Mixed Topics

Question 1

level where ascending aorta is continuous with arch of aorta

Answer 1

TV4-5

Question 2

level where arch of aorta is continuous with descending aorta

Answer 2

T4-5

Question 3

effect of sympathetic nerves on lungs

Answer 3

bronchodilator, vasoconstriction

Question 4

effect of parasympathetic nerves on lungs

Answer 4

bronchoconstriction, vasodilation

Question 5

rationale for aspirated small objects to go to right primary bronchus

Answer 5

wider diameter, shorter and more vertical

Question 6

needle location of therapeutic pleural tapping

Answer 6

superior to 12th rib, posteriorly

Question 7

name given to orientation where uterus and vagina intersect at 90 degree angle

Answer 7

anteversion

Question 8

name given to orientation where uterine body and cervix interact at 10-15 degree angle

Answer 8

anteflexion

Question 9

ridge located between sinus venarum and right ventricle

Answer 9

cristae terminalis

Question 10

nerve at risk when performing thyroidectomy

Answer 10

both left and right recurrent laryngeal nerves

Question 11

specific muscle that holds patella in place

Answer 11

vastus medialis

Question 12

first portion of quadriceps femoris to atrophy with injury to femoral nerve

Answer 12

vastus medialis

Question 13

last portion of quadriceps femoris to receiver following injury

Answer 13

vastus medialis

Question 14

innervation to nail bed of middle finger

Answer 14

median nerve

Question 15

innervation to nail bed of ring finger

Answer 15

ulnar and median

Question 16

spinal nerve affected with herniated disc at L3/4

Answer 16

L4