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Anatomy | Set 9

1. In the cubital fossa:

A. the floor is formed mainly by the supinator

B. the medial wall is formed by pronator teres

C. the ulnar nerve lies medially

D. the radial nerve lies medial to the biceps tendon

E. none of the above

Correct : B. the medial wall is formed by pronator teres

2. Regarding the anatomical snuffbox:

A. the cephalic vein begins in the roof

B. the extensor pollicis brevis tendon forms the ulnar side

C. the trapezoid is palpable in the base

D. the cutaneous branches of the radial nerve run deep to the tendons

E. the flexor pollicis longus tendon forms the radial side

Correct : A. the cephalic vein begins in the roof

3. Pectoralis major:

A. is supplied by all three cords of brachial plexus

B. is supplied by all five segments of brachial plexus

C. is inserted into the medial lip of the bicipital groove

D. clavicular fibres are strong adductors of shoulder joint

E. the lowermost sternocostal fibres insert into the lowermost part of the humeral insertion site

Correct : B. is supplied by all five segments of brachial plexus

4. Pectoralis major arises from all EXCEPT the:

A. lateral anterior half of manubrium

B. body of sternum

C. aponeurosis of external oblique

D. upper six ribs

E. medial half of anterior clavicle

Correct : D. upper six ribs

5. Sternoclavicular joint:

A. the sternoclavicular ligament provides most joint stability

B. joint surfaces are covered by hyaline cartilage

C. the entire clavicle joint surface is in contact with manubrium

D. anterior/posterior movement occurs between manubrium and disc

E. dislocation occurs frequently

Correct : D. anterior/posterior movement occurs between manubrium and disc

6. Long head of triceps:

A. lies between teres minor and teres major

B. is supplied by branch of radial nerve at the humeral groove

C. arises from the humerus above the radial groove

D. converges with the medial head

E. arises from the supraglenoid rim

Correct : A. lies between teres minor and teres major

7. Deltoid:

A. anterior fibres arise from lateral two thirds of clavicle

B. posterior fibres arise from superior lip of crest of scapular spine

C. lateral fibres only are multi-pennate

D. fibres strengthen shoulder joint capsule

E. acts in isolation to abduct humerus

Correct : C. lateral fibres only are multi-pennate

8. The elbow joint:

A. is supplied exclusively by the radial nerve

B. permits flexion/extension and pronation/supination

C. has a capsule which attaches in part to the radius

D. communicates with the superior radioulnar joint

E. none of the above

Correct : D. communicates with the superior radioulnar joint

9. With respect to the thenar muscles:

A. abductor pollicis brevis inserts into the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb

B. all arise from the flexor retinaculum

C. flexor pollicis brevis is usually supplied by a branch from the ulnar nerve

D. abductor pollicis brevis has no role in opposition of the thumb

E. opponens pollicis is the most superficial muscle of the group

Correct : B. all arise from the flexor retinaculum

10. With respect to the flexor retinaculum:

A. it attaches to the scaphoid, hamate, pisiform and trapezium

B. the tendon of palmaris longus passes deep to it

C. the median nerve passes superficial to it

D. the ulnar artery passes deep to it

E. it is pierced by the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris

Correct : A. it attaches to the scaphoid, hamate, pisiform and trapezium

11. The medial cutaneous nerve of the arm:

A. has fibres from C8 and T1

B. arises from the dorsal cord of the brachial plexus

C. pierces the deep fascia adjacent to the tendon of biceps

D. has communications with the circumflex nerve

E. none of the above

Correct : A. has fibres from C8 and T1

12. Pectoralis major:

A. is synergistic to serratus anterior

B. is innervated by the median nerve

C. can abduct the arm

D. can act as an accessory muscle of respiration

E. is a lateral rotator of the arm

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

13. The brachial plexus:

A. arises from C6 to T1

B. lies in the anterior triangle of the neck

C. carries sympathetic fibres

D. supplies all the skin of the upper limb

E. the posterior divisions supply the flexor compartments

Correct : C. carries sympathetic fibres

14. 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

Correct : A. lies level with the distal border of the outstretched thumb

15. Paralysis of which nerve results in inability to initiate abduction of the arm?

A. the axillary nerve

B. the suprascapular nerve

C. the subscapular nerve

D. the dorsal scapular nerve

E. the thoracodorsal nerve

Correct : B. the suprascapular nerve

16. The axilla:

A. communicates with the anterior triangle of the neck

B. contains lymph nodes draining the upper limb and lateral chest wall

C. has an anterior wall made up by the serratus anterior muscle

D. has an apex bounded by the humerus, clavicle and scapula

E. has no medial wall

Correct : B. contains lymph nodes draining the upper limb and lateral chest wall

17. Brachialis muscle:

A. is innervated by the median nerve

B. arises from the upper third of the humerus

C. is both a flexor and extensor of the elbow joint

D. attaches to the bicipital tuberosity of the radius

E. has no relation to the medial intermuscular septum

Correct : C. is both a flexor and extensor of the elbow joint

18. Simple pronation:

A. requires an intact radial nerve

B. requires an intact C8 nerve root

C. occurs without movement of the ulna

D. occurs about an axis which runs along the shaft of the radius

E. requires the action of anconeus

Correct : C. occurs without movement of the ulna

19. The musculocutaneous nerve:

A. supplies brachioradialis

B. terminates as the posterior interosseous nerve

C. supplies all of the brachialis muscle

D. contains fibres from C5, C6, C7 and C8

E. arises from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus

Correct : E. arises from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus

20. Which of the following lies immediately medial to the tubercle of the radius (Lister’s tubercle)?

A. extensor carpi ulnaris

B. extensor carpi radialis

C. extensor pollicis longus

D. extensor pollicis brevis

E. extensor digitorum

Correct : C. extensor pollicis longus

21. Interossei muscles in the hand:

A. flex the interphalangeal joints

B. assist in extension of metacarpophalangeal joints

C. cannot laterally deviate the middle finger

D. the palmar interossei have two heads of origin

E. are usually supplied by the ulnar nerve

Correct : E. are usually supplied by the ulnar nerve

22. The brachial artery:

A. commences at the upper border of teres major

B. is in direct contact with the humerus

C. has biceps tendon lying medial to it

D. is readily compressible

E. is accompanied throughout its course by the basilic vein

Correct : D. is readily compressible

23. 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

Correct : C. permits flexion, extension, adduction and abduction, but little rotation

24. The cephalic vein:

A. arises in the region of the anatomical snuffbox

B. at the elbow, is deep to the lateral cutaneous nerve of the forearm

C. terminates by joining the brachial vein

D. is medial to biceps in the arm

E. has no valves

Correct : A. arises in the region of the anatomical snuffbox

25. The upper end of the humerus:

A. has the subscapularis attached to the greater tuberosity

B. has teres major attached to the floor of the bicipital groove

C. has three epiphyses which fuse separately with the shaft

D. has the capsular ligament of the shoulder joint attached to the whole of the anatomical neck

E. is the growing end of the humerus

Correct : E. is the growing end of the humerus

26. In the antecubital fossa:

A. the ulnar nerve is on the medial side

B. the median nerve is lateral to the brachial artery

C. the radial nerve is on the lateral side

D. all the superficial veins are deep to the cutaneous nerves

E. the brachial artery is lateral to the tendon of biceps

Correct : C. the radial nerve is on the lateral side

28. The brachial artery:

A. crosses anterior to the median nerve in the arm

B. gives off the nutrient artery to the humerus

C. lies deep to biceps

D. has the ulnar nerve on its medial side

E. gives muscular branches to triceps

Correct : B. gives off the nutrient artery to the humerus

29. 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

Correct : D. flexor digitorum superficialis

30. The palmar interossei:

A. abduct the fingers

B. are usually supplied by a branch of the ulnar nerve

C. have two heads

D. arise from the medial side of the metacarpal bone of the index, ring and little fingers

E. have no role in extension of the terminal phalanges

Correct : B. are usually supplied by a branch of the ulnar nerve

31. The cubital fossa:

A. is bounded by pronator teres, brachioradialis and the tendon of biceps

B. the brachial artery lies lateral to the radial nerve

C. has a floor made up of brachialis and supinator

D. contains the median basilic vein

E. the radial nerve lies medial to the posterior interosseous nerve

Correct : C. has a floor made up of brachialis and supinator

32. The capsule of the shoulder joint:

A. is supplied exclusively by the axillary nerve

B. is separated from the tendons of the short scapular muscles by a bursa

C. bridges the gap between the greater and lesser tuberosities as the transverse ligament

D. the long tendon of biceps is extracapsular

E. is the major stabilising factor for the shoulder joint

Correct : C. bridges the gap between the greater and lesser tuberosities as the transverse ligament

33. With respect to the carpus:

A. the intercarpal joints share one continuous synovial space

B. the intercarpal synovial space is usually continuous with the wrist

C. the proximal row consists of scaphoid, lunate and trapezium

D. the scaphoid is the only carpal bone which articulates with the radius

E. in pronation/supination, the carpus moves with the ulna

Correct : A. the intercarpal joints share one continuous synovial space

34. Compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel produces:

A. anaesthesia over the thenar eminence

B. wasting of the hypothenar eminence

C. loss of power of opposition of the thumb

D. anaesthesia of the little finger

E. loss of power of flexion of the thumb

Correct : C. loss of power of opposition of the thumb

35. 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

Correct : D. inability to oppose the thumb and little finger

36. A 45-year-old man is unable to initiate abduction of the arm following reduction of a dislocated shoulder. Damage to which nerve is most likely to be responsible for this condition:

A. the suprascapular nerve

B. the long thoracic nerve

C. the radial nerve

D. the infrascapular nerve

E. the axillary nerve

Correct : A. the suprascapular nerve

37. Direct attachment of the pectoral girdle to the trunk is provided by:

38. The posterior interosseous nerve DOES NOT supply:

A. the periosteum of the radius and ulna

B. the skin over the dorsal aspect of the thumb

C. extensor carpi ulnaris

D. extensor pollicis brevis

E. the interosseous membrane

Correct : B. the skin over the dorsal aspect of the thumb

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

40. The insertion of latissimus dorsi in the arm is into the:

A. lateral lip of the intertubecular groove

B. medial lip of the intertubecular groove

C. posterior border of the proximal humerus

D. floor of the intertubecular groove

E. superior facet of the greater trochanter

Correct : D. floor of the intertubecular groove

41. Regarding the sternoclavicular joint, the major stabilising factor is the:

A. acromioclavicular ligament

B. costoclavicular ligament

C. interclavicular ligament

D. sternoclavicular ligament

E. coracoclavicular ligament

Correct : B. costoclavicular ligament

42. The nerve supply of infraspinatus is the:

43. The cephalic vein:

A. empties into the brachial vein

B. combines with the basilic vein to form the axillary vein

C. is the continuation of the median basilic and medial cephalic veins

D. empties into the axillary vein

E. none of the above

Correct : D. empties into the axillary vein

44. Which one of the following structures pass beneath the flexor retinaculum at the wrist?

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

46. 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

Correct : D. hooks around the dorsal tubercle of the radius (Lister’s tubercle)

47. The extensor retinaculum:

A. lies transversely across the extensor surface of the wrist joint

B. is attached to the radius and the ulna

C. is attached to the pisiform

D. is attached to the scaphoid

E. is attached to the trapezium

Correct : C. is attached to the pisiform

48. The anatomical snuff box:

A. is crossed by cutaneous branches of the median nerve

B. has the anterior interosseous artery on its floor

C. contains the origin of the basilic vein

D. has extensor pollicis longus on the radial side

E. is crossed by cutaneous branches of the radial nerve

Correct : E. is crossed by cutaneous branches of the radial nerve

49. Compression of structures in the carpal tunnel usually results in:

A. weakness of the forearm flexors

B. weakness of flexion of the terminal phalanx of the thumb

C. weakness of the interossei muscles

D. normal sensation on the palmar surface of the little finger

E. weakness of the lumbrical muscles

Correct : D. normal sensation on the palmar surface of the little finger

50. Holding a heavy hammer in your hand involves:

A. only the long flexors of the fingers

B. flexion of wrist to strengthen grip

C. immobilisation of the shoulder joint to strengthen grip

D. only the long flexors of fingers and opposition of the thumb

E. requires synergic contraction of wrist extensors

Correct : E. requires synergic contraction of wrist extensors

51. The anatomical snuff box:

A. has the tendon of extensor pollicis brevis on its ulnar side

B. has the radial artery lying in its floor

C. has the radial styloid process as the only palpable bony point

D. has the tendon of abductor pollicis brevis on its radial side

E. contains the origin of the basilic vein

Correct : B. has the radial artery lying in its floor

53. Regarding synovial flexor sheaths in the hand and wrist, which one of the following is INCORRECT?

A. they surround flexor tendons in the carpal tunnel

B. the superficial and deep flexors are invested with a common synovial sheath

C. the common flexor sheaths can communicate with flexor pollicis longus sheath in some people

D. for the index, ring and middle finger, a separate synovial sheath lines the fibrous sheath over the phalanges

E. the sheath is the origin of the lumbricals

Correct : E. the sheath is the origin of the lumbricals

54. Which of the following structures is NOT one of the contents of the cubital fossa?

55. The superficial branch of the ulnar nerve supplies:

56. The order of tendons in the extensor compartment of the distal forearm from radial to ulnar sides is: ED = extensor digitorum ECRB = extensor carpi radialis brevis FCU = flexor carpi ulnaris EI = extensor indicis ECRL = extensor carpi radialis longus ECU = extensor carpi ulnaris EPL = extensor pollicis longus

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

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

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

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

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

Correct : D. ECRL; ECRB; EPL; ED & EI; ECU; FCU

57. Which of the following is true about flexor digitorum superficialis?

A. origin forms upper limit of the space of parona

B. all four tendons lie on the same plane under flexor retinaculum

C. is innervated by median and ulnar nerves

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

E. median nerve passes between its two heads

Correct : A. origin forms upper limit of the space of parona

58. Which of the following statements about the brachial plexus is INCORRECT?

A. long thoracic nerve arises from roots

B. Erb’s palsy occurs following traction to upper roots and trunk

C. posterior cord has five branches

D. suprascapular nerve arises from trunks

E. trunks lie behind clavicle on first rib

Correct : E. trunks lie behind clavicle on first rib

59. Branches of the axillary artery DO NOT include:

60. Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the breast?

A. it arises from the midline to mid axillary line from the second to the sixth ribs

B. it is subcutaneous

C. blood supply is mainly from the lateral thoracic and internal thoracic artery

D. most lymph drains to the axillae

E. it is invested in a thick fibrous capsule

Correct : E. it is invested in a thick fibrous capsule

61. Biceps:

A. long head arises from infraglenoid tubercle

B. is supplied by a branch of the medial cord of the brachial plexus

C. the two bellies do not merge

D. is a pronator of the forearm

E. short head arises from coracoid process, lateral to coracobrachialis

Correct : E. short head arises from coracoid process, lateral to coracobrachialis

62. The radial nerve:

A. supplies extensors to the elbow

B. pierces the medial intermuscular septum of the mid arm

C. supplies extensor carpi ulnaris

D. runs on the lateral side of the radial artery in the forearm

E. runs in the cubital fossa

Correct : D. runs on the lateral side of the radial artery in the forearm

63. Which of the following DOES NOT form one of the boundaries of the cubital fossa?

A. brachialis

B. supinator

C. line connections the two humeral epicondyles

D. bicipital aponeurosis

E. medial margin of pronator teres

Correct : E. medial margin of pronator teres

64. Which of the following muscles DOES NOT arise from the common extensor origin?

A. extensor carpi radialis brevis

B. extensor digitorum comminus

C. extensor carpi radialis longus

D. extensor digiti minimi

E. extensor carpi ulnaris

Correct : C. extensor carpi radialis longus

65. Regarding the shoulder joint:

A. glenoid labrum is a ring of hyaline cartilage

B. subacromial bursa communicates with joint

C. capsule attaches only around the articular margin

D. subscapular bursa communicates with joint

E. supraspinatus is a medial rotator of humerus

Correct : D. subscapular bursa communicates with joint

66. Which of the following is CORRECT?

A. the suprascapular nerve arises from the posterior aspect of C5

B. the five roots emerge between scalenus anterior and scalenus medius to form the trunks

C. the thoracodorsal nerve arises from the posterior aspect of C5

D. the axillary nerve passes through the triangular space to lie in contact with the surgical neck of humerus

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

Correct : B. the five roots emerge between scalenus anterior and scalenus medius to form the trunks

67. The quadrangular space between teres major and subscapularis transmits:

A. lower subscapular nerve

B. axillary artery

C. profunda brachii vessels

D. radial nerve

E. post circumflex humeral artery

Correct : E. post circumflex humeral artery

68. With regard to the elbow joint, which is NOT TRUE?

A. it communicates with the radioulnar joint

B. the carrying angle is mostly determined by the obliquity of the ridge between coronoid and olecranon prominences

C. the radial collateral, ulnar collateral and annular ligaments keep the bones together

D. the carrying angle is partly determined by the bow in the ulnar and radial shafts

E. it is supplied by the brachial nerve

Correct : E. it is supplied by the brachial nerve

69. Which of the following DOES NOT arise from the roots of the brachial plexus?

A. dorsal scapular

B. nerve to serratus anterior

C. medial pectoral nerve

D. nerve to subclavius

E. it is supplied by the brachial nerve

Correct : C. medial pectoral nerve

70. 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

Correct : C. deep branch of the ulnar nerve lies within the concavity of the deep palmar arch

71. The venous systems that contribute least to venous drainage of the forearm is:

A. the basilic vein

B. the cephalic vein

C. the deep veins which are often duplicate

D. the carpal rete

E. the median cubital

Correct : C. the deep veins which are often duplicate

72. Which of the following IS NOT true about the flexor carpi ulnaris?

A. acts as a synergist during wrist extension

B. ulnar artery passes deep to its deep head

C. inserts into base of fifth metacarpal

D. most medial muscles arising from the common flexor origin

E. ulnar nerve passes between its two heads

Correct : B. ulnar artery passes deep to its deep head

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

74. Radial nerve:

A. is the largest branch of the brachial plexus

B. occupies the length of the spiral groove

C. damage causes inability to extend the wrist and the interphalangeal joints

D. damage causes sensory loss to the palm

E. arises from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus

Correct : A. is the largest branch of the brachial plexus

75. Regarding the shoulder joint:

A. the glenoid labrum is the most important stabilising factor

B. the strong capsule is reinforced by tight glenohumeral ligaments

C. the coracoacromial arch prevents the humeral head from displacing

D. the long head of triceps gives stability to the abducted humerus

E. the pull of teres minor stabilises the abducted humerus

Correct : D. the long head of triceps gives stability to the abducted humerus

76. The articulating surfaces of which of the following synovial joints are covered by fibrocartilage?

77. A structure that does not lie in the cubital fossa is:

A. brachial artery

B. median nerve

C. median cubital vein

D. superficial radial artery

E. radial nerve if brachioradialis is lateralised

Correct : C. median cubital vein

78. Which of the following is CORRECT concerning flexor digitorum profundus?

A. it arises from both radius and ulna

B. is innervated by both median and ulnar nerves

C. the origins of the lumbricals arise from its tendons

D. it flexes the terminal phalangeal joints

E. radial nerve if brachioradialis is lateralised

Correct : A. it arises from both radius and ulna

79. Which of the following groups of lymph nodes directly drain the breast?

80. Which of the following IS NOT true about pectoralis major?

A. only upper limb muscle supplied by all five segments of brachial plexus

B. arises by two heads

C. inserts via a bilaminar tendon

D. innervated by lateral pectoral nerve

E. contributes to boundaries of axilla

Correct : C. inserts via a bilaminar tendon

81. Axillary artery:

A. becomes brachial artery at lower border teres minor

B. axillary vein lies laterally to the artery

C. is divided into three parts by pectoralis minor

D. second part is clasped by the two heads of median nerve

E. gives off the superior thoracic artery from its second part

Correct : C. is divided into three parts by pectoralis minor

82. Regarding flexor digitorum profundus, which is NOT TRUE?

A. is the most powerful and bulky muscle of the forearm

B. arises from the common flexor origin

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

D. it gives rise to origin of four lumbricals

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

Correct : B. arises from the common flexor origin

83. 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

Correct : B. pointing index finger

84. Which of the following DOES NOT form the boundaries of the cubital fossa:

85. Which of the following is NOT TRUE concerning the elbow joint?

A. it is a synovial joint

B. the capsule of the synovial joint is attached to the radius distal to the annular ligament

C. the humeroulnar joint space communicates with the radioulnar joint space

D. the joint is supplied by musculocutaneous, median, radial and ulnar nerves

E. bicipital aponeurosis

Correct : B. the capsule of the synovial joint is attached to the radius distal to the annular ligament

86. Which of the following statements about the glenohumeral (shoulder joint) is INCORRECT?

A. long tendon of biceps is extrasynovial

B. subscapularis bursa communicates with joint cavity

C. innervated by medial pectoral nerve

D. branches of third part of axillary artery provide majority of blood supply

E. surface area of humeral head is about four times greater than that of glenoid fossa

Correct : C. innervated by medial pectoral nerve

87. Which of the following structures IS NOT one of the contents of the carpal tunnel?

88. Which of the following IS NOT true about pronator teres?

A. ulnar artery passes between two heads

B. forms medial boundary of cubital fossa

C. arises from common flexor origin

D. adducts radius

E. less powerful pronator than pronator quadratus

Correct : A. ulnar artery passes between two heads

89. 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°

Correct : D. radial collateral ligament consists of three separate bands

90. Which of the following is CORRECT about the latissimus dorsi?

A. arises from all spinous processes from T8 and S5

B. known as the “boxers muscle”

C. innervated by the long thoracic nerve

D. derivative of upper limb myotomes

E. forms the superior border of the triangle of auscultation

Correct : D. derivative of upper limb myotomes

91. 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

Correct : E. tendon pierces flexor retinaculum

92. Which of the following pierce the medial intermuscular septum of the arm?

93. Which of the following DOES NOT arise, in part, from the lateral intermuscular septum of the arm?

A. brachioradialis

B. extensor carpi radialis longus

C. brachials

D. medial head of triceps brachii

E. none of the above arise from the lateral intermuscular septum of the arm

Correct : C. brachials

94. Which of the following DOES NOT contribute to the innervation of the elbow joint?

A. radial nerve

B. ulnar nerve

C. median nerve

D. musculocutaneous nerve

E. medial cutaneous nerve of the arm

Correct : E. medial cutaneous nerve of the arm

95. Regarding the axilla:

A. the posterior wall consists of subscapularis and teres minor

B. the medial wall is formed by serratus anterior down to the 6th intercostal space

C. the apex communicates directly with the posterior triangle of the neck

D. coracobrachialis forms part of the anterior wall

E. the axillary artery is generally described as having eight branches

Correct : C. the apex communicates directly with the posterior triangle of the neck

96. The largest branch of the axillary artery is:

A. superior thoracic artery

B. thoracoacromial artery

C. lateral thoracic artery

D. subscapular artery

E. posterior circumflex humeral artery

Correct : D. subscapular artery

97. The cubital fossa has:

A. a floor formed by the deep fascia of the forearm

B. the median cephalic vein lying medially on its roof

C. the brachial artery medial to the tendon of the biceps

D. supinator forming part of its lateral wall

E. flexor carpi radialis longus forming its lateral wall

Correct : C. the brachial artery medial to the tendon of the biceps

98. The only carpal bone to give attached to both flexor and extensor retinacula is:

99. In the carpal tunnel:

A. the individual tendons arising from flexor digitorum profundus are all fused, and do not separate until they reach the palm

B. the synovial sheath of flexor digitorum superficialis arises from the ulna bursa, but the sheath of profundus does not

C. the tendon for the index finger from flexor digitorum superficialis lies medial to the median nerve

D. flexor carpi radialis and flexor pollicis longus tendons share a synovial sheath

E. the tendon of flexor digitorum superficialis to the middle finger lies deep to the tendons to the little finger

Correct : C. the tendon for the index finger from flexor digitorum superficialis lies medial to the median nerve

100. Structures in the anatomical snuff box include all the following EXCEPT:

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Anatomy | Set 9

1. In the cubital fossa:

2. Regarding the anatomical snuffbox:

3. Pectoralis major:

4. Pectoralis major arises from all EXCEPT the:

5. Sternoclavicular joint:

6. Long head of triceps:

7. Deltoid:

8. The elbow joint:

9. With respect to the thenar muscles:

10. With respect to the flexor retinaculum:

11. The medial cutaneous nerve of the arm:

12. Pectoralis major:

13. The brachial plexus:

14. The superficial palmar arch:

15. Paralysis of which nerve results in inability to initiate abduction of the arm?

16. The axilla:

17. Brachialis muscle:

18. Simple pronation:

19. The musculocutaneous nerve:

20. Which of the following lies immediately medial to the tubercle of the radius (Lister’s tubercle)?

21. Interossei muscles in the hand:

22. The brachial artery:

23. The wrist (radiocarpal) joint:

24. The cephalic vein:

25. The upper end of the humerus:

26. In the antecubital fossa:

27. The lunate articulates with all of the following EXCEPT:

28. The brachial artery:

29. 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?

30. The palmar interossei:

31. The cubital fossa:

32. The capsule of the shoulder joint:

33. With respect to the carpus:

34. Compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel produces:

35. 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?

36. A 45-year-old man is unable to initiate abduction of the arm following reduction of a dislocated shoulder. Damage to which nerve is most likely to be responsible for this condition:

37. Direct attachment of the pectoral girdle to the trunk is provided by:

38. The posterior interosseous nerve DOES NOT supply:

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

40. The insertion of latissimus dorsi in the arm is into the:

41. Regarding the sternoclavicular joint, the major stabilising factor is the:

42. The nerve supply of infraspinatus is the:

43. The cephalic vein:

44. Which one of the following structures pass beneath the flexor retinaculum at the wrist?

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

46. Extensor pollicis longus muscle:

47. The extensor retinaculum:

48. The anatomical snuff box:

49. Compression of structures in the carpal tunnel usually results in:

50. Holding a heavy hammer in your hand involves:

51. The anatomical snuff box:

52. Rotator cuff muscles include:

53. Regarding synovial flexor sheaths in the hand and wrist, which one of the following is INCORRECT?

54. Which of the following structures is NOT one of the contents of the cubital fossa?

55. The superficial branch of the ulnar nerve supplies:

57. Which of the following is true about flexor digitorum superficialis?

58. Which of the following statements about the brachial plexus is INCORRECT?

59. Branches of the axillary artery DO NOT include:

60. Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the breast?

61. Biceps:

62. The radial nerve:

63. Which of the following DOES NOT form one of the boundaries of the cubital fossa?

64. Which of the following muscles DOES NOT arise from the common extensor origin?

65. Regarding the shoulder joint:

66. Which of the following is CORRECT?

67. The quadrangular space between teres major and subscapularis transmits:

68. With regard to the elbow joint, which is NOT TRUE?

69. Which of the following DOES NOT arise from the roots of the brachial plexus?

70. Regarding the hand:

71. The venous systems that contribute least to venous drainage of the forearm is:

72. Which of the following IS NOT true about the flexor carpi ulnaris?

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

74. Radial nerve:

75. Regarding the shoulder joint:

76. The articulating surfaces of which of the following synovial joints are covered by fibrocartilage?

77. A structure that does not lie in the cubital fossa is:

78. Which of the following is CORRECT concerning flexor digitorum profundus?

79. Which of the following groups of lymph nodes directly drain the breast?