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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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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. | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
14. |
The lunate articulates with all of the following EXCEPT: |
A. | scaphoid |
B. | triquetral |
C. | capitate |
D. | radius |
E. | trapezoid |
Answer» F. | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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. | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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. | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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. | |
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 | |
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 | |
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. | |
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 | |
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 | |
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. | |
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 | |
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. | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |