What gland is found in the muscular triangle of the neck? – Correct answer Thyroid gland
Is an afferent or efferent pupillary defect described as B/L pupillary constriction when light is shined in the unaffected eye and B/L paradoxical dilation when light is shined in the affected eye? – Correct answer Afferent pupillary defect (CN II lesion); in an efferent pupillary defect (CN III), B/L constrict when light is shined in the unaffected eye and consentual pupil constriction occurs when light is shined in the affected eye.
What is the name of the spinal cord passing within the subarachnoid space and forming the spinal nerves that exit the lumbar and sacral foramina? – Correct answer Cauda equina
Name the laryngeal muscle described by the following: • Pulls the arytenoids cartilages closer to the thyroid, relaxing the vocal ligaments and thereby decreasing the pitch – Correct answer Thyroarytenoid muscles
Name the laryngeal muscle described by the following: • Tenses the vocal ligaments, increasing the distance between the cartilages, thereby increasing the pitch – Correct answer Cricothyroid muscles
Name the laryngeal muscle described by the following: • Adducts the vocal ligaments, closes the air passageway during swallowing, and allows phonation – Correct answer Lateral cricoarytenoid muscles
Name the laryngeal muscle described by the following: • Only muscle to abduct the vocal cords – Correct answer Posterior cricoarytenoid muscles
Where does the parotid (Stensen’s) duct enter the oral cavity? – Correct answer Opposite the second upper molar tooth
From what aortic arch are the following structures derived? • Common and internal carotid arteries – Correct answer Third aortic arch MS CARD is my mnemonic for the aortic arch derivatives
From what aortic arch are the following structures derived? • Degenerates – Correct answer Fifth MS CARD is my mnemonic for the aortic arch derivatives
From what aortic arch are the following structures derived? • Stapes artery – Correct answer Second MS CARD is my mnemonic for the aortic arch derivatives
From what aortic arch are the following structures derived? • Maxillary artery – Correct answer First MS CARD is my mnemonic for the aortic arch derivatives
From what aortic arch are the following structures derived? • Arch of the aorta and right subclavian artery – Correct answer Fourth MS CARD is my mnemonic for the aortic arch derivatives
From what aortic arch are the following structures derived? • Right and left pulmonary arteries and the ductus arteriosus – Correct answer Sixth MS CARD is my mnemonic for the aortic arch derivatives
What abdominal muscle contributes to the anterior layer of the rectus sheath, forms the inguinal ligament, and in men gives rise to the external spermatic fascia of the spermatic cord? – Correct answer External abdominal oblique
Name the compartment of the lower extremity and the nerve based on its movements.
Adduct the thigh and flex the hip – Correct answer Medial compartment of the thigh, obturator nerve
Name the compartment of the lower extremity and the nerve based on its movements.
Plantar flex the foot, flex the toes, and invert the foot – Correct answer Posterior compartment of the leg, tibial nerve
Name the compartment of the lower extremity and the nerve based on its movements.
Dorsiflex the foot, extend the toes, and invert the foot – Correct answer Anterior compartment of the leg, deep peroneal nerve
Name the compartment of the lower extremity and the nerve based on its movements.
Flex the hip and extend the knee – Correct answer Anterior compartment of the thigh, femoral nerve
Name the compartment of the lower extremity and the nerve based on its movements.
Extend the hip and flex the knee – Correct answer Posterior compartment of the thigh, tibial nerve
Name the compartment of the lower extremity and the nerve based on its movements.
Plantar flex the foot and evert the foot – Correct answer Lateral compartment of the leg, superficial peroneal nerve
What are the five branches of the posterior cord of the brachial plexus? – Correct answer STARS 1. Upper Subscapularis 2. Thoracodorsal 3. Axillary 4. Radial 5. Lower Subscapularis
Name the correct artery. • The right recurrent laryngeal nerve passes around it. – Correct answer Right brachiocephalic artery
Name the correct artery. • The left recurrent laryngeal nerve passes around it. – Correct answer Arch of the aorta
The inferior mesenteric artery drains into it. – Correct answer The splenic vein
Are the quadrate and caudate lobes of the liver functionally part of the left or right lobe? – Correct answer Functionally they are part of the left lobe of the liver because they receive their blood supply from the left hepatic artery. Anatomically they are considered part of the right lobe of the liver.
What bones make up the acetabulum? – Correct answer Pubis, ilium, and ischium
What is the anatomic positioning of the right and left gastric nerve plexus of the esophagus as they pass through the diaphragm? – Correct answer LARP: Left goes Anterior and Right goes Posterior (because of the rotation of the gut; remember your embryology!)
What vessel is lacerated in an epidural hematoma? – Correct answer Middle meningeal artery
True or false? Below the arcuate line, all the aponeurotic fibers run anterior to the rectus abdominis. – Correct answer TRUE
What ocular muscle • Adducts the eyeball and is involved in horizontal conjugate gaze? – Correct answer Medial rectus (CN III) (LR6 SO4)3
What ocular muscle • Elevates and adducts the eyeball? – Correct answer Superior rectus (CN III) (LR6 SO4)3
What ocular muscle • Depresses and abducts the eyeball? – Correct answer Superior Oblique (CN IV) (LR6 SO4)3