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| 101. |
The upper end of the humerus |
| A. | Has subscapularis attaches to the greater tuberosity |
| B. | Has teres major attached to the floor of the bicipital groove |
| C. | Has 3 epiphyses which fuse separately with the chart |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. Is the growing end of the humerus | |
| 102. |
In the cubital fossa |
| A. | The ulnar n is on the medial side |
| B. | The radial n is on the lateral side |
| C. | The median n is lateral to the brachial a |
| D. | All the superficial veins are deep to the cutaneous nn |
| E. | The brachial artery is lateral to the tendon of the biceps |
| Answer» B. The radial n is on the lateral side | |
| 103. |
The sternoclavicular joint |
| A. | Is a fibrocartilaginous joint |
| B. | Is strengthened by strong intra-capsular ligaments |
| C. | Is the fulcrum of clavicular movement in abduction of the shoulder |
| D. | Has a fibrocartilaginous disc |
| E. | Allows very limited rotation |
| Answer» D. Has a fibrocartilaginous disc | |
| 104. |
Subscapularis |
| A. | Unipennate |
| B. | Supplied by one branch of brachial plexus |
| C. | Shares its nerve supply with teres minor |
| D. | Covered by dense fascia |
| E. | Arises from the whole of the subcostal surface of the scapula |
| Answer» D. Covered by dense fascia | |
| 105. |
The ulnar collateral n |
| A. | Branch of the ulnar n |
| B. | Is a direct branch of the brachial plexus |
| C. | Branch of radial n |
| D. | Is cutaneous |
| E. | Travels in spiral groove |
| Answer» C. Branch of radial n | |
| 106. |
Elbow joint |
| A. | Does not communicate with prox RUJ |
| B. | The trochlea articulates with the trochlear notch of the humerus |
| C. | Capsule is attached to trochlear notch, annular ligament and the radius |
| D. | Nerve supply from all cords of the brachial plexus |
| E. | The radial collateral lig does not join fibres from the annular lig |
| Answer» D. Nerve supply from all cords of the brachial plexus | |
| 107. |
The axilla |
| A. | Has its floor composed of serratus anterior down to 4th rib |
| B. | Communicates with the anterior triangle via its apex |
| C. | Has the clavipectoral fascia as part of the anterior wall |
| D. | Receives lymphatics from the arm only |
| E. | Has teres minor as part of the posterior wall |
| Answer» C. Has the clavipectoral fascia as part of the anterior wall | |
| 108. |
Regarding finger flexion |
| A. | FDS inserts into base of distal phalanx |
| B. | FDP enters the fibrous sheath superficial to the FDS tendon |
| C. | When palmar & dorsal interossei contract together flexion of the MCPJ results |
| D. | The lumbricals are attached to the extensor expansions and to the prox phalanges |
| E. | In the flexor sheath, the tendons of FDP and FDS are invested by separate synovial sheaths |
| Answer» C. When palmar & dorsal interossei contract together flexion of the MCPJ results | |
| 109. |
Median n |
| A. | Supplies pronator teres |
| B. | Supplies EPL |
| C. | Supplies all of FDP |
| D. | Supplies biceps brachii |
| E. | Passes under pronater teres |
| Answer» A. Supplies pronator teres | |
| 110. |
Regarding carpal bones |
| A. | The capitate is the 2nd largest carpal |
| B. | The lunate is least likely to be dislocated |
| C. | The scaphoid is unlikely to develop avascular necrosis |
| D. | The trapezium has its own synovial joint |
| E. | The head of the hamate makes contact with superficial branch of the ulnar |
| Answer» D. The trapezium has its own synovial joint | |
| 111. |
Concerning blood supply of the hand |
| A. | The radial artery crosses the anatomical snuff box over the trapezoid |
| B. | The superficial palmar arch is a direct continuation of the radial artery |
| C. | The superficial palmar arch is usually a complete arch |
| D. | The superficial palmar arch supplies the thumb |
| E. | The radial artery gives off the radialis indicis artery and the princeps |
| Answer» E. The radial artery gives off the radialis indicis artery and the princeps | |
| 112. |
The medial cord of the brachial plexus |
| A. | Has no contribution from C7 |
| B. | Has the median nerve as its largest branch |
| C. | Lies posterior to the first part of axillary artery |
| D. | Gives the upper subscapular n (C5,6) |
| E. | Is formed by the anterior division of the middle and lower trunk |
| Answer» C. Lies posterior to the first part of axillary artery | |
| 113. |
Regarding tendons across the wrist |
| A. | FCU passes deep to the flexor retinaculum |
| B. | ECRB inserts into the base of the 3rd metacarpal |
| C. | FDP tendons insert into the base of the prox phalanx |
| D. | ECRL passes through carpal tunnel |
| E. | FCR lies superficial to flexor retinaculum |
| Answer» B. ECRB inserts into the base of the 3rd metacarpal | |
| 114. |
Regarding the cubital fossa |
| A. | It is diamond shaped |
| B. | Contains the ulnar n |
| C. | Radial nerve exits between the 2 heads of supinator |
| D. | Brachial artery is lateral to biceps tendon |
| E. | Brachialis is not a part of the floor |
| Answer» C. Radial nerve exits between the 2 heads of supinator | |
| 115. |
Regarding the stability of the shoulder |
| A. | The weakest aspect is anteriorly |
| B. | The coracoid is not an important contributor |
| C. | Scapular rotation does not contribute significantly to upper limb mobility |
| D. | Posterior dislocation is more common than anterior |
| E. | There is a 4:1 disparity between the glenoid and the humeral head |
| Answer» E. There is a 4:1 disparity between the glenoid and the humeral head | |
| 116. |
Movements of the thumb include |
| A. | Radial abduction by APB and EPB |
| B. | Opposition of opponens pollicis |
| C. | Palmar abduction by APL |
| D. | Adduction by FPL |
| E. | Opposition is not important in the power grip |
| Answer» B. Opposition of opponens pollicis | |
| 117. |
Carpal tunnel syndrome is associated with |
| A. | Impaired sensation over the little and ring fingers |
| B. | Sensory loss over the thenar eminence |
| C. | Weakness of FPL |
| D. | Ulnar n compression in the canal of Guyon |
| E. | Normal flexion of the terminal phalanx of the thumb |
| Answer» E. Normal flexion of the terminal phalanx of the thumb | |
| 118. |
With regard to the deep spaces of the hand the following are correct except |
| A. | The thenar space always contains the 1st lumbrical |
| B. | The thenar space is overlaid by the flexor tendons to the II finger |
| C. | Infection in the midpalmar space can involve the ulnar 3 lumbricals |
| D. | The hypothenar space encloses only the hypothenar muscles |
| E. | The thenar space contains the common flexor sheaths |
| Answer» E. The thenar space contains the common flexor sheaths | |
| 119. |
The following muscles are supplied by the median n except |
| A. | FDS |
| B. | FCR |
| C. | FCU |
| D. | FPL |
| E. | Palmaris longus |
| Answer» C. FCU | |
| 120. |
Regarding the shoulder joint |
| A. | The humeral head is twice the area of the glenoid cavity |
| B. | The short head of biceps is intracapsular |
| C. | It often communicates anteriorly with subscapularis bursa |
| D. | It is reinforced by important glenohumeral ligaments |
| E. | It is only supplied by the axillary n |
| Answer» C. It often communicates anteriorly with subscapularis bursa | |
| 121. |
The upper brachial plexus supplies |
| A. | The medial rotators of the shoulder |
| B. | The adductors of the shoulder |
| C. | The extensors of the elbow |
| D. | The small muscles of the hand |
| E. | Sensation of the lateral side of arm and forearm |
| Answer» E. Sensation of the lateral side of arm and forearm | |
| 122. |
Regarding the elbow joint |
| A. | The posterior band of the ulnar collateral lig is the strongest |
| B. | The radial collateral ligament consists of 3 bands |
| C. | Capsule is attached to the radius and ulna |
| D. | The annular ligament has no attachment to the radius |
| E. | It is supplied by the radial and ulnar n only |
| Answer» D. The annular ligament has no attachment to the radius | |
| 123. |
In regard to the vascular supply of the forearm |
| A. | The post IO a ends in the dorsal carpal anastomosis |
| B. | The radial a crosses the radial n distally |
| C. | The ulnar a supplies the nutrient aa to both radius and ulna |
| D. | The common IO a is a branch of the radial a |
| E. | Both ant and post carpal arches lie at the level of the wrist joint |
| Answer» C. The ulnar a supplies the nutrient aa to both radius and ulna | |
| 124. |
Regarding the carpal tunnel |
| A. | FPL has its own synovial sheath |
| B. | The flexor retinaculum is attached to the scaphoid, trapezium, hamate and triquetrum |
| C. | the median n lies medial to FDS |
| D. | median n compression causes paraesthesia of the thenar eminence |
| E. | palmaris longus runs lateral to the median n |
| Answer» A. FPL has its own synovial sheath | |
| 125. |
The radial a |
| A. | Is lateral to the biceps tendon in the cubital fossa |
| B. | Can be palpated in the floor of the anatomical snuff box |
| C. | Disappears beneath the tendons of APL and EPB |
| D. | Is rarely thrombosed during cannulation |
| E. | In the middle one third of its course has the radial n medial to it |
| Answer» C. Disappears beneath the tendons of APL and EPB | |
| 126. |
In the brachial plexus |
| A. | The roots forming the plexus originate from the posterior rami of C5-T1 |
| B. | The roots lie between the scalenus medius and scalenus posterior muscles |
| C. | The trunks lie in the upper part of the posterior triangle |
| D. | The division are formed behind the clavicle |
| E. | The cords are formed after the outer border of the 1st rib |
| Answer» D. The division are formed behind the clavicle | |
| 127. |
with regard to the median nerve |
| A. | it crosses posterior to the brachial artery to lie medial in the cubital fossa |
| B. | its palmar cutaneous branch arises proximal to the carpal tunnel |
| C. | it divides into lateral and medial branches distal to the carpal tunnel |
| D. | it is the sole nerve supply to the flexors of the forearm |
| Answer» B. its palmar cutaneous branch arises proximal to the carpal tunnel | |
| 128. |
Concerning the wrist joint |
| A. | The distal radius is not part of the joint |
| B. | The joint capsule is thicker posteriorly |
| C. | The triquetral bone forms part of the wrist joint |
| D. | It usually communicates with the distal RUJ |
| E. | It usually communicates with the midcarpal joint |
| Answer» C. The triquetral bone forms part of the wrist joint | |
| 129. |
In regard to median n distribution in the hand |
| A. | The muscular branch to the thumb is given off prior to passing below the flexor retinaculum |
| B. | Lateral branch supplies the nail bed of the thumb |
| C. | Medial branch supplies the skin over the thenar eminence |
| D. | The 1st lumbrical is supplied by the ulnar n |
| E. | Digital nerves lie deep to the digital arteries |
| Answer» B. Lateral branch supplies the nail bed of the thumb | |
| 130. |
The axillary artery |
| A. | Becomes the brachial artery at the upper border of teres major |
| B. | Gives rise to the thoracoacromial artery as its largest branch |
| C. | Lies medial to the axillary vein |
| D. | Gives rise to the superior thoracic artery which supplies lattisimus dorsi |
| E. | Is the continuation of the 3rd part of the subclavian artery |
| Answer» E. Is the continuation of the 3rd part of the subclavian artery | |
| 131. |
In relation to the movements of the thumb |
| A. | APB is inserted into the ulnar side of the base of the prox phalanx |
| B. | Thenar eminence supplied by muscular (remnant) branch of the median n |
| C. | Adduction is by adductor pollicis brevis and longus |
| D. | Opponens pollicis rotates the 1st metatarsal on the triquetral |
| E. | Opponens pollicis inserts to the base of the prox phalanx |
| Answer» B. Thenar eminence supplied by muscular (remnant) branch of the median n | |
| 132. |
Elbow joint capsule attachments include |
| A. | Medial and lateral epicondyles |
| B. | Radial head |
| C. | Common flexor origin |
| D. | Annular ligament |
| E. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. Annular ligament | |
| 133. |
In the cubital fossa |
| A. | The brachial a is medial to median n |
| B. | The radial nerve gives off a branch to the biceps |
| C. | Brachialis provides the medial boundary |
| D. | The radial nerve splits into its 2 terminal branches |
| E. | Pronator teres provides the floor |
| Answer» D. The radial nerve splits into its 2 terminal branches | |
| 134. |
Thumb adduction is effected by adductor pollicis and |
| A. | FCR |
| B. | FPB |
| C. | EPL |
| D. | FPL |
| E. | EPB |
| Answer» B. FPB | |
| 135. |
Regarding the shoulder joint |
| A. | full abduction of the humerus is possible only with medial rotation |
| B. | glenohumeral ligaments provide significant stability to the joint |
| C. | the capsule is attached circumferentially to the surgical neck of the humerus |
| D. | nerve supply comes from the axillary, musculocutaneous and suprascapular nn |
| E. | the subacromial bursa extends laterally when the arm is abducted |
| Answer» D. nerve supply comes from the axillary, musculocutaneous and suprascapular nn | |
| 136. |
Regarding the brachial plexus |
| A. | The divisions lie in the axilla |
| B. | The solitary branch from the trunk is the dorsal scapular n |
| C. | The axillary n supplies the skin of the axilla |
| D. | The radial nerve is the largest branch of the plexus |
| E. | The cords embrace the first part of the axillary a |
| Answer» D. The radial nerve is the largest branch of the plexus | |
| 137. |
Regarding the muscles in the hand |
| A. | Palmar abduction of the thumb is produced by APL |
| B. | All lumbricals are supplied by the ulnar n |
| C. | All 4 dorsal interossei arise by 2 heads |
| D. | Lumbrical muscles arise from the superficialis tendons |
| E. | 1st and 2nd interossei are supplied by the median n |
| Answer» C. All 4 dorsal interossei arise by 2 heads | |
| 138. |
Nerve supply to the wrist is from the following except |
| A. | Ant IO n |
| B. | Post IO n |
| C. | Dorsal branch of ulnar |
| D. | Deep branches of the ulnar |
| E. | Median n |
| Answer» E. Median n | |
| 139. |
The deep muscles of the anterior compartment of the forearm |
| A. | Receive supply from the ant IO branch of median n |
| B. | Are supplied by a branch of the radial a |
| C. | Receive fibres from C7,C8 only |
| D. | All have tendons which run through the flexor tunnel |
| E. | Are involved with supination of the forearm |
| Answer» A. Receive supply from the ant IO branch of median n | |
| 140. |
In the upper limb |
| A. | The cephalic vein pierces the clavipectoral fascia to enter the axillary vein |
| B. | The axillary vein starts at the lower border of teres minor |
| C. | Venous drainage of the hand is predominantly the deep veins of the forearm |
| D. | The basilic vein begins in the roof of the anatomical snuff box |
| E. | The median cubital vein lies deep to the bicipital aponeurosis |
| Answer» A. The cephalic vein pierces the clavipectoral fascia to enter the axillary vein | |
| 141. |
Biceps |
| A. | Is supplied by the radial n |
| B. | Is a weak abductor of the shoulder |
| C. | Has a short head attaching to the coracoid process |
| D. | The 2 heads merge above the deltoid tuberosity |
| E. | Inserts into the tuberosity of the ulna |
| Answer» C. Has a short head attaching to the coracoid process | |
| 142. |
Which of the following nerves is in direct contact with the medial epicondyle of the humerus |
| A. | Ulnar |
| B. | Median |
| C. | Radial |
| D. | Musculocutaneous |
| E. | Medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm |
| Answer» A. Ulnar | |
| 143. |
A lesion of the medial cord of the brachial plexus would cause |
| A. | Weakness of adduction of the thumb |
| B. | Weakness of wrist extension |
| C. | Weakness of elbow extension |
| D. | Numbness of the lateral aspect of the forearm |
| E. | Numbness in most of the axilla |
| Answer» A. Weakness of adduction of the thumb | |
| 144. |
Which of the following is least important in the stability of the shoulder |
| A. | Long head of biceps |
| B. | Short head of biceps |
| C. | Deltoid |
| D. | Supraspinatus tendon |
| E. | Subscapularis tendon |
| Answer» C. Deltoid | |
| 145. |
With respect to the cubital fossa |
| A. | The brachial artery is lateral to the biceps tendon |
| B. | The radial nerve is the most medial nerve |
| C. | The median basilic vein lies under the bicipital aponeurosis |
| D. | The medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm is lateral to the median cephalic vein |
| E. | Median nerve lies medial to the brachial artery |
| Answer» E. Median nerve lies medial to the brachial artery | |
| 146. |
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 joint |
| C. | The proximal row = scaphoid, lunate and trapezium |
| D. | The scaphoid is the only carpal which articulates with radius |
| E. | In pronation-supination the carpus move with the ulna |
| Answer» A. The intercarpal joints share one continuous synovial space | |
| 147. |
The scaphoid |
| A. | Articulates with the base of the 2nd metacarpal |
| B. | Articulates with the hamate |
| C. | Has a poor supply to its distal half |
| D. | Has a palpable tubercle |
| E. | Has a groove for FPL |
| Answer» D. Has a palpable tubercle | |
| 148. |
At the flexor aspect of the wrist |
| A. | The median nerve lies between palmaris longus and FDP |
| B. | The median nerve lies between FDP and FCR |
| C. | The ulnar nerve lies between palmaris longus and FCR |
| D. | Radial nerve passes under the tendon of brachioradialis |
| E. | Radial artery crosses the insertion of pronator teres |
| Answer» D. Radial nerve passes under the tendon of brachioradialis | |
| 149. |
The extensor retinaculum of the wrist |
| A. | Is not attached to the radius |
| B. | Is attached to the pisiform and the triquetral |
| C. | Divides the extensor tunnel into 5 compartments |
| D. | The most medial compartment transmits EDM |
| E. | The most lateral compartment transmits EPL |
| Answer» B. Is attached to the pisiform and the triquetral | |
| 150. |
The ulnar n |
| A. | Runs anteriorly to the brachial artery |
| B. | Passes between the heads of pronator teres |
| C. | Lies on FDS |
| D. | Is a direct continuation of the lateral cord |
| E. | Lies in contact with the sublime tubercle |
| Answer» E. Lies in contact with the sublime tubercle | |
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