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51.

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» C. Palmar abduction by APL
Discussion
52.

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» F.
Discussion
53.

The following muscles are supplied by the median n except

A. FDS
B. FCR
C. FCU
D. FPL
E. Palmaris longus
Answer» D. FPL
Discussion
54.

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» F.
Discussion
55.

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» F.
Discussion
56.

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» D. The common IO a is a branch of the radial a
Discussion
57.

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» E. It is supplied by the radial and ulnar n only
Discussion
58.

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» B. The flexor retinaculum is attached to the scaphoid, trapezium, hamate and triquetrum
Discussion
59.

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» D. Is rarely thrombosed during cannulation
Discussion
60.

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» C. it divides into lateral and medial branches distal to the carpal tunnel
Discussion
61.

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» E. The cords are formed after the outer border of the 1st rib
Discussion
62.

The direct attachments of pectoral girdle to trunk is by following except:

A. Subclavius
B. Trapezius
C. Rhomboids
D. Levator scapulae
E. Latissimus dorsi
Answer» F.
Discussion
63.

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» D. It usually communicates with the distal RUJ
Discussion
64.

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» C. Medial branch supplies the skin over the thenar eminence
Discussion
65.

With respect to the thenar muscles

A. APB inserts into the base of the distal phalanx of the thumb
B. All arise from the flexor retinaculum
C. FPB is usually supplied by a branch of the ulnar nerve
D. APB has no role in the opposition of the thumb
E. Opponens pollicis is the most superficial muscle of the group
Answer» C. FPB is usually supplied by a branch of the ulnar nerve
Discussion
66.

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» C. Adduction is by adductor pollicis brevis and longus
Discussion
67.

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» E. All of the above
Discussion
68.

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» E. Pronator teres provides the floor
Discussion
69.

Which of the following is a branch of the posterior cord of the brachial plexus

A. Dorsal scapular n
B. Long thoracic n
C. Musculocutaneous n
D. Ulnar n
E. Thoracodorsal n
Answer» F.
Discussion
70.

Thumb adduction is effected by adductor pollicis and

A. FCR
B. FPB
C. EPL
D. FPL
E. EPB
Answer» C. EPL
Discussion
71.

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» E. the subacromial bursa extends laterally when the arm is abducted
Discussion
72.

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» F.
Discussion
73.

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» D. Lumbrical muscles arise from the superficialis tendons
Discussion
74.

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» F.
Discussion
75.

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» B. Are supplied by a branch of the radial a
Discussion
76.

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» B. The axillary vein starts at the lower border of teres minor
Discussion
77.

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» D. The 2 heads merge above the deltoid tuberosity
Discussion
78.

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» B. Median
Discussion
79.

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» B. Weakness of wrist extension
Discussion
80.

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» D. Supraspinatus tendon
Discussion
81.

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» E. Radial artery crosses the insertion of pronator teres
Discussion
82.

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» F.
Discussion
83.

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» B. The intercarpal synovial space is usually continuous with the wrist joint
Discussion
84.

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» E. Has a groove for FPL
Discussion
85.

The only branch from the trunk of the brachial plexus is

A. Dorsal scapular
B. Nerve to subclavius
C. Long thoracic
D. Suprascapular
E. Infrascapular
Answer» B. Nerve to subclavius
Discussion
86.

The largest branch of the brachial plexus is

A. Ulnar
B. Axillary
C. Radial
D. Median
E. Thoracodorsal
Answer» D. Median
Discussion
87.

With regards to pectoralis major

A. Forms posterior axillary fold
B. Sternocostal head assists in flexion of shoulder
C. The clavicular fibres are chief adductors
D. With the limb fixed in adduction, is accessory muscle of respiration
E. Medial rotator and powerful adductor
Answer» F.
Discussion
88.

The unar n is located in the grooved surface of which of the following in the elbow joint

A. Ant band of the medial collateral ligament
B. Middle band of the medial collateral ligament
C. Posterior band of the medial collateral ligament
D. Radial collateral ligament
E. Annular ligament
Answer» C. Posterior band of the medial collateral ligament
Discussion
89.

Palmaris longus

A. Arises from the lat epicondyle
B. Inserts into the base of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
C. Is absent in 13%
D. Is supplied by musculocutaneous n
E. Is functionally useless
Answer» D. Is supplied by musculocutaneous n
Discussion
90.

The capsule of the elbow joint is not attached to

A. Capitulum
B. Trochlea
C. Ulna
D. Radius
E. Annular ligament
Answer» E. Annular ligament
Discussion
91.

Bony points palpable in snuff-box are all except

A. I metacarpal
B. Trapezium
C. Scaphoid
D. Radial styloid
E. Lunate
Answer» F.
Discussion
92.

The wrist joint

A. Biaxial synovial joint
B. Communicates with distal RUJ
C. Supplied by branches of ulnar n
D. Fibrocartilaginous disc transmits thrust from hand
E. All of the above
Answer» B. Communicates with distal RUJ
Discussion
93.

The carpal tunnel contains all except:

A. Tendon of FDS
B. Tendon of FDP
C. Median n
D. Palmaris longus tendon
E. FPL tendon
Answer» E. FPL tendon
Discussion
94.

The earliest bone to ossify

A. Radius
B. Ulna
C. Clavicle
D. Humerus
E. Mandible
Answer» D. Humerus
Discussion
95.

The nutrient artery to the humerus shaft mostly arises from

A. Ulnar collateral a
B. Profunda a
C. Brachial a
D. Post CX a
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Post CX a
Discussion
96.

Muscles associated with the greater tuberosity of humerus

A. Deltoid
B. Latissimus dorsi
C. Teres major
D. Teres minor
E. Subscapularis
Answer» E. Subscapularis
Discussion
97.

Number of ossification centres in scapula

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
E. 8
Answer» F.
Discussion
98.

The radial a in the forearm crosses all the following muscles except:

A. FDS
B. Biceps
C. Supinator
D. Pronator teres
E. FDS
Answer» B. Biceps
Discussion
99.

Which pass through the quandrangular space

A. CX scapular a
B. Nerve to the lateral head of triceps
C. Radial n
D. Profunda a
E. Post humeral CX vessels
Answer» F.
Discussion
100.

The suprascapular n arises from where on brachial plexus

A. Upper trunk
B. Ventral roots C5,6
C. Ventral division of upper trunk
D. Dorsal division of upper trunk
E. Lateral cord
Answer» B. Ventral roots C5,6
Discussion