IGNORE - General Anatomy Questions Flashcards

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What nerve supplies the external ear?

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the auriculotemporal nerve (branch of the trigeminal nerve)

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what 2 structures are derived from the transversalis fascia?

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  1. the spermatic fascia is a continuation of the transversalis fascia
  2. The mouth of The out pouching of the fascia is the deep inguinal ring
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what is the coronary sinus and what is its largest component?

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The cardiac sinus is a collection of the small, middle and great cardiac veins + thesbian veins (small cardiac veins). it lies between the left atrium and left ventricle

It drains directly in to the right atrium.

the great cardiac vein is the largest component

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at what level does the IMA leave the Aorta

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L3

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What is the nerve root value of the external urethral sphincter

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S2, S3, S4

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what is the nervous inervation of the external urethral sphincter

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pudendal nerve

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what is the level of the transpyloric plane

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L1

Clue: hungry 1

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damage to what nerve causes a hoarse voice

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recurrent laryngeal nerve which is a branch of the vagus nerve

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Which fascial structures encases the apex of the lungs?

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Sibsons fascia

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what structure determines the descent path of the testicle

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gubernaculum

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what is the nerve supply of the rectus abdominus

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anterior primary rami of T7-12.

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damage to which structure causes winging of the scapular

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long thoracic nerve (of bell)

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Which structure is most closely related to the axillary nerve within the quadrangular space?

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posterior circumflex humeral vessels

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where do oesophageal varies drain to

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hemiazygous veins

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what is the main blood supply to the prostate

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inferior vesicular artery (from internal pudendal and inferior gluteal branches of the internal iliac)

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where are vitamin B12 and Bile salts absorbed

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terminal ileum (b12 also abdorbed in the stomach)

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what is diahorreah post terminal ileum resection caused by and how can it be rectified

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caused by bile salt malabsorption
can be rectified with oral cholestyramine (bile salt binding agent)

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what are Peyers patches and where are they found

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they are aggregation of lymphoid tissue found in the terminal ileum

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what is the innervation of the lacrimal gland

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fibres from the pterygopalatine ganglion, pre ganglionic fibres come from the Greater petrosal nerve

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where does the scaphoid bone get most of its blood supply from

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dorsal carpal branch vessels

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what is the blood supply to the rectum

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  1. superior rectal artery (branch of the inferior mesenteric artery)
  2. middle rectal artery (branch of the internal iliac artery)
  3. inferior rectal artery (branch of the internal pudendal artery from the internal iliac artery).
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what incision is used for a laporotomy in young children

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transverse supra umbilical incision

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from what structure does the inguinal ligament arise?

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external oblique apperneurosis

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what is the blood supply of the rectus abdominis

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superior and inferior epigastric artery

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what is the origin of the epigastric artery
external iliac arteries
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Which nerve roots contribute nerve fibres to the ansa cervicalis?
C1 C2 C3
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Which of structure separates the ulnar artery from the median nerve
Pronator Teres
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Which anatomical structure lies within the spiral groove of the humerus?
Radial Nerve
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where does the inferior mesenteric vein drain in to?
Splenic vein
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what is gerotas fascia
fibrous connective tissue that encapsulates the kidneys and adrenal glands
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Where are the greatest proportion of musculi pectinati found?
Right atrium
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From which structure is the central tendon of the diaphragm derived?
septum transversum
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A 28 year old man has sustained a non salvageable testicular injury to his left testicle. The surgeon decides to perform an orchidectomy and divides the left testicular artery. From where does this vessel originate?
branch of the abdominal aorta
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When the brachial plexus is injured in the axilla as a result of a crutch palsy, which nerve is most commonly affected?
radial nerve (posterior chord of the brachial plexus)
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from which structure does the long head of the triceps muscle arise?
infragelnoid tubercle
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where are oxiphil cells found
parathyroid glands
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The cords of the brachial plexus are most closely related to which vessel?
Axillary Artery
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Which hormonal agent will increase secretions of water and electrolytes in pancreatic juice
Secretin increases section of fluid and water. Cholecystekinine increases enzyme secretion
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which vessel is responsible for the arterial supply to the tail of the pancreas?
splenic artery
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which structure is most anterior at the left renal hilum?
renal vein
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what structures does the recurrent laryngeal nerve innervate?
Innervates all intrinsic larynx muscles (excluding cricothyroid)
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what 3 layers are the spermatic cord composed of (outer to inner)
external oblique aperneurosis Cremasteric muscle internal oblique aperneurosis
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at what level does the trachea bifurcate
T5
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what nerves are at risk during a carotid endarterectomy
Nerves at risk during a carotid endarterectomy: Hypoglossal nerve Greater auricular nerve Superior laryngeal nerve
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what nerve is responsible for finger adduction
ulnar nerve
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what is the lymphatic drainage of the vagina
Superior – drains to external iliac nodes Middle – drains to internal iliac nodes Inferior – drains to superficial inguinal lymph nodes.
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which muscles insert on to the lesser trochanter
posas major and illiacus
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Which structure separates the cephalic vein and the brachial artery in the antecubital fossa?
Biceps / bicipital apperneurosis
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What nerve is often permanently damaged during a superficial parotidectomy?
Greater auricular nerve
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what nerve is responsible for voluntary control of the urethral sphincter
pudendal nerve
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what nerve, if damaged, causes foot drop
sciatic nerve / common perineal
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what is the longest part of the male urethra
spongy urethra
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what cranial nerves have parasympathetic nerve innervation
cranial nerves III, VII, IX, and X.
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What are the branches of the external carotid artery?
Some (sup thyroid) Attendings (Ascending Pharyngeal) Like (Lingual) Freaking (Facial) Out (Occipital) Potential (Post auricular) Medical (Maxillary) Students (Sup temporal)
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What are the branches of the retromandibular vein
The retromandibular vein is formed from the union of the maxillary and superficial temporal veins.
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what nerve is at risk in a axillary node clearence
thoracodorsal nerve and long thoracic nerve
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what are the branches of the subclavian artery
V ertebral artery I nternal thoracic T hyrocervical trunk C ostalcervical trunk D orsal scapular
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what are the branches of the brachiocephalic artery
1. Right common carotid Artery 2. Right Subclavian Artery 3. Thyroid ima artery
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what structures are found in the quadrangular space
Axillary Nerve posterior humeral circumflex artery
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What are the branches of the internal ileac artery
Gluteal arteries Obturator Artery Internal Pudendal Artery Uterine Arteries Middle Rectal arteries Superior and inferior vesicular arteries