Is largely in the middle cranial fossa

Is supplied by the anterior inferior cerebellar artery

Lies between pons and upper spinal cord

Regarding the circle of Willis

Anterior communicating unites middle and anterior cerebral

Posterior cerebral is a branch of the internal carotid

Anterior cerebral is the largest branch of the internal carotid

Middle cerebral supplies motor but not sensory cortex

Internal carotid gives off ophthalmic artery

Anterior communicating unites middle and anterior cerebral

Regarding the superior orbital fissure, which is INCORRECT?

the origin of levator palpebrae superioris is its bony upper margin

its common tendinous ring binds the SOF content of nerves and muscles to the contents of the optic canal

the origin of levator palpebrae superioris is its bony upper margin

lacrimal, frontal and trochlear nerves pass through it

the oculomotor, abducens and nasociliary nerves lie within the cone of the extraocular muscles

is supplied by the femoral nerve

is an atavistic remnant of the panniculus carnosus muscle

lies edge to edge with sartorius at the anterior superior iliac spine

the flexor retinaculum runs between the styloid process of the radius and the pisiform and hook of hamate

the median nerve passes beneath the flexor retinaculum between flexor digitorum superficialis and flexor carpi ulnaris

the ulnar nerve lies on the flexor retinaculum with the ulnar artery on its ulnar side

the wrist joint involves the radius, ulna, scaphoid, lunate and triquetral bones

the radiocarpal joint is separated from the distal radioulnar joint by a triangular fibrocartilage

The clavipectoral fascia is pierced by all but one of the following structures:

lymphatic drainage from the infraclavicular nodes to apical axillary nodes

Regarding the synovial flexor sheaths, which of the following is NOT true?

the ring, middle and index fingers have digital sheaths that do not extend to the common sheath

three synovial sheaths are found on the front of the wrist

a common synovial sheath envelops all the superficialis and profundus tendons

the sheath around flexor pollicis longus tendon extends almost to its insertion

the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon has a short sheath

the ring, middle and index fingers have digital sheaths that do not extend to the common sheath

Which of the following is CORRECT about flexor carpi radialis?

tendon receives muscle fibres down to just above the wrist

tendon lies in a groove on the trapezoid

arises lateral to flexor digitorum superficialis

has median nerve plastered to deep surface

tendon pierces flexor retinaculum

Extensor pollicis longus which is INCORRECT?

nerve supply posterior interosseous nerve (C7, 8)

origin = ulnar just distal to adductor pollicis longus

insertion = base of first distal phalanx

tendon hooks around Lister s tubercle (radius)

forms radial boundary of snuffbox

nerve supply posterior interosseous nerve (C7, 8)

Extensor pollicis brevis:

origin radius and interosseous membrane

inserts into the base of the first distal phalanx

joins extensor digitorum tendon at metacarpophalangeal joint

Extensor pollicis longus muscle:

arises proximal to the abductor pollicis longus

extends the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb

is supplied by the arterial interosseous nerve

hooks around the dorsal tubercle of the radius (Lister s tubercle)

arises proximal to the abductor pollicis longus

With respect to peroneus longus:

it has a broad tendon that lies between the lateral malleolus and the tendon of peroneus brevis

it inserts into the base of the 5th metacarpal

it is supplied by the superficial peroneal nerve

it has a broad tendon that lies between the lateral malleolus and the tendon of peroneus brevis

it arises from the upper two thirds of the tibia

it is mainly supplied by L4 and L5 segments

On the front of the ankle joint, the tendon of extensor hallucis longus:

is lateral to extensor digitorum longus

is medial to deep peroneal nerve

is lateral to extensor digitorum longus

is lateral to extensor hallucis brevis

opponens pollicis inserts into the whole of the ulnar border of the first metacarpal

palmar brevis lies across the base of the thenar eminence

abductor pollicis brevis and opponens pollicis both arise from the flexor retinaculum and adjacent trapezium

flexor pollicis brevis lies to radial side of abductor pollicis brevis

the muscles of the thenar eminence are usually supplied by the recurrent branch of the median nerve

opponens pollicis inserts into the whole of the ulnar border of the first metacarpal

Medial longitudinal plantar arch:

maintained by ligamentum bifurcation

maintained by talocalcaneal interosseous ligament

Regarding the medial longitudinal arch

Its stability is due to its bony structures

Flexor hallucis brevis acts as a bowstring

The plantar aponeurosis is of minimal importance

Peroneus longus supports the posterior portion

The wrist (radiocarpal) joint:

has the articular surface of the radius facing distally, medially and dorsally

has a synovial cavity continuous with the inferior radioulnar joint

has a synovial cavity continuous with the midcarpal joint

permits flexion, extension, adduction and abduction, but little rotation

has the articular surface of the radius facing distally, medially and dorsally

has the flexor retinaculum anterior to it

The superficial palmar arch:

is supplied mainly from the radial artery

lies level with the distal border of the outstretched thumb

is supplied mainly from the radial artery

lies deep to the long flexor tendons

arises proximal to the flexor retinaculum

The skin over the femoral triangle is supplied by

Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve

The appendages of the skin:

are derived from epidermal tissues

dark skinned races posses greater numbers of melanocytes

apocrine sweat glands are confined to the axillae, areolar, periumbilical and genital regions

dark skinned races posses greater numbers of melanocytes

sebaceous glands are abundant on the palms and soles

melanocytes predominate in the dermis

sweat glands are under the influence of sex hormones

Structures closely related to long saphenous vein at ankle include which of the following?

medial superficial lymphatic trunks

major perforating veins to deep venous system

medial superficial lymphatic trunks

a branch of the anterior tibial nerve

Which of the following statements about the cubital (elbow) joint is INCORRECT?

carrying-angle is about 160-170

innervated by branch of musculocutaneous nerve to brachialis

closed-packed position is in extension

it is a compound synovial joint

radial collateral ligament consists of three separate bands

carrying-angle is about 160-170

flexor digitorum superficialis tendon inserts into the base of the distal pharynx

deep palmar arch is level with the distal border of the outstretched thumb web

the superficial branch of the ulnar nerve supplies the hypothenar muscles

deep branch of the ulnar nerve lies within the concavity of the deep palmar arch

flexor digitorum superficialis tendon inserts into the base of the distal pharynx

lumbricals insert into the extensor expansion and proximal phalanges

Which is the smallest branch of the medial cord of the brachial plexus?

medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm

medial root of the median nerve

medial cutaneous nerve of the arm

medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm

Infection in the volar aspect of the little finger can spread to all EXCEPT:

to the flexor sheath of the thumb

distally to the ring finger via the tendon sheath

to the flexor sheath of the thumb

to the distal forearm through the carpal tunnel

rupture of the sheath and spread to deep spaces of the palm

ischaemic necrosis may occur to the flexor tendon involved

A child has gashed the palmar aspect of her wrist on some glass. Which of the following would be evidence of damage to her median nerve?

inability to abduct the index finger

inability to flex the distal interphalangeal joint of the index finger

inability to flex the interphalangeal joint of the thumb

loss of sensation to the palmar aspect of the little finger

inability to oppose the thumb and little finger

inability to abduct the index finger

is normally completely under the costal margin

lies from the 7th to the 11th left ribs along the midaxillary line

is normally completely under the costal margin

the upper margin is the 4th costal cartilage

blood supply divides into left and right supplying the lobes as divided by the falciform ligament

Takes sympathetic nerve supply from paravertebral ganglia

Is divided into superior and inferior lobes by the falciform ligament

Receives blood from portal and hepatic veins

Has a caudate lobe that lies within the lesser sac

Takes sympathetic nerve supply from paravertebral ganglia

The left lobe extends approximately 12cm to the left of the midline

The caudate lobe is bounded by the ligamentum venosum and the inferior vena cava

The left lobe extends approximately 12cm to the left of the midline

The gall bladder is at the tip of the 11th costal cartilage

The bare area lies against the duodenum

Porta hepatis contains the hepatic and portal veins

Following an injury to the leg, a patient is unable to dorsiflex their foot. Which nerve is most likely to be damaged?

Deep branch of the common peroneal nerve

Superficial branch of the common peroneal nerve

Damage to the median nerve may be suggested clinically by:

sensory loss over ulnar side of hand

inability to abduct the index finger

Muscles include obturator internus

Is relaxed during quiet respiration

Muscle iliococcygeus arises from the ilium

Regarding muscles, which is true?

the cardiac muscle is more powerful than the other two muscle types

the skeletal muscle fibre is spindle shaped

the smooth muscles do not have actin and myosin

the skeletal muscle contraction causes peristalsis in the GI tract and ureter

the cardiac muscle is short, branched, mononuclear and a striated muscle

Regarding the hamstring muscles, all of the following are true EXCEPT

All of the hamstrings arise from the innominate bone

All of the hamstring muscles are supplied by the tibial part of the sciatic nerve

The long head of biceps femoris and semitendinosus have a common origin

The adductor magnus is not part of the hamstring group

Biceps forms the medial border of the popliteal fossa

The pelvic splanchnic nerves are:

motor to the mm of bladder neck and anal sphincter

secretomotor to the gut from splenic flexure dome

Regarding the intrinsic muscles of the hand, which of the following is NOT true?

the intrinsic muscles of the thumb are abductor pollicis brevis, flexor pollicis brevis, opponens pollicis , adductor pollicis, first palmar and first dorsal interossei

the palmar and dorsal interossei are supplied by the deep branch of the median nerve

the intrinsic muscles of the thumb are abductor pollicis brevis, flexor pollicis brevis, opponens pollicis , adductor pollicis, first palmar and first dorsal interossei

opponens pollicis acts only on the carpometacarpal joint

their motor supply is derived from segment T1 of the spinal cord

the thenar muscles are supplied by the recurrent branch of the median nerve

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301.	The midbrain
A.	Is largely in the middle cranial fossa
B.	Is supplied by the anterior inferior cerebellar artery
C.	Lies between pons and upper spinal cord
D.	Contains the oculomotor nuclei
E.	Contains the trigeminal nuclei
Answer» E. Contains the trigeminal nuclei

Discussion

302.	Which of the following structures is NOT found in the adductor (subsartorial) canal?
A.	femoral artery
B.	femoral vein
C.	femoral nerve
D.	saphenous nerve
E.	nerve to vastus medialis
Answer» D. saphenous nerve

Discussion

303.	Which of the following structures is likely to get damaged when the semiflexed knee is suddenly rotated medially
A.	anterior cruciate ligament
B.	lateral meniscus
C.	medial meniscus
D.	posterior cruciate ligament
Answer» D. posterior cruciate ligament

Discussion

304.	Following structures are related to mediastinal surface of left lung EXCEPT;
A.	left atrium
B.	ascending aorta
C.	arch of aorta
D.	oesophagus
Answer» B. ascending aorta

Discussion

305.	Regarding the circle of Willis
A.	Posterior cerebral is a branch of the internal carotid
B.	Anterior cerebral is the largest branch of the internal carotid
C.	Middle cerebral supplies motor but not sensory cortex
D.	Internal carotid gives off ophthalmic artery
E.	Anterior communicating unites middle and anterior cerebral
Answer» E. Anterior communicating unites middle and anterior cerebral

Discussion

306.	Regarding the superior orbital fissure, which is INCORRECT?
A.	its common tendinous ring binds the SOF content of nerves and muscles to the contents of the optic canal
B.	the origin of levator palpebrae superioris is its bony upper margin
C.	lacrimal, frontal and trochlear nerves pass through it
D.	the oculomotor, abducens and nasociliary nerves lie within the cone of the extraocular muscles
Answer» B. the origin of levator palpebrae superioris is its bony upper margin

Discussion

307.	Tensor fascia latae:
A.	is quadrangular in shape
B.	is supplied by the femoral nerve
C.	extends the hip
D.	is an atavistic remnant of the panniculus carnosus muscle
E.	lies edge to edge with sartorius at the anterior superior iliac spine
Answer» F.

Discussion

308.	Wrist:
A.	the flexor retinaculum runs between the styloid process of the radius and the pisiform and hook of hamate
B.	the median nerve passes beneath the flexor retinaculum between flexor digitorum superficialis and flexor carpi ulnaris
C.	the ulnar nerve lies on the flexor retinaculum with the ulnar artery on its ulnar side
D.	the wrist joint involves the radius, ulna, scaphoid, lunate and triquetral bones
E.	the radiocarpal joint is separated from the distal radioulnar joint by a triangular fibrocartilage
Answer» F.

Discussion

309.	What structure does NOT pierce the clavipectoral fascia?
A.	cephalic vein
B.	lymphatics
C.	lateral thoracic artery
D.	lateral pectoral nerve
E.	thoracoacromial artery
Answer» D. lateral pectoral nerve

Discussion

310.	The clavipectoral fascia is pierced by all but one of the following structures:
A.	lymphatic drainage from the infraclavicular nodes to apical axillary nodes
B.	cephalic vein
C.	lateral pectoral nerve
D.	thoracoacromial artery
E.	pectoralis minor
Answer» F.

Discussion

311.	Which of the following pathways is not concerned with posture and movement?
A.	Spinocerebellar
B.	Vestibulospinal
C.	Tractus solitarius
D.	tela choroidia
Answer» D. tela choroidia

Discussion

312.	Regarding the synovial flexor sheaths, which of the following is NOT true?
A.	three synovial sheaths are found on the front of the wrist
B.	a common synovial sheath envelops all the superficialis and profundus tendons
C.	the sheath around flexor pollicis longus tendon extends almost to its insertion
D.	the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon has a short sheath
E.	the ring, middle and index fingers have digital sheaths that do not extend to the common sheath
Answer» E. the ring, middle and index fingers have digital sheaths that do not extend to the common sheath

Discussion

313.	Which of the following is CORRECT about flexor carpi radialis?
A.	tendon receives muscle fibres down to just above the wrist
B.	tendon lies in a groove on the trapezoid
C.	arises lateral to flexor digitorum superficialis
D.	has median nerve plastered to deep surface
E.	tendon pierces flexor retinaculum
Answer» F.

Discussion

314.	Extensor pollicis longus which is INCORRECT?
A.	origin = ulnar just distal to adductor pollicis longus
B.	insertion = base of first distal phalanx
C.	tendon hooks around Lister s tubercle (radius)
D.	forms radial boundary of snuffbox
E.	nerve supply posterior interosseous nerve (C7, 8)
Answer» E. nerve supply posterior interosseous nerve (C7, 8)

Discussion

315.	Extensor pollicis brevis:
A.	origin radius and interosseous membrane
B.	lies on ulnar side of snuffbox
C.	inserts into the base of the first distal phalanx
D.	nerve supply = ulnar nerve
E.	joins extensor digitorum tendon at metacarpophalangeal joint
Answer» B. lies on ulnar side of snuffbox

Discussion

316.	Extensor pollicis longus muscle:
A.	arises from the radius
B.	extends the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb
C.	is supplied by the arterial interosseous nerve
D.	hooks around the dorsal tubercle of the radius (Lister s tubercle)
E.	arises proximal to the abductor pollicis longus
Answer» E. arises proximal to the abductor pollicis longus

Discussion

317.	With respect to peroneus longus:
A.	it inserts into the base of the 5th metacarpal
B.	it is supplied by the superficial peroneal nerve
C.	it has a broad tendon that lies between the lateral malleolus and the tendon of peroneus brevis
D.	it arises from the upper two thirds of the tibia
E.	it is mainly supplied by L4 and L5 segments
Answer» C. it has a broad tendon that lies between the lateral malleolus and the tendon of peroneus brevis

Discussion

318.	Superior pancreaticoduodenal vein drains into
A.	Left gastric vein
B.	Portal vein
C.	Splenic vein
D.	Superior mesenteric vein
E.	IVC
Answer» C. Splenic vein

Discussion

319.	On the front of the ankle joint, the tendon of extensor hallucis longus:
A.	is medial to tibialis anterior
B.	is medial to deep peroneal nerve
C.	is lateral to extensor digitorum longus
D.	possesses no synovial sheath
E.	is lateral to extensor hallucis brevis
Answer» C. is lateral to extensor digitorum longus

Discussion

320.	Corneal sensation synapses in which ganglion
A.	Pterygopalatine
B.	Geniculate
C.	Otic
D.	Ciliary
E.	Trigeminal
Answer» F.

Discussion

321.	Hand:
A.	palmar brevis lies across the base of the thenar eminence
B.	abductor pollicis brevis and opponens pollicis both arise from the flexor retinaculum and adjacent trapezium
C.	flexor pollicis brevis lies to radial side of abductor pollicis brevis
D.	the muscles of the thenar eminence are usually supplied by the recurrent branch of the median nerve
E.	opponens pollicis inserts into the whole of the ulnar border of the first metacarpal
Answer» E. opponens pollicis inserts into the whole of the ulnar border of the first metacarpal

Discussion

322.	Medial longitudinal plantar arch:
A.	raised by peroneus longus
B.	maintained by ligamentum bifurcation
C.	maintained by talocalcaneal interosseous ligament
D.	all of the above
E.	none of the above
Answer» F.

Discussion

323.	Regarding the medial longitudinal arch
A.	Its stability is due to its bony structures
B.	Flexor hallucis brevis acts as a bowstring
C.	The plantar aponeurosis is of minimal importance
D.	Peroneus longus supports the posterior portion
E.	None of the above
Answer» F.

Discussion

324.	The wrist (radiocarpal) joint:
A.	has a synovial cavity continuous with the inferior radioulnar joint
B.	has a synovial cavity continuous with the midcarpal joint
C.	permits flexion, extension, adduction and abduction, but little rotation
D.	has the articular surface of the radius facing distally, medially and dorsally
E.	has the flexor retinaculum anterior to it
Answer» D. has the articular surface of the radius facing distally, medially and dorsally

Discussion

325.	The superficial palmar arch:
A.	lies level with the distal border of the outstretched thumb
B.	is supplied mainly from the radial artery
C.	supplies the thumb
D.	lies deep to the long flexor tendons
E.	arises proximal to the flexor retinaculum
Answer» B. is supplied mainly from the radial artery

Discussion

326.	The skin over the femoral triangle is supplied by
A.	Ilioinguinal nerve
B.	Obturator nerve
C.	Medial femoral cutaneous nerve
D.	Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
E.	Genitofemoral nerve
Answer» F.

Discussion

327.	The appendages of the skin:
A.	are derived from mesoderm
B.	are derived from epidermal tissues
C.	lie in the dermal layer
D.	are derived from endoderm
E.	splenic artery
Answer» C. lie in the dermal layer

Discussion

328.	In the skin:
A.	apocrine sweat glands are confined to the axillae, areolar, periumbilical and genital regions
B.	dark skinned races posses greater numbers of melanocytes
C.	sebaceous glands are abundant on the palms and soles
D.	melanocytes predominate in the dermis
E.	sweat glands are under the influence of sex hormones
Answer» B. dark skinned races posses greater numbers of melanocytes

Discussion

329.	All but which of the following are tributaries of the coronary sinus of the heart?
A.	the anterior cardiac vein
B.	the great cardiac vein
C.	the middle cardiac vein
D.	the oblique vein (of the LA)
E.	the posterior vein of the LV
Answer» B. the great cardiac vein

Discussion

330.	Structures closely related to long saphenous vein at ankle include which of the following?
A.	major perforating veins to deep venous system
B.	a branch of the femoral nerve
C.	medial superficial lymphatic trunks
D.	a branch of the anterior tibial nerve
E.	dorsalis pedis artery
Answer» C. medial superficial lymphatic trunks

Discussion

331.	Which of the following statements about the cubital (elbow) joint is INCORRECT?
A.	innervated by branch of musculocutaneous nerve to brachialis
B.	closed-packed position is in extension
C.	it is a compound synovial joint
D.	radial collateral ligament consists of three separate bands
E.	carrying-angle is about 160-170
Answer» E. carrying-angle is about 160-170

Discussion

332.	Regarding the hand:
A.	deep palmar arch is level with the distal border of the outstretched thumb web
B.	the superficial branch of the ulnar nerve supplies the hypothenar muscles
C.	deep branch of the ulnar nerve lies within the concavity of the deep palmar arch
D.	flexor digitorum superficialis tendon inserts into the base of the distal pharynx
E.	lumbricals insert into the extensor expansion and proximal phalanges
Answer» D. flexor digitorum superficialis tendon inserts into the base of the distal pharynx

Discussion

333.	Which is the smallest branch of the medial cord of the brachial plexus?
A.	medial pectoral nerve
B.	medial root of the median nerve
C.	medial cutaneous nerve of the arm
D.	medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm
E.	ulnar nerve
Answer» D. medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm

Discussion

334.	The hamstring muscles originate from:
A.	body of the ischium
B.	ramus of the pubis
C.	iliac crest
D.	ischial tuberosity
E.	symphysis pubis
Answer» E. symphysis pubis

Discussion

335.	Which of the following peripheral fibres have pain and temperature fibres?
A.	neurone
B.	neurone
C.	neurone
D.	neurone
E.	group B fibres
Answer» E. group B fibres

Discussion

336.	Infection in the volar aspect of the little finger can spread to all EXCEPT:
A.	distally to the ring finger via the tendon sheath
B.	to the flexor sheath of the thumb
C.	to the distal forearm through the carpal tunnel
D.	rupture of the sheath and spread to deep spaces of the palm
E.	ischaemic necrosis may occur to the flexor tendon involved
Answer» B. to the flexor sheath of the thumb

Discussion

337.	A child has gashed the palmar aspect of her wrist on some glass. Which of the following would be evidence of damage to her median nerve?
A.	inability to flex the distal interphalangeal joint of the index finger
B.	inability to flex the interphalangeal joint of the thumb
C.	loss of sensation to the palmar aspect of the little finger
D.	inability to oppose the thumb and little finger
E.	inability to abduct the index finger
Answer» E. inability to abduct the index finger

Discussion

338.	The skin of the top of the index finger is supplied by:
A.	radial nerve only
B.	median nerve only
C.	ulnar nerve only
D.	radial and ulnar nerve
E.	radial and median nerve
Answer» C. ulnar nerve only

Discussion

339.	Following a laceration to the anterior surface of the wrist, a patient is unable to flex the proximal interphalangeal joint of his middle finger when his other fingers are held in extension. The tendon of which muscle has been divided?
A.	palmaris longus
B.	flexor indics
C.	flexor digitorum profundus
D.	flexor digitorum superficialis
E.	none of the above
Answer» E. none of the above

Discussion

340.	The liver:
A.	lies from the 7th to the 11th left ribs along the midaxillary line
B.	is normally completely under the costal margin
C.	the upper margin is the 4th costal cartilage
D.	blood supply divides into left and right supplying the lobes as divided by the falciform ligament
E.	none
Answer» B. is normally completely under the costal margin

Discussion

341.	The liver
A.	Is divided into superior and inferior lobes by the falciform ligament
B.	Has a bare area inferiorly
C.	Receives blood from portal and hepatic veins
D.	Has a caudate lobe that lies within the lesser sac
E.	Takes sympathetic nerve supply from paravertebral ganglia
Answer» E. Takes sympathetic nerve supply from paravertebral ganglia

Discussion

342.	Regarding the liver
A.	The caudate lobe is bounded by the ligamentum venosum and the inferior vena cava
B.	The left lobe extends approximately 12cm to the left of the midline
C.	The gall bladder is at the tip of the 11th costal cartilage
D.	The bare area lies against the duodenum
E.	Porta hepatis contains the hepatic and portal veins
Answer» B. The left lobe extends approximately 12cm to the left of the midline

Discussion

343.	Following an injury to the leg, a patient is unable to dorsiflex their foot. Which nerve is most likely to be damaged?
A.	Deep branch of the common peroneal nerve
B.	Sural nerve
C.	Superficial branch of the common peroneal nerve
D.	Saphenous nerve
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. Sural nerve

Discussion

344.	Damage to the median nerve may be suggested clinically by:
A.	a wasting of the interossei
B.	pointing index finger
C.	claw hand
D.	sensory loss over ulnar side of hand
E.	inability to abduct the index finger
Answer» C. claw hand

Discussion

345.	The pelvic floor
A.	Muscles include obturator internus
B.	Slopes down and forwards
C.	Is supplied by S2, S3 and S4
D.	Is relaxed during quiet respiration
E.	Muscle iliococcygeus arises from the ilium
Answer» C. Is supplied by S2, S3 and S4

Discussion

346.	Regarding muscles, which is true?
A.	the cardiac muscle is more powerful than the other two muscle types
B.	the skeletal muscle fibre is spindle shaped
C.	the smooth muscles do not have actin and myosin
D.	the skeletal muscle contraction causes peristalsis in the GI tract and ureter
E.	the cardiac muscle is short, branched, mononuclear and a striated muscle
Answer» F.

Discussion

347.	Regarding the hamstring muscles, all of the following are true EXCEPT
A.	All of the hamstrings arise from the innominate bone
B.	All of the hamstring muscles are supplied by the tibial part of the sciatic nerve
C.	The long head of biceps femoris and semitendinosus have a common origin
D.	The adductor magnus is not part of the hamstring group
E.	Biceps forms the medial border of the popliteal fossa
Answer» F.

Discussion

348.	The pelvic splanchnic nerves are:
A.	derived from S1, 2, 3, 4
B.	motor to the mm of bladder neck and anal sphincter
C.	motor to all the gut
D.	secretomotor to the gut from splenic flexure dome
E.	sympathetic nerves
Answer» E. sympathetic nerves

Discussion

349.	Regarding the intrinsic muscles of the hand, which of the following is NOT true?
A.	the palmar and dorsal interossei are supplied by the deep branch of the median nerve
B.	the intrinsic muscles of the thumb are abductor pollicis brevis, flexor pollicis brevis, opponens pollicis , adductor pollicis, first palmar and first dorsal interossei
C.	opponens pollicis acts only on the carpometacarpal joint
D.	their motor supply is derived from segment T1 of the spinal cord
E.	the thenar muscles are supplied by the recurrent branch of the median nerve
Answer» B. the intrinsic muscles of the thumb are abductor pollicis brevis, flexor pollicis brevis, opponens pollicis , adductor pollicis, first palmar and first dorsal interossei

Discussion

350.	The nerve supply to deltoid is from the:
A.	pectoral nerves
B.	thoracodorsal nerve
C.	axillary nerve
D.	long thoracic nerve
E.	dorsal scapular nerve
Answer» D. long thoracic nerve

Discussion

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Following structures are related to mediastinal surface of left lung EXCEPT;

Regarding the circle of Willis

Regarding the superior orbital fissure, which is INCORRECT?

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What structure does NOT pierce the clavipectoral fascia?

The clavipectoral fascia is pierced by all but one of the following structures:

Which of the following pathways is not concerned with posture and movement?

Regarding the synovial flexor sheaths, which of the following is NOT true?

Which of the following is CORRECT about flexor carpi radialis?

Extensor pollicis longus which is INCORRECT?

Extensor pollicis brevis:

Extensor pollicis longus muscle:

With respect to peroneus longus:

Superior pancreaticoduodenal vein drains into

On the front of the ankle joint, the tendon of extensor hallucis longus:

Corneal sensation synapses in which ganglion

Hand:

Medial longitudinal plantar arch:

Regarding the medial longitudinal arch

The wrist (radiocarpal) joint:

The superficial palmar arch:

The skin over the femoral triangle is supplied by

The appendages of the skin:

In the skin:

All but which of the following are tributaries of the coronary sinus of the heart?

Structures closely related to long saphenous vein at ankle include which of the following?

Which of the following statements about the cubital (elbow) joint is INCORRECT?

Regarding the hand:

Which is the smallest branch of the medial cord of the brachial plexus?

The hamstring muscles originate from:

Which of the following peripheral fibres have pain and temperature fibres?

Infection in the volar aspect of the little finger can spread to all EXCEPT:

A child has gashed the palmar aspect of her wrist on some glass. Which of the following would be evidence of damage to her median nerve?

The skin of the top of the index finger is supplied by:

Following a laceration to the anterior surface of the wrist, a patient is unable to flex the proximal interphalangeal joint of his middle finger when his other fingers are held in extension. The tendon of which muscle has been divided?

The liver:

The liver

Regarding the liver

Following an injury to the leg, a patient is unable to dorsiflex their foot. Which nerve is most likely to be damaged?

Damage to the median nerve may be suggested clinically by:

The pelvic floor

Regarding muscles, which is true?

Regarding the hamstring muscles, all of the following are true EXCEPT

The pelvic splanchnic nerves are:

Regarding the intrinsic muscles of the hand, which of the following is NOT true?

The nerve supply to deltoid is from the: