Question 1

Branches of the inferior mesenteric artery supply arterial blood directly to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  sigmoid colon 
B)  transverse colon 
C)  descending colon 
D)  rectum 
E)  ascending colon 
A)  sigmoid colon 
B)  transverse colon 
C)  descending colon 
D)  rectum 
E)  ascending colon E

Question 2

All the following statements about the rectus abdominis muscle are TRUE EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  it lies on either side of the linea alba 
B)  it originates from the outer surface of the superior pubic ramus 
C)  it inserts into the costal cartilage of ribs V, VI and VII 
D)  it is covered along its entire length posteriorly by the posterior rectus sheath 
E)  the semilunar line defines its lateral margin 
A)  it lies on either side of the linea alba 
B)  it originates from the outer surface of the superior pubic ramus 
C)  it inserts into the costal cartilage of ribs V, VI and VII 
D)  it is covered along its entire length posteriorly by the posterior rectus sheath 
E)  the semilunar line defines its lateral margin D

Question 3

All the following statements concerning the intercostal arteries are TRUE EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  there are eleven pairs 
B)  derived from descending aorta and costocervical trunk 
C)  those on the left are longer than those on the right 
D)  lie between the intercostal vein above and the intercostal nerve below in the intercostal space 
E)  have anterior and posterior branches 
A)  there are eleven pairs 
B)  derived from descending aorta and costocervical trunk 
C)  those on the left are longer than those on the right 
D)  lie between the intercostal vein above and the intercostal nerve below in the intercostal space 
E)  have anterior and posterior branches C

Question 4

The inferior margin of the heart passes from the inferior vena cava to the left and ends at the apex, which is situated in which intercostal space?

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth 
E)  fifth 
A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth 
E)  fifth

Question 5

Endothoracic fascia is a small amount of connective tissue that:

Accepted Answer

A)  is identical to the parietal pleura 
B)  separates the parietal pleura from the thoracic wall 
C)  separates the parietal pleura from the visceral pleura 
D)  is located in the pleural cavity 
E)  extends into each fissure of the lung 
A)  is identical to the parietal pleura 
B)  separates the parietal pleura from the thoracic wall 
C)  separates the parietal pleura from the visceral pleura 
D)  is located in the pleural cavity 
E)  extends into each fissure of the lung

Question 6

All the following are TRUE concerning the cardiac veins EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the middle cardiac vein ascends in the anterior interventricular sulcus 
B)  the coronary sinus opens in the right atrium 
C)  the anterior cardiac veins empty directly into the right atrium 
D)  they include a great cardiac vein, which empties into the coronary sinus 
E)  the smallest cardiac veins begin in the myocardium and open directly into the chambers of the heart 
A)  the middle cardiac vein ascends in the anterior interventricular sulcus 
B)  the coronary sinus opens in the right atrium 
C)  the anterior cardiac veins empty directly into the right atrium 
D)  they include a great cardiac vein, which empties into the coronary sinus 
E)  the smallest cardiac veins begin in the myocardium and open directly into the chambers of the heart

Question 7

The location of the epigastric region can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  medial to the inguinal regions 
B)  superior to the hypochondriac regions 
C)  lateral to the pubic region 
D)  superior to the umbilical region 
E)  superior to the pubic region 
A)  medial to the inguinal regions 
B)  superior to the hypochondriac regions 
C)  lateral to the pubic region 
D)  superior to the umbilical region 
E)  superior to the pubic region

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT involved in rotation of the vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

A)  rotators 
B)  multifides 
C)  semispinalis thoracis 
D)  longissimus capitis 
E)  spinalis 
A)  rotators 
B)  multifides 
C)  semispinalis thoracis 
D)  longissimus capitis 
E)  spinalis

Question 9

In numbering ribs, it is important to remember that the second costal cartilage attaches to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  suprasternal notch 
B)  xiphoid process 
C)  sternal angle 
D)  costochondral junction 
E)  costal margin 
A)  suprasternal notch 
B)  xiphoid process 
C)  sternal angle 
D)  costochondral junction 
E)  costal margin

Question 10

The ovarian artery of the female and the testicular artery of the male are branches of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal aorta 
B)  common iliac artery 
C)  internal iliac artery 
D)  renal artery 
E)  external iliac artery 
A)  abdominal aorta 
B)  common iliac artery 
C)  internal iliac artery 
D)  renal artery 
E)  external iliac artery

Question 11

Which artery passes along the greater curvature of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A)  left gastric 
B)  short gastric 
C)  right gastric 
D)  right gastroepiploic 
E)  gastroduodenal 
A)  left gastric 
B)  short gastric 
C)  right gastric 
D)  right gastroepiploic 
E)  gastroduodenal

Question 12

The superior vena cava enters the right atrium at the level of which costal cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A)  third 
B)  fourth 
C)  fifth 
D)  sixth 
E)  seventh 
A)  third 
B)  fourth 
C)  fifth 
D)  sixth 
E)  seventh

Question 13

The anatomical base of the heart faces:

Accepted Answer

A)  anteriorly and to the right 
B)  superiorly 
C)  posteriorly and to the right 
D)  inferiorly 
E)  in none of the above directions 
A)  anteriorly and to the right 
B)  superiorly 
C)  posteriorly and to the right 
D)  inferiorly 
E)  in none of the above directions

Question 14

The posterior surface of the vagina lies in close relationship to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ovary 
B)  ampulla of the rectum 
C)  rectovesical pouch 
D)  sigmoid colon 
E)  urinary bladder 
A)  ovary 
B)  ampulla of the rectum 
C)  rectovesical pouch 
D)  sigmoid colon 
E)  urinary bladder

Question 15

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of the pericardium?

Accepted Answer

A)  it is situated in the middle mediastinum 
B)  it consists of an outer fibrous pericardium lined with an inner serous pericardium 
C)  the oblique and transverse pericardial sinuses are parts of the pericardial cavity 
D)  the parietal layer of serous pericardium is attached to the surface of the heart 
E)  the fibrous pericardium blends with the central tendon of the diaphragm 
A)  it is situated in the middle mediastinum 
B)  it consists of an outer fibrous pericardium lined with an inner serous pericardium 
C)  the oblique and transverse pericardial sinuses are parts of the pericardial cavity 
D)  the parietal layer of serous pericardium is attached to the surface of the heart 
E)  the fibrous pericardium blends with the central tendon of the diaphragm

Question 16

Which of the following statements about the kidney is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  it lies retroperitoneally 
B)  it has a hilum in the neighborhood of the transpyloric plane 
C)  it is covered by a fibrous capsule, perirenal fat and renal fascia 
D)  each kidney lies alongside the vertebral column from approximately vertebra TX to vertebra TXII 
E)  it is separated from the pleural cavity by the diaphragm 
A)  it lies retroperitoneally 
B)  it has a hilum in the neighborhood of the transpyloric plane 
C)  it is covered by a fibrous capsule, perirenal fat and renal fascia 
D)  each kidney lies alongside the vertebral column from approximately vertebra TX to vertebra TXII 
E)  it is separated from the pleural cavity by the diaphragm

Question 17

All the following statements concerning the liver are correct EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  it has a diaphragmatic surface 
B)  it has a caudate lobe 
C)  the ligamentum teres represents the obliterated umbilical vein 
D)  its visceral surface lodges the gallbladder 
E)  most of it lies inferior to the right subcostal margin 
A)  it has a diaphragmatic surface 
B)  it has a caudate lobe 
C)  the ligamentum teres represents the obliterated umbilical vein 
D)  its visceral surface lodges the gallbladder 
E)  most of it lies inferior to the right subcostal margin

Question 18

Boundaries of the epiploic foramen include all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  portal vein 
B)  inferior vena cava 
C)  common bile duct 
D)  right lobe of liver 
E)  hepatoduodenal ligament 
A)  portal vein 
B)  inferior vena cava 
C)  common bile duct 
D)  right lobe of liver 
E)  hepatoduodenal ligament

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the ureter is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  it has a renal pelvis 
B)  it lies intraperitoneal throughout its entire length 
C)  it enters the posterosuperior angle of the urinary bladder 
D)  it crosses the pelvic brim just beyond the bifurcation of the common iliac artery 
E)  in the female it descends medial to the origin of the uterine artery 
A)  it has a renal pelvis 
B)  it lies intraperitoneal throughout its entire length 
C)  it enters the posterosuperior angle of the urinary bladder 
D)  it crosses the pelvic brim just beyond the bifurcation of the common iliac artery 
E)  in the female it descends medial to the origin of the uterine artery

Question 20

Near the porta hepatis of the liver the cystic duct joins with which other duct?

Accepted Answer

A)  common hepatic 
B)  right hepatic 
C)  main pancreatic 
D)  common bile 
E)  thoracic 
A)  common hepatic 
B)  right hepatic 
C)  main pancreatic 
D)  common bile 
E)  thoracic

Branches of the inferior mesenteric artery supply arterial blood directly to all of the following EXCEPT:

All the following statements about the rectus abdominis muscle are TRUE EXCEPT:

All the following statements concerning the intercostal arteries are TRUE EXCEPT:

The inferior margin of the heart passes from the inferior vena cava to the left and ends at the apex, which is situated in which intercostal space?

Endothoracic fascia is a small amount of connective tissue that:

All the following are TRUE concerning the cardiac veins EXCEPT:

The location of the epigastric region can best be described as:

Which of the following is NOT involved in rotation of the vertebral column?

In numbering ribs, it is important to remember that the second costal cartilage attaches to the:

The ovarian artery of the female and the testicular artery of the male are branches of the:

Which artery passes along the greater curvature of the stomach?

The superior vena cava enters the right atrium at the level of which costal cartilage?

The anatomical base of the heart faces:

The posterior surface of the vagina lies in close relationship to the:

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of the pericardium?

Which of the following statements about the kidney is INCORRECT?

All the following statements concerning the liver are correct EXCEPT:

Boundaries of the epiploic foramen include all the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about the ureter is INCORRECT?

Near the porta hepatis of the liver the cystic duct joins with which other duct?

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Exam 3: Trunk

Branches of the inferior mesenteric artery supply arterial blood directly to all of the following EXCEPT:

All the following statements about the rectus abdominis muscle are TRUE EXCEPT:

All the following statements concerning the intercostal arteries are TRUE EXCEPT:

The inferior margin of the heart passes from the inferior vena cava to the left and ends at the apex, which is situated in which intercostal space?

Endothoracic fascia is a small amount of connective tissue that:

All the following are TRUE concerning the cardiac veins EXCEPT:

The location of the epigastric region can best be described as:

Which of the following is NOT involved in rotation of the vertebral column?

In numbering ribs, it is important to remember that the second costal cartilage attaches to the:

The ovarian artery of the female and the testicular artery of the male are branches of the:

Which artery passes along the greater curvature of the stomach?

The superior vena cava enters the right atrium at the level of which costal cartilage?

The anatomical base of the heart faces:

The posterior surface of the vagina lies in close relationship to the:

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of the pericardium?

Which of the following statements about the kidney is INCORRECT?

All the following statements concerning the liver are correct EXCEPT:

Boundaries of the epiploic foramen include all the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about the ureter is INCORRECT?

Near the porta hepatis of the liver the cystic duct joins with which other duct?

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Upper Limb

Lower Limb

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