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701.

With regard to the calcaneus

A. It is the largest of the tarsal bones
B. It has a convex medial surface
C. The peroneal trochlea is found on it medial surface
D. It articulates with the talus, navicular and cuboid
E. The upper surface carries articular surfaces on its posterior half
Answer» B. It has a convex medial surface
Discussion
702.

In the cubital fossa:

A. the floor is formed mainly by the supinator
B. the medial wall is formed by pronator teres
C. the ulnar nerve lies medially
D. the radial nerve lies medial to the biceps tendon
E. none of the above
Answer» C. the ulnar nerve lies medially
Discussion
703.

The popliteal artery:

A. is superficial to the tibial nerve
B. extends from the hiatus in adductor longus
C. enters the popliteal fossa on lateral aspect of the femur
D. has four genicular branches in fossa
E. supplies the cruciate ligaments
Answer» F.
Discussion
704.

At the cubital fossa:

A. the median nerve is medial to the brachial artery
B. the biceps tendon separates the brachial artery from the median nerve
C. the radial artery leaves the brachial artery at right angles
D. the medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm runs deep to the bicipital aponeurosis
E. pronator teres forms the floor of the fossa
Answer» B. the biceps tendon separates the brachial artery from the median nerve
Discussion
705.

Which of the following structures is NOT one of the contents of the cubital fossa?

A. brachial artery
B. tendon of biceps brachii
C. radial nerve
D. anterior interosseous nerve
E. median nerve
Answer» E. median nerve
Discussion
706.

With regards to eye movement, which is INCORRECT?

A. the medial and lateral rectus evoke simple horizontal movement only
B. the inferior oblique turns the eye down and out
C. the superior rectus turns the eye up and in
D. the inferior rectors and superior oblique together produce vertical down gaze
Answer» C. the superior rectus turns the eye up and in
Discussion
707.

What muscle cause dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot

A. Tibialis anterior
B. Tibialis posterior
C. Extensor hallucis longus
D. Peroneus tertius
E. Tendon of flexor digitorum longus
Answer» B. Tibialis posterior
Discussion
708.

The insertion of latissimus dorsi in the arm is into the:

A. lateral lip of the intertubecular groove
B. medial lip of the intertubecular groove
C. posterior border of the proximal humerus
D. floor of the intertubecular groove
E. superior facet of the greater trochanter
Answer» E. superior facet of the greater trochanter
Discussion
709.

A midline abdominal incision below the umbilicus passes through all the following EXCEPT:

A. pyradmidalis
B. linea alba
C. extra peritoneal fat
D. transversalis fascia
E. Scarpa s fascia
Answer» B. linea alba
Discussion
710.

Which heart valve has two cusps?

A. Aortic
B. Mitral
C. Pulmonary
D. Pulmonary and aortic
E. Tricuspid
Answer» C. Pulmonary
Discussion
711.

Appendix

A. Usually lies retrocaecal in health
B. Drains to inguinal nodes
C. Has no mesentery
D. Has a tip constant in relation to the caecum
E. Opens into the caecum 2cm below the ileocaecal valve
Answer» F.
Discussion
712.

With respect to the heart:

A. the inferior (diaphragmatic) surface is made up of one third right ventricle and two thirds left ventricle, separated by the posterior interventricular branch of the left coronary artery
B. the right border of the heart extends from the lower border of the right 3rd costal cartilage to the lower border of the right 6th costal cartilage
C. the posterior surface (base) consists almost entirely of the left atrium receiving the three pulmonary veins
D. the left border consists of the left ventricle only
E. the right border consists mostly of the right atrium
Answer» C. the posterior surface (base) consists almost entirely of the left atrium receiving the three pulmonary veins
Discussion
713.

Regarding intercostal blood vessels:

A. in each space there are single anterior and posterior intercostal veins
B. right sided superior intercostal vv drain into the brachiocephalic vein
C. the second intercostal space does not contain a posterior intercostal artery
D. all intercostal vv are branches of the descending thoracic aorta
E. all this is clinically relevant
Answer» D. all intercostal vv are branches of the descending thoracic aorta
Discussion
714.

Regarding the popliteal fossa:

A. the common peroneal nerve passes through the lateral part of the fossa
B. it contains no lymph nodes
C. it has a roof pierced by the tibial nerve
D. the popliteal artery lies superficial to the popliteal vein throughout the fossa
E. the small saphenous vein joins the popliteal vein before its entry into the fossa
Answer» B. it contains no lymph nodes
Discussion
715.

Regarding the intercostal space:

A. the neurovascular space lies deep to the transversus group
B. the collateral nerves lie just above the ribs
C. the first intercostal nerve does not supply muscle
D. the lower third intercostal nerves supply the abdominal wall
E. all intercostal arteries are branches of the descending thoracic aorta
Answer» C. the first intercostal nerve does not supply muscle
Discussion
716.

With regard to intercostal spaces:

A. the neurovascular bundle runs in the plane between external intercostal and internal intercostalnmuscles
B. neurovascular structures lie in the order of nerve, artery, vein from above downwards
C. the upper two spaces are supplied by the supreme intercostal artery
D. the collateral branches of the intercostal artery and nerve run along the upper border of the rib that forms the lower boundary of the space
E. the collateral branch of the intercostal nerve supplies skin over the space
Answer» E. the collateral branch of the intercostal nerve supplies skin over the space
Discussion
717.

In the deepest intercostal muscle layer:

A. the subcostals line the rib cage at the side
B. fibres of the innermost intercostal group only span one intercostal space
C. fibres of the subcostals group only span one intercostal space
D. transversus thoracis fibres only arise from 2nd to 6th costal cartilages
E. the border of the subcostal muscle group meets the innermost intercostal groups, overlapping slightly so the intercostal artery can slip between them to join the intercostal nerve
Answer» E. the border of the subcostal muscle group meets the innermost intercostal groups, overlapping slightly so the intercostal artery can slip between them to join the intercostal nerve
Discussion
718.

With regard to the intercostal neurovascular bundle:

A. it maintains a close association with the superior posterior aspect of its own rib
B. it travels in a neurovascular plane between external and internal muscle layers
C. the artery has a longer course around the body wall than the nerve
D. the nerve is always inferior to the artery
E. the vein may travel below the nerve
Answer» E. the vein may travel below the nerve
Discussion
719.

Superficial inguinal lymph nodes drain all of the following except

A. Anterior thigh
B. Base of penis
C. Testis
D. Femoral
Answer» D. Femoral
Discussion
720.

Which is NOT true about fractured neck of femurs?

A. the leg is shortened and externally rotated in most fractured neck of femurs
B. the main source of blood to the femoral head is via the vessels running within cancellous bone from the diaphysis
C. a subcapital fracture cuts off all the blood to the head of the femur resulting in avascular necrosis
D. the blood supply to the head is increased by vessels in the capsular retinacula and it is this which prevents avascular necrosis of the head after an intertrochanteric fracture
E. the ligamentum teres attaches to the central fovea???? on the femoral head and originates from the acetabulum
Answer» D. the blood supply to the head is increased by vessels in the capsular retinacula and it is this which prevents avascular necrosis of the head after an intertrochanteric fracture
Discussion
721.

In the popliteal fossa, the deepest of these structures is:

A. popliteal vein
B. popliteal artery
C. tibial nerve
D. sural nerve
E. plantaris muscle
Answer» C. tibial nerve
Discussion
722.

In the popliteal fossa

A. The sural nerve branches from the common peroneal nerve
B. The roof is formed by biceps femoris
C. The popliteal vein lies between the popliteal artery and tibial nerve
D. The inferomedial border is soleus
E. The politeal artery runs vertically
Answer» D. The inferomedial border is soleus
Discussion
723.

Choose the odd muscle out as regards insertion/origin:

A. supraspinatus
B. subscapularis
C. biceps
D. teres minor
E. deltoid
Answer» F.
Discussion
724.

Which of the following statements about the diaphragm is NOT true?

A. the oesophageal opening is at the T10 level
B. the aortic opening may also contain the azygous vein and thoracic duct
C. the right dome is higher than the left
D. the blood supply is from the pericardiophrenic artery
E. the vena caval opening is at T8
Answer» E. the vena caval opening is at T8
Discussion
725.

Which muscle arises from both the radius and ulna:

A. extensor pollicis longus
B. extensor pollicis brevis
C. abductor pollicis longus
D. extensor indicis
E. extensor digitorum
Answer» D. extensor indicis
Discussion
726.

With regard to the diaphragm, which is NOT true?

A. in full expiration, the right dome ascends to the level of the nipple
B. the central tendon lies at the level of the xiphisternal joint
C. the longest fibres arise from the 9th costal cartilage
D. the branches of the phrenic nerves run over the thoracic surface radially
E. it is pierced by inferior vena cava at T8 level and by oesophagus at T10 level
Answer» E. it is pierced by inferior vena cava at T8 level and by oesophagus at T10 level
Discussion
727.

Regarding the inguinal canal:

A. the deep inguinal ring lies 1cm above and at the junction of the lateral third and medial two thirds of the inguinal ligament
B. the deep inguinal ring is formed by an opening in the transversalis fascia
C. an indirect inguinal hernia bulges into the inguinal triangle, posterior to the canal and medial to the inferior epigastric artery
D. contains the spermatic cord that has two fascial layers/coverings and eight contents
E. none
Answer» C. an indirect inguinal hernia bulges into the inguinal triangle, posterior to the canal and medial to the inferior epigastric artery
Discussion
728.

where does the appendix lie in health?

A. Retroileal
B. ?
C. ?
D. ?
E. ?
Answer» B. ?
Discussion
729.

Regarding the anatomical snuffbox:

A. the cephalic vein begins in the roof
B. the extensor pollicis brevis tendon forms the ulnar side
C. the trapezoid is palpable in the base
D. the cutaneous branches of the radial nerve run deep to the tendons
E. the flexor pollicis longus tendon forms the radial side
Answer» B. the extensor pollicis brevis tendon forms the ulnar side
Discussion
730.

In the anatomical position, the heart:

A. has a right border comprised of right atrium and right ventricle
B. has an anterior (sternocostal) surface comprised of right atrium, right ventricle and a strip of left ventricle
C. has a posterior surface comprised of left atrium, four pulmonary veins and left ventricle
D. has an inferior (diaphragmatic) surface comprised of left atrium, inferior vena cava and right ventricle
E. all of the above are true
Answer» C. has a posterior surface comprised of left atrium, four pulmonary veins and left ventricle
Discussion
731.

Regarding the inguinal canal

A. It has a roof formed by lower edges of internal oblique and transverses muscles
B. The ilioinguinal nerve enters the canal through the deep ring
C. Its posterior wall is formed by the external oblique aponeurosis
D. The conjoint tendon lies anterior to the superficial inguinal ring
E. The superior epigastric artery crosses the posterior wall medial to the deep inguinal ring
Answer» B. The ilioinguinal nerve enters the canal through the deep ring
Discussion
732.

The IVC passes through the diaphragm at the level of T8, which is TRUE?

A. this occurs to the left of the midline behind the 7th costal cartilage
B. the left phrenic nerve accompanies it
C. this occurs behind the 8th right costal cartilage
D. the right phrenic nerve accompanies it
E. it passes between the muscular levels of the diaphragm
Answer» E. it passes between the muscular levels of the diaphragm
Discussion
733.

A needle inserted between the xiphoid process and 7th left intercostal cartilage for the purpose of pericardiocentesis passes through all the following structures EXCEPT:

A. central tendon of diaphragm
B. serous pericardium
C. rectus sheath
D. fibrous pericardium
E. pleura
Answer» F.
Discussion
734.

The aorta passes through the diaphragm at the level of T12. It is accompanied by:

A. azygous vein
B. thoracic duct
C. hemiazygous vein
D. a and b correct
E. a, b and c correct
Answer» E. a, b and c correct
Discussion
735.

The oesophagus is constricted at the following sites:

A. where it is crossed by right main bronchus
B. where it is crossed by the azygous vein
C. where it is crossed by the left subclavian artery
D. where it is crossed by the thoracic duct
E. none of the above
Answer» F.
Discussion
736.

Which is not true of the oesophagus?

A. There is usually a constriction at 27cm from the lips, where the left main bronchus crosses
B. Crosses in front of the descending aorta
C. Upper part drains into the azygos vein
D. Begins at the level of C6 vertebra
E. Receives nerve supply from the recurrent laryngeal nerve
Answer» D. Begins at the level of C6 vertebra
Discussion
737.

With regard to the oesophagus, which is NOT true?

A. the upper part is supplied by the recurrent laryngeal nerve
B. the upper third has skeletal muscle whereas the lower two thirds is smooth muscle
C. the narrowest part is where it passes through the diaphragm
D. oesophageal pain can be referred to the neck, arm and thoracic wall
E. pierces the diaphragm at the level of T10 vertebral body
Answer» D. oesophageal pain can be referred to the neck, arm and thoracic wall
Discussion
738.

The oesophagus:

A. is supported inferiorly by a sling of fibres from the left crus of the diaphragm
B. has its narrowest part at the opening of the diaphragm
C. has a blood supply from inferior thyroid arteries, oesophageal branches of aorta and branches of left gastric artery
D. has no contact with thoracic vertebrae
E. is crossed on the right by the arch of the aorta and azygous vein
Answer» D. has no contact with thoracic vertebrae
Discussion
739.

In the upper part of the popliteal fossa the following are found from medial to lateral:

A. popliteal artery, popliteal vein, sciatic vein
B. popliteal vein, popliteal artery, sciatic nerve
C. sciatic nerve, popliteal artery, popliteal vein
D. sciatic nerve, popliteal vein, popliteal artery
E. popliteal artery, sciatic nerve, popliteal vein
Answer» B. popliteal vein, popliteal artery, sciatic nerve
Discussion
740.

Which of the following do not penetrate the diaphragm?

A. aorta
B. inferior vena cava
C. left phrenic nerve
D. right phrenic nerve
E. oesophagus
Answer» B. inferior vena cava
Discussion
741.

Which muscle takes origin (in part) from both the medial and lateral intermuscular septa?

A. biceps
B. brachioradialis
C. extensor carpi radialis longus
D. supinator
E. triceps
Answer» F.
Discussion
742.

At the ankle

A. The deltoid ligament attaches to the tibia and the calcaneous
B. The talus is more narrow anteriorly
C. The capsule attaches to the neck of the talus
D. In plantar flexion there is also eversion
E. Dorsiflexion is produced by tibialis anterior and peroneus brevis
Answer» D. In plantar flexion there is also eversion
Discussion
743.

What structure does NOT lie in the anatomical snuff box?

A. cephalic vein
B. radial artery
C. radial styloid
D. first metacarpal bone
E. extensor pollicis longus
Answer» F.
Discussion
744.

At the ankle:

A. the capsule is attached to the posterior tibiofibular ligament
B. the deltoid ligament has three parts
C. the joint is a simple hinge joint
D. the joint undergoes dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, inversion and eversion
E. nerve supply is deep and superficial peroneal nerves and tibial nerves
Answer» B. the deltoid ligament has three parts
Discussion
745.

With respect to the contents of the posterior mediastinum, all are true except:

A. The oesophagus extends from the level of cricoid cartilage to traverse the diaphragm at T10
B. The descending thoracic aorta gives off the posterior intercostals arteries
C. It contains the perihilar lymph nodes
D. The oesophagus is 25cm in length
E. The descending aorta commences at the lower level of T4 vertebra
Answer» D. The oesophagus is 25cm in length
Discussion
746.

In the mediastinum:

A. the pulmonary trunk divides anterior to the left main bronchus
B. the pulmonary trunk divides anterior to the carina
C. the left and right lung inferior lobes each have four segments
D. the upper lobe of the right lung reaches the 5th costochondral junction anteriorly in the rest position
E. the left lung inferior lobe has five segments and the right has four
Answer» B. the pulmonary trunk divides anterior to the carina
Discussion
747.

With respect to the mediastinum:

A. the vagus nerves pass in front of the lung roots
B. the phrenic nerves pass behind the lung roots
C. the vagus nerves pass behind the lung roots
D. the left phrenic passes anterior to the left bronchus and exits the diaphragm through the IVC opening
E. the right recurrent laryngeal nerve hooks around the ligamentum arteriosum
Answer» D. the left phrenic passes anterior to the left bronchus and exits the diaphragm through the IVC opening
Discussion
748.

Which structure does not enter the inguinal canal through the deep inguinal ring?

A. testicular artery
B. vas deferens
C. ilioinguinal nerve
D. genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
E. artery to the vas deferens
Answer» D. genital branch of genitofemoral nerve
Discussion
749.

Adductor magnus

A. Is a composite muscle
B. Has a hamstring part arising from ischiopubic ramus
C. Has an adductor part arising from ischial tuberosity
D. Has a tendinous attachment only onto adductor tubercle of femur
E. Has a nerve supply including the sciatic and anterior division of obturator nerves
Answer» B. Has a hamstring part arising from ischiopubic ramus
Discussion
750.

Regarding the diaphragm:

A. it is active in both inspiration and expiration
B. the aorta is transmitted through an opening in the left crus
C. the left dome may ascend to the 5th intercostal space
D. the phrenic nerve branches run medially on its thoracic surface
E. it receives its blood supply entirely from lower intercostal and subcostal arteries
Answer» D. the phrenic nerve branches run medially on its thoracic surface
Discussion