Regarding the carotid sheath:

the CCA lies lateral to the IJV

arisa cervicalis lies behind the IJV

contains the vagus and phrenic ????

the sympathetic trunk lies outside the sheath

the CCA lies lateral to the IJV

The order of tendons in the extensor compartment of the distal forearm from radial to ulnar sides is:ED = extensor digitorumECRB = extensor carpi radialis brevisFCU = flexor carpi ulnarisEI = extensor indicisECRL = extensor carpi radialis longusECU = extensor carpi ulnarisEPL = extensor pollicis longus

ECRB; ECRL; EPL; ECU; FCU; ED & EI

ECRB; ECRL; EPL; ED; FCU; ECU; EI

ECRB; ECRL; EPL; ED; ECU; FCU; EI

ECRL; ECRB; EPL; ED; ECU; EI; FCU

ECRL; ECRB; EPL; ED & EI; ECU; FCU

ECRB; ECRL; EPL; ECU; FCU; ED & EI

Regarding the femoral artery and its branches

Femoral artery has three branches

Profunda femoris artery lies anterior to the profunda vein

The 4 perforating arteries supply all thigh muscles

The profunda femoris artery supplies all anterior thigh muscles

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

The main trunk crosses the left ureter, but its branches pass behind it

Inferior mesenteric ends as the superior rectal artery

The main trunk crosses the left ureter, but its branches pass behind it

It arises from the aorta at the level of L2

The descending branch of the left colic supplies the sigmoid colon only

There is very little anastomosis between the branches

Flexor longus digitorum:

crosses deep to tibialis posterior in calf

crosses superficial to flexor longus hallucis in sole

supplied by musculocutaneous nerve

Flexor digitorum longus:

lies superficial to tibialis posterior

muscle belly lies medial to flexor hallucis longus

arises from both tibia and fibula

has communications with flexor longus hallucis

Regarding flexor digitorum profundus, which is NOT TRUE?

the tendon for the index separates in the forearm from the three other tendons

is the most powerful and bulky muscle of the forearm

arises from the common flexor origin

the tendon for the index separates in the forearm from the three other tendons

it gives rise to origin of four lumbricals

it is supplied by the anterior interosseous nerve and the ulnar nerve in a variable distribution

Which of the following is true about flexor digitorum superficialis?

all four tendons lie on the same plane under flexor retinaculum

origin forms upper limit of the space of parona

all four tendons lie on the same plane under flexor retinaculum

is innervated by median and ulnar nerves

tendon to index finger separates before other three tendons high in forearm

median nerve passes between its two heads

The femoral vein lies .. to the femoral artery in the femoral sheath:

femoral vein is not in the femoral sheath

Regarding the femoral nerve, all of the following are true EXCEPT:

the medial femoral cutaneous nerve belongs to the superficial group

the superficial group consists of two cutaneous and two muscular branches

the nerve to the vastus medialis passes down on the medial side of the femoral artery

the medial femoral cutaneous nerve belongs to the superficial group

the saphenous nerve is the only cutaneous branch of the deep group of the femoral nerve

the femoral nerve is formed from the posterior divisions of the ventral rami of the lumbar nerves 2, 3 and 4

Regarding the femoral nerve, all of the following are true EXCEPT

It supplies the muscles of the anterior compartment

It is formed from the anterior divisions of the anterior rami of L2/3/4

It supplies the muscles of the anterior compartment

It does not lie within the femoral sheath

It supplies iliacus but not psoas

Branches include the medial and intermediate femoral cutaneous nerves

The transpyloric plane of the abdomen (passing through the lower border of L1 vertebra) passes through:

the origin of the superior mesenteric artery

Which is NOT located at the level of the lower border of T4 vertebra?

azygous vein enters the superior vena cava

the most superior part of the arch of the aorta

azygous vein enters the superior vena cava

thoracic duct reaches the left side of the oesophagus as it ascends

superficial and deep parts of the cardiac plexus

The oesophagus passes through the diaphragm at the level of T10 vertebra. It is accompanied by:

oesophageal branch of the right gastric artery

The transversalis fascia contributes to which of the following structures on the anterior abdominal wall?

sac of an indirect inguinal hernia

anterior wall of the inguinal canal

With respect to the posterior compartment of the leg, which is FALSE?

the soleal muscle contains a rich plexus of small veins the soleal pump

plantaris arises from the lower part of the lateral supracondylar line and is absent in 10%

the medial head of gastrocnemius is larger than the lateral

the small saphenous vein drains the medial side of the dorsal venous arch and medial margin of the foot

the soleal muscle contains a rich plexus of small veins the soleal pump

the nerve of this compartment is the tibial nerve

Innervated by sympathetic nerves T12-L1

Lie lateral to the tips of the lumbar transverse processes

Depend on innervation from the pelvis for peristalsis

With regards to the posterior compartment of the arm, which is FALSE?

the medial intermuscular septum divides it from the anterior compartment and runs from the axilla to the elbow

the medial head of triceps lies deep to the long and lateral heads

triceps inserts onto the upper surface of the olecranon

midshaft fracture of the humerus can damage the radial nerve resulting in paralysis of triceps

the medial intermuscular septum divides it from the anterior compartment and runs from the axilla to the elbow

the lateral cord supplies part of the median nerve

Regarding the ureters

They are a continuation of the renal pelvis which is formed by the union of 10 major calyces

They exit the hilum behind the renal artery

They are a continuation of the renal pelvis which is formed by the union of 10 major calyces

On a radiograph they run lust lateral to the transverse processes of the lumber vertebrae

The lower ends are supplied by the ureteric branch of the renal artery

are crossed anteriorly by gonadal vessels

leave the psoas muscle at the bifurcation of the common iliac artery

Regarding types of joints, which pairing is CORRECT?

amphiarthrosis sternoclavicular joint

cromphosis intervertebral joints

Has a proximal attachment to the bodies discs and transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae

Has the lumbar plexus embedded within it

Has the lumbar arterie sand veins running behind it

Inserts into the lesser trochanter

Of the hip joint ligaments and capsule:

all three ligaments attach to capsule and completely enclose joint

capsule attaches circumferentially to neck of???? anterior trochanteric line

retinacular fibres of capsule bind down nutrient ????? from cruciate anaster?????

iliofemoral ligament becomes taut on medial rotation and extension

all three ligaments attach to capsule and completely enclose joint

psoas major tendon separates capsule from femoral nerve

Which nerve passes through psoas muscle and emerges anteriorly to run down the front of the muscle?

lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh

is a powerful lateral rotator of the femur

passes across the front of the capsule of the hip joint

is a powerful lateral rotator of the femur

inserts into the greater trochanter

is supplied by L4 and L5 nerve roots

arises from the iliac crest and sacroiliac joint

Which is true of muscles of the pectoral girdle?

biceps muscle gives no stability to the shoulder joint

direct muscles are inserted into the clavicle or scapula from the axial skeleton, eg pectoralis major

indirect attachment to the axial skeleton is represented by serratus anterior

the sternocostal fibres of pectoralis major from the 6th costal cartilage are inserted higher on the lateral lip of the intertubecular soleus than the fibres from the first cartilage

biceps muscle gives no stability to the shoulder joint

trapezius is the only muscle to be supplied by all five segments of the brachial plexus

Regarding the brachial plexus, which is INCORRECT?

it is derived from the anterior rami of C5-T1 after they have given off segmental supply to the prevertebral and scalene muscles

the roots give off three branches including the long thoracic nerve to latissimus dorsi

the cords are divided into anterior and posterior divisions that supply the flexor and extensor compartments respectively and give off 13 branches

the lateral cord supplies part of the median nerve

Regarding the ureters, which is INCORRECT?

they are supplied with sympathetic fibres from T11-L2

the line of projection of the ureter on a radiograph is medial to the tips of the transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae and crosses the pelvic brim at the sacroiliac joint

they exhibit peristaltic activity when stimulated

they are lined by transitional epithelium with a thick muscularis mucosae

they are supplied with sympathetic fibres from T11-L2

they are crossed superficially by the gonadal vessels

the radial nerve is a branch of the lateral cord

the five roots lie in front of scalenus anterior muscle

the anterior division of the central trunk runs on as the medial cord

the suprascapular nerve is the only branch from the trunks

the radial nerve is a branch of the lateral cord

the ulna nerve is a branch of the posterior cord

Where does the superior cerebral vein lie?

With the superior cerebral artery

Regarding the testicular blood supply

Division of the testicular artery results in testicular infarction

Testicular artery has numerous anastomoses with the cremasteric artery

Pampiniform plexus is a superficial plexus surrounding the testicular artery

Regarding blood supply to the heart:

the SA nodal artery is more commonly a branch of the left coronary artery

40% of hearts show left dominance

the marginal and anterior interventricular arteries are the main branches of the left coronary artery

the right coronary artery arises from the posterior aortic sinus

the circumflex artery travels in the atrioventricular groove

Following a subcapital fracture of the neck of femur, an 80 y.o. man sustains avascular necrosis of the femoral head. This is most likely to be the consequence of interruption to the blood supply to the head from which of the following sources?

Artery of the ligament of the head from the obturator artery

Arteries from the trochanteric anastomoses in the retinacula

Artery of the ligament of the head from the obturator artery

Branches from the profunda femoris artery

Branches from the pudendal artery

Branches from the inferior gluteal artery

Following a subcapital fracture of the neck of the femur, an 80 year old man sustains avascular necrosis of the femoral head. This is most likely to be the consequence of interruption to the blood supply to the head from which of the following sources:

artery of the ligament of the head from the obturator artery

arteries from trochanteric anastomosis in the retinacula

artery of the ligament of the head from the obturator artery

branches from the profunda femoris artery

branches from the pudendal artery

branches from the inferior gluteal artery

With regard to the blood supply of the rectum and anus

The veins do not correspond to the arteries

It is principally the inferior rectal artery

The anal canal is a site of porto-systemic anastomosis

The veins do not correspond to the arteries

The inferior mesenteric artery changes to the superior rectal artery at L3

The vessels do not supply the full thickness of the anal wall

With respect to the blood supply of the hearts, which answer is INCORRECT?

the right coronary artery gives off a marginal branch at the inferior border of the heart

the left coronary artery and its branches are the main blood supply to the interventricular septum

the coronary sinus receives the great cardiac vein

anterior cardiac veins drain directly into the right atrium

the sinoatrial nodes is, in a majority of cases, supplied by the left coronary artery

the right coronary artery gives off a marginal branch at the inferior border of the heart

The testicular blood supply:

venous drainage does not have valves

is mainly from the ductal artery

the right drains directly into the inferior vena cava

venous drainage does not have valves

a varicocoele is more common on the right than the left

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251.	Regarding the carotid sheath:
A.	arisa cervicalis lies behind the IJV
B.	is free to move in the neck
C.	contains the vagus and phrenic ????
D.	the sympathetic trunk lies outside the sheath
E.	the CCA lies lateral to the IJV
Answer» E. the CCA lies lateral to the IJV

Discussion

252.	The order of tendons in the extensor compartment of the distal forearm from radial to ulnar sides is:ED = extensor digitorumECRB = extensor carpi radialis brevisFCU = flexor carpi ulnarisEI = extensor indicisECRL = extensor carpi radialis longusECU = extensor carpi ulnarisEPL = extensor pollicis longus
A.	ECRB; ECRL; EPL; ED; FCU; ECU; EI
B.	ECRB; ECRL; EPL; ED; ECU; FCU; EI
C.	ECRL; ECRB; EPL; ED; ECU; EI; FCU
D.	ECRL; ECRB; EPL; ED & EI; ECU; FCU
E.	ECRB; ECRL; EPL; ECU; FCU; ED & EI
Answer» E. ECRB; ECRL; EPL; ECU; FCU; ED & EI

Discussion

253.	Profunda femoris artery is separated from the femoral artery by:
A.	pectineus
B.	satorius
C.	fascia lata
D.	femur
E.	adductor longus
Answer» F.

Discussion

254.	Regarding the femoral artery and its branches
A.	Lies lateral to femoral sheath
B.	Femoral artery has three branches
C.	Profunda femoris artery lies anterior to the profunda vein
D.	The 4 perforating arteries supply all thigh muscles
E.	The profunda femoris artery supplies all anterior thigh muscles
Answer» F.

Discussion

255.	Which is true of the inferior mesenteric artery and its branches?
A.	Inferior mesenteric ends as the superior rectal artery
B.	The main trunk crosses the left ureter, but its branches pass behind it
C.	It arises from the aorta at the level of L2
D.	The descending branch of the left colic supplies the sigmoid colon only
E.	There is very little anastomosis between the branches
Answer» B. The main trunk crosses the left ureter, but its branches pass behind it

Discussion

256.	Flexor longus digitorum:
A.	crosses deep to tibialis posterior in calf
B.	crosses superficial to flexor longus hallucis in sole
C.	is an evertor of the foot
D.	supplied by musculocutaneous nerve
E.	supplied by L5 nerve root
Answer» C. is an evertor of the foot

Discussion

257.	Flexor digitorum longus:
A.	lies superficial to tibialis posterior
B.	muscle belly lies medial to flexor hallucis longus
C.	arises from both tibia and fibula
D.	has communications with flexor longus hallucis
E.	all of the above
Answer» F.

Discussion

258.	Regarding flexor digitorum profundus, which is NOT TRUE?
A.	is the most powerful and bulky muscle of the forearm
B.	arises from the common flexor origin
C.	the tendon for the index separates in the forearm from the three other tendons
D.	it gives rise to origin of four lumbricals
E.	it is supplied by the anterior interosseous nerve and the ulnar nerve in a variable distribution
Answer» C. the tendon for the index separates in the forearm from the three other tendons

Discussion

259.	Which of the following is true about flexor digitorum superficialis?
A.	origin forms upper limit of the space of parona
B.	all four tendons lie on the same plane under flexor retinaculum
C.	is innervated by median and ulnar nerves
D.	tendon to index finger separates before other three tendons high in forearm
E.	median nerve passes between its two heads
Answer» B. all four tendons lie on the same plane under flexor retinaculum

Discussion

260.	The femoral vein lies .. to the femoral artery in the femoral sheath:
A.	lateral
B.	medial
C.	anterior
D.	posterior
E.	femoral vein is not in the femoral sheath
Answer» C. anterior

Discussion

261.	Regarding the femoral nerve, all of the following are true EXCEPT:
A.	the superficial group consists of two cutaneous and two muscular branches
B.	the nerve to the vastus medialis passes down on the medial side of the femoral artery
C.	the medial femoral cutaneous nerve belongs to the superficial group
D.	the saphenous nerve is the only cutaneous branch of the deep group of the femoral nerve
E.	the femoral nerve is formed from the posterior divisions of the ventral rami of the lumbar nerves 2, 3 and 4
Answer» C. the medial femoral cutaneous nerve belongs to the superficial group

Discussion

262.	Regarding the femoral nerve, all of the following are true EXCEPT
A.	It is formed from the anterior divisions of the anterior rami of L2/3/4
B.	It supplies the muscles of the anterior compartment
C.	It does not lie within the femoral sheath
D.	It supplies iliacus but not psoas
E.	Branches include the medial and intermediate femoral cutaneous nerves
Answer» B. It supplies the muscles of the anterior compartment

Discussion

263.	Disc between which vertebra corresponds to the highest point on the iliac crest?
A.	L1-L2
B.	L2-L3
C.	L3-L4
D.	L4-L5
Answer» D. L4-L5

Discussion

264.	The transpyloric plane of the abdomen (passing through the lower border of L1 vertebra) passes through:
A.	the spleen
B.	the third part of the duodenum
C.	the tail of the pancreas
D.	the origin of the superior mesenteric artery
E.	the fundus of the gallbladder
Answer» E. the fundus of the gallbladder

Discussion

265.	Which is NOT located at the level of the lower border of T4 vertebra?
A.	the most superior part of the arch of the aorta
B.	azygous vein enters the superior vena cava
C.	thoracic duct reaches the left side of the oesophagus as it ascends
D.	ligamentum arteriosum
E.	superficial and deep parts of the cardiac plexus
Answer» B. azygous vein enters the superior vena cava

Discussion

266.	The oesophagus passes through the diaphragm at the level of T10 vertebra. It is accompanied by:
A.	right phrenic nerve
B.	left phrenic nerve
C.	oesophageal branch of the right gastric artery
D.	vagal trunks
E.	hemiazygous vein
Answer» E. hemiazygous vein

Discussion

267.	The transversalis fascia contributes to which of the following structures on the anterior abdominal wall?
A.	superficial inguinal ring
B.	deep inguinal ring
C.	inguinal ligament
D.	sac of an indirect inguinal hernia
E.	anterior wall of the inguinal canal
Answer» C. inguinal ligament

Discussion

268.	Which of the following structures does not pass anterior to the medial malleolus
A.	Tibialis anterior
B.	Extensor hallucis longus
C.	Flexor hallucis longus
D.	Anterior tibial artery
E.	Peroneus tertius
Answer» D. Anterior tibial artery

Discussion

269.	Which of the following forms the posterior wall of the inguinal canal?
A.	conjoint tendon
B.	internal oblique muscle
C.	transversus abdominus muscle
D.	lacunar ligament
E.	external oblique muscle
Answer» B. internal oblique muscle

Discussion

270.	The posterior mediastinum contains all but which of the following?
A.	thoracic aorta
B.	oesophagus
C.	accessory hemiazygous vein
D.	the azygous vein
E.	the sympathetic trunks
Answer» F.

Discussion

271.	With respect to the posterior compartment of the leg, which is FALSE?
A.	plantaris arises from the lower part of the lateral supracondylar line and is absent in 10%
B.	the medial head of gastrocnemius is larger than the lateral
C.	the small saphenous vein drains the medial side of the dorsal venous arch and medial margin of the foot
D.	the soleal muscle contains a rich plexus of small veins the soleal pump
E.	the nerve of this compartment is the tibial nerve
Answer» D. the soleal muscle contains a rich plexus of small veins the soleal pump

Discussion

272.	Which is not found in the posterior mediastinum?
A.	descending thoracic aorta
B.	thoracic duct
C.	phrenic nerves
D.	azygous vein
E.	lymph nodes
Answer» D. azygous vein

Discussion

273.	The ureters
A.	Widest in diameter at the PUJ
B.	Innervated by sympathetic nerves T12-L1
C.	Lie lateral to the tips of the lumbar transverse processes
D.	Depend on innervation from the pelvis for peristalsis
E.	None of the above are true
Answer» F.

Discussion

274.	Which muscle does not extend from the posterior surface of the scapula to the greater tubercle of the humerus?
A.	teres major
B.	infraspinatus
C.	supraspinatus
D.	teres minor
E.	trapezius accessory nerve
Answer» B. infraspinatus

Discussion

275.	With regards to the posterior compartment of the arm, which is FALSE?
A.	the medial head of triceps lies deep to the long and lateral heads
B.	triceps inserts onto the upper surface of the olecranon
C.	midshaft fracture of the humerus can damage the radial nerve resulting in paralysis of triceps
D.	the medial intermuscular septum divides it from the anterior compartment and runs from the axilla to the elbow
E.	the lateral cord supplies part of the median nerve
Answer» D. the medial intermuscular septum divides it from the anterior compartment and runs from the axilla to the elbow

Discussion

276.	Regarding the ureters
A.	They exit the hilum behind the renal artery
B.	They are a continuation of the renal pelvis which is formed by the union of 10 major calyces
C.	They are each 40cm long
D.	On a radiograph they run lust lateral to the transverse processes of the lumber vertebrae
E.	The lower ends are supplied by the ureteric branch of the renal artery
Answer» B. They are a continuation of the renal pelvis which is formed by the union of 10 major calyces

Discussion

277.	The ureters:
A.	are 25cm long
B.	are crossed anteriorly by gonadal vessels
C.	leave the psoas muscle at the bifurcation of the common iliac artery
D.	are retroperitoneal
E.	all of the above
Answer» F.

Discussion

278.	Which of the following is INCORRECT, regarding branches of the posterior cord?
A.	C5, 6 upper subscapular nerve
B.	C6, 7, 8 thoracodorsal nerve
C.	C5, 6 lower subscapular nerve
D.	C7, 8 axillary
E.	C5, 6, 7, 8, T1 radial nerve
Answer» E. C5, 6, 7, 8, T1 radial nerve

Discussion

279.	Regarding types of joints, which pairing is CORRECT?
A.	diarthrosis cranial suture
B.	synarthrosis symphysis pubis
C.	amphiarthrosis sternoclavicular joint
D.	cromphosis intervertebral joints
E.	syndesmoses tibiofibular joint
Answer» F.

Discussion

280.	The nerve supply to teres major is from the:
A.	lower subscapular nerve
B.	dorsal scapular nerve
C.	suprascapular nerve
D.	upper subscapular nerve
E.	thoracodorsal nerve
Answer» B. dorsal scapular nerve

Discussion

281.	Psoas major
A.	Has a proximal attachment to the bodies discs and transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae
B.	Has the lumbar plexus embedded within it
C.	Has the lumbar arterie sand veins running behind it
D.	Inserts into the lesser trochanter
E.	All of the above
Answer» F.

Discussion

282.	Of the hip joint ligaments and capsule:
A.	capsule attaches circumferentially to neck of???? anterior trochanteric line
B.	retinacular fibres of capsule bind down nutrient ????? from cruciate anaster?????
C.	iliofemoral ligament becomes taut on medial rotation and extension
D.	all three ligaments attach to capsule and completely enclose joint
E.	psoas major tendon separates capsule from femoral nerve
Answer» D. all three ligaments attach to capsule and completely enclose joint

Discussion

283.	Which nerve passes through psoas muscle and emerges anteriorly to run down the front of the muscle?
A.	ilioinguinal
B.	iliohypogastric
C.	genitofemoral
D.	lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh
E.	none
Answer» D. lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh

Discussion

284.	The psoas muscle:
A.	passes across the front of the capsule of the hip joint
B.	is a powerful lateral rotator of the femur
C.	inserts into the greater trochanter
D.	is supplied by L4 and L5 nerve roots
E.	arises from the iliac crest and sacroiliac joint
Answer» B. is a powerful lateral rotator of the femur

Discussion

285.	The nerve supply of rhomboid major and rhomboid minor is from the:
A.	pectoral nerves
B.	thoracodorsal nerve
C.	axillary nerve
D.	long thoracic nerve
E.	dorsal scapular nerve
Answer» F.

Discussion

286.	Which of the following does not connect the arm to the pelvic girdle?
A.	deltoid
B.	biceps
C.	subclavius
D.	subscapularis
E.	supraspinatus
Answer» D. subscapularis

Discussion

287.	Which nerve arises from both 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

288.	Which is true of muscles of the pectoral girdle?
A.	direct muscles are inserted into the clavicle or scapula from the axial skeleton, eg pectoralis major
B.	indirect attachment to the axial skeleton is represented by serratus anterior
C.	the sternocostal fibres of pectoralis major from the 6th costal cartilage are inserted higher on the lateral lip of the intertubecular soleus than the fibres from the first cartilage
D.	biceps muscle gives no stability to the shoulder joint
E.	trapezius is the only muscle to be supplied by all five segments of the brachial plexus
Answer» D. biceps muscle gives no stability to the shoulder joint

Discussion

289.	Which of the following structures DOES NOT pierce the clavipectoral fascia in the delto-pectoral triangle?
A.	lymphatics
B.	medial pectoral nerve
C.	acromiothoracic axis
D.	lateral pectoral nerve
E.	cephalic vein
Answer» C. acromiothoracic axis

Discussion

290.	Regarding the brachial plexus, which is INCORRECT?
A.	it is derived from the anterior rami of C5-T1 after they have given off segmental supply to the prevertebral and scalene muscles
B.	the roots give off three branches including the long thoracic nerve to latissimus dorsi
C.	the trunks give off one branch
D.	the cords are divided into anterior and posterior divisions that supply the flexor and extensor compartments respectively and give off 13 branches
E.	the lateral cord supplies part of the median nerve
Answer» C. the trunks give off one branch

Discussion

291.	Regarding the ureters, which is INCORRECT?
A.	the line of projection of the ureter on a radiograph is medial to the tips of the transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae and crosses the pelvic brim at the sacroiliac joint
B.	they exhibit peristaltic activity when stimulated
C.	they are lined by transitional epithelium with a thick muscularis mucosae
D.	they are supplied with sympathetic fibres from T11-L2
E.	they are crossed superficially by the gonadal vessels
Answer» D. they are supplied with sympathetic fibres from T11-L2

Discussion

292.	Brachial plexus:
A.	the five roots lie in front of scalenus anterior muscle
B.	the anterior division of the central trunk runs on as the medial cord
C.	the suprascapular nerve is the only branch from the trunks
D.	the radial nerve is a branch of the lateral cord
E.	the ulna nerve is a branch of the posterior cord
Answer» D. the radial nerve is a branch of the lateral cord

Discussion

293.	Where does the superior cerebral vein lie?
A.	Deep in the sulci
B.	Between the dura and the skull
C.	In the arachnoid mater
D.	In the margins of the falx
E.	With the superior cerebral artery
Answer» D. In the margins of the falx

Discussion

294.	Regarding the testicular blood supply
A.	Division of the testicular artery results in testicular infarction
B.	Testicular artery has numerous anastomoses with the cremasteric artery
C.	Pampiniform plexus is a superficial plexus surrounding the testicular artery
D.	?
E.	?
Answer» D. ?

Discussion

295.	Regarding blood supply to the heart:
A.	the SA nodal artery is more commonly a branch of the left coronary artery
B.	40% of hearts show left dominance
C.	the marginal and anterior interventricular arteries are the main branches of the left coronary artery
D.	the right coronary artery arises from the posterior aortic sinus
E.	the circumflex artery travels in the atrioventricular groove
Answer» F.

Discussion

296.	Following a subcapital fracture of the neck of femur, an 80 y.o. man sustains avascular necrosis of the femoral head. This is most likely to be the consequence of interruption to the blood supply to the head from which of the following sources?
A.	Arteries from the trochanteric anastomoses in the retinacula
B.	Artery of the ligament of the head from the obturator artery
C.	Branches from the profunda femoris artery
D.	Branches from the pudendal artery
E.	Branches from the inferior gluteal artery
Answer» B. Artery of the ligament of the head from the obturator artery

Discussion

297.	Following a subcapital fracture of the neck of the femur, an 80 year old man sustains avascular necrosis of the femoral head. This is most likely to be the consequence of interruption to the blood supply to the head from which of the following sources:
A.	arteries from trochanteric anastomosis in the retinacula
B.	artery of the ligament of the head from the obturator artery
C.	branches from the profunda femoris artery
D.	branches from the pudendal artery
E.	branches from the inferior gluteal artery
Answer» B. artery of the ligament of the head from the obturator artery

Discussion

298.	With regard to the blood supply of the rectum and anus
A.	It is principally the inferior rectal artery
B.	The anal canal is a site of porto-systemic anastomosis
C.	The veins do not correspond to the arteries
D.	The inferior mesenteric artery changes to the superior rectal artery at L3
E.	The vessels do not supply the full thickness of the anal wall
Answer» C. The veins do not correspond to the arteries

Discussion

299.	With respect to the blood supply of the hearts, which answer is INCORRECT?
A.	the left coronary artery and its branches are the main blood supply to the interventricular septum
B.	the coronary sinus receives the great cardiac vein
C.	anterior cardiac veins drain directly into the right atrium
D.	the sinoatrial nodes is, in a majority of cases, supplied by the left coronary artery
E.	the right coronary artery gives off a marginal branch at the inferior border of the heart
Answer» E. the right coronary artery gives off a marginal branch at the inferior border of the heart

Discussion

300.	The testicular blood supply:
A.	is mainly from the ductal artery
B.	the right drains directly into the inferior vena cava
C.	venous drainage does not have valves
D.	a varicocoele is more common on the right than the left
E.	none
Answer» C. venous drainage does not have valves

Discussion

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Regarding the carotid sheath:

Profunda femoris artery is separated from the femoral artery by:

Regarding the femoral artery and its branches

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

Flexor longus digitorum:

Flexor digitorum longus:

Regarding flexor digitorum profundus, which is NOT TRUE?

Which of the following is true about flexor digitorum superficialis?

The femoral vein lies .. to the femoral artery in the femoral sheath:

Regarding the femoral nerve, all of the following are true EXCEPT:

Regarding the femoral nerve, all of the following are true EXCEPT

Disc between which vertebra corresponds to the highest point on the iliac crest?

The transpyloric plane of the abdomen (passing through the lower border of L1 vertebra) passes through:

Which is NOT located at the level of the lower border of T4 vertebra?

The oesophagus passes through the diaphragm at the level of T10 vertebra. It is accompanied by:

The transversalis fascia contributes to which of the following structures on the anterior abdominal wall?

Which of the following structures does not pass anterior to the medial malleolus

Which of the following forms the posterior wall of the inguinal canal?

The posterior mediastinum contains all but which of the following?

With respect to the posterior compartment of the leg, which is FALSE?

Which is not found in the posterior mediastinum?

The ureters

Which muscle does not extend from the posterior surface of the scapula to the greater tubercle of the humerus?

With regards to the posterior compartment of the arm, which is FALSE?

Regarding the ureters

The ureters:

Which of the following is INCORRECT, regarding branches of the posterior cord?

Regarding types of joints, which pairing is CORRECT?

The nerve supply to teres major is from the:

Psoas major

Of the hip joint ligaments and capsule:

Which nerve passes through psoas muscle and emerges anteriorly to run down the front of the muscle?

The psoas muscle:

The nerve supply of rhomboid major and rhomboid minor is from the:

Which of the following does not connect the arm to the pelvic girdle?

Which nerve arises from both radius and ulna?

Which is true of muscles of the pectoral girdle?

Which of the following structures DOES NOT pierce the clavipectoral fascia in the delto-pectoral triangle?

Regarding the brachial plexus, which is INCORRECT?

Regarding the ureters, which is INCORRECT?

Brachial plexus:

Where does the superior cerebral vein lie?

Regarding the testicular blood supply

Regarding blood supply to the heart:

Following a subcapital fracture of the neck of femur, an 80 y.o. man sustains avascular necrosis of the femoral head. This is most likely to be the consequence of interruption to the blood supply to the head from which of the following sources?

Following a subcapital fracture of the neck of the femur, an 80 year old man sustains avascular necrosis of the femoral head. This is most likely to be the consequence of interruption to the blood supply to the head from which of the following sources:

With regard to the blood supply of the rectum and anus

With respect to the blood supply of the hearts, which answer is INCORRECT?

The testicular blood supply: