Anatomy Exam 2

A 19-year-old man is involved in a motor vehicle accident and suffers a right proximal humeral fracture. The patient is noted to have numbness of the right lateral upper arm and also inability to abduct his arm. Which of following muscles is likely affected by this nerve injury? A Teres minor B Supraspinatus C Subscapularis D Teres major E Infraspinatus

Teres Minor

The scrotum appears to have a slightly pigmented and wrinkled appearance. What is the explanation for this appearance? A Hyperkeratinized squamous epithelium B The tunica albuginea C The dartos fascia D The pampiniform plexus

The dartos fascia

A pediatric heart surgeon has just divided the sternum in a child to repair a cardiac malformation. A lobulated gland-like structure is seen immediately obscuring the heart. This is most likely which of the following? A Lung B Thyroid gland C Thymus D Lymph nodes E Liver

Thymus

A clinician is palpating the anterior neck of a patient who has been involved in a motor vehicle accident and notes the laryngeal prominence. Which of the following describes the anatomical structure that corresponds to this prominence? A Thyroid cartilage B Cricoid cartilage C Hyoid bone D First tracheal ring

Thyroid cartilage

A patient with a hip dislocation is also exhibiting weakness of extension of the thigh at the hip. This would indicate possible damage to which of the following? A Femoral nerve B Obturator nerve C Common fibular portion of the sciatic nerve D Tibial portion of the sciatic nerve E Saphenous nerve

Tibial portion of the sciatic nerve

During a procedure to remove a palatine tonsil, the operating field was suddenly filled with bright red blood. Which artery was inadvertently damaged? A Tonsillar branch of facial B Ascending pharyngeal C Ascending palatine D Descending palatine E Lingual

Tonsillar branch of facial

A 45-year-old woman is having significant uterine bleeding from uterine fibroids. The radiologist performs an embolization procedure of the uterine arteries. Through which of the following structures do the uterine arteries traverse? A Transverse cervical (cardinal) ligaments B Uterosacral ligaments C Vesicouterine fold D Anterior vaginal fornix

Transverse cervical (cardinal) ligaments

An 18-year-old man is noted to have probable testicular cancer. He undergoes surgery. After incising the scrotum, the surgeon contemplates the approach to the parenchyma of the testes. Through which layer must the surgeon incise to reach the testicular parenchyma? A Buck fascia B Tunica albuginea C Dartos fascia D Scarpa fascia

Tunica albuginea

A 7-year-old male comes in for a routine physical examination. The pediatrician notices that the right testis is enlarged and without tenderness. Transillumination reveals clear fluid which is present around the right testis. This fluid most likely occupies which space? A Tunica albuginea B External spermatic fascia C Tunica vaginalis D Cremasteric layer

Tunica vaginalis

A 30-year-old woman is noted to have an absent kidney. Which of the following findings is she also likely to have? A Absent unilateral ovary B Unicornuate uterus C Imperforate hymen D Inguinal hernia

Unicornuate uterus

You point to the colon with your probe, and ask your colleague "What tissue am I touching?" A Visceral pleura B Parietal pleura C Mesentery D Parietal peritoneum E Visceral peritoneum

Visceral pleura

A 24-year-old football player receives a blow to the left skull, and the team physician finds weakness of the left SCM. Which of the following associated findings is most likely to be seen in this patient? A Weakness of the masseter muscle B Decreased sensation of the ipsilateral face C Decreased tearing from the ipsilateral eye D Weakness of the trapezius muscle

Weakness of the trapezius muscle

A 3-year-old boy had three episodes of otitis media over the past year. His mother asks the pediatrician why children tend to develop more ear infections than adults. Which of the following is the most likely anatomical explanation? A Changes in the eustachian tube B Changes in the external pinna C Changes in the external ear canal D Changes in the stapedius ossicle

A Changes in the eustachian tube

You are at surgery and are about to mobilize the second portion of the duodenum and the head of the pancreas. You note an artery and vein passing anteriorly to the uncinate process of the pancreas and the third portion of the duodenum. Which vessels are these? A SMA and SMV B Inferior mesenteric artery and vein C Gastroduodenal artery and vein D Superior pancreaticoduodenal artery and vein E Middle colic artery and vein

A SMA and SMV

During this same physical exam, you ask the patient to look laterally with her right eye, and then upward. You have just tested the function of which muscle? A Superior rectus muscle B Superior oblique muscle C Inferior oblique muscle D Inferior rectus muscle E Medial rectus muscle

A Superior rectus muscle

A patient with a severe tear of the medial collateral ligament of the wrist would likely display which of the following increased wrist movements? A Flexion B Extension C Abduction D Adduction E Pronation

Abduction

A 44-year-old swimmer is seen in the physician's office for right shoulder pain for 1 year. A radiograph of the shoulder indicates that the supraspinatus tendon is calcified. What movement is most likely to cause discomfort in this patient? A Medial rotation of the humerus B Lateral rotation of the humerus C Adduction of the humerus D Abduction of the humerus

Abduction of the humerus

A 50-year-old diabetic man is having difficulty voiding urine. On examination, he has decreased sensation of the perineal region. Which of the following reflexes is the most likely to be affected? A Patellar tendon B Achilles tendon C Cremaster D Anal wink

Anal Wink

A 56-year-old man had a stroke. Among other symptoms, a marked deficit in bite strength was observed on the affected side, indicating weakness in the muscles of mastication. Which of the following muscles is also innervated by the same nerve? A Orbicularis oculi B Platysma C Anterior belly of digastric D Stylohyoid E Superior belly of omohyoid

Anterior belly of digastric

You are in anatomy lab and ask a fellow medical student about the course of the right subclavian artery. Your colleague answers that this structure lies immediately posterior to the A Clavicle B Anterior scalene muscle C Middle scalene muscle D Posterior scalene muscle E Sternocleidomastoid muscle

Anterior scalene muscle

A 4-year-old boy was noted to have recurrent ear infections. He underwent placement of tubes in the tympanic membranes 3 days previously and currently complains of some difficulty in tasting candy. Which of the following is the most likely explanation? A Disruption of CN VIII B Disruption of the chorda tympani C Effects of the anesthesia D Effects of the endotracheal tube

B Disruption of the chorda tympani

To elevate the kidney within the renal fascia and the perirenal fat, the renal fascia must be reflected or incised from the fascia of which of the following muscles? A Diaphragm B Psoas muscle C Quadratus lumborum muscle D Transversus abdominis muscle E Iliacus muscle

B Psoas muscle

During the removal of a patient's kidney, you would observe which of the following as being most anterior within the renal sinus? A Renal arteries B Renal vein C Major calyx D Minor calyx E Renal pelvis

B Renal vein

A 28-year-old neuroanatomy graduate student noted pain at the bridge of his nose and had been told that he had "sinus" infections. He was speculating about the afferent nerve supply from this area. Which of the following is the most accurate description of the sensory nerve innervation? A Branches of CN III B Branches of CN V C Branches of CN VII D Branches of CN IX

Branches of CN V

A thoracic surgeon has entered the right pleural cavity and excised two suspicious lymph nodes at the hilum of the right lung for frozen-section pathological study. These nodes belong to which of the following lymph node groups? A Parasternal B Paratracheal C Superior tracheobronchial D Inferior tracheobronchial E Bronchopulmonary

Bronchopulmonary

A 16-year-old girl is brought into the physician's office because her mother suspects an eating disorder. The patient has bilateral swelling of the cheeks that are nontender. There are multiple dental caries. She appears to be of normal weight. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A Anorexia nervosa B Bulimia C Irritable bowel syndrome D Facetious hyperphagia

Bulimia

A 5-year-old girl complains of severe pain from her right ear due to an acute otitis media. Which of the following nerves is most likely responsible for carrying the sensation of pain from the tympanic membrane? A CN VII B CN VIII C CN IX D CN X

C CN IX

A 57-year-old man is diagnosed with colon cancer. He is noted to have a probable metastatic mass in the neck at the thoracic duct. Where is the metastasis likely to be located? A Right supraclavicular region B Right subclavicular region C Left supraclavicular region D Left subclavicular area

C Left supraclavicular region

As you proceed to elevate the duodenum and pancreas, you note two veins posterior to the neck of the pancreas uniting to form a large vein that passes superiorly. Which large vein has been formed? A Splenic vein B IVC C Portal vein D Right gastric vein E Middle colic vein

C Portal vein

A 31-year-old woman is in her physician's office for a fitting for an intrauterine contraceptive device. The physician performs a pelvic examination to ensure that the device is placed in the correct direction. The physical examination shows that the uterine body is tipped toward the rectum and that the uterine fundus is tipped anteriorly. Which of the following describes the position of the uterus? A Anteverted, anteflexed B Anteverted, retroflexed C Retroverted, anteflexed D Retroverted, retroflexed

C Retroverted, anteflexed

Ligation of the common hepatic artery will eliminate the gastric blood supply through which of the following arteries? A Left gastric and short gastric arteries B Short gastric and right gastroomental arteries C Right gastroomental and right gastric arteries D Right gastric and left gastric arteries E Left gastric and left gastroomental arteries

C Right gastroomental and right gastric arteries

As you continue, you also note a large, tortuous artery passing to the left along the superior border of the pancreas. This is likely to be which of the following? A Left renal artery B IMA C Splenic artery D Left gastroomental (gastroepiploic) artery E Left colic artery

C Splenic artery

A 2-month-old baby is noted to have macrocephaly (large head) and developmental delay. On ultrasound, the baby has significant hydrocephalus. The pediatrician is suspicious of congenital stenosis of the aqueduct of Sylvius. Which of the following are the most likely findings in this infant? (has a weird chart)

C. The aqueduct of Sylvius is between the third and fourth ventricles; thus, dilation of the lateral ventricles and the third ventricle is seen with aqueductal stenosis.

You ask your dissection colleague "What spinal nerves innervate the peritoneum on the underside of the central region of the diaphragm?" A C3 through C5 B T5 through C9 C T6 through T12 D T10 E L2 through L4

C3 through C5

A patient has a mild chronic cough but has clear lungs and no evidence of bronchitis. Her physician believes that the symptoms are due to postnasal drip brought on by allergy. Which nerve is responsible for the afferent limb of the cough reflex? A CN V2 B CN V3 C CN VII D CN IX E CN X

CN IX

A 45-year-old diabetic woman has developed shingles involving the right cornea. Through which nerve did the varicella virus most likely travel to the cornea? A CN II B CN III C CN V D CN VII

CN V

Lacrimal nerve A CN V1 B CN V2 C CN V3

CN V1

Supraorbital nerve A CN V1 B CN V2 C CN V3

CN V1

Infraorbital nerve A CN V1 B CN V2 C CN V3

CN V2

Auriculotemporal nerve A CN V1 B CN V2 C CN V3

CN V3

A 44-year-old accountant develops a bleeding ulcer around tax time. The gastroenterologist visualizes the ulcer in the proximal duodenum. A radiologist has been called to cannulate and embolize the artery supplying the ulcer. Which of the following arteries does the radiologist need to cannulate? A Celiac artery B SMA C IMA D Superior epigastric artery

Celiac artery

After removal of a large portion of the stomach in a patient who has cancer, you are now examining the lymph nodes that receive lymph from the stomach. Which of the following structures receives lymph directly from the stomach? A Cisterna chyli B Aorticorenal nodes C Celiac nodes D Superior mesenteric nodes E Inferior mesenteric nodes

Celiac nodes

Which mechanism propels lymph through the lymphatic vessels? A Cardiac contractility B Gravity C Peristalsis D Compression

D Compression

You wish to examine the hilum of the right kidney during surgery. Which of the following structures must be elevated and reflected to do so? A Stomach B Suprarenal gland C Ascending colon D Duodenum E Liver

D Duodenum

A 45-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department (ED) with a 4-h history of vomiting dark brown emesis that has a granular component. Examination shows tenderness of the midabdomen. Upper endoscopy shows a bleeding ulcer of the duodenal bulb on the posterior aspect. Which artery has the ulcer most likely have affected? A Splenic B Right gastroepiploic C Left gastric D Gastroduodenal E Celiac trunk

D Gastroduodenal

A 65-year-old woman is noted to have cancer of the vulva. Metastasis of the cancer to the lymph nodes in the femoral triangle is noted. Which of the following best describes the location of the lymph nodes? A Immediately lateral to the femoral nerve B Immediately medial to the femoral nerve C Immediately medial to the femoral artery D Immediately medial to the femoral vein E Immediately lateral to the femoral vein

D Immediately medial to the femoral vein

A 42-year-old woman is undergoing a total abdominal hysterectomy due to leiomyomata of the uterus that has caused significant abnormal vaginal bleeding. During the surgery, the surgeon locates the left ureter to ensure its safety prior to clamping the uterine artery. The ureter is found at the pelvic brim. In this area, the left ureter is located immediately lateral to the A Left ovarian vein B Left external iliac artery C Abdominal aorta D Left internal iliac artery E Left uterine artery F Left renal artery

D Left internal iliac artery

While performing a physical examination, you test the function of the muscles attached to the eyeball and thereby the integrity of their innervation. You would test the function of the superior oblique muscle by having the patient do which of the following? A Look in toward the nose B Look laterally C Look in toward the nose and then upward D Look in toward the nose and then down E Look laterally and then down

D Look in toward the nose and then down

A 34-year-old man is involved in a motor vehicle accident. He is brought into the emergency room and is noted to have a hematoma involving the pancreas. What is the most likely location of this hematoma? A Intraperitoneal midline B Intraperitonal right side C Intraperitoneal left side D Retroperitoneal midline E Retroperitoneal behind spleen

D Retroperitoneal midline

Gastric contents exiting a posterior perforation of the stomach wall will accumulate in which of the following? A The left paracolic gutter B The left paravertebral gutter C The right paravertebral gutter D The omental bursa E The hepatorenal recess

D The omental bursa

While examining a patient, you notice ptosis of the patient's left eye. This would indicate to you there is paralysis of which muscle? A Orbicularis muscle B Superior oblique muscle C Inferior oblique muscle D Inferior rectus muscle E Levator palpebrae muscle

E Levator palpebrae muscle

A surgical incision through the fundus of the stomach would require you to clamp which of the following? A Right gastric artery B Left gastric artery C Right gastroomental artery D Left gastroomental artery E Short gastric arteries

E Short gastric arteries

You must remove fluid from the pleural cavity of your patient (thoracentesis). You decide to insert the aspiration needle over the top of a rib, into an intercostal space inferior to the lower border of the lung in the MAL at the end of a normal expiration. Which of the following is the lowest (most caudal) level at which this procedure might safely be done without injuring the lung? A Fourth intercostal space B Fifth intercostal space C Sixth intercostal space D Seventh intercostal space E Eighth intercostal space

Eighth intercostal space

Between the dura mater and the calvaria A Epidural B Subdural C Subarachnoid D Intraarachnoid

Epidural

A 22-year-old college student is being seen for possible sinusitis. The physician sees purulent drainage arising from the superior nasal meatus. Which of the following sinuses is likely to be infected? A Frontal B Maxillary C Sphenoidal D Ethmoidal

Ethmoidal

A 24-year-old man is noted to have a midshaft humeral fracture after falling from a scaffold. Which of the following muscle tests would you perform to test the integrity of the radial nerve? A Flexion of the forearm at the elbow B Flexion of the hand at the wrist C Extension of the hand at the wrist D Abduction of the index, middle, ring, and little fingers E Adduction of the index, middle, ring, and little fingers

Extension of the hand at the wrist

As a radiologist examining a contrast study of the pulmonary vessels, you will note how many pulmonary veins entering the left atrium? A Two B Three C Four D Five E Six

Four

Which structure passes through the gap between the superior and middle constrictor muscles? A Recurrent laryngeal artery B Internal laryngeal nerve C Superior laryngeal artery D Glossopharyngeal nerve E Pharyngotympanic tube

Glossopharyngeal nerve

A 2-year-old girl is diagnosed with torticollis involving the right SCM. Which of the following describes the most likely anatomical change? A Head flexed forward in the midline B Head rotated to the right C Head rotated to the left D Head extended in the midline plane

Head rotated to the left

You demonstrate the relationship between the brachial plexus and the superior thoracic aperture during the dissection. What portion of the plexus lies closest to the aperture? A C5 root B C6 root C Superior trunk D Middle trunk E Inferior trunk

Inferior trunk

A 33-year-old woman underwent partial thyroidectomy for hyperthyroidism in which the thyroid failed to take up radioactive iodine. She is noted to have some hoarseness of voice 1 month later. Which of the following is the most likely explanation? A Endotracheal tube trauma to the vocal cords B Injury to the cricoid cartilage C Injury to the thyroid cartilage D Injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve

Injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve

A 24-year-old male slips on a banana peel and falls onto his outstretched hand. Which of the following structures transmits the force from the radius to the ulna? A Triangular fibrocartilage B Interosseous membrane C Scaphoid bone D Ulnar collateral ligament E Radial collateral ligament

Interosseous membrane

In a patient who has a posterior dislocation of the hip, which of the following ligamentous structures would be torn? A Pubofemoral ligament B Iliofemoral ligament C Ischiofemoral ligament D Lacunar ligament E Sacrotuberous ligament

Ischiofemoral ligament

As a surgeon about to remove the right adrenal gland, you examine the blood supply of the right adrenal gland and observe which of the following? A It receives its arterial blood supply from the aorta only B Its central vein drains into the IVC C Its central vein drains into the left renal vein D It is in contact with the head of the pancreas E It lies external to the renal fascia

Its central vein drains into the IVC

A 45-year-old woman has a severe asthmatic exacerbation and requires an arterial blood gas specimen for management. If you are planning to draw the sample from the brachial artery, where should you insert the needle? A In the lateral aspect of the arm, between the biceps and triceps brachii muscles B Just lateral to the biceps tendon in the cubital fossa C Just medial to the biceps tendon in the cubital fossa D Just medial to the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle at the wrist E Just lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle at the wrist

Just medial to the biceps tendon in the cubital fossa

A 45-year-old man complains of shooting pain down his right leg that worsens with sitting and coughing. He also has some numbness in the area. The physician tests sensation on the lateral thigh region. Which of the following nerve roots is being tested? A L1 and L2 B L2 and L3 C L4 and L5 D S1 and S2 E S3 and S4

L4 and L5

During a surgical procedure, a surgeon has reflected the fat pad containing the thymic remnants and notes a large venous structure crossing the midline from the left and apparently emptying into the SVC. This vessel is most likely which of the following? A Right brachiocephalic vein B Left brachiocephalic vein C Left internal jugular vein D Left subclavian vein E Azygous vein

Left brachiocephalic vein

A 24-year-old medical student has been diagnosed with sinusitis and asks her physician why there is nasal drainage during the night but not during the day. Which of the following is the best explanation? A Location of the ostia within the sinus B Location of the ostia within the nasal passage C Disruption of the drainage due to mastication D Diurnal mucus production increases at night

Location of the ostia within the sin

A 25-year-old woman underwent surgery for a thyroid nodule. Two months later, she complains of dryness of skin and muscle spasms. Which of the following is the most likely explanation? A Low serum magnesium B Low serum calcium C Low serum potassium D Low serum sodium E Low serum glucose

Low serum calcium

In a patient who has testicular cancer that has metastasized (spread) to the lymph nodes, which of the following would you expect to be involved first? A Lumbar (aortic) nodes B Aorticorenal nodes C Inferior mesenteric nodes D Common iliac nodes E Internal iliac nodes

Lumbar (aortic) nodes

You are examining a radiograph of a patient's wrist and note malalignment (dislocation) of one of the carpal bones. Which of the following is most likely to be the dislocated carpal bone? A Scaphoid B Lunate C Triquetrum D Capitate E Hamate

Lunate

A 54-year-old man has just dislocated his right hip. The physician is concerned about the integrity of the joint's blood supply. Which artery supplies most of the blood supply to the hip joint? A Lateral circumflex femoral B Medial circumflex femoral C Superficial circumflex iliac D Deep circumflex iliac E Perforating

Medial circumflex femoral

During a surgical procedure, you have elevated the transverse colon and note an artery in the transverse mesocolon. What is this vessel? A Right gastroomental (gastroepiploic) artery B Middle colic artery C Inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery D Right colic artery E Left colic artery

Middle colic artery

A dissection of the ureter is accomplished to excavate a large retroperitoneal mass. In isolating the ureter, the surgeon is attempting to ensure that the blood supply to the ureter is not disrupted. Which of the following best describes the arterial supply to the ureter? A Ureteral artery arising from the abdominal aorta B Ureteral artery arising from the external iliac artery C Ureteral artery arising from the internal iliac artery D No specific artery, but rather small branches from the nearby arteries

No specific artery, but rather small branches from the nearby arteries

A 22-year-old male is involved in a knife fight after a soccer game. He is brought to the emergency department. An 8-cm laceration that involves the right cheek, from his right ear to near the corner of his mouth, is noted. Which of the following structures is most likely injured? A Parotid duct B Submandibular duct C Superficial temporal artery D Lingual artery E Mandibular branch of the facial nerve

Parotid duct

Which of the following is the male homologue of the female clitoris? A Epididymis B Vas deferens C Penis D Scrotum

Penis

Which of the following muscles is most important to allow air movement through the larynx? A Posterior cricoarytenoids B Lateral cricoarytenoids C Cricothyroid muscle D Infrahyoid muscles

Posterior cricoarytenoid

As a surgeon exploring the thorax, you will be able to identify the right pulmonary artery in which of the following locations? A Anterior to the ascending aorta and the SVC B Anterior to the ascending aorta and posterior to the SVC C Posterior to the descending aorta and the SVC D Posterior to the ascending aorta and the SVC E Posterior to the ascending aorta and anterior to the SVC

Posterior to the ascending aorta and the SVC

A 39-year-old woman complains of hematuria and significant flank tenderness. She has a history of kidney stones. A CT scan depicts the abdominal portion of the ureter lying anterior to a muscle. Which of the following is most likely to be the name of this muscle? A Psoas B Serratus anterior muscle C Obturator muscle D Rectus muscle E External oblique muscle

Psoas

An 18-year-old patient has been improperly fitted with axillary-type crutches, which have produced pressure on the posterior cord of the brachial plexus. Which of the following terminal nerves would most likely be affected? A Axillary nerve B Musculocutaneous nerve C Median nerve D Radial nerve E Ulnar nerve

Radial Nerve

A 20-gauge spinal needle is placed through the vagina to assess whether there is blood in the peritoneal cavity. Which of the following describes the most dependent part of the peritoneum or pelvis? A Vesicouterine fold B Pararectal space C Paravesical space D Rectouterine pouch (of Douglas)

Rectouterine pouch (of Douglas)

Which of the following structures defines the lateral boundary of the superior thoracic aperture? A Clavicle B Rib 1 C Rib 2 D Manubrium E Disk between T3 and T4

Rib 1

During surgery you note a retroperitoneal artery crossing the right side of the posterior abdominal wall and supplying the ascending colon. Which vessel is this? A Middle colic artery B Left colic artery C Ileocolic artery D Right colic artery E Sigmoidal artery

Right colic artery

You are explaining the anatomy of the shoulder to a young athlete who has sustained an injury to one of his shoulders. You tell him that the chief stability to this joint is from which of the following? A Glenohumeral ligaments B Acromioclavicular ligament C Rotator cuff muscles D Coracoclavicular ligaments E Coracohumeral ligament

Rotator cuff muscles

A 44-year-old woman who has a DVT of the lower extremity suddenly gasps and collapses. She is found to be hypotensive. Resuscitative measures are attempted without success. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A Myocardial infarction B Saddle embolus C Right peripheral pulmonary embolus D Embolic stroke

Saddle embolus

A 23-year-old accountant trips over a briefcase and falls onto his outstretched hand. A carpal bone fracture is suspected. Which of the following bones is most likely fractured? A Scaphoid B Lunate C Triquetrum D Pisiform E Capitate

Scaphoid

During a dissection, you inform your colleague that the surface of the peritoneum covering the stomach is composed of A Simple squamous epithelium B Simple cuboidal epithelium C Simple columnar epithelium D Stratified squamous epithelium E Transitional epithelium

Simple squamous epithelium

During this procedure, the lower border of the lung will lie at the level of which rib in the MCL? A Fifth B Sixth C Seventh D Eighth E Ninth

Sixth

A 34-year-old woman is undergoing cystoscopic examination under spinal anesthesia. As the anesthesiologist places the needle into the subarachnoid space to inject the anesthetic agent, the needle traverses various layers. Which of the following describes the accurate sequence of layers from skin to subarachnoid space? A Skin, supraspinous ligament, interspinous ligament, posterior longitudinal ligament, dura mater, subarachnoid space B Skin, supraspinous ligament, interspinous ligament, dura mater, subarachnoid space C Skin, supraspinous ligament, intertransverse ligament, arachnoid space, subarachnoid space D Skin, interspinous ligament, anterior longitudinal ligament, dura mater, subarachnoid space

Skin, supraspinous ligament, interspinous ligament, dura mater, subarachnoid space (SSIDS)

An important function of the rotator cuff is A Depression of the clavicle B Elevation of the clavicle C Costoclavicular support D Stabilization of the humeral head E Protraction of the acromial angle

Stabilization of the humeral head

You are evaluating a radiograph of the only bony articulation between the upper limb and the trunk. Which of the following joints are you evaluating? A Glenohumeral B Acromioclavicular C Humeroclavicular D Coracoclavicular E Sternoclavicular

Sternoclavicular

Between the arachnoid and pia maters A Epidural B Subdural C Subarachnoid D Intraarachnoid

Subarachnoid

Between the dura and arachnoid maters A Epidural B Subdural C Subarachnoid D Intraarachnoid

Subdural

A 45-year-old woman is undergoing surgical resection of the salivary gland for probable cancer. After surgery, she notes that she cannot move her tongue well. Which of the following salivary glands is most likely involved in the surgery? A Parotid B Sublingual C Submandibular D Maxillary

Submandibular

A 15-year-old boy is eating a fish dinner and inadvertently has a bone "caught in his throat." He complains of significant pain above the vocal cords. Which of the following nerves is responsible for carrying the sensation for this pain? A Superior laryngeal nerve B Recurrent laryngeal nerve C Spinal accessory nerve D Hypoglossal nerve

Superior laryngeal nerve

A college baseball pitcher has shoulder discomfort, and you suspect a rotator cuff tear. You will most likely see damage to the tendon of which of the following muscles? A Supraspinatus B Infraspinatus C Subscapularis D Teres major E Teres minor

Supraspinatus

Continuing your discussion with your dissection colleague, you ask "Which spinal nerve innervates the umbilical region?" A T4 through T6 B T8 C T10 D T12 E L1

T10

During this thoracentesis procedure, the lowest level of the pleural cavity will lie at the level of which rib at the end of expiration in the MAL? A Seventh B Eighth C Ninth D Tenth E Eleven

Tenth