GROSS ANATOMY 1st Flashcards by My Wallet Is Dead

One of the blood supplies of the breast is the posterior intercostal artery (PIA) which
directly originate from the __________?

A. Descending aorta
B. Internal Thoracic artery
C. Musculophrenic artery
D. Superior epigastric artery

A. Descending aorta

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Which statement is correct regarding External Mammary Nodes?

A. Location of the group of nodes, superiorly at inferior edge of axillary vein, medially at lateral
border of pectoralis minor muscle and laterally at medial border of subscapularis
B. Belongs to level II group of nodes
C. Located laterally at border of latissimus dorsi muscle, superiorly at inferior edge of axillary vein
and medially at medial border of subscapularis muscle
D. Located at the clavipectoral fascia

A. Location of the group of nodes, superiorly at inferior edge of axillary vein, medially at lateral
border of pectoralis minor muscle and laterally at medial border of subscapularis

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Which nodes are located behind the Pectoralis Minor Muscle, the ribs
medially and Axillary Vein superiorly *

A. Rotter’s nodes
B. Central nodes
C. Lateral nodes
D. Scapular nodes

B. Central nodes

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At what level are the central node group of nodes?

A. Level II nodes
B. Level III nodes
C. Level I nodes
D. Level IV nodes

D. Level IV nodes

A. Level II nodes

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Which of the following is located laterally at lateral border of Subscapularis,
superiorly at inferior edge of Axillary Vein and medially at medial border of
Subscapularis Muscle? *

A. Rotter’s nodes
B. Central nodes
C. External Mammary node 
D. Lateral nodes 
E. Scapular nodes

E. Scapular nodes

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At what level are the scapular nodes?

A. Level II nodes
B. Level III nodes
C. Level I nodes
D. Level IV nodes

Level I nodes

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Group of nodes located laterally at border of Latissimus Dorsi Muscle, superiorly at
inferior edge of Axillary Vein and medially at medial border of Subscapularis Muscle? *

A. Rotter’s nodes
B. Central nodes
C. Lateral nodes
D. Scapular nodes

C. Lateral nodes

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At what level are the lateral nodes? *

A. Level II nodes
B. Level III nodes
C. Level I nodes
D. Level IV nodes

C. Level I nodes

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2/3 of the base of breast lies on what structure? *

A. Pectoralis minor
B. Pectoralis major
C. Serratus anterior
D. External oblique muscle

B. Pectoralis major

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The lymphatics from upper part of mammary gland drain into __________. *

A. The parasternal lymph nodes.
B. Subdiaphragmatic lymph nodes.
C. Apical group of axillary lymph nodes.
D. Pectoral group of axillary lymph nodes.

Apical group of axillary lymph nodes.

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A clinically positive Subclavian lymph node is __________? *

A. Level II nodes
B. Level III nodes
C. Level I nodes
D. Level IV nodes

B. Level III nodes

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A clinically positive Scapular lymph node is __________? *

A. Level II nodes
B. Level III nodes
C. Level I nodes
D. Level IV nodes

Level I nodes

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A clinically positive Rotter’s lymph node is __________? *

A. Level II nodes
B. Level III nodes
C. Level I nodes
D. Level IV nodes

Level II nodes

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A clinically positive Central lymph node is __________? *

A. Level II nodes
B. Level III nodes
C. Level I nodes
D. Level IV nodes

Level II nodes

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The Medial Mammary Artery is a branch of __________? *

A. Thoracoacromial artery from axillary artery
B. 2nd,3rd and 4th anterior intercostal artery
C. Posterior intercostal arteries
D. Axillary artery

2nd,3rd and 4th anterior intercostal artery

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How many lactiferous ducts drain into nipple of the mature female breast? *

A. 25-30
B. 35-40
C. 15-20
D. .5-1

15-20

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Which of the following statements is true? *

A. Dimpling of the skin occurs as a result of glandular fibrosis and shortening of cooper ligaments
B. Skin edema of breast cancer is only a result of direct skin invasion by tumor
C. Lymph node metastasis first occur in Level II and III of the axilla up to 20% of the time
D. None

Dimpling of the skin occurs as a result of glandular fibrosis and shortening of cooper ligaments

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The breast spans vertically between which costal cartilages? *

A. 1st and 5th
B. 2nd and 6th
C. 3rd and 7th
D. 4th and 8th

2nd and 6th

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Which of the following nodes receives the majority of the breast tissue lymph? *

A. Posterior intercostal nodes
B. Parasternal nodes
C. Infraclavicular nodes
D. Axillary nodes

Axillary nodes

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Which is correct regarding the mammary gland? *

A. It has 15-20 lobules.
B. Lateral border of the breast is between lateral margin of latissimus dorsi and lateral margin of
pectoralis major
C. It has 4-8 lactiferous ducts.
D. Its most lymph drains into the parasternal lymph nodes.

Lateral border of the breast is between lateral margin of latissimus dorsi and lateral margin of
pectoralis major

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Axillary artery extends from __________? *

A. The outer border of second rib to the lower border of teres major
B. The inner border of first rib to the lower border of teres minor
C. The inner border of second rib to the lower border of teres minor
D. The outer border of first rib to the lower border of teres major

The outer border of first rib to the lower border of teres major

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In relation to axillary artery, MEDIAL CORD of brachial plexus with its medial pectoral
branch lies at the __________? *

A. First part anteriorly
B. First part posteriorly
C. Second part laterally
D. Third part posteriorly

First part posteriorly

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In relation to axillary artery, POSTERIOR CORD of brachial plexus lies at the
__________? *

A. First part anteriorly
B. Second part posteriorly
C. Second part laterally
D. Third part posterior

Second part posteriorly

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Which of the following branches of the axillary artery supplies the PECTORAL muscles
and the THORACIC WALL? *

A. Anterior circumflex humeral artery
B. Lateral thoracic artery
C. Posterior circumflex humeral artery
D. Superior thoracic artery

Superior thoracic artery

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Which is the LARGEST branch of the AXILLARY Artery? * A. Anterior circumflex humeral artery B. Lateral thoracic artery C. Posterior circumflex humeral artery D. Subscapular artery

Subscapular artery

Which of the following branches of the Axillary Artery goes around the surgical NECK of the HUMERUS? * A. Anterior circumflex humeral artery and Posterior circumflex humeral artery B. Lateral thoracic artery and Posterior circumflex humeral artery C. Posterior circumflex humeral artery and Subscapular artery D. Superior thoracic artery and anterior circumflex humeral artery

Anterior circumflex humeral artery and Posterior circumflex humeral artery

The MEDIAL CORD has five branches, and four of the five branches have the word "medial" in their names. Which branch of the medial cord does NOT `HAVE the word "MEDIAL" in its name? * A. Lower subscapular nerve B. Median nerve C. Musculocutaneous nerve D. Ulnar nerve

D. Ulnar nerve

``` The BRACHIAL PLEXUS is formed by __________? * A. C5-T1 dorsal rami B. C5-T1 dorsal roots C. C5-T1 ventral rami D. C5-T1 ventral roots ```

C5-T1 ventral rami

The AXILLARY Nerve is a DIRECT BRANCH of the __________? * A. Lateral cord B. Medial cord C. Middle trunk D. Posterior cord

Posterior cord

Which of the following branches of the Axillary Artery SUPPLIES the LATTISIMUS Dorsi and SERRATUS ANTERIOR ? * A. Anterior circumflex humeral artery B. Lateral thoracic artery C. Subscapular artery D. Superior thoracic artery

Subscapular artery

The QUADRANGULAR SPACE is an intermuscular space located immediately below the glenohumeral joint, and its contents are the axillary nerve and vessels. Which of the following is true regarding its BOUNDARIES? * A) Medially- long head of the triceps and laterally: surgical neck of the humerus B) Superiorly - capsule of the joint, Subscapularis muscle and inferiorly by Teres minor muscle C) Medial - short head of the biceps and lateral: surgical neck of the humerus D) Superiorly - Supraspinatus and capsule of the joint and inferiorly by the Teres Major muscle

Medially- long head of the triceps and laterally: surgical neck of the humerus

What is the normal length of the vertebral column? * A). 75 cm B). 70 cm C). 65 cm D). 60 cm

75 cm

Which of the following deep back muscles has a proprioceptive function? * A) Rotatores B) Interspinales C) Intercostalis D) Intertransversarii

Rotatores

Which of the following back muscles extends and CONTRALATERALLY rotates the head and vertebral column? * A) Iliocostalis B) Semispinalis C) Multifidus D) Rotatores

Semispinalis

Which statement best describes the LEVATORES COSTARUM Muscle? * A). It aids in expiration. B). It originates from the lateral process of the cervical and thoracic vertebrae. C). It is innervated by the posterior rami of the thoracic spinal nerves. D). It belongs to the intermediate group of back muscles.

It is innervated by the POSTERIOR RAMI of the THORACIC spinal nerves.

In a “JEFFFERSON’S FRACTURE”, which cervical vertebrae causes the ring of the ATLAS to be disrupted and the lateral mass to be displaced laterally? * A) C1 vertebra B) C2 vertebra C) C3 vertebra D) C4 vertebra

C1 vertebra

When doing a LUMBAR PUNCTURE, which of the following structures is NOT PUNCTURED by the spinal needle? * A). Supraspinous Ligament B). Posterior longitudinal Ligament C). Ligamentum Flavum D). Interspinous Ligament

Posterior longitudinal Ligament

A 56-year-old female complains of severe back pain which is radiating to the LATERAL part of LOWER LEG and DORSUM of the FOOT. What nerve root is probably involved? * A). S1 B). L5 C). L4 D). L3

A 34 year old male patient, was brought in the Emergency room, drowsy and combative with a ligature mark on his neck. He was immediately resuscitated and stabilized. Radiograph of Cervical spine shows a HANGMAN’s fracture (C2). What structure(s) of the cervical vertebrae are involved in this fracture? * A). Fracture of pars interarticularis B). Fracture of vertebral arch of the axis C). Fracture of the dens D). All of the above

All of the above

Mercy, a dancer, complains of muscle strain on her upper back after their daily practice for one week. Which of the following muscles is part of the ERECTOR SPINAE muscles of the back? * A. Spinalis capitis B. Interspinales C. Semispinalis thoracis D. Splenius cervicis

Spinalis capitis

How many LAMELLAE of THORACOLUMBAR fascia are there? * A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

An accidental gunshot wound during a community hunting expedition tore through the NUCHAL LIGAMENT. Which of the following muscles was likely NOT injured? * A. Trapezius B. Rhomboid major C. Spenius capitis D. Rhomboid minor

Rhomboid major

The LIGAMENTUM NUCHAE is an EXTENSION of which ligament? * A. Supraspinous ligament B. Interspinous ligament C. Ligamentum flavum D. Transverse ligament of the atlas

Supraspinous ligament

This muscle adducts, extends and internally rotates the arm when the insertion is moved towards the origin. When observing the muscle action of the origin towards the insertion, the lats are a very powerful ROTATOR of the TRUNK. What is the NERVE supply to this muscle? * A. Thoracodorsal nerve (C6, C7, C8) B. Cervical spinal nerves C3 and C4 (motor and sensation) C. Posterior rami of the lower Cervical spinal nerves D. Dorsal scapular nerve

Thoracodorsal nerve (C6, C7, C8)

The following characteristics are true for an ATYPICAL CERVICAL vertebra: * A. Atlas has an odontoid process which that projects from the superior surface of the body B. Second cervical vertebra has an odontoid process which that projects from the superior surface of the body C. Atlas does possess a body or spinous process D. Seventh cervical vertebra has the longest spinous process and bifid

Second cervical vertebra has an odontoid process which that projects from the superior surface of the body

A 12 year old female came in for consult at your clinic because of back pain. She has with a deformity of the back, which has been bothering her for quite sometime. On physical examination, there was an ABNORMAL LATERAL CURVATURE of her thoracic spine and associated rotation of the vertebra. What structural deformity is present on the patient? * A). Scoliosis B). Lordosis C). Kyphosis D). Gibbus Deformity

Scoliosis

What ligament connects the LAMINAE of the adjacent VERTEBRAE? * A) Supraspinous ligament B) Intertransverse ligament C) Ligamentum flavum D) Interspinous ligament

Ligamentum flavum

What muscle ASSISTS the TRAPEZIUS in rotating the scapula when the arm is raised above the head? * A). Serratus anterior B). Levator scapulae C). Rhomboid major D). Latissimus dorsi

Levator scapulae

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the TRAPEZIUS muscle? * A). It originates from the medial third of the superior nuchal line of the occipital bone. B). Its upper fibers are directed downward and laterally into the lateral third of the clavicle. C). It suspend the shoulder girdle from the skull and the vertebral column. D). It is innervated by CN X (vagus nerve).

It is innervated by CN X (vagus nerve).

Which of the following is NOT a “POSTVERTEBRAL muscle”? * A). Interspinalis cervicis B). Interspinalis thoracis C). Interspinales capitis D). Interspinalis lumborum

Interspinales capitis

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the NERVE supply of the BACK? * A). The greater occipital nerve supplies the skin of the scalp. B). Each posterior ramus divides into a superior and inferior branch. C). The skin and muscles of the back are supplied by the anterior rami of the spinal nerves. D). The posterior rami of the cervical and thoracic nerves supply deep muscle of the back.

The greater occipital nerve supplies the skin of the scalp.

Which of the following comprises one of the borders of PETIT's Triangle? * A. The latissimus dorsi forms the lateral boundary. B. The external oblique forms the medial boundary. C. The iliac crest forms the inferior boundary. D. The Multifidus forms the floor of the triangle.

The ILIAC CREST forms the INFERIOR boundary.

The SPACE bounded by the TERES MINOR superiorly, the TERES MAJOR inferiorly and the long head of the TRICEPS BRACHII laterally contains which of the following structures? * A. Subscapular vessels B. Suprascapular vessels C. Dorsal scapular vessels D. Circumflex scapular vessels

CIRCUMFLEX scapular vessels

Triangular Interval Syndrome (TIS) was described as a differential diagnosis for radicular pain in the upper extremity. It is a condition where a nerve is entrapped in the triangular interval resulting in upper extremity radicular pain. What NERVE passes through the TRIANGULAR interval? * A. Median Nerve B. Radial Nerve C. Ulnar Nerve D. Musculocutaneous Nerve

RADIAL Nerve

There are several peripheral nerves in the SHOULDER that can be injured particularly due to repetitive stress or overuse. There are varying degrees of nerve injury. Most commonly, injury to a nerve in a more mild form is called neuropraxia. This means that it typically recovers fully. An acute injury to a nerve can happen from repeatedly carrying a heavy BACKPACK and the misuse of CRUTCHES can also cause COMPRESSION of this nerve. What NERVE is most commonly injured in this case? * A. Axillary nerve B. Brachial nerve C. Musculocutaneous nerve D. Dorsal scapular nerve

Axillary nerve

A 40-year-old male carpenter came in for consultation for pain along the lower lateral asect of the upper arm, weakness of shoulder abduction and elbow flexion following a fall 1-week prior to consult. Upon examination, there was WEAKNESS of the BICEPS TENDON REFLEXES. You were intertaining a HERNIATED DISC so you ordered for an MRI. At what intervertebral disc level would you have this kind of signs and symptoms? * A. C3 disc B. C4 disc C. C5 disc D. C6 disc

C5 disc

The vertebral column is composed of how many unfused vertebrae? * A. 30 B. 31 C. 32 D. 33

A 25-year-old male balikbayan came in for consult due to painful extenal hemorrhoids. He opted for the most urgent procedure since he will be leaving back to the U.S. in a week. You decided to perform a hemorrhoidectomy in an outpatient basis where you need to do CAUDAL ANESTHESIA. What is the bony LANDMARK in the SACRUM in order to locate the sacral hiatus? * A. Coccyx B. 4th sacral foramen C. 3rd sacral foramen D. 4th sacral spinous process

4th sacral spinous PROCESS

``` Which of the following provides ARTERIAL supply to the SPINAL CORD? * A. Medullary artery B. Reticulomedullary artery C. Radiculomedullary artery D. Reticular artery ```

RADICULOmedullary artery

``` What do you call the THICKENINGS of the SPINAL PIA mater? * A) Articulate ligaments B) Denticulate ligaments C) Intermeningeal ligaments D) Articular ligaments ```

Denticulate ligaments

What muscle group in the UPPER EXTREMITY is mostly innervated by the MEDIAN nerve? * A). Anterior arm B). Anterior forearm C). Posterior arm D). Posterior forearm

Anterior FOREARM

``` Which group of muscles in the upper extremity is innervated by the MUSCULOCUTANEOUS nerve? * A). Anterior forearm B). Posterior forearm C). Anterior upper arm D). Posterior upper arm ```

Anterior upper arm

The SUPERFICIAL PALMAR arch is a direct continuation of which artery? * A. Ulnar B. Radial C. Anterior interosseous D. Posterior interosseous

Ulnar

``` The DEEP PALMAR arch is a direct continuation of which artery? * A. Ulnar B. Radial C. Anterior interosseous D. Posterior interosseous ```

Radial

Through what anatomical area does the CEPHALIC VEIN pass to reach the AXILLARY vein? * A). Cubital fossa B). Carpal tunnel C). Clavipectoral triangle D). Cervical outlet

Clavipectoral triangle

TENDONS of the following muscles contain SESAMOID BONE. * A) Quadriceps femoris B) Flexor pollicis brevis C) Flexor hallucis brevis D) All of the above

All of the above

What is the NERVE supply of the ADDUCTOR POLLICIS muscle? * A) Median nerve B) Radial nerve C) Ulnar nerve D) Musculocutaneous nerve

Ulnar nerve

What blood vessel is a continuation of the ULNAR END of the DORSAL VENOUS arch? * A) Cephalic vein B) Median cubital vein C) Basilic vein D) Brachial vein

Basilic vein

A 25-year-old, male, professional baseball player, complaints of limitation of movement on his right shoulder after a game. On examination, positive apprehension test was positive on shoulder, right. MRI revealed a massive rotator cuff tear, Right. What muscles composes the “ROTATOR CUFF”? * A) Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus and Teres Major B) Supraspinatus, Subscapularis and Teres major C) Infraspinatus, Subscapularis and Teres Minor D) Infraspinatus, Supraspinatus, Teres Major

INFRAspinatus, SUBscapularis and Teres MINOR

What is the correct arrangement of DISTAL CARPAL bones from LATERAL to MEDIAL? * A. Trapezium, Hamate, Trapezoid, Capitate B. Trapezium, Capitate, Trapezoid, Hamate C. Trapezium, Trapezoid, Hamate, Capitate D. Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate

TrapeZIUM, TrapeZOID, CApitate, HAmate

``` What muscle at of the POSTERIOR COMPARTMENT of the FOREARM originates from the LATERAL epicondyle of the HUMERUS and inserts to the POSTERIOR surface of the base of the THIRD METACARPAL bone, where its movement is to extend and abduct the hand at the WRIST JOINT? * A) Extensor digitorum B) Extensor carpi radialis longus C) Extensor carpi radialis brevis D) Extensor digiti minimi ```

Extensor carpi radialis BREVIS

A 40-year-old woman complaints of “pins and needles” and burning pain on lateral three and half fingers and weakness of the thenar muscles. She was diagnosed with “CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME”. Which among the following TENDONS passes through the CARPAL TUNNEL? * A) Flexor Pollicis Longus and Flexor Digitorum Superficialis B) Flexor Pollicis Brevis and Flexor Digitorum Superficialis C) Flexor Pollicis Brevis and Flexor Digitorum Profundus D) Flexor Pollicis Longus and Flexor Pollicis Brevis

Flexor Pollicis LONGUS and | Flexor Digitorum SUPERFICIALIS

What DEFORMITY results from flexing the PIP joint and hyperextension of the DIP joint, due to the avulsion of the CENTRAL SLIP of the EXTENSOR TENDON proximal at its Insertion? * A) Boutonniere’s deformity B) Mallet finger C) Jersey finger D) Trigger finger

Boutonniere’s deformity

A 56-year-old female complains of severe back pain associated with radiating sensation on the LATERAL part of LOWER LEF and DORSUM of the FOOT. What nerve root is probably involved? * A) S1 B) L5 C) L4 D) L3

Which of the following muscles contribute to the FLOOR of the CUBITAL FOSSA? * A). Biceps brachii B). Triceps brachii C). Coracobrachialis D). Brachialis

Brachialis

Which NERVE is the main innervator of the TRICEPS BRACHII? * A). Musculocutaneous nerve B). Radial nerve C). Ulnar nerve D). Median nerve

Radial nerve

At what point does the BASILIC VEIN move DEEP in the arm? * A). Cubital fossa B). Border of teres major C). Axilla D). Between the heads of biceps brachii

Border of teres major

The BASILIC veins joins which veins(s) to form the AXILLARY vein? * A). Cephalic vein B). Ulnar veins C). Radial veins D). Brachial vein

Brachial vein

What muscle does the AXILLARY artery pass beneath? * A). Biceps brachii B). Pectoralis major C). Subscapularis D). Pectoralis minor

Pectoralis MINOR

What vessel does the LEFT SUBCLAVIAN artery arise from directly? * A). Aorta B). Right common carotid C). Brachiocephalic trunk D). Left common carotid

Aorta

From the anatomical position, turning the PALM to face the BODY is an example of _____________. * A. Lateral rotation B. Circumduction C. Medial rotation D. Adduction

MEDIAL rotation

What do we call a muscle that moves a limb AWAY from the MIDLINE? * A. An adductor B. An abductor C. An extensor D. A flexor

An abductor

A supinator __________. * A. Turns a limb to face downwards B. Moves a limb away from the midline C. Turns a limb to face upwards D. Moves a limb towards the midline

Turns a limb to face UPWARDS

FLEXING the FOOT at the ankle is called __________. * A. Inversion B. Dorsiflexion C. Plantarflexion D. Eversion

DORSI-flexion

What is the anatomical name for PUSHING DOWN the SHOULDERS ? * A. Contraction B. Abduction C. Depression D. Suppression

Depression

CIRCUMDUCTION of a limb means moving it in which of the following ways? * A. Anteriorly and posteriorly B. Medially and laterally C. In circular movements D. Superiorly and inferiorly

In CIRCULAR movements

What connects MUSCLE to BONE? * A. Ligaments B. Cartilage C. Fibers D. Tendons

Tendons

The longest bone in the body is __________. * A. The spine B. The femur C. The humerus D. The tibia

The femur

Which BONE is the only one that's NOT CONNECTED to another? * A. The skull B. The cuboid C. The hyoid D. The stapes

The hyoid

``` The LARGETS ORGAN in the human body is __________. * A. The large intestine B. The skin C. The liver D. The small intestine ```

The skin

The hip joint is an example of __________. * A. A ball and socket joint B. An ellipsoidal joint C. A gliding joint D. A saddle joint

A ball and socket joint

Which of the following is one of the most COMMONLY FRACTURED bones of the body? * A. The calcaneus B. The phalanges C. A rib D. The clavicle

The clavicle

What is the anatomical term for the area of the nose that SEPARATES the NOSTRILS? * A. The septum B. The uvula C. The tragus D. Bridge of the nose

The septum

What is a normal human body temperature? * A. 36.5–37.5 °C (97.7–99.5 °F) B. 37.5 or 38.3 °C (99.5 or 100.9 °F) C. 40.0 or 41.5 °C (104.0 or 106.7 °F) D. 35.0–37.0 °C (95.0–98.6 °F)

36.5–37.5 °C (97.7–99.5 °F)

The PLANE that is at a right angle to the longitudinal axis of the body and divides the body into INFERIOR and SUPERIOR parts is the ____________________ plane. * A. Transverse B. Coronal C. Sagittal D. Oblique

Transverse

The GROWTH in the LENGTH of the BONE occurs in the __________. * A) periosteum B) metaphysis C) epiphyseal plate D) articular cartilage

epiphyseal plate

The LAYER that contains capillaries that supply the EPIDERMIS with OXYGEN and NUTRIENTS is the __________. * A) reticular layer of the dermis B) stratum basale C) subcutaneous layer D) papillary layer of the dermi

PAPILLARY layer of the dermi

The CELLS in the EPIDERMIS that initiate an IMMUNE RESPONSE against pathogens and cancer cells is the __________. * A) Langerhans cell B) Merkel cell C) keratinocyte D) melanocyte

Langerhans cell

The type of FIBER found in CONNECTIVE tissue proper that combines the properties of tensile strength with FLEXIBILITY is __________. * A) elastic B) keratin C) reticular D) collagen

collagen

``` The pancreas secreting insulin is an example of __________ gland? * A) Exocrine B) Endocrine C) Apocrine D) Serou ```

Endocrine