the body of the pancreas
C. passes anterior to the 3rd part of the duodenum
D. gives the superior pancreaticoduodenal branch
E. supplies the jejunum
Answer» F.
Discussion
48.

The highest branch of the abdominal aorta is

A. Right suprarenal artery
B. Celiac trunk
C. Left renal artery
D. Left gonadal artery
E. Superior mesenteric artery
Answer» C. Left renal artery
Discussion
49.

All of the following about the abdominal aorta are correct EXCEPT:

A. It passes between crura of the diaphragm at the level of T12 vertebra and terminates at body of L4
B. It is crossed by the splenic vein below the celiac trunk and above the superior mesenteric artery
C. It has the uncinate process of the pancreas lying anteriorly
D. It gives off 5 paired lumbar arteries
E. It continues as the median sacral artery
Answer» E. It continues as the median sacral artery
Discussion
50.

Which of the following IS NOT true about pronator teres?

A. ulnar artery passes between two heads
B. forms medial boundary of cubital fossa
C. arises from common flexor origin
D. adducts radius
E. less powerful pronator than pronator quadratus
Answer» B. forms medial boundary of cubital fossa
Discussion