Anatomy | Set 6

1. All of the following are relations of the body of the pancreas EXCEPT:

2. Which of the following is INCORRECT?

A. The inguinal canal of the female contains the round ligament of the uterus

B. The deep inguinal ring is an opening in transverses muscle

C. The spermatic cord in the male emerges from the deep inguinal ring

D. The inguinal canal lies above the medial half of the inguinal ligament

E. The roof of the inguinal canal is formed by lower edges of internal oblique and transverses muscles

Correct : B. The deep inguinal ring is an opening in transverses muscle

3. The duodenum

A. Is a retroperitoneal structure

B. Is 25cm in length

C. Lies between the levels of L2-L4

D. In its fourth part lies to the right of the aorta

E. All of the above

Correct : B. Is 25cm in length

4. The highest branch of the abdominal aorta is

5. The main vessel supplying the body of the pancreas is the

A. Superior pancreaticoduodenal artery

B. Splenic artery

C. Left gastric artery

D. Left gastroepiploic artery

E. Inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery

Correct : B. Splenic artery

6. All of the following about the abdominal aorta are correct EXCEPT:

A. It passes between crura of the diaphragm at the level of T12 vertebra and terminates at body of L4

B. It is crossed by the splenic vein below the celiac trunk and above the superior mesenteric artery

C. It has the uncinate process of the pancreas lying anteriorly

D. It gives off 5 paired lumbar arteries

E. It continues as the median sacral artery

Correct : D. It gives off 5 paired lumbar arteries

7. The ureter

A. Passes anterior to genitofemoral nerve

B. Develops from the metanephric cap

C. Is represented by dermatome L2

D. In the male, is crossed anteriorly by the ductus deferens

E. Passes anterior to the uterine artery in the female

Correct : A. Passes anterior to genitofemoral nerve

8. The abdominal aorta is crossed anteriorly by

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

A. Right colic artery is the main supply of the caecum

B. Superior mesenteric artery runs anterior to the 1st part of the duodenum

C. Right colic artery passes behind the right ureter

D. Superior mesenteric arises from aorta at level of L2

E. Main trunk of the superior mesenteric artery ends at the level of Meckel’s diverticulum

Correct : E. Main trunk of the superior mesenteric artery ends at the level of Meckel’s diverticulum

10. 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

Correct : A. Inferior mesenteric ends as the superior rectal artery

11. Direct tributaries of the portal vein include all but

12. Which is the correct portosystemic anastomosis?

A. Portal = tributary of inferior mesenteric vein, systemic = tributary of internal iliac vein

B. Portal = periumbilical vein, systemic = phrenic veins

C. Portal = intrahepatic portal branches, systemic = azygos vein

D. Portal = left gastric vein, systemic = IVC via oesophageal veins

E. Portal = middle rectal vein, systemic = inferior rectal vein

Correct : A. Portal = tributary of inferior mesenteric vein, systemic = tributary of internal iliac vein

13. Which is not true of the surface markings of the liver?

A. Lies below ribs 7-11 in the right midaxillary line

B. Highest point on right is 5th rib

C. Superior surface crosses the xiphisternal joint

D. Inferior margin lies level with right costal margin in most cases

E. Highest point on left is 6th intercostal space

Correct : E. Highest point on left is 6th intercostal space

14. Which is the correct order of structures in the porta hepatis (anterior-posterior)

A. hepatic arteries, portal veins, hepatic ducts

B. portal veins, hepatic ducts, hepatic arteries

C. hepatic ducts, cystic duct, hepatic arteries, portal veins

D. hepatic ducts, hepatic arteries, cystic duct, portal veins

E. hepatic ducts, hepatic arteries, portal veins

Correct : E. hepatic ducts, hepatic arteries, portal veins

16. Which is not a tructure in the transpyloric plane?

A. Pancreas

B. Superior mesenteric artery origin

C. Fundus of gallbladder

D. Tip of 9th costal cartilage

E. Lower pole of right kidney

Correct : E. Lower pole of right kidney

17. Regarding the relations of the ureter, which is INCORRECT?

A. Cross the vas deferens in males

B. Medial to the transverse process of lumbar spine

C. Cross the genitofemoral nerve

D. Cross the SI joint

E. ?

Correct : A. Cross the vas deferens in males

18. Which is true of colon?

A. Ascending is longer than descending

B. Only part suspended on mesentery is transverse colon

C. Marginal artery is weakest at hepatic flexure

D. Lymphatic drainage is via superior and inferior mesenteric lymph nodes

E. ?

Correct : D. Lymphatic drainage is via superior and inferior mesenteric lymph nodes

20. Regarding the kidneys:

A. The hilum of the left kidney is just below that of the right

B. The hilum faces medially and somewhat posteriorly

C. The long axis is parallel with the lateral border of psoas

D. The perinephric fat is surrounded by the renal fascia

E. The renal artery lies in front of the renal vein

Correct : C. The long axis is parallel with the lateral border of psoas

21. Concerning the colon:

A. Appendices epiploicae are most frequent on the ascending colon

B. The transverse colon is normally shorter than the descending colon

C. The blood supply includes the superior mesenteric artery

D. Parasympathetic supply does not include the vagi

E. None of the above

Correct : C. The blood supply includes the superior mesenteric artery

22. 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

Correct : B. Posteriorly lies the costodiaphragmatic recess

23. 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

Correct : A. It has a roof formed by lower edges of internal oblique and transverses muscles

24. 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

Correct : D. Has a caudate lobe that lies within the lesser sac

25. The abdominal aorta

A. Bifurcates into the common iliac vessels on the body of L4

B. Gives rise to the testicular/ovarian artery above the renal artery

C. Arises from the thoracic aorta on passing anterior to the median arcuate ligament

D. Gives rise to the renal arteries at the level of T12

E. Lies to the right side of the inferior vena cava

Correct : A. Bifurcates into the common iliac vessels on the body of L4

26. The branches of the lumbar plexus includes:

A. The iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal which provide motor innervation to the internal and external oblique muscles

B. The genitofemoral nerve which is derived from L3 and L4

C. The femoral nerve which supplies the ileus

D. The obturator nerve which is derived from L2,3 and 4 posterior divisions

E. The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve which supplies sensory and motor innervation to the lateral thigh

Correct : C. The femoral nerve which supplies the ileus

27. Regarding the ureter the right is

A. Narrowed at pelviureteric junction

B. Is 10cm long

C. Lower end of ureter is supplied by the ureteric branch of the renal artery

D. It is endodermal in origin

E. It is related to the second part of the duodenum on the right

Correct : A. Narrowed at pelviureteric junction

28. The pancreas

A. Lies at the level of the L1 vertebra

B. Body slopes downwards across the aorta

C. Receives its blood supply form the splenic artery

D. Is about 20cm long

E. Develops from three separate buds

Correct : C. Receives its blood supply form the splenic artery

29. Regarding the vessels of the pelvis

A. The inferior and superior gluteal arteries are branches of the posterior division of the internal iliac artery

B. The iliolumbar artery passes in front of the obturator nerve

C. The uterine artery passes above the ureter

D. The inferior vesical artery always supplies the lower end of the ureter

E. The obturator artery lies above the obturator nerve on the side wall of the pelvis

Correct : C. The uterine artery passes above the ureter

30. 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

Correct : B. Slopes down and forwards

31. 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

Correct : B. The stomach is supplied by branches from the celiac trunk

32. Which lymph nodes drain the lower anal canal?

33. Superior pancreaticoduodenal vein drains into

34. All the following are veins which drain the stomach EXCEPT:

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

Correct : B. Cardia situated at T12

36. Which does not pass through the transpyloric plane?

37. 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

Correct : E. Opens into the caecum 2cm below the ileocaecal valve

38. Regarding the abdominal aorta

A. Renal arteries originate at T12

B. Splenic vein crosses the aorta just below superior mesenteric artery origin

C. Surface marking from a point just above the transpyloric plane to a point just to the left of the umbilicus

D. ?

E. ?

Correct : C. Surface marking from a point just above the transpyloric plane to a point just to the left of the umbilicus

39. 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. ?

Correct : C. Pampiniform plexus is a superficial plexus surrounding the testicular artery

40. Which of the following regarding the apprendix is FALSE?

A. It has a base constant in relation to the caecum

B. It has its own mesentery

C. It is formed by teneae coli convergence

D. Varies in length between 2 and 25 cm

E. It always lies retro-ilieal in presence of disease

Correct : E. It always lies retro-ilieal in presence of disease

41. 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

Correct : E. None of the above are true

42. Regarding the anterior body wall

A. The umbilicus receives cutaneous innervation from T8

B. The neurovascular bundle lies between the external and the internal intercostal muscles

C. The nipple receives cutaneous innervation from T6

D. The intercostal nerve lies inferior to the intercostal artery

E. The suprapubic skin is innervated by T10

Correct : D. The intercostal nerve lies inferior to the intercostal artery

43. The oesophageal opening in the diaphragm transmits all except:

A. Vagal nerve trunk

B. Oesophageal branches of gastric artery

C. Lymphatics

D. Right phrenic nerve

E. Veins – oesophageal branches of gastric veins

Correct : D. Right phrenic nerve

45. Regarding the descending part of the thoracic aorta

A. It is a component of the middle mediastinum

B. It begins at the level of T3 vertebra

C. It passes through the diaphragm behind the lateral arcuate ligament

D. It begins at the beginning of the arch of the aorta

E. It passes to the abdomen at the level of T12

Correct : E. It passes to the abdomen at the level of T12

46. Regarding surface markings of the lungs the following is true

A. Apex of lungs rises 5cm above the lateral third of clavicle

B. Oblique fissure follows approximately the axis of 6th rib

C. The two pleura diverge away at 6th costal cartilage level behind sternum

D. Transverse fissure of right lung is at 6th costal cartilage level

E. Oblique fissure following medial border of scapula on abducted arm

Correct : E. Oblique fissure following medial border of scapula on abducted arm

48. In the lung

A. The horizontal fissue is always present in the right side

B. The fissures create a roughened surface to promote easier expansion

C. The obliquity of the fissure ensures better expansion of the apex of the lung

D. The lingual is a separate lobe of the left side

E. Only 2% of lungs have incomplete oblique fissures

Correct : C. The obliquity of the fissure ensures better expansion of the apex of the lung

49. The right phrenic nerve

A. Passes down through the mediastinum posterior to the lung root

B. Is the sole motor supply to the right dome of diaphragm and crus

C. Gives off the right recurrent laryngeal nerve in the neck

D. Contains 50% motor and 50% sensory fibres

E. Divides into two main branches on the under surface of diaphragm

Correct : B. Is the sole motor supply to the right dome of diaphragm and crus

50. Within the thoracic inlet

A. The oesophagus lies against the body of C5

B. The arch of aorta passes from right to left

C. On the right side, the trachea is separated from the vagus nerve and apex of the lung

D. The veins entering the superior mediastinum lie behind the arteries

E. The trachea touches the jugular notch of the manubrium

Correct : E. The trachea touches the jugular notch of the manubrium

51. 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

Correct : C. Posterior interventricular branch is given off bya a large anterior interventricular artery traveling off left coronary artery

52. In the chest wall

A. The intercostal artery is more superficial than the vein

B. The intercostal artery lies between the intercostal nerve and vein

C. The transverses muscle lies between the external and internal intercostals

D. The neurovascular bundle lies between the external and internal intercostals

E. All of the above

Correct : B. The intercostal artery lies between the intercostal nerve and vein

54. The most superficial structure in the thoracic inlet is

55. The diaphragm

A. Has the oesophageal opening opposite T8 vertebra

B. Is supplied by the 5th, 6th and 7th cervical nerve roots

C. Has a major role in expiration

D. Has a vena caval foramen opposite T10 vertebra

E. Has an aortic opening opposite T12 vertebra

Correct : E. Has an aortic opening opposite T12 vertebra

56. In the thorax

A. The carina lies at the level of the upper border of the T4 vertebra in the cadaver

B. The thoracic duct drains into the superior vena cava

C. C4 and T3 are adjacent dermatomes

D. The trachea lies in contact with the manubrium

E. The apex of the lung is above the thoracic inlet

Correct : D. The trachea lies in contact with the manubrium

57. Which of the following is not true of the surface markings of the left pleura?

A. It lies behind the sternoclavicular joint

B. It lies in the midline behind the angle of Louis

C. It lies at the level of the 6th rib in the midclavicular line

D. It crosses the midaxillary line at the level of the 10th rib

E. It crosses the 12th rib at the lateral border of the sacrospinalis muscle

Correct : C. It lies at the level of the 6th rib in the midclavicular line

58. 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, 4 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

Correct : B. Has an anterior (sternocostal) surface comprised of right atrium, right ventricle and a strip of left ventricle

59. 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

Correct : C. It contains the perihilar lymph nodes

60. 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

Correct : B. 2nd costal cartilage articulates separately with the manubrium and the body of the sternum

61. Which is not a feature of a typical rib?

A. Medial facet of the tubercle faces backwards

B. Angle is the most posterior point

C. Necks are all of equal length

D. There are 3 costotransverse ligaments

E. Intraarticular ligament attaches from horizontal ridge on the head to the intervertebral disc

Correct : C. Necks are all of equal length

62. 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

Correct : C. Upper part drains into the azygos vein

63. Phrenic nerve supplies the sensation to all but

64. Which is true of the vagus nerves?

A. Left vagus is held away from the trachea by branches of the aortic arch

B. Run in front of the lung roots

C. Vagal trunks receive fibres from the ipsilateral nerve only

D. Left vagus crosses the aortic arch superficial to the left superior intercostal vein

E. Right vagus runs superficial to the azygos vein

Correct : A. Left vagus is held away from the trachea by branches of the aortic arch

65. Which is true of the thoracic sympathetic trunk

A. Passes into the abdomen behind lateral arcuate ligament

B. Greater splanchnic nerve comes from 3rd to 7th cervical ganglia

C. 1st thoracic ganglion often fuses with the inferior cervical ganglion

D. crosses 1st rib lateral to the superior intercostals artery

E. gives fibres to the oesophageal plexus

Correct : E. gives fibres to the oesophageal plexus

67. What lies posterior to the right root of lung

A. Aorta

B. Right phrenic nerve

C. Right vagus nerve

D. 12th

Correct : C. Right vagus nerve

68. Regarding the right coronary artery

A. Course through the left auricle and infundibulum

B. Supplies 60% of AV nodes

C. Usually has a posterior interventricular branch

D. Supplies 30% of SA nodes

E. 12th

Correct : C. Usually has a posterior interventricular branch

69. The thoracic duct

A. Commences level with the body of T10

B. Enters the point of confluence of the left internal jugular and axillary vein

C. Receives the left jugular and subclavian lymph trunks

D. Receives lymph from the right thoracic wall

E. Passes in front of the oesophagus

Correct : C. Receives the left jugular and subclavian lymph trunks

70. The phrenic nerve

A. Attempts to reach the midline at all levels

B. Is solely motor

C. Lies in front of the lung root

D. Passes through the diaphragm at T12

E. Splits into two main branches on the undersurface of the diaphragm

Correct : C. Lies in front of the lung root

71. In the chest wall

A. The neurovascular bundle lies between the external and internal intercostals

B. The transverses muscle lies between the internal and external intercostals

C. The intercostal artery lies netween the nerve and vein

D. The intercostal artery is more superficial than the vein

E. All of the above

Correct : C. The intercostal artery lies netween the nerve and vein

73. The trachea

A. Drains to axillary lymph nodes

B. Is supplied by glossopharyngeal nerve

C. Is marked at its lower end by the sternal angle

D. Enters the thoracic inlet slightly to the left

E. Commences below the cricoid at the level of C5

Correct : C. Is marked at its lower end by the sternal angle

74. The most superficial structure in the thoracic inlet is the

75. The diaphragm

A. Has the oesophageal opening opposite the T8 vertebrae

B. Is supplied by C4, 5, 6

C. Has a major role in expiration

D. Has a vena caval opening at T10

E. Has an aortic opening opposite T12

Correct : E. Has an aortic opening opposite T12

76. Which passes through the diaphragm with the oesophagus?

77. With regard to the coronary arteries

A. Right arises from the posterior coronary sinus

B. Left supplies the conducting system in most patients

C. Right supplies the posterior descending branch in most patients

D. There are no arteriolar anastomoses between left and right

E. Phrenic nerves

Correct : C. Right supplies the posterior descending branch in most patients

78. Regarding bronchopulmonary segments, which is FALSE?

A. There are approximately 10 segments in each lung

B. The lingual is divided into upper and lower segments

C. Phrenic nerves

Correct : B. The lingual is divided into upper and lower segments

79. Which muscle is NOT used in forced expiration?

80. Which vessel passes directly behind the right hilum?

81. In the superior mediastinum

A. The apex of the left lung abuts the trachea

B. The left vagus is in contact with the trachea

C. The right phrenic descends in contact with SVC

D. The azygos vein hooks under the right main bronchus

E. SVC runs posterior to the right main bronchus

Correct : C. The right phrenic descends in contact with SVC

82. Regarding the diaphragm

A. Its fibres arise in continuity with those of the internal oblique muscle

B. It has a central tendon which is fused inseparably to the visceral pericardium

C. Its right crus is fixed to the upper two lumbar vertebrae

D. 95% of its muscle fibres are of the slow twitch fatigue resistant variety

E. its proprioceptive fibres come from the lower intercostal nerves

Correct : B. It has a central tendon which is fused inseparably to the visceral pericardium

83. The diaphragm

A. Has an aortic opening which transmits the right vagus nerve

B. Has an oesophageal opening at the level of T8

C. Is pierced by the left phrenic nerve at the left dome

D. Is supplied in its central part mainly by the pericardiophrenic and musculophrenic arteries

E. Has a left dome which lies higher than the right dome

Correct : C. Is pierced by the left phrenic nerve at the left dome

84. The major arterial supply to the interventricular septum originates from the

85. The vagus nerve

A. Arises in a series of rootlets from the pons

B. Lies outside the carotid sheath in the neck

C. Supplies muscles of the larynx via the recurrent laryngeal nerve

D. Passes in front of the root of the lung

E. Has a superior and inferior ganglion within the jugular fossa

Correct : C. Supplies muscles of the larynx via the recurrent laryngeal nerve

86. Regarding the surface markings of the lung and pleura

A. The border of the lung lies two ribs below the pleural reflection

B. The hilum of the lungs lie at the level of T10 verterbra

C. The oblique fissure follows the line of T10 vertebra

D. The oblique fissure follows the line of the 5th rib

E. The horizontal fissure meets the oblique fissure in the left midaxillary line

Correct : C. The oblique fissure follows the line of T10 vertebra

87. Thoracic skeleton:

A. the function of the ribs is primarily to protect the thoracic contents

B. each rib articulates with its own thoracic vertebra and the one above

C. the tubercle of a typical rib has two facets, the lateral facet being non-articular

D. the 2nd to 7th sternocostal joints are synovial type, each with a single cavity

E. the body of the sternum usually fuses with the manubrium with advancing age

Correct : C. the tubercle of a typical rib has two facets, the lateral facet being non-articular

88. Diaphragm:

A. median arcuate ligament is at L1

B. vena caval opening transmits IVC and left phrenic nerve

C. oesophageal opening is at T8

D. expiration depends on active contraction of the diaphragm

E. the motor supply to the diaphragm is solely from the phrenic nerves

Correct : E. the motor supply to the diaphragm is solely from the phrenic nerves

89. With respect to the thoracic wall, which is TRUE?

A. intercostal and lumbar arteries pass forward in the neurovascular plane between internal and external oblique

B. lymphatic drainage above the umbilicus drains posteriorly to the scapular (post) group of axillary nodes

C. division of a single intercostal nerve causes anaesthesia in its supply area

D. the thoracoepigastric vein unites the internal thoracic vein and the superficial epigastric vein – connecting IVC and SUC

E. venous return follows intercostal and lumbar arteries only

Correct : B. lymphatic drainage above the umbilicus drains posteriorly to the scapular (post) group of axillary nodes

90. 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

Correct : D. vagal trunks

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

92. 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

Correct : D. the right phrenic nerve accompanies it

93. Accessory muscles of inspiration include all EXCEPT:

94. With respect to the superior mediastinum, which is FALSE?

A. the trachea is separated from the apex of the left lung by the left common carotid and left subclavian

B. the SUC and brachiocephalic veins lie anterior to the brachiocephalic trunk

C. the vagus nerve (right) lies medial to the right common carotid artery

D. the trachea bifurcates at the lower limit of the superior mediastinum

E. the thymus lies behind the manubrium

Correct : C. the vagus nerve (right) lies medial to the right common carotid artery

95. 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

Correct : C. the vagus nerves pass behind the lung roots

96. With respect to the cardiac plexuses:

A. the superficial plexus lies to the right of the ligamentum arteriosum, in front of the tracheal bifurcation, behind the aortic arch

B. the deep plexus is smaller and lies in front of the ligamentum arteriosum

C. the plexuses consist only of sympathetic and parasympathetic fibres

D. pain fibres run with sympathetic nerves → sympathetic ganglia (3 cervical and upper 4-5 thoracic ganglia of both sides)

E. sympathetic fibres accelerate the heart and constrict the coronary arteries

Correct : D. pain fibres run with sympathetic nerves → sympathetic ganglia (3 cervical and upper 4-5 thoracic ganglia of both sides)

97. 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

Correct : 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

98. 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

Correct : A. the anterior cardiac vein

99. The posterior mediastinum contains all but which of the following?

100. With respect to the root of the lung:

A. the left pulmonary artery is longer than the right

B. the bronchial branch to the upper lobe is separate on the left

C. the pulmonary veins lie anterior and inferior to bronchus

D. the pulmonary ligament connects the right and left lungs directly

E. the pulmonary trunk divides in front of the right main bronchus

Correct : C. the pulmonary veins lie anterior and inferior to bronchus

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Anatomy | Set 6

1. All of the following are relations of the body of the pancreas EXCEPT:

2. Which of the following is INCORRECT?

3. The duodenum

4. The highest branch of the abdominal aorta is

5. The main vessel supplying the body of the pancreas is the

6. All of the following about the abdominal aorta are correct EXCEPT:

7. The ureter

8. The abdominal aorta is crossed anteriorly by

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

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

11. Direct tributaries of the portal vein include all but

12. Which is the correct portosystemic anastomosis?

13. Which is not true of the surface markings of the liver?

14. Which is the correct order of structures in the porta hepatis (anterior-posterior)

15. Which is not a tructure of the retroperitoneum?

16. Which is not a tructure in the transpyloric plane?

17. Regarding the relations of the ureter, which is INCORRECT?

18. Which is true of colon?

19. where does the appendix lie in health?

20. Regarding the kidneys:

21. Concerning the colon:

22. Regarding the left kidney

23. Regarding the inguinal canal

24. The liver

25. The abdominal aorta

26. The branches of the lumbar plexus includes:

27. Regarding the ureter the right is

28. The pancreas

29. Regarding the vessels of the pelvis

30. The pelvic floor

31. Regarding the stomach

32. Which lymph nodes drain the lower anal canal?

33. Superior pancreaticoduodenal vein drains into

34. All the following are veins which drain the stomach EXCEPT:

35. Which is not true of the stomach?

36. Which does not pass through the transpyloric plane?

37. Appendix

38. Regarding the abdominal aorta

39. Regarding the testicular blood supply

40. Which of the following regarding the apprendix is FALSE?

41. The ureters

42. Regarding the anterior body wall

43. The oesophageal opening in the diaphragm transmits all except:

44. The vena caval opening foramen in the diaphragm lies at the level of

45. Regarding the descending part of the thoracic aorta

46. Regarding surface markings of the lungs the following is true

47. Which heart valve has two cusps?

48. In the lung

49. The right phrenic nerve

50. Within the thoracic inlet

51. Left dominance means

52. In the chest wall

53. The oesophageal opening in the diaphragm is opposite

54. The most superficial structure in the thoracic inlet is

55. The diaphragm

56. In the thorax

57. Which of the following is not true of the surface markings of the left pleura?

58. In the anatomical position, the heart:

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

60. Which is true of the sternum?

61. Which is not a feature of a typical rib?

62. Which is not true of the oesophagus?

63. Phrenic nerve supplies the sensation to all but

64. Which is true of the vagus nerves?

65. Which is true of the thoracic sympathetic trunk

66. Pleural reflection lies at which rib level in the midaxillary line?

67. What lies posterior to the right root of lung

68. Regarding the right coronary artery

69. The thoracic duct

70. The phrenic nerve

71. In the chest wall

72. The oesophageal opening in the diaphragm is at

73. The trachea

74. The most superficial structure in the thoracic inlet is the

75. The diaphragm

76. Which passes through the diaphragm with the oesophagus?

77. With regard to the coronary arteries

78. Regarding bronchopulmonary segments, which is FALSE?