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1.

The orbit contains all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Branches of the facial nerve
B. The optic nerve
C. The third cranial nerve
D. A subarachnoid space
E. The inferior rectus muscle
Answer» B. The optic nerve
Discussion
2.

The inferior oblique

A. Arises from the maxilla on the floor of the orbit, near the anterior margin
B. Is attached to the posterosuperior medial quadrant of the sclera
C. Is supplied by the abducent nerve (CN VI)
D. Turns the eye upwards and in
E. Is supplied by the posterior ciliary artery
Answer» B. Is attached to the posterosuperior medial quadrant of the sclera
Discussion
3.

Which muscle abducts the vocal cords?

A. Transverse arytenoids
B. Cricothyroid
C. Lateral cricoarytenoid
D. Posterior cricoarytenoid
E. Thyoarytenoid
Answer» E. Thyoarytenoid
Discussion
4.

The cricoid cartilage

A. Articulates with the thyroid cartilage via fibrocartilage joints
B. Is an incomplete cartilaginous ring
C. Projects anteriorly as a quadrangular flat part
D. Provides attachment for anterior cricoarytenoid muscle
E. Articulates superiorly with the inferior horn of the thyroid cartilage
Answer» F.
Discussion
5.

Larynx

A. Continues with the trachea at C6
B. Its major role is for phonation
C. Lies behind the thyroid gland
D. All the muscles are supplied by the receurrent laryngeal nerve
E. Blood supply is from the inferior thyroid artery
Answer» B. Its major role is for phonation
Discussion
6.

The carotid triangle contains

A. Subclavia artery
B. Omohyoid muscle
C. Occipital artery
D. Internal laryngeal nerve
E. Anterior jugular vein
Answer» E. Anterior jugular vein
Discussion
7.

The carotid sheath

A. Extends from the base of the skull to the bifurcation of common carotid
B. Contains the stylohyoid ligament
C. Contains only three cranial nerves
D. Is attached to the aorta
E. Contains the sympathetic trunk
Answer» E. Contains the sympathetic trunk
Discussion
8.

The radial nerve gives rise to all the following except the:

A. posterior cutaneous nerve of the arm
B. lower lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm
C. posterior cutaneous nerve of the forearm
D. posterior interosseous nerve
E. medial cutaneous nerve of the arm
Answer» F.
Discussion
9.

The radial nerve:

A. supplies extensors to the elbow
B. pierces the medial intermuscular septum of the mid arm
C. supplies extensor carpi ulnaris
D. runs on the lateral side of the radial artery in the forearm
E. runs in the cubital fossa
Answer» E. runs in the cubital fossa
Discussion
10.

Radial nerve:

A. is the largest branch of the brachial plexus
B. occupies the length of the spiral groove
C. damage causes inability to extend the wrist and the interphalangeal joints
D. damage causes sensory loss to the palm
E. arises from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus
Answer» B. occupies the length of the spiral groove
Discussion
11.

Regarding the vertebrae

A. Spinal nerves emerge through foramina between the vertebral laminae
B. The anterior longitudinal ligament extends from the anterior tubercle of the atlas to the upper part of the lumbar spine
C. Articular processes are joined to adjacent vertebrae by synovial joints
D. The ligamentum flavum joins borders of adjacent spinous processes
E. A typical thoracic vertebra has foramina in the transverse processes
Answer» D. The ligamentum flavum joins borders of adjacent spinous processes
Discussion
12.

When performing a lumbar puncture the spinal needle should not pass through the

A. Ligamentum flavum
B. Posterior longitudinal ligament
C. Supraspinous ligament
D. Inerspinous ligament
E. Skin
Answer» C. Supraspinous ligament
Discussion
13.

All the following are contents of the posterior triangle EXCEPT:

A. Accessory nerve
B. Cervical plexus
C. Inferior belly of omohyoid
D. Transverse cervical vessels
E. Occipital lymph nodes
Answer» F.
Discussion
14.

Regarding the pericardium:

A. the transverse sinus separates the four pulmonary veins
B. the parietal layer of the serous pericardium has no nerve supply
C. the fibrous pericardium is fused with the IVC
D. the fibrous pericardium is supplied by the phrenic nerve
E. strong sternopericardial ligaments connect the fibrous pericardium to the sternum
Answer» E. strong sternopericardial ligaments connect the fibrous pericardium to the sternum
Discussion
15.

The alar ligaments connect the

A. Bodies of the axis to foramen magnum
B. Dens to foramen magnum
C. Adjacent vertebral bodies posteriorly
D. Tips of adjacent spinous processes
E. Adjacent laminae
Answer» C. Adjacent vertebral bodies posteriorly
Discussion
16.

All the following are boundaries of the named triangle except:

A. Mandible and submental triangle
B. Mandible and anterior triangle
C. Mandible and digastric triangle
D. Sternocleidomastoid and carotid triangle
E. Sternocleidomastoid and anterior triangle
Answer» B. Mandible and anterior triangle
Discussion
17.

Which of the following enters into the inferior meatus of the nose?

A. Frontal sinus
B. Ethmoidal sinus
C. Maxillary sinus
D. Nasolacrimal duct
E. Auditory tube
Answer» E. Auditory tube
Discussion
18.

A fracture through the roof of the maxillary sinus might result in sensory loss to the

A. Tympanicmembrane
B. Lacrimal gland
C. Upper molar teeth
D. Upper incisors and canine teeth
E. Skin overlying the zygomatic bone
Answer» E. Skin overlying the zygomatic bone
Discussion
19.

All the following structures pass through the jugular foramen EXCEPT:

A. Jugular vein
B. Glossopharyngeal nerve
C. Hypoglossal nerve
D. Accessory nerve
E. Vagus nerve
Answer» D. Accessory nerve
Discussion
20.

The celiac trunk

A. supplies the gut from the entrance of the bile duct to the splenic flexure of the colon
B. gives rise to the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery
C. is the 1st branch of the abdominal aorta
D. arises from the aorta at the level of L2
E. supplies the lower part of the oesophagus
Answer» F.
Discussion
21.

Which is true of the thoracic sympathetic trunk

A. Passes into the abdomen behind lateral arcuate ligament
B. Greater splanchnic nerve comes from 3rd to 7th cervical ganglia
C. 1st thoracic ganglion often fuses with the inferior cervical ganglion
D. crosses 1st rib lateral to the superior intercostals artery
E. gives fibres to the oesophageal plexus
Answer» F.
Discussion
22.

Regarding the sympathetic nervous system:

A. every spinal nerve receives a white ramus communican
B. efferent post ganglionic fibres are myelinated
C. afferent sympathetic fibres synapse in the sympathetic trunk
D. preganglionic cell bodies lie within the lateral horn of the T1-L2 spinal segments
E. each cervical ganglion gives off one ramus communicans
Answer» E. each cervical ganglion gives off one ramus communicans
Discussion
23.

Which of the following is not a direct attachment of the pectoral girdle to the trunk?

A. pectoralis minor
B. pectoralis major
C. trapezius
D. serratus anterior
E. levator scapulae
Answer» C. trapezius
Discussion
24.

Which of the following is a branch of the mandibular nerve

A. Infraorbital nerve
B. External nasal nerve
C. Zygomaticofacial nerve
D. Auricolotemporal nerve
E. Zygomaticotemporal nerve
Answer» E. Zygomaticotemporal nerve
Discussion
25.

Which of the following has some nerve supply from the radial nerve?

A. long head of biceps
B. coracobrachialis
C. short head of biceps
D. brachialis
E. the lateral cord supplies part of the median nerve
Answer» E. the lateral cord supplies part of the median nerve
Discussion
26.

which of the following is a branch of the maxillary nerve?

A. Zygomaticotemporal nerve
B. Zygomaticotemporal nerve
Answer» B. Zygomaticotemporal nerve
Discussion
27.

Laceration of the recurrent branch of the median nerve results in paralysis of all the following muscles of the thumb EXCEPT:

A. abductor pollicis brevis
B. deep head of flexor pollicis brevis
C. opponens pollicis
D. superficial head of flexor pollicis brevis
E. ulnar artery
Answer» C. opponens pollicis
Discussion
28.

Which nerve is a branch of the lateral cord of the brachial plexus?

A. upper subscapular nerve
B. thoracodorsal nerve
C. musculocutaneous nerve
D. ulnar nerve
E. lower subscapular nerve
Answer» D. ulnar nerve
Discussion
29.

With respect to the sensory innervation of the visceral pericardium, which of the following nerves predominantly provides sensory fibres?

A. left vagus
B. left phrenic
C. left 4th intercostal
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
Answer» F.
Discussion
30.

The vagus nerve:

A. the right vagus nerve is in contact with the trachea
B. passes in front of the lung root
C. the right recurrent laryngeal branch hooks around the right subclavian artery
D. passes through the vena caval forearm
E. the right vagus nerve supplies branches to the superficial cardiac plexus
Answer» B. passes in front of the lung root
Discussion
31.

Fourth lumbar nerve root supplies:

A. hip flexors
B. tibialis anterior
C. skin on the big toe
D. flexor longus digitorum
E. flexor accessories (quadratus plantae)
Answer» C. skin on the big toe
Discussion
32.

Which is true of the vagus nerves?

A. Left vagus is held away from the trachea by branches of the aortic arch
B. Run in front of the lung roots
C. Vagal trunks receive fibres from the ipsilateral nerve only
D. Left vagus crosses the aortic arch superficial to the left superior intercostal vein
E. Right vagus runs superficial to the azygos vein
Answer» B. Run in front of the lung roots
Discussion
33.

The medial cutaneous nerve of the arm:

A. has fibres from C8 and T1
B. arises from the dorsal cord of the brachial plexus
C. pierces the deep fascia adjacent to the tendon of biceps
D. has communications with the circumflex nerve
E. none of the above
Answer» B. arises from the dorsal cord of the brachial plexus
Discussion
34.

Regarding lymph nodes, the lateral side of the arm and forearm is drained initially to the:

A. supratrochlear nodes
B. posterior axillary nodes
C. infraclavicular nodes
D. central axillary nodes
E. the lateral cord supplies part of the median nerve
Answer» D. central axillary nodes
Discussion
35.

The segmental supply to the posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh is:

A. S3, 4
B. L4, 5
C. S1, 2, 3
D. L4, 5 and S1
E. none of the above
Answer» D. L4, 5 and S1
Discussion
36.

The lateral aspect of the thigh has a cutaneous nerve supply derived from:

A. L2 and 3
B. L3 and 4
C. L5, S1 and S2
D. L4, L5 and S1
E. S1 and S2
Answer» B. L3 and 4
Discussion
37.

The posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh:

A. consists only of S2, 3
B. travels most of its course superficial to the fascia lata
C. innervates a small area on the labia majora
D. emerges above pinforris
E. none of the above
Answer» D. emerges above pinforris
Discussion
38.

The sole of the foot has a cutaneous nerve supply derived from:

A. L4, L5, S1 and S2
B. L5 and S1
C. L4, L5 and S1
D. L4 and L5
E. L5, S1 and S2
Answer» C. L4, L5 and S1
Discussion
39.

The intermediate cutaneous nerve of the thigh:

A. arises from the sacral plexus
B. is a branch of the obturator nerve
C. pierces sartorius
D. extends beneath the knee
E. arises independently of the medial cutaneous nerve of the thigh
Answer» D. extends beneath the knee
Discussion
40.

The cutaneous nerve supplying the medial aspect of the calf is:

A. anterior femoral cutaneous
B. sural
C. superficial peroneal
D. saphenous
E. posterior femoral cutaneous
Answer» E. posterior femoral cutaneous
Discussion
41.

Regarding the autonomic nervous system, visceral pain is not referred to L3-5 and S1 because:

A. there are no visceral afferents related to these lumbar splanchnic nerves
B. there are no white rami communicans to these spinal nerves
C. there are no sympathetic ganglia associated with theses spinal segments
D. there is no sympathetic efferent supply to these spinal nerves
E. there are no grey rami communicans associated with the autonomic ganglia of L3-S1 spinal nerves
Answer» C. there are no sympathetic ganglia associated with theses spinal segments
Discussion
42.

Regarding the femoral vein

A. It receives the great saphenous vein on its anterolateral surface
B. It drains into the internal iliac vein
C. It lies lateral to the femoral artery within the femoral sheath
D. It has no valves
E. It enters the inferior part of the femoral triangle posterior to the femoral artery
Answer» F.
Discussion
43.

Holding a heavy hammer in your hand involves:

A. only the long flexors of the fingers
B. flexion of wrist to strengthen grip
C. immobilisation of the shoulder joint to strengthen grip
D. only the long flexors of fingers and opposition of the thumb
E. requires synergic contraction of wrist extensors
Answer» F.
Discussion
44.

The blood supply to the breast involves all but one of the following:

A. lateral thoracic artery
B. long thoracic artery
C. internal thoracic artery
D. posterior intercostal artery
E. thoracoacromial artery
Answer» C. internal thoracic artery
Discussion
45.

The medial compartment of the thigh:

A. contains obturator internus
B. contains the adductor canal
C. contains the femoral triangle
D. is limited superiorly by the obturator membrane
E. is supplied mainly by the obturator artery
Answer» E. is supplied mainly by the obturator artery
Discussion
46.

The flexor compartment of the thigh contains which of the following muscles?

A. gluteus maximus
B. adductor magnus
C. garacilis
D. semimembranosus
E. rectus femoris
Answer» E. rectus femoris
Discussion
47.

The medial compartment of the thigh contains all of the following except

A. The obturator nerve
B. Obturator artery
C. Gracilis muscle
D. Obturator internus
E. Obturator externus
Answer» E. Obturator externus
Discussion
48.

Regarding autonomic nervous system, visceral pain is not referred to L3-S1 because:

A. there are no visceral afferents related to these lumbar splanchnic nerves
B. there are no white rami communications to these spinal nerves
C. there are no sympathetic ganglia associated with these spinal segments
D. there is no sympathetic efferent supply to these spinal nerves
E. there are no grey rami communicants associated with the autonomic ganglia of L3-S1 spinal nerves
Answer» C. there are no sympathetic ganglia associated with these spinal segments
Discussion
49.

Branches of the axillary artery DO NOT include:

A. superior thoracic
B. subscapular
C. medial thoracic
D. thoracoacromial
E. posterior circumflex humeral
Answer» D. thoracoacromial
Discussion
50.

Which is true of the superior mesenteric artery and its branches?

A. Right colic artery is the main supply of the caecum
B. Superior mesenteric artery runs anterior to the 1st part of the duodenum
C. Right colic artery passes behind the right ureter
D. Superior mesenteric arises from aorta at level of L2
E. Main trunk of the superior mesenteric artery ends at the level of Meckel s diverticulum
Answer» F.
Discussion