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| 151. |
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 |
| Answer» B. has the radial artery lying in its floor | |
| 152. |
Rotator cuff muscles include: |
| A. | subclavius |
| B. | teres minor |
| C. | pectoralis major |
| D. | teres major |
| E. | deltoid |
| Answer» B. teres minor | |
| 153. |
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 |
| Answer» E. the sheath is the origin of the lumbricals | |
| 154. |
Which of the following structures is NOT one of the contents of the cubital fossa? |
| A. | brachial artery |
| B. | tendon of biceps brachii |
| C. | radial nerve |
| D. | anterior interosseous nerve |
| E. | median nerve |
| Answer» D. anterior interosseous nerve | |
| 155. |
The superficial branch of the ulnar nerve supplies: |
| A. | palmaris brevis |
| B. | flexor digitorum ulnaris |
| C. | palmar aspect index finger |
| D. | opponens pollicis |
| E. | thenar eminence |
| Answer» A. palmaris brevis | |
| 156. |
The order of tendons in the extensor compartment of the distal forearm from radial to ulnar sides is:
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| A. | ECRB; ECRL; EPL; ED; FCU; ECU; EI |
| B. | ECRB; ECRL; EPL; ED; ECU; FCU; EI |
| C. | ECRL; ECRB; EPL; ED; ECU; EI; FCU |
| D. | ECRL; ECRB; EPL; ED & EI; ECU; FCU |
| E. | ECRB; ECRL; EPL; ECU; FCU; ED & EI |
| Answer» D. ECRL; ECRB; EPL; ED & EI; ECU; FCU | |
| 157. |
Which of the following is true about flexor digitorum superficialis? |
| A. | origin forms upper limit of the space of parona |
| B. | all four tendons lie on the same plane under flexor retinaculum |
| C. | is innervated by median and ulnar nerves |
| D. | tendon to index finger separates before other three tendons high in forearm |
| E. | median nerve passes between its two heads |
| Answer» A. origin forms upper limit of the space of parona | |
| 158. |
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 |
| Answer» E. trunks lie behind clavicle on first rib | |
| 159. |
Branches of the axillary artery DO NOT include: |
| A. | superior thoracic |
| B. | subscapular |
| C. | medial thoracic |
| D. | thoracoacromial |
| E. | posterior circumflex humeral |
| Answer» C. medial thoracic | |
| 160. |
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 |
| Answer» E. it is invested in a thick fibrous capsule | |
| 161. |
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 |
| Answer» E. short head arises from coracoid process, lateral to coracobrachialis | |
| 162. |
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 |
| Answer» D. runs on the lateral side of the radial artery in the forearm | |
| 163. |
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 |
| Answer» E. medial margin of pronator teres | |
| 164. |
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 |
| Answer» C. extensor carpi radialis longus | |
| 165. |
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 |
| Answer» D. subscapular bursa communicates with joint | |
| 166. |
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 |
| Answer» B. the five roots emerge between scalenus anterior and scalenus medius to form the trunks | |
| 167. |
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 |
| Answer» E. post circumflex humeral artery | |
| 168. |
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 |
| Answer» E. it is supplied by the brachial nerve | |
| 169. |
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 |
| Answer» C. medial pectoral nerve | |
| 170. |
Regarding the hand: |
| A. | deep palmar arch is level with the distal border of the outstretched thumb web |
| B. | the superficial branch of the ulnar nerve supplies the hypothenar muscles |
| C. | deep branch of the ulnar nerve lies within the concavity of the deep palmar arch |
| D. | flexor digitorum superficialis tendon inserts into the base of the distal pharynx |
| E. | lumbricals insert into the extensor expansion and proximal phalanges |
| Answer» C. deep branch of the ulnar nerve lies within the concavity of the deep palmar arch | |
| 171. |
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 |
| Answer» C. the deep veins which are often duplicate | |
| 172. |
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 |
| Answer» B. ulnar artery passes deep to its deep head | |
| 173. |
Which of the following structures DOES NOT pierce the clavipectoral fascia in the delto-pectoral triangle? |
| A. | lymphatics |
| B. | medial pectoral nerve |
| C. | acromiothoracic axis |
| D. | lateral pectoral nerve |
| E. | cephalic vein |
| Answer» B. medial pectoral nerve | |
| 174. |
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 |
| Answer» A. is the largest branch of the brachial plexus | |
| 175. |
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 |
| Answer» D. the long head of triceps gives stability to the abducted humerus | |
| 176. |
The articulating surfaces of which of the following synovial joints are covered by fibrocartilage? |
| A. | scapholunate joint |
| B. | glenohumeral joint |
| C. | acromioclavicular joint |
| D. | manubriosternal joint |
| E. | sternocostal joint |
| Answer» C. acromioclavicular joint | |
| 177. |
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 |
| Answer» C. median cubital vein | |
| 178. |
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 |
| Answer» A. it arises from both radius and ulna | |
| 179. |
Which of the following groups of lymph nodes directly drain the breast? |
| A. | lateral axillary nodes |
| B. | subscapular nodes |
| C. | pectoral nodes |
| D. | parasternal nodes |
| E. | infraclavicular nodes |
| Answer» A. lateral axillary nodes | |
| 180. |
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 |
| Answer» C. inserts via a bilaminar tendon | |
| 181. |
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 |
| Answer» C. is divided into three parts by pectoralis minor | |
| 182. |
Regarding flexor digitorum profundus, which is NOT TRUE? |
| A. | is the most powerful and bulky muscle of the forearm |
| B. | arises from the common flexor origin |
| C. | the tendon for the index separates in the forearm from the three other tendons |
| D. | it gives rise to origin of four lumbricals |
| E. | it is supplied by the anterior interosseous nerve and the ulnar nerve in a variable distribution |
| Answer» B. arises from the common flexor origin | |
| 183. |
Damage to the median nerve may be suggested clinically by: |
| A. | a wasting of the interossei |
| B. | pointing index finger |
| C. | ‘claw hand’ |
| D. | sensory loss over ulnar side of hand |
| E. | inability to abduct the index finger |
| Answer» B. pointing index finger | |
| 184. |
Which of the following DOES NOT form the boundaries of the cubital fossa: |
| A. | anconeus |
| B. | brachioradialis |
| C. | pronator teres |
| D. | deep fascia of the forearm |
| E. | bicipital aponeurosis |
| Answer» A. anconeus | |
| 185. |
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 |
| Answer» B. the capsule of the synovial joint is attached to the radius distal to the annular ligament | |
| 186. |
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 |
| Answer» C. innervated by medial pectoral nerve | |
| 187. |
Which of the following structures IS NOT one of the contents of the carpal tunnel? |
| A. | flexor digitorum superficialis |
| B. | ulnar artery |
| C. | flexor digitorum profundus |
| D. | median nerve |
| E. | flexor pollicis longus |
| Answer» B. ulnar artery | |
| 188. |
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 |
| Answer» A. ulnar artery passes between two heads | |
| 189. |
Which of the following statements about the cubital (elbow) joint is INCORRECT? |
| A. | innervated by branch of musculocutaneous nerve to brachialis |
| B. | “closed-packed” position is in extension |
| C. | it is a compound synovial joint |
| D. | radial collateral ligament consists of three separate bands |
| E. | carrying-angle is about 160-170° |
| Answer» D. radial collateral ligament consists of three separate bands | |
| 190. |
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 |
| Answer» D. derivative of upper limb myotomes | |
| 191. |
Which of the following is CORRECT about flexor carpi radialis? |
| A. | tendon receives muscle fibres down to just above the wrist |
| B. | tendon lies in a groove on the trapezoid |
| C. | arises lateral to flexor digitorum superficialis |
| D. | has median nerve ‘plastered’ to deep surface |
| E. | tendon pierces flexor retinaculum |
| Answer» E. tendon pierces flexor retinaculum | |
| 192. |
Which of the following pierce the medial intermuscular septum of the arm? |
| A. | medial cutaneous nerve of the arm |
| B. | ulnar nerve |
| C. | median nerve |
| D. | basilic nerve |
| E. | profunda brachii artery |
| Answer» B. ulnar nerve | |
| 193. |
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 |
| Answer» C. brachials | |
| 194. |
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 |
| Answer» E. medial cutaneous nerve of the arm | |
| 195. |
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 |
| Answer» C. the apex communicates directly with the posterior triangle of the neck | |
| 196. |
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 |
| Answer» D. subscapular artery | |
| 197. |
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 |
| Answer» C. the brachial artery medial to the tendon of the biceps | |
| 198. |
The only carpal bone to give attached to both flexor and extensor retinacula is: |
| A. | scaphoid |
| B. | trapezoid |
| C. | hamate |
| D. | triquetral |
| E. | pisiform |
| Answer» E. pisiform | |
| 199. |
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 |
| Answer» C. the tendon for the index finger from flexor digitorum superficialis lies medial to the median nerve | |
| 200. |
Structures in the anatomical snuff box include all the following EXCEPT: |
| A. | the radial tubercle |
| B. | the scaphoid |
| C. | the base of the thumb metacarpal |
| D. | the trapezium |
| E. | the radial artery |
| Answer» A. the radial tubercle | |
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