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- Damage to the lateral and medial cords of
the brachial plexus would result in altered
motor movements to each of the following
muscles EXCEPT
A. interosseus muscles.
B. thenar muscles.
C. extensor carpi ulnaris.
D. flexor carpi ulnaris.
E. flexor carpi radialis
C. extensor carpi ulnaris.
- Traumatic dislocation of the clavicle at the
sternoclavicular joint, in a posterior direction,
can cause compromise to all of the following
structures EXCEPT
A. subclavian artery.
B. brachial plexus.
C. trachea.
D. subclavian vein.
E. all of the above
E. all of the above
- The cervical plexus can also be damaged
with injury to the cervical spine. Motor
innervation to each of the following muscles
would be affected by damage to the cervical
plexus EXCEPT
A. sternohyoid.
B. stylohyoid.
C. omohyoid.
D. sternothyroid.
E. none of the above
B. stylohyoid.
Suppose a lesion compromises the lower
motor neuron of CN VII, occurring proximal
to the greater petrosal nerve and chorda tympani.
All of the following clinical signs will be
shown EXCEPT
A. ipsilateral weakness to musculature of
facial expression.
B. diminished taste sensation to the posterior
1/3 of the tongue.
C. ipsilateral dryness of eye due to lost function
of lacrimal gland.
D. compromised function of sublingual and
submandibular glands.
E. hyperacusis in ipsilateral ear.
B. diminished taste sensation to the posterior
1/3 of the tongue.
- A lesion to the upper motor neuron of CN
VII would cause which of the following?
A. Partial facial muscle paralysis on the ipsilateral
side of the lesion to the lower face
only
B. Total facial muscle paralysis on the ipsilateral
side of the lesion to the upper and
lower face
C. Partial facial muscle paralysis on the contralateral
side of the lesion to the lower
face only
D. Total facial muscle paralysis of the contralateral
side of the lesion to the upper
and lower face
C. Partial facial muscle paralysis on the contralateral
side of the lesion to the lower
face only
- Which branchial arch has its derivatives
innervated by CN VII?
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV
B. II
- The common facial vein receives drainage
from each of the following veins EXCEPT
A. maxillary vein.
B. anterior retromandibular vein.
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C. retromandibular vein.
D. anterior facial vein.
E. internal jugular vein.
E. internal jugular vein.
- All of the following statements regarding blood
and associated vasculature is true EXCEPT
A. approximately 45% of the blood is composed
of formed elements/cellular
material.
B. blood plasma lacking fibrinogen and clotting
factors is considered serum.
C. the tunica adventitia of blood vessel walls
is the most internal layer, endothelial in
nature, and is composed of simple squamous
epithelium.
D. sinusoids are fenestrated capillaries which
allow the passage of phagocytic cells.
E. individuals with type O blood contain
erythrocytes which lack A and B antigens,
and are, thus, considered universal donors
C. the tunica adventitia of blood vessel walls
is the most internal layer, endothelial in
nature, and is composed of simple squamous
epithelium.
A 29-year-old female presents to the ED status post
blunt trauma to the back of the head. The patient
complains of severe head pain, and is sent for
imaging. MRI shows bleeding within the cranium,
and CT shows fractures of the skull
- Which of the following vessels is involved in
an epidural hematoma?
A. Anterior communicating artery
B. Posterior cerebral artery
C. Anterior cerebral artery
D. Posterior communicating artery
E. Middle meningeal artery
E. Middle meningeal artery
- All of the following structures are located
within the posterior cranial fossa EXCEPT
A. occipital lobes.
B. jugular foramen.
C. cerebellum.
D. hypoglossal canal.
E. optic foramen
E. optic foramen
- Which of the following cranial nuclei of the
thalamus are involved with mediating facial
sensation and pain?
A. Ventral posterior medial nuclei (VPM)
B. Ventral anterior nucleus
C. Lateral geniculate nucleus
D. Ventral posterior lateral nuclei (VPL)
E. Ventral lateral nucleus
A. Ventral posterior medial nuclei (VPM)
- All of the following are brainstem nuclei
involved with cranial nerve function
EXCEPT
A. superior salivatory nucleus.
B. nucleus ambiguus.
C. nucleus of the solitary tract.
D. ventromedial nucleus.
E. inferior salivatory nucleus.
D. ventromedial nucleus.
- The tricuspid valve can be auscultated at
which of the following anatomic locations?
A. Level of the 5th intercostal space, at the
midclavicular line
B. Level of the 2nd intercostal space, at the
right sternal border
C. Level of the 2nd intercostal space, at the
left sternal border
D. Level of the 5th intercostal space, left of
the sternal border
E. None of the above
D. Level of the 5th intercostal space, left of
the sternal border
- Occlusion of which of the following arteries
would most directly cause ischemia in the lateral
wall of the left ventricle?
A. Left circumflex
B. Right coronary
C. Left anterior descending
D. Acute marginal
E. Posterior descending
A. Left circumflex
- Which of the following areas of the mediastinum
contains the vagus nerve?
A. Superior
B. Posterior
C. Anterior
D. Middle
E. None of the above
B. Posterior
- Regarding the fetal circulation, oxygenated
blood bypasses the pulmonary circulation by
way of which communication?
A. Left atrium to left ventricle
B. Left atrium to right atrium
C. Right atrium to right ventricle
D. Right atrium to left atrium
E. Left atrium to left ventricle
D. Right atrium to left atrium
- Which of the following structures of the adult
heart is a remnant of the foramen ovale in
the fetal heart?
A. Crista terminalis
B. Fossa ovalis
C. Sulcus terminalis
D. Right auricle
E. Atrial appendage
B. Fossa ovalis
- Regarding the fetal circulation, which of the
following vasculature serves as a conduit
between the aorta and pulmonary artery?
A. Ductus venosus
B. Umbilical arteries
C. Ductus arteriosus
D. Portal vein
E. Umbilical vein
C. Ductus arteriosus
- Which of the following germ layer derivatives
comprise the epithelial lining of the cardiovascular
system?
A. Mesoderm
B. Endoderm
C. Ectoderm
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
A. Mesoderm
- Which TWO of the following embryonic
structures combine to form the superior vena
cava? - Bulbus cordis
- Right common cardinal vein
- Truncus arteriosus
- Right anterior cardinal vein
- Right horn of sinus venosus
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 4 and 5
D. 2 and 4
E. None of the above
B. 2 and 3
2. Right common cardinal vein
4. Right anterior cardinal vein
- Which TWO of the following embryonic
structures cause an atrial septal defect if they
fail to completely fuse? - Ostium secundum
- Ostium primum
- Septum primum
- Septum secundum
- Septum spurium
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 3 and 4
E. 3 and 5
D. 3 and 4
3. Septum primum
4. Septum secundum
- Which of the following is a derivative of the
4th aortic arch?
A. Hyoid artery
B. Stapedial artery
C. Right subclavian artery
D. Common carotid artery
E. Pulmonary arteries
C. Right subclavian artery
- All of the following structures form the boundary
known as the femoral triangle EXCEPT
A. sartorius muscle.
B. inguinal ligament.
C. adductor longus muscle.
D. cremaster muscle.
E. pectineus muscle.
D. cremaster muscle.
- Which of the following statements regarding
musculature of the abdomen is FALSE?
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A. The external oblique muscle contracts to
increase abdominal pressure.
B. The internal oblique muscle is innervated
by the lower intercostal, iliohypogastric,
and ilioinguinal nerves.
C. The external oblique muscle is innervated
only by the lower intercostal nerves.
D. The transverse muscle contracts to flex
the vertebral column.
E. The rectus abdominis muscle originates
at the pubic symphysis and inserts into
the xiphoid process, as well as costal
cartilages 5-7.
D. The transverse muscle contracts to flex
the vertebral column.