Anatomy | Set 8

1. Choose the odd muscle out as regards insertion/origin:

2. Which muscle does not insert in or next to the intertubecular groove of the upper humerus?

3. Identify the incorrect pairing for testing muscles:

A. latissimus dorsi – abduct to 60° and adduct against resistance

B. trapezius – shrug shoulders against resistance

C. rhomboids – place hands on hips and draw elbows back and scapulae together

D. serratus anterior – push with arms outstretched against a wall

E. deltoid

Correct : A. latissimus dorsi – abduct to 60° and adduct against resistance

4. Identify the incorrect innervation:

A. subclavius – own nerve from the brachial plexus

B. serratus anterior – long thoracic nerve

C. clavicular head of pectoralis major – medial pectoral nerve

D. latissimus dorsi – dorsal scapular nerve

E. trapezius – accessory nerve

Correct : D. latissimus dorsi – dorsal scapular nerve

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

6. With regard to action, which muscle is the odd one out?

7. Which statement is INCORRECT?

A. the muscles of the rotator cuff are deemed to be such because all their tendons fuse with the lateral part of the shoulder capsule and are attached to the humerus near the joint

B. the capsule of the shoulder joint is attached at the line of the anatomical head except inferiorly where it extends to the level of the surgical neck

C. the subacromial bursa lies between the tendon of supraspinatus and the coraco-acromial ligament and communicates with the shoulder joint

D. the long tendon of biceps lies intracapsular and is sheathed by synovial membrane that allows it to slide with movement

E. trapezius – accessory nerve

Correct : C. the subacromial bursa lies between the tendon of supraspinatus and the coraco-acromial ligament and communicates with the shoulder joint

8. Stabilising factors of the shoulder joint include all but:

A. a tight capsule

B. tendons that fuse with the capsule

C. glenohumeral and coracohumeral ligaments

D. labrum

E. splinting of the humeral head between the tendons of biceps and triceps

Correct : A. a tight capsule

9. 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

Correct : B. the roots give off three branches including the long thoracic nerve to latissimus dorsi

10. Regarding lymph nodes, the lateral side of the arm and forearm is drained initially to the:

A. supratrochlear nodes

B. posterior axillary nodes

C. infraclavicular nodes

D. central axillary nodes

E. the lateral cord supplies part of the median nerve

Correct : C. infraclavicular nodes

11. Which of the following has some nerve supply from the radial nerve?

A. long head of biceps

B. coracobrachialis

C. short head of biceps

D. brachialis

E. the lateral cord supplies part of the median nerve

Correct : D. brachialis

12. As it emerges from the axilla, the median nerve lies where with regards to the brachial artery?

13. 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

Correct : C. midshaft fracture of the humerus can damage the radial nerve resulting in paralysis of triceps

14. Regarding the brachial plexus:

A. the lateral cord contains fibres from C5, 6, 7 & 8

B. the posterior cord has fibres from C5, 6, 7, 8 & T1

C. the medial cord has fibres from C8 and T1

D. the suprascapular nerve arises from C5

E. the ulnar nerve is a continuation of the medial cord

Correct : A. the lateral cord contains fibres from C5, 6, 7 & 8

15. Which of the following pairs do not match with regard to mode of ossification?

16. Which joint is the odd one out with regard to degrees of freedom?

A. 1st carpometacarpal joint

B. radiohumeral joint

C. sternoclavicular joint

D. acromioclavicular joint

E. radiocarpal joint

Correct : A. 1st carpometacarpal joint

17. Which of the statements regarding ligaments is FALSE?

A. ligaments are relatively avascular

B. final healing following sprains usually restores full strength

C. torn ligaments may predispose to dislocation

D. Sharpeg’s fibres penetrate the bone

E. a healed sprain may be predisposed to reinjury

Correct : B. final healing following sprains usually restores full strength

18. Regarding cartilage, which is FALSE?

A. it is essentially avascular

B. hyaline cartilage contains hyaluronic acid

C. rib cartilage is elastic type

D. TMJ is fibrous

E. all contain mucopolysaccharides

Correct : C. rib cartilage is elastic type

19. 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

Correct : E. syndesmoses – tibiofibular joint

20. Types of muscles, which pairing is INCORRECT?

A. unipennate – flexor pollicis longus

B. bipennate – 4th lumbrical

C. fusiform – supraspinatus

D. bipennate – soleus

E. multi-pennate – anterior deltoid

Correct : E. multi-pennate – anterior deltoid

21. Regarding muscle strength, which is NOT a factor?

A. resting length of muscle

B. cross sectional area

C. lever arm length

D. the extent to which the muscle is contracted

E. configuration of fibres, eg fusiform, c.f. bipennate

Correct : A. resting length of muscle

22. Regarding the autonomic nervous system, visceral pain is not referred to L3-5 and S1 because:

A. there are no visceral afferents related to these lumbar splanchnic nerves

B. there are no white rami communicans to these spinal nerves

C. there are no sympathetic ganglia associated with theses spinal segments

D. there is no sympathetic efferent supply to these spinal nerves

E. there are no grey rami communicans associated with the autonomic ganglia of L3-S1 spinal nerves

Correct : B. there are no white rami communicans to these spinal nerves

23. At the elbow joint:

A. the tilt of the trochlear of the humerus is the main cause for the carrying angle of the elbow

B. the capsule is not attached to the radius

C. the annular ligament is attached to the head and neck of the radius

D. the middle band is the strongest of the three bands that make up the ulnar collateral ligament

E. the carrying angle is the angle between the extended ulna and the vertical

Correct : B. the capsule is not attached to the radius

24. Regarding palmar spaces:

A. the hypothenar space contains the long tendon of abductor digiti minimi

B. the midpalmar space is deep to the common synovial sheath and flexor tendons

C. the midpalmar space is not continuous with the three ulnar lumbrical canals

D. the thenar space is open at the wrist

E. prevent spread of infection

Correct : B. the midpalmar space is deep to the common synovial sheath and flexor tendons

25. Which is NOT an origin of supinator

A. radial tuberosity

B. radial collateral ligament

C. lateral epicondyle of humerus

D. supinator crest of ulnar

E. aponeurosis overlying supinator muscle

Correct : A. radial tuberosity

26. Regarding the nerves and vessels of the arm:

A. the circumflex vessels and the axillary nerve enter the extensor compartment in the axilla through the triangular space

B. the ulnar nerve pierces the lateral intermuscular septum in the lower third of the arm

C. the median nerve crosses obliquely in front of the radial artery in the arm

D. supratrochlear lymph nodes lie in the subcutaneous ????? just above the medial epicondyle

E. the basilic vein is lateral to the cephalic vein

Correct : D. supratrochlear lymph nodes lie in the subcutaneous ????? just above the medial epicondyle

27. 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

Correct : C. the suprascapular nerve is the only branch from the trunks

28. The musculocutaneous nerve passes through which muscle?

29. What structure does NOT lie in the anatomical snuff box?

30. Latissimus dorsi:

A. is an accessory muscle of inspiration and expiration

B. is supplied by the dorsal scapular nerve

C. forms the lower border of the medially axillary fold

D. laterally rotates the humerus

E. lies superficial to trapezius at its upper border

Correct : A. is an accessory muscle of inspiration and expiration

31. Regarding the shoulder joint, which is INCORRECT?

A. full abduction requires medial rotation

B. the long head of biceps is intracapsular

C. the subacromial bursa is attached to the coracoacromial ligaments

D. flexion involves pec major, deltoid, coracobrachialis and biceps

E. supraspinatus initiates abduction

Correct : A. full abduction requires medial rotation

32. In the forearm:

A. the median nerve passes between the two heads of pronator teres

B. the ulnar nerve lies deep to flexor digitorum profundus

C. superficial fibres of flexor digitorum superficialis gives rise to the tendons for index and middle fingers

D. the radial artery is on the lateral side of the radial nerve

E. the fibres of the interosseous membrane run obliquely down from ulna to radius

Correct : A. the median nerve passes between the two heads of pronator teres

33. What structure does NOT pierce the clavipectoral fascia?

34. Regarding the thumb:

A. abductor pollicis longus originates from both radius and ulna

B. opponens pollicis rotates the first metacarpal on the triquetral

C. adductor pollicis inserts on to the radial sesamoid of the thumb, then the base of the proximal phalanx

D. nerve supply is by the median nerve (C7, C8)

E. adductor pollicis lies superficial to the thenar space

Correct : A. abductor pollicis longus originates from both radius and ulna

35. Which artery is the main supply of triceps?

A. dorsal scapular artery

B. brachial artery

C. profunda brachii artery

D. radial artery

E. posterior circumflex humeral artery

Correct : C. profunda brachii artery

36. Teres major:

A. receives its nerve supply from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus

B. is part of the medial wall of the axilla

C. forms the medial border of the triangular space

D. is separated from teres minor by the long head of triceps

E. has the same nerve supply as teres minor

Correct : D. is separated from teres minor by the long head of triceps

37. Regarding the brachial plexus:

A. the dorsal scapular nerve is the only branch from the trunks

B. the axillary nerve is derived from C5, 6, 7, 8, T1

C. the ulnar nerve is the largest branch of the whole plexus

D. the axillary nerve passes below teres major

E. the thoracodorsal nerve supplies lateral dorsi

Correct : E. the thoracodorsal nerve supplies lateral dorsi

38. Flexor pollicis longus:

A. is a bipennate muscle

B. arises from the common flexor origin

C. pierces the flexor retinaculum at the wrist

D. inserts into the radial border of the proximal phalanx

E. has fleshy fibres to a point, just above the wrist

Correct : E. has fleshy fibres to a point, just above the wrist

39. Which nerve supplies serratus anterior?

A. axillary nerve (C5, C6)

B. long thoracic nerve (C5, C6, C7)

C. musculocutaneous nerve (C5, C6)

D. thoracodorsal nerve (C6, C7, C8)

E. suprascapular nerve (C5, C6)

Correct : B. long thoracic nerve (C5, C6, C7)

40. At the elbow joint:

A. there is no communication with the proximal radioulnar joint

B. the capsule is attached to the neck of the radius

C. the radial collateral ligament is made up of three bands

D. the ulnar nerve passes between the anterior and posterior bands of the ulnar collateral ligament

E. the carrying angle is greater in men

Correct : D. the ulnar nerve passes between the anterior and posterior bands of the ulnar collateral ligament

41. Which structure does NOT insert into the flexor retinaculum?

42. Which nerve does NOT make contact with periosteum?

43. Regarding the clavicle, which is false?

A. the clavicle is longer and its curvatures more pronounced in the male

B. the articulating sternal end is covered by fibrocartilage

C. it is the first bone to ossify in the foetus

D. it has four named ligaments attached to it

E. fractures of the clavicle tend to occur between the costoclavicular and the coracoclavicular ligaments

Correct : D. it has four named ligaments attached to it

44. 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

Correct : 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

45. 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

Correct : E. pectoralis minor

46. With respect to the axilla:

A. the thoracodorsal nerve runs posterior to the mid axillary line on serratus anterior, which it supplies

B. the axillary artery is divided into three parts by scalenus anterior

C. the lateral wall is made up of latissimus dorsi tendon, subscapularis, teres major

D. the lateral thoracic vein is connected by the thoracoepigastric vein to the superficial epigastric vein, therefore bypassing the IVC in its obstruction

E. the axillary vein commences at the upper border of teres major as a continuation of the basilic vein

Correct : D. the lateral thoracic vein is connected by the thoracoepigastric vein to the superficial epigastric vein, therefore bypassing the IVC in its obstruction

47. With respect to the brachial plexus:

A. it consists of the entire anterior rami of C5 → T1

B. there are five roots, three trunks, five divisions and three cords

C. there are two branches from the divisions

D. there are a total of 13 branches from the cords

E. there are two branches from the roots

Correct : D. there are a total of 13 branches from the cords

48. With respect to the brachial plexus:

A. the lateral cord lies in the axilla

B. the median nerve is the largest branch of the whole plexus

C. the roots lie within the posterior triangle of the neck

D. the ulnar nerve is a branch of the lateral cord

E. the musculocutaneous nerve is a branch of the medial cord

Correct : A. the lateral cord lies in the axilla

49. The blood supply to the breast involves all but one of the following:

A. lateral thoracic artery

B. long thoracic artery

C. internal thoracic artery

D. posterior intercostal artery

E. thoracoacromial artery

Correct : B. long thoracic artery

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

51. The carpus:

A. there are five extensor tunnel compartments

B. the extensor expansion attaches to the anterolateral border of the radius above the styloid process, and distally to the pisiform and trapezoid bones

C. the radiocarpal joint is an uniaxial synovial joint

D. there are no muscular attachments to the extensor surface of the carpus

E. the bones palpable in the anatomical snuff box are the radial styloid, triquetral, scaphoid and base of first metacarpal

Correct : D. there are no muscular attachments to the extensor surface of the carpus

52. Which is true?

A. the flexor synovial sheath is only continuous from wrist to distal phalanx in the thumb

B. the medial cutaneous nerve is the smallest nerve branch of the brachial plexus

C. the capitate bone within the carpus is the last of these to ossify

D. the pisiform bone is the first bone of the carpus to ossify

E. superficial lymphatics lie with arteries, deep lymphatics with veins

Correct : B. the medial cutaneous nerve is the smallest nerve branch of the brachial plexus

53. Regarding sweat glands, which is true?

A. the main nerve supply is via cholinergic sympathetic fibres

B. the main nerve supply is via adrenergic sympathetic nerves

C. the sweat glands derive from the mesoderm

D. the normal tubular sweat glands undergo cyclical changes with the menstrual cycle

E. the highest number of sweat glands are found on the soles and palms

Correct : A. the main nerve supply is via cholinergic sympathetic fibres

54. Regarding cartilage, which is true?

A. they have a rich blood supply

B. the intervertebral discs are hyaline cartilages

C. the hyaline and fibrocartilages never calcify

D. the elastic cartilage never calcifies

E. the commonest cartilage type is elastic cartilage

Correct : D. the elastic cartilage never calcifies

55. 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

Correct : E. the cardiac muscle is short, branched, mononuclear and a striated muscle

56. Regarding periosteum, which is TRUE?

A. it is an avascular fibrous tissue

B. it is osteogenic

C. it covers the articular surfaces of long bones

D. it covers the inner surface of the medullary cavity

E. it receives its blood supply from overlying muscle

Correct : B. it is osteogenic

57. An example of secondary cartilaginous joint include:

58. An example of a fibrous joint include:

A. structures of the vault of the skull

B. the vertebral columns

C. pubic symphysis

D. hip joint

E. manubrio-sternal joint

Correct : A. structures of the vault of the skull

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

60. Pectoralis major:

A. is innervated laterally by the lateral pectoral nerve

B. inserts into the medial lip of the intertubercular sulcus

C. receives its arterial supply via the thoracoacromial artery

D. can act as an accessory muscle of inspiration

E. acts with latissimus dorsi and teres minor to adduct the arm

Correct : D. can act as an accessory muscle of inspiration

61. Regarding the brachial plexus:

A. the suprascapular nerve arises from the anterior C5, 6 division

B. ulnar nerve often carries fibres from C7

C. the radial nerve leaves the axilla via the quadrangular space

D. the radial artery lies anterior to the medial and lateral roots of the median nerve

E. the long thoracic nerve arises from the C5 nerve root only

Correct : B. ulnar nerve often carries fibres from C7

62. The subacromial bursa:

A. communicates with the shoulder joint

B. does not extend beyond the lateral aspect of the acromion

C. innervated in part by the dorsal scapular nerve

D. attached superiorly to the conoid trapezoid and conoid ligaments

E. attached inferiorly to the tendon of supraspinatus

Correct : E. attached inferiorly to the tendon of supraspinatus

63. Regarding the brachial plexus:

A. the medial cord has three branches

B. the lateral cord has fibres from C7, C8 and T1

C. the musculocutaneous nerve is a branch of the medial cord

D. the five roots are found from the posterior rami and C5 – T1 nerves

E. none of the above

Correct : E. none of the above

64. At the carpal tunnel:

A. the flexor tendon synovial sheath is incomplete on the ulnar side

B. the superficial tendons lie in the same plane

C. the four profundus tendons have not yet separated

D. the median nerve lies lateral to flexor digitorum superficialis

E. median nerve compression causes anaesthesia over the thenar eminence

Correct : D. the median nerve lies lateral to flexor digitorum superficialis

65. What structure pierces the flexor retinaculum?

A. ulnar nerve

B. flexor carpi radialis tendon

C. palmar branch of median nerve

D. flexor pollicis longus tendon

E. ulnar artery

Correct : B. flexor carpi radialis tendon

66. The lumbrical muscles:

A. arise from the four superficial tendons

B. are all bicipital muscles

C. pass along the ulnar side of the metacarpophalangeal joint

D. flex the metacarpophalangeal joint

E. attach directly to the first phalanx

Correct : D. flex the metacarpophalangeal joint

67. The following are true about flexor carpi radialis EXCEPT:

A. it arises from the common flexor origin at the humerus

B. it has its own compartment in the flexor retinaculum

C. the radial artery lies laterally to it at the wrist

D. flexor pollicis longus lies medially

E. it is supplied by the median nerve

Correct : D. flexor pollicis longus lies medially

68. 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

Correct : C. medial cutaneous nerve of the arm

69. The nerve supply of serratus anterior is:

70. Which muscle arises from both the radius and ulna:

A. extensor pollicis longus

B. extensor pollicis brevis

C. abductor pollicis longus

D. extensor indicis

E. extensor digitorum

Correct : C. abductor pollicis longus

71. Which lymphatics do not drain the breast?

72. At the cubital fossa:

A. the median nerve is medial to the brachial artery

B. the biceps tendon separates the brachial artery from the median nerve

C. the radial artery leaves the brachial artery at right angles

D. the medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm runs deep to the bicipital aponeurosis

E. pronator teres forms the floor of the fossa

Correct : A. the median nerve is medial to the brachial artery

73. The radial nerve gives rise to all the following except the:

A. posterior cutaneous nerve of the arm

B. lower lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm

C. posterior cutaneous nerve of the forearm

D. posterior interosseous nerve

E. medial cutaneous nerve of the arm

Correct : E. medial cutaneous nerve of the arm

74. Which of the following is INCORRECT? Pectoralis minor:

A. arises from the 3rd, 4th and 5th ribs

B. inserts into the coracoid process of the scapula

C. is innervated by both pectoral nerves

D. is an important landmark to the underlying axillary artery

E. is a medial rotator and adductor of the arm

Correct : E. is a medial rotator and adductor of the arm

75. Which of the following is INCORRECT? Pectoralis major:

A. consists of clavicular and sternocostal heads

B. is innervated by C6 to T1

C. medially rotates and abducts the arm

D. assists flexion at the shoulder

E. can act as an accessory muscle of respiration

Correct : B. is innervated by C6 to T1

76. The nerve supply of latissimus dorsi is from the:

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

78. The nerve supply of serratus anterior is from the:

79. The nerve supply of pectoralis minor is from the:

80. The nerve supply to deltoid is from the:

81. Which of the following is INCORRECT? The biceps:

A. is a powerful flexor of the elbow

B. supinates the forearm

C. is paralysed by an injury to the posterior cord of the brachial plexus

D. is a weak flexor of the shoulder

E. inserts into the bicipital aponeurosis

Correct : C. is paralysed by an injury to the posterior cord of the brachial plexus

82. Which of the following is not a direct attachment of the pectoral girdle to the trunk?

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

84. The nerve supply to supraspinatus is from the:

A. lower subscapular nerve

B. dorsal scapular nerve

C. suprascapular nerve

D. upper subscapular nerve

E. thoracodorsal nerve

Correct : C. suprascapular nerve

85. 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

Correct : A. lower subscapular nerve

86. 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

Correct : D. C7, 8 – axillary

88. Regarding the humerus:

A. the head forms half a sphere

B. the lateral epicondyle is more prominent

C. the axillary nerve winds around the anatomical neck

D. the greater tuberosity continues distally as the medial lip of the intertubecular groove

E. the capsule of the shoulder joint extends down the medial side of the humeral shaft

Correct : E. the capsule of the shoulder joint extends down the medial side of the humeral shaft

89. Which muscle does not arise from the common extensor origin?

A. extensor carpi radialis brevis

B. extensor digitorum

C. extensor digiti minimi

D. extensor carpi radialis longus

E. extensor carpi ulnaris

Correct : D. extensor carpi radialis longus

90. Regarding the extensor retinaculum:

A. septa divide the extensor region into four compartments

B. it attaches to the ulnar styloid

C. the four extensor digitorum tendons lie deep to extensor indicis

D. it is a thickening of the deep fascia of the forearm

E. it lies transversely across the extensor surface of the wrist joint

Correct : D. it is a thickening of the deep fascia of the forearm

91. Brachialis is supplied by:

A. median nerve

B. musculocutaneous nerve

C. radial nerve

D. median and musculocutaneous nn (?nerves)

E. musculocutaneous and radial nn (?nerves)

Correct : E. musculocutaneous and radial nn (?nerves)

93. Which muscle arises from both ulnar and radius?

A. pronator teres

B. flexor carpi radialis

C. flexor digitorum superficialis

D. flexor digitorum profundus

E. flexor pollicis longus

Correct : C. flexor digitorum superficialis

94. Which structure is NOT attached to the pisiform?

A. abductor digiti minimi

B. ulnar collateral ligament

C. flexor carpi ulnaris

D. extensor retinaculum

E. pisometacarpal ligament

Correct : B. ulnar collateral ligament

95. The median nerve goes through the heads of which muscle?

96. Regarding the interosseous muscle:

A. the palmar interossei have two heads

B. there are usually four palmar interossei

C. the tendons pass on the posterior side of the deep transverse ligament

D. they insert into the extensor expansion, not the proximal phalanges

E. they are supplied by the superficial branch of the ulnar nerve (C8, T1)

Correct : C. the tendons pass on the posterior side of the deep transverse ligament

97. 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

Correct : C. abductor pollicis longus

98. In the forearm:

A. the brachial artery lies medial to the median nerve in the cubital fossa

B. the radial artery lies lateral to the radial nerve in the middle third

C. the anterior interosseous nerve arises from the radial nerve

D. the median nerve passes between the two heads of flexor carpi ulnaris

E. the posterior interosseous nerve passes between the two layers of the supinator

Correct : E. the posterior interosseous nerve passes between the two layers of the supinator

99. The radial artery:

A. gives rise to the posterior interosseous artery

B. passes distally, lateral to the biceps tendon

C. passes across the tendon of abductor pollicis brevis to enter the anatomical snuffbox

D. passes over the tendon of insertion of pronator teres

E. none of the above

Correct : D. passes over the tendon of insertion of pronator teres

100. A high ulnar nerve injury might produce:

A. weakness of elbow flexion

B. a ‘claw hand’

C. weak abduction of the index finger

D. triceps paralysis

E. sensory loss over the radial three fingers

Correct : C. weak abduction of the index finger

Quiznetik

Anatomy | Set 8

1. Choose the odd muscle out as regards insertion/origin:

2. Which muscle does not insert in or next to the intertubecular groove of the upper humerus?

3. Identify the incorrect pairing for testing muscles:

4. Identify the incorrect innervation:

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

6. With regard to action, which muscle is the odd one out?

7. Which statement is INCORRECT?

8. Stabilising factors of the shoulder joint include all but:

9. Regarding the brachial plexus, which is INCORRECT?

10. Regarding lymph nodes, the lateral side of the arm and forearm is drained initially to the:

11. Which of the following has some nerve supply from the radial nerve?

12. As it emerges from the axilla, the median nerve lies where with regards to the brachial artery?

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

14. Regarding the brachial plexus:

15. Which of the following pairs do not match with regard to mode of ossification?

16. Which joint is the odd one out with regard to degrees of freedom?

17. Which of the statements regarding ligaments is FALSE?

18. Regarding cartilage, which is FALSE?

19. Regarding types of joints, which pairing is CORRECT?

20. Types of muscles, which pairing is INCORRECT?

21. Regarding muscle strength, which is NOT a factor?

22. Regarding the autonomic nervous system, visceral pain is not referred to L3-5 and S1 because:

23. At the elbow joint:

24. Regarding palmar spaces:

25. Which is NOT an origin of supinator

26. Regarding the nerves and vessels of the arm:

27. Brachial plexus:

28. The musculocutaneous nerve passes through which muscle?

29. What structure does NOT lie in the anatomical snuff box?

30. Latissimus dorsi:

31. Regarding the shoulder joint, which is INCORRECT?

32. In the forearm:

33. What structure does NOT pierce the clavipectoral fascia?

34. Regarding the thumb:

35. Which artery is the main supply of triceps?

36. Teres major:

37. Regarding the brachial plexus:

38. Flexor pollicis longus:

39. Which nerve supplies serratus anterior?

40. At the elbow joint:

41. Which structure does NOT insert into the flexor retinaculum?

42. Which nerve does NOT make contact with periosteum?

43. Regarding the clavicle, which is false?

44. Which is true of muscles of the pectoral girdle?

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

46. With respect to the axilla:

47. With respect to the brachial plexus:

48. With respect to the brachial plexus:

49. The blood supply to the breast involves all but one of the following:

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

51. The carpus:

52. Which is true?

53. Regarding sweat glands, which is true?

54. Regarding cartilage, which is true?

55. Regarding muscles, which is true?

56. Regarding periosteum, which is TRUE?

57. An example of secondary cartilaginous joint include:

58. An example of a fibrous joint include:

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

60. Pectoralis major:

61. Regarding the brachial plexus:

62. The subacromial bursa:

63. Regarding the brachial plexus:

64. At the carpal tunnel:

65. What structure pierces the flexor retinaculum?

66. The lumbrical muscles:

67. The following are true about flexor carpi radialis EXCEPT:

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

69. The nerve supply of serratus anterior is:

70. Which muscle arises from both the radius and ulna:

71. Which lymphatics do not drain the breast?

72. At the cubital fossa:

73. The radial nerve gives rise to all the following except the:

74. Which of the following is INCORRECT? Pectoralis minor:

75. Which of the following is INCORRECT? Pectoralis major:

76. The nerve supply of latissimus dorsi is from the:

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

78. The nerve supply of serratus anterior is from the: