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51.

The ejaculatory ducts:

A. are formed by the union of the prostatic ducts and the ducts of the seminal vesicle
B. lie on the superior surface of the bladder
C. open into the membranous urethra
D. contract with parasympathetic stimulation
E. have none of the above properties
Answer» F.
Discussion
52.

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
Answer» B. radial collateral ligament
Discussion
53.

The motor nuclei of the facial nerve are situated in the

A. Floor of the third ventricle
B. Cerebellum
C. Midbrain
D. Pons
E. Medulla oblongata
Answer» E. Medulla oblongata
Discussion
54.

Politeus

A. Arises from the tibia above the condyles
B. Slopes upwards and medially
C. Inserts into the lateral meniscus
D. In innervated by a branch of the common peroneal nerve
E. Acts to lock the knee in full extension
Answer» D. In innervated by a branch of the common peroneal nerve
Discussion
55.

The dermatome supplying the great toe is usually

A. L3
B. L4
C. L5
D. S1
E. S2
Answer» D. S1
Discussion
56.

Iliopsoas:

A. supplied by obturator nerve
B. medial rotator of hip
C. synergist of quadriceps femoris
D. lateral rotator of hip
E. none of the above
Answer» C. synergist of quadriceps femoris
Discussion
57.

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
Answer» F.
Discussion
58.

The femoral triangle

A. Has sartorius as its medial border
B. Contains the posterior division of the obturator nerve
C. Contains femoral nerve and vessels
D. Has the lateral border of adductor longus laterally
E. All of the above
Answer» D. Has the lateral border of adductor longus laterally
Discussion
59.

Sartorius

A. Arises from the ilium below the ASIS
B. Is pierced by the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh
C. Inserts into the styloid of the fibula
D. Is supplied by the obturator nerve
E. Flexes and medially rotates the thigh
Answer» B. Is pierced by the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh
Discussion
60.

Pectineus

A. Arises from part of the obturator membrane
B. Is inserted into the greater trochanter
C. Lies posterior to the anterior division of the obturator nerve
D. Forms one wall of the femoral ring
E. Is a lateral rotator of the femur
Answer» E. Is a lateral rotator of the femur
Discussion
61.

The femoral nerve

A. Supplies the skin over the lateral thigh
B. Lies between the pectineus and psoas in the femoral triangle
C. Is formed by the posterior divisions of the anterior rami of lumbar nerves 2,3 and 4
D. Breaks into superficial and deep branches, separated by the medial circumflex femoral artery
E. Supplies the adductor muscles
Answer» D. Breaks into superficial and deep branches, separated by the medial circumflex femoral artery
Discussion
62.

Which is not an origin of vastus lateralis?

A. upper half of the intertrochanteric line
B. aponeurosis of tensor fascia lata
C. lateral lip of the linea aspera
D. upper two thirds of the lateral supracondylar line of femur
E. lateral intermuscular septum
Answer» C. lateral lip of the linea aspera
Discussion
63.

The femoral canal:

A. is the lateral compartment of the femoral sheath
B. lies medial to the pubic tubercle
C. contains the femoral nerve
D. is medial to the femoral vein
E. transmits the femoral branch of the genitofemoral nerve
Answer» E. transmits the femoral branch of the genitofemoral nerve
Discussion
64.

Trendelenburg s test is negative if:

A. the hip adductors are paralysed (eg in poliomyelitis)
B. there is an old unreduced or congenital dislocation of the hip
C. there is an ununited fracture of the neck of femur
D. the patient walks with a dipping gait
E. gluteus minimus and medius and tensor fascia latae are weakened severely
Answer» B. there is an old unreduced or congenital dislocation of the hip
Discussion
65.

The knee:

A. the cruciate ligaments are intra-synovial
B. the posterior cruciate ligament stabilises the flexed weight-bearing knee
C. the posterior horn of the medial meniscus is attached to the intercondylar area of the tibia behind the posterior cruciate ligament
D. the knee joint normally contains 5.0ml of synovial fluid
E. active rotation may occur in the extended knee
Answer» C. the posterior horn of the medial meniscus is attached to the intercondylar area of the tibia behind the posterior cruciate ligament
Discussion
66.

The suprapatellar bursa:

A. does not communicate with the knee joint
B. lies in front of the vastus intermedius muscle
C. extends 5cm or more above the patella
D. lies deep to the patellar retinacula
E. none of the above
Answer» D. lies deep to the patellar retinacula
Discussion
67.

Femoral canal contains:

A. femoral nerve
B. lymph node (of cloquet)
C. femoral artery
D. femoral vein
E. B, C and D are correct
Answer» C. femoral artery
Discussion
68.

Which statement about femoral hernias is INCORRECT?

A. it is commoner in males than females
B. it is never due to a congenital sac
C. the femoral cord acts as a lymphatic pathway from the lower limb to the external iliac nodes
D. the neck of a femoral hernia can be distinguished from an inguinal hernia because it lies below and lateral to the pubic tubercle
E. the femoral cord normally contains a fat plug and cloquet s gland but can also accommodate a distended femoral vein
Answer» B. it is never due to a congenital sac
Discussion
69.

Pectineus:

A. medial rotator of hip
B. sometimes supplied by obturator nerve
C. flexor of hip
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
Answer» E. none of the above
Discussion
70.

The dorsalis pedis artery:

A. lies medial to the tendon of extensor hallucis longus
B. lies lateral to the detail branch of the deep peroneal nerve
C. crosses superficial to the tendon of extensor hallucis brevis
D. terminates at the arcuate artery
E. joins the lateral plantar artery to form the plantar arch
Answer» F.
Discussion
71.

Dorsalis pedis artery

A. Lies medial to the tendon of extensor hallucis longus
B. Lies lateral to the digital branch of the deep peroneal nerve
C. Crosses superficial to the tendon of extensor hallucis brevis
D. Terminates as the arcuate artery
E. Joins the lateral plantar artery to form the plantar arch
Answer» F.
Discussion
72.

Regarding the saphenous opening:

A. transmits the contents of the femoral sheath
B. posterior wall lies immediately anterior to pectineus
C. the great saphenous vein passes superiomedially through it
D. bounded medially by the lacunar ligament
E. the falciform edge attaches superiorly to the pectineal line
Answer» C. the great saphenous vein passes superiomedially through it
Discussion
73.

Which of the following is not an action of gracilis?

A. adduction of thigh
B. flexion of knee
C. extension of thigh
D. medial rotation of the flexed knee
E. none of these
Answer» D. medial rotation of the flexed knee
Discussion
74.

Which of the following are correctly paired?

A. Adductor brevis femoral nerve
B. Adductor longus sciatic nerve
C. Adductor magnus saphenous nerve
D. Adductor longus obturator nerve
E. Adductor magnus femoral nerve
Answer» E. Adductor magnus femoral nerve
Discussion
75.

Which of the following about the facial nerve is incorrect?

A. Supplies muscles of facial expression
B. Supplie buccinator
C. Gives the great petrosal nerve
D. Contains taste fibres
E. Contains fibres destined for the ciliary ganglion
Answer» F.
Discussion
76.

Regarding the cranial nerves

A. The trigeminal nerve is purely sensory
B. The abducens nerve traverses the foramen lacerum
C. The trochlear nerve supplies the superior oblique muscle only
D. The hypoglossal nerve exits the skull through the foramen magnum
E. The facial nerve may be involved in infection in the cavernous sinus
Answer» D. The hypoglossal nerve exits the skull through the foramen magnum
Discussion
77.

The dorsalis pedis artery is a continuation of:

A. anterior perforating branch of posterior tibial
B. anterior tibial
C. popliteal
D. femoral
E. peroneal
Answer» C. popliteal
Discussion
78.

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
Answer» B. is supplied by branch of radial nerve at the humeral groove
Discussion
79.

The following cutaneous nerves of the thigh are derived in part form the second lumbar nerve except::

A. ilioinguinal
B. medial femoral cutaneous nerve
C. obturator nerve
D. lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
E. genitofemoral nerve
Answer» B. medial femoral cutaneous nerve
Discussion
80.

The following are branches of the femoral artery except:

A. superficial circumflex iliac artery
B. superficial epigastric artery
C. superficial external pudendal artery
D. deep external pudendal artery
E. middle genicular artery
Answer» F.
Discussion
81.

Which of the following, regarding the great saphenous vein, is INCORRECT?

A. it is the longest vein in the body
B. it passes behind the medial malleolus
C. at the knee, it lies a hand s breadth behind the medial border of the patella
D. the saphenous opening lies about 3cm below and lateral to the pubic tubercle
E. the deep external pudendal artery runs medially behind the saphenous vein near its termination
Answer» C. at the knee, it lies a hand s breadth behind the medial border of the patella
Discussion
82.

At birth:

A. all the tarsal bones are ossified
B. only calcaneus is ossified
C. calcaneus and talus are ossified
D. calcaneus, talus and cuboid are ossified
E. none of the above
Answer» E. none of the above
Discussion
83.

The dorsalis pedis artery is:

A. lateral to extensor hallucis longus at the ankle
B. medial to extensor hallucis longus at the ankle
C. medial to tibialis anterior at the ankle
D. found perforating the first metatarsal space and joining with the medial plantar artery
E. lateral to the digital branch of the deep peroneal nerve
Answer» B. medial to extensor hallucis longus at the ankle
Discussion
84.

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding lymphatic drainage of the lower limb?

A. the superficial inguinal node group consists of about 15 nodes
B. the lateral nodes of the proximal superficial group receive lymph from the buttock, flank and back below the waist
C. the medial nodes of proximal superficial group receive lymph from testes, glans penis, lower anal canal and perineum
D. the distal nodes of the superficial group receive all the superficial lymphatics of the lower limb
E. the superficial inguinal nodes drain mainly to the internal iliac nodes
Answer» C. the medial nodes of proximal superficial group receive lymph from testes, glans penis, lower anal canal and perineum
Discussion
85.

Fascia lata is not:

A. attached inferiorly to the tibial condyles and head of the fibula
B. reinforced anteriorly by expansions from the quadriceps tendon
C. attached to Scarpa s fascia above the inguinal ligament
D. continuous below the popliteal fossa into the deep fascia of the calf
E. attached superiorly along the external lip of the iliac crest
Answer» D. continuous below the popliteal fossa into the deep fascia of the calf
Discussion
86.

The iliotibial tract:

A. lies lateral to tensor fascia latae
B. inserts onto the head of the fibula
C. is the origin of 60% of gluteus maximus
D. is a weak flexor of the knee via tensor fascia latae
E. is attached superiorly to the iliac crest
Answer» F.
Discussion
87.

Which of the following muscles is not found in the floor of the femoral triangle?

A. iliacus
B. psoas
C. pectineus
D. adductor magnus
E. adductor longus
Answer» E. adductor longus
Discussion
88.

Which of the following is not found within the femoral sheath?

A. femoral artery
B. femoral canal
C. femoral hernia
D. femoral nerve
E. lymph node of Cloquet
Answer» E. lymph node of Cloquet
Discussion
89.

The profunda femoris artery does not:

A. normally supply all the thigh muscles
B. arise from the lateral side of the femoral artery, 3-4cm distal to the inguinal ligament
C. give off the deep external pudendal artery
D. lie behind the profunda vein
E. lie directly anterior to adductor brevis and magnus
Answer» D. lie behind the profunda vein
Discussion
90.

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the femoral nerve?

A. is formed from the anterior divisions of the anterior rami of the lumbar nerves 2, 3 and 4
B. supplies iliacus in the abdomen
C. lies in the iliac fossa between psoas and iliacus
D. gives a branch to pectineus as it enters the femoral triangle
E. divides into several branches just distal to the inguinal ligament
Answer» B. supplies iliacus in the abdomen
Discussion
91.

Which factor is most important in preventing lateral displacement of the patella during quadriceps contraction?

A. the forward prominence of the lateral condyle of the femur
B. the action of articularis genu
C. the action of vastus medialis
D. the action of rectus femoris
E. the tension of the medial patellar retinaculum
Answer» D. the action of rectus femoris
Discussion
92.

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
Answer» D. radial artery
Discussion
93.

The adductor canal is not:

A. roofed by fascia containing the subsartorial plexus
B. occupied by the sciatic nerve
C. also known as Hunter s canal
D. occupied by the femoral artery
E. a gutter shaped groove between vastus medialis and the front of the adductor muscles
Answer» C. also known as Hunter s canal
Discussion
94.

All the following are branches of the femoral nerve except:

A. medial femoral cutaneous nerve
B. saphenous nerve
C. nerve to vastus medialis
D. lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
E. nerve to sartorius
Answer» E. nerve to sartorius
Discussion
95.

With respect to the posterior compartment of the thigh:

A. blood supply is mainly from the femoral artery
B. the sciatic nerve lies lateral to the long head of biceps
C. the long head of biceps is supplied by the common peroneal nerve
D. the hamstrings form the apex of the popliteal fossa
E. semimembranosus arises in common with the long head of biceps
Answer» E. semimembranosus arises in common with the long head of biceps
Discussion
96.

Slipped upper femoral epiphysis:

A. is more common in girls than boys
B. usually occurs in the 5-8 year age group
C. may present as referred pain in the knee
D. the limb may be internally rotated and shortened
E. can be treated conservatively
Answer» D. the limb may be internally rotated and shortened
Discussion
97.

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the adductor canal?

A. sartorius lies on the fascial roof
B. in the distal part of the canal, the femoral vein is posterolateral to the artery
C. at all levels, the artery lies between saphenous nerve and femoral vein
D. the subsartorial plexus supplies overlying fascia lata and an area of skin above medial side of the knee
E. the adductors in the floor of the canal are the adductor brevis above and the adductor longus below
Answer» F.
Discussion
98.

Dermatomes of lower limb:

A. S1 supplies the great toe
B. L2 supplies anterior upper thigh
C. S3 supplies perianal area
D. L4 supplies medial thigh
E. L5 supplies medial calf
Answer» C. S3 supplies perianal area
Discussion
99.

Patellar plexus comprises of all EXCEPT:

A. posterior branch of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
B. infrapatella branch of saphenous nerve
C. medial femoral cutaneous nerve
D. anterior branch of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
E. intermediate femoral cutaneous nerve
Answer» B. infrapatella branch of saphenous nerve
Discussion
100.

Muscles in the floor of the femoral triangle include all EXCEPT:

A. adductor magnus
B. pectineus
C. psoas
D. ilacus
E. adductor longus
Answer» B. pectineus
Discussion