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101.

The groove on 1st rib is related to

A. Subclavian v
B. Scalenus pleuralis
C. Subclavian artery
D. Lower trunk of brachial plexus
E. Dorsal cord of brachial plexus
Answer» E. Dorsal cord of brachial plexus
Discussion
102.

lymphatic drainage of the breast

A. entirely to axillary nodes
B. follows arterial supply
C. follows superior epigastric vessels
D. mainly through internal mammary nodes
E. has significant drainage to opposite breast
Answer» C. follows superior epigastric vessels
Discussion
103.

ECU

A. Supplied by ulnar n
B. Has no attachment to the ulna
C. Superficial to extensor retinaculum
D. Does not extend V finger
Answer» E.
Discussion
104.

the dorsal scapular n

A. major supply of levator scapulae
B. dorsal to rhomboids
C. fibres from C6
D. receives fibres from cervical plexus
E. accompanied by descending scapula vessels
Answer» B. dorsal to rhomboids
Discussion
105.

All but one is anterior to the brachial plexus in the neck

A. Thoracic duct
B. R recurrent laryngeal n
C. Suprascapular a
D. Scalenus medius
E. Long thoracic n
Answer» E. Long thoracic n
Discussion
106.

which movements can take place at the IPJ

A. abduction
B. adduction
C. flexion
D. circumduction
E. rotation
Answer» D. circumduction
Discussion
107.

On the palmar aspect of the wrist

A. The median nerve lies between FCR and palmaris longus
B. The ulnar nerve passes deep to the medial aspect of the flexor retinaculum
C. The flexor tendons lie together in a complete synovial sheath
D. The radial artery may be palpated over the flexor retinaculum
E. FCR may be distinguished by the presence of musculature fibres
Answer» B. The ulnar nerve passes deep to the medial aspect of the flexor retinaculum
Discussion
108.

In the hand the deep palmar arch

A. Is normally incomplete
B. Is formed by the superficial branch of the ulnar artery
C. Crosses the palm 1cm distal to the superficial arch
D. Gives off 3 metacarpal arteries
E. Does not anastomose with the anterior carpal arch
Answer» E. Does not anastomose with the anterior carpal arch
Discussion
109.

Ossification of upper limb

A. Ossification of clavicle is in cartilage
B. Ossification of scapula from 1 centre
C. Ossification of proximal row of carpals occurs before the distal row
D. Distal radial epiphysis closes later than the proximal
E. The radial head epiphysis closes at 15yo
Answer» E. The radial head epiphysis closes at 15yo
Discussion
110.

actions of latissimus dorsi

A. flexion
B. lateral rotation
C. abduction
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
Answer» F.
Discussion
111.

FCR

A. Supplied by radial n
B. Pierces flexor retinaculum
C. Pronator
D. Synergist with finger flexors
E. Inserts to thumb
Answer» C. Pronator
Discussion
112.

The musculocutaneous nerve

A. Supplies brachioradialis
B. Terminates as the posterior IO n
C. Supplies all of brachialis
D. Fibres from C5,6,7 and 8
E. Arises from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus
Answer» F.
Discussion
113.

The number of branches of the median nerve in the upper arm

A. Zero
B. 1
C. 3
D. 4
E. 6
Answer» B. 1
Discussion
114.

What supinates forearm

A. Anconeus
B. Biceps
C. Brachialis
D. ECU
E. All of the above
Answer» C. Brachialis
Discussion
115.

The basilic vein

A. Arises from the dorsum of hand
B. Always superficial to deep fascia
C. Unites with cephalic to form axillary
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» F.
Discussion
116.

The roundness of the shoulder is due to

A. Acromium
B. Coracoid process
C. Distal clavicle
D. None of the above
E. All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above
Discussion
117.

C5 is mainly concerned with

A. Pronation
B. Wrist extension
C. Elbow extension
D. Medial rotation of shoulder
E. None of the above
Answer» F.
Discussion
118.

Part of the rotator cuff of the shoulder is supplied by

A. A nerve formed from the root of C5,6,7
B. A branch of the upper trunk of the brachial plexus
C. A branch of the lateral cord of the brachial plexus
D. A nerve which passes through the triangular space
E. A branch of the medial cord of the brachial plexus
Answer» C. A branch of the lateral cord of the brachial plexus
Discussion
119.

what is true of the humerus

A. the radial n is never in contact with bone
B. APL origin = humerus
C. Proximal epiphysis unites later than distal epiphysis
D. Shorter than radius
E. Contains transversely directed trabeculae
Answer» D. Shorter than radius
Discussion
120.

Branches of radial artery

A. Comes nervi mediani
B. Ant IO
C. Post IO
D. All of the above
E. none of the above
Answer» F.
Discussion
121.

Division of ulnar n at wrist leads to sensory loss over:

A. Thumb
B. II and III fingers
C. IV and V fingers
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
122.

If the brachial artery is ligated

A. No collaterals can be established
B. Collaterals possible if ligation below level of sup ulnar collateral a
C. Collaterals possible if ligation above the level of sup ulnar collateral a
D. Immediate amputation is necessary
E. Amputation of the fingers only will be necessary
Answer» D. Immediate amputation is necessary
Discussion
123.

Interossei

A. Arise from flexor retinaculum
B. Palmar abduct
C. Palmar have 2 heads of origin
D. Innervated by deep branch of ulnar n
E. Combined dorsal and palmar abduct
Answer» E. Combined dorsal and palmar abduct
Discussion
124.

Palmar interossei

A. Have 2 heads
B. Abduct the fingers
C. Chiefly responsible for MCPJ flexion and DIPJ extension
D. Arise from tendons of FDS
E. Flex IPJ
Answer» D. Arise from tendons of FDS
Discussion
125.

Regarding the interossei of the hand

A. They insert into the middle phalanges
B. The palmar interossei have 2 heads of origin
C. They are solely innervated by T1
D. There are 3 dorsal muscles
E. The palmar abduct
Answer» D. There are 3 dorsal muscles
Discussion
126.

In carpal tunnel syndrome which is unaffected by compression of the median n

A. The medial branch of the median nerve
B. Opponens pollicis
C. The lateral branch of the median nerve
D. Palmar branch of the median nerve
E. APB
Answer» E. APB
Discussion
127.

radial n

A. fibres from C6,7 and C8
B. passes through quadrangular space
C. does not supply ECU
D. supplies supinator
E. has no motor fibres in it
Answer» E. has no motor fibres in it
Discussion
128.

musculocutaneous n

A. supplies brachioradialis
B. terminates as the post IO n
C. arises from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus
D. always supplies all of brachialis
E. fibres from C6, C7 and C8
Answer» D. always supplies all of brachialis
Discussion
129.

What lies medial to Lister s tubercle

A. ECU
B. ECR
C. EPL
D. EPB
E. ED
Answer» D. EPB
Discussion
130.

the nerve in closest relation to shoulder joint is

A. radial
B. median
C. axillary
D. musculocutaneous
E. lateral pectoral
Answer» D. musculocutaneous
Discussion
131.

Nerve supply to palmaris brevis

A. Palmar branch of median
B. Recurrent branch of median
C. Deep branch ulnar
D. Superficial branch of ulnar
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
132.

The following nerve passes through the quadrangular space

A. Axillary
B. Radial
C. Thoracodorsal
D. Suprascapular
E. Infrascapular
Answer» B. Radial
Discussion
133.

Almost exclusively supplied by median n

A. Adductor pollicus
B. APB
C. Opponens pollicus
D. FPB
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Opponens pollicus
Discussion
134.

Following damage to the radial n on the spiral groove which of the following would show the earliest signs of recovery

A. Long head triceps
B. ED
C. ECRL
D. ECRB
E. Supinator
Answer» D. ECRB
Discussion
135.

The skin of the tip of the index finger is supplied by

A. The radial nerve only
B. The median nerve only
C. The ulnar nerve only
D. The radial and median nerves
E. The radial and ulnar nerves
Answer» C. The ulnar nerve only
Discussion
136.

In abduction of arm

A. Clavicle remains fixed
B. Scapula moves dorsally on the chest wall
C. Scapula movement at first is more rapid than the humerus
D. Medial end of the clavicle moves downwards on the intraarticular disc
E. Medial rotation of humerus
Answer» E. Medial rotation of humerus
Discussion
137.

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 the biceps
D. Has the ulnar nerve on its medial side
E. Gives muscular branch to the triceps
Answer» C. Lies deep to the biceps
Discussion
138.

In the antecubital fossa

A. The ulnar nerve is on medial side
B. The median nerve is lateral to the brachial artery
C. The radial nerve is on the lateral side
D. All superficial veins are deep to the cutaneous nerve
E. The brachial artery is lateral to the biceps tendon
Answer» D. All superficial veins are deep to the cutaneous nerve
Discussion
139.

The brachial a

A. Commences at upper border of teres major
B. Is in direct contact with the humerus
C. Has biceps tendon medial to it
D. Is readily compressible
E. Is accompanied throughout by basilic vein
Answer» E. Is accompanied throughout by basilic vein
Discussion
140.

The wrist

A. Has a synovial cavity continuous with distal RUJ
B. Has a synovial cavity continuous with mid carpal joint
C. Permits considerable flexion, extension, abduction and adduction but no rotation
D. Has articular surface of radius which faces distally, medially and dorsally
E. Has the flexor retinaculum anterior to it
Answer» D. Has articular surface of radius which faces distally, medially and dorsally
Discussion
141.

Median n

A. Lateral to palmaris longus
B. Does not supply 1st dorsal interossei
C. Passes deep to both heads of pronator teres
D. Has constant and important exchange of fibres with musculocutaneous n
E. Supplies that portion of FDS which will move the II and III fingers
Answer» F.
Discussion
142.

The 1st dorsal interossei

A. Adducts the index finger
B. Adducts the thumb
C. Is sometimes supplied by the median n
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
143.

The female breast

A. Does not extend over serratus anterior
B. Has a separate duct for each lobe opening on to the nipple
C. Receives the great part of its blood supply from the internal mammary a
D. Drains lymph mainly to the infraclavicular LN
E. Collection of modified sebaceous glands
Answer» C. Receives the great part of its blood supply from the internal mammary a
Discussion
144.

FDS

A. Essential for full finger flexion
B. Has tendons in one plane at the wrist
C. Supplied by both median and ulnar n
D. Communicates with the extensor apparatus by way of the lumbricals
E. Has the median n attached to its dorsal sheath.
Answer» F.
Discussion
145.

If the ulnar n is cut at the elbow

A. Part of FDS is paralysed
B. There is loss of sensation on the back of the II finger
C. Flexion at the MCPJ of IV and V is lost if their IPJ are kept extended
D. Distal phalanges of all fingers are extended
E. Opposition of the thumb is usually lost
Answer» D. Distal phalanges of all fingers are extended
Discussion
146.

Lateral rotation of shoulder

A. Supplied by C5
B. Associated with adduction
Answer» B. Associated with adduction
Discussion
147.

Following a laceration to the anterior surface of the wrist, a patient is unable to flex the PIPJ of his III finger when the other fingers are held in extension. Which tendon is divided

A. Palmaris longus
B. Flexor indicis
C. FDP
D. FDS
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
148.

Which nerve does not pass through muscle described

A. Radial n and brachioradialis
B. Post IO n and supinator
C. Musculocutaneous n and coracobrachialis
D. Ulna n and FDS
E. Median n and pronator teres
Answer» E. Median n and pronator teres
Discussion
149.

In the cubital fossa which of the following is lateral to the radial a

A. Brachial a
B. Median n
C. Biceps tendon
D. Post IO n
Answer» E.
Discussion
150.

In the upper limb which is correct?

A. Receives supply from T4
B. Supplied by C3 T1
C. Upper arm dermatomes are C4, 5, 8, T1
D. Elbow flexion is C7, C8
E. Thumb dermatome is C8
Answer» D. Elbow flexion is C7, C8
Discussion