Anatomy MCQ I

Question 1 of 98

1. Question

Which of the following statements about the epidermis is incorrect?

Melanocytes are found in the mid-portion of the epidermis.
By the process of cytocrine secretion melanin granules may be introduced into non-melanocyte epidermal cells.
Melanocytes are the only cells that produce melanin.
Melanocytes play a role in protecting skin from ill effects of sunlight.

Question 2 of 98

2. Question

With respect to the inguinal canal which of the following statements is correct?

The lateral end is the superficial inguinal ring.
The anterior wall is formed by the fascia transversalis.
The floor is formed by Poupart’s ligament.
The roof is formed by the arching fibers of the transversus abdominis and external oblique muscles.

Question 3 of 98

3. Question

Which of the following statements about female genital organs is correct?

An acutely inflamed fallopian tube becomes gangrenous without early intervention.
Ovarian vessels are structures normally found in the suspensory ligament of the ovary.
The fimbriae are at the mid-portion of the fallopian tubes.
The level of the pouch of Douglas is higher than that of the utero-vesical peritoneal reflexion in the erect position.

Question 4 of 98

4. Question

Which of the following is a feature of a typical vertebra?

Intervertebral disks attached to smooth surface of vertebral bodies.
A drum-shaped posterior portion called the body.
Intervertebral foramina formed by the space between pedicles.
Weight bearing action and cushioning effects by the vertebral bodies and inter-vertebral disks respectively.

Question 5 of 98

5. Question

Which of the following relationships of lower limb bones is incorrect?

Fibula – Shinbone.
Tibia – Medial to the fibula.
Patella – Knee cap.
Femur – Longest bone in the body.

Question 6 of 98

6. Question

Which of the following statements on the eyes, ears, and nose is correct?

Tears pass through the naso-lacrimal duct into the nose via the middle meatus.
The central retinal artery and vein emerge from the optic disk.
In accommodation the pupils of the convergent eyes are dilated.
Pulling the auricle upward and forwards at auroscopy straightens the external auditory meatus thus facilitating examination of the tympanic membrane

Question 7 of 98

7. Question

Pertaining to the layers of the epidermis which of these statements is correct?

Stratified corneum consists of many layers of nucleated cells.
Stratum granulosum is just beneath the stratum corneum in the soles of the feet.
The stratum lucidum has cells that are clear.
The stratum basale has five rows of cuboidal or columnar cells.

Question 8 of 98

8. Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

The anterior wall of the inguinal canal is formed by the external oblique aponeurosis.
The concavity of the floor of the inguinal canal is downwards.
The sharp edge of the lacunar ligament forms the medial relation of a femoral hernia.
The pubic tubercle is above and medial to the neck of a femoral hernial sac.

Question 9 of 98

9. Question

Which of the following statements about the pelvis is incorrect?

The sacral promontory, the ileo-pectineal lines, and symphysis pubis are boundaries of the true pelvis.
The widest diameter of the female pelvic inlet is antero-posterior.
The upper limit of the rectum is at the third piece of the sacrum.
The right ureter is expected anterior to the bifurcation of the right common iliac artery.

Question 10 of 98

10. Question

Which of the following statements about vertebrae is incorrect?

Not all thoracic vertebrae articulate with ribs.
The spinal cord passes through the vertebral foramen of a vertebra.
The openings in a vertebra through which a spinal nerve pair passes are intervertebral foramina.
The bony tissue in a cervical vertebra is denser than that in a lumbar vertebra.

Question 11 of 98

11. Question

Which of the following is a correct statement about the tibia and fibula?

The distal and proximal ends of the fibula are respectively the head and lateral malleolus.
The articulation between the tibia and fibula proximally is just below the medial condyle.
The lateral malleolus is readily palpable through skin.
The medial and lateral condyles of the tibia have convex surfaces.

Question 12 of 98

12. Question

With respect to ear examination, which of the following statements is correct?

A hyperemic, bulging tympanic membrane indicates acute otitis externa.
The handle of the malleus normally runs an antero-inferior course.
The finding of a cone of light below the tip of the handle of the malleus is abnormal.
The mastoid bone should be examined as well in cases of otitis media.

Question 13 of 98

13. Question

Which of the following is not a feature of the dermis?

It contains collagenous fibers.
Both smooth and striated muscle fibers may be present, depending on the site.
It contains Pacinian corpuscles and Meissner’s corpuscles that appreciate light touch and heavy pressure respectively.
Sebaceous glands and sweat glands are in the dermis.

Question 14 of 98

14. Question

Which of the following relations is correct?

The conjoint tendon and the transversalis fascia are anterior to a direct inguinal hernia.
The inferior epigastric artery is medial to a direct inguinal hernia.
Hesselbach’s triangle is bounded laterally by the lateral border of the rectus sheath.
The deep inguinal ring is medial to the inferior epigastric artery.

Question 15 of 98

15. Question

In the upper limb, which of the following is correct?

The medial portion of a fractured clavicle is depressed by the sternocleido- mastoid muscle.
The deltoid convexity is reduced or obliterated in shoulder dislocation.
The first part of the axillary artery is palpable in the axilla.
The brachial artery is palpable on the lateral part of the arm.

Question 16 of 98

16. Question

Which of the following statements about the atlas is correct

It has transverse foramina for the passage of nerves.
It is the first cervical vertebra.
It has a large body and two transverse processes bearing transverse foramina.
It is synonymous with vertebra prominens.

Question 17 of 98

17. Question

Which of the following statements about the patella is incorrect?

It is a sesamoid bone.
It lies within a tendon that crosses over the knee anteriorly.
It may be dislocated from its position secondary to trauma.
It is a dispensable bone.

Question 18 of 98

18. Question

Which of the following statements about the nose and throat is correct?

Injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve(s) during thyroidectomy affects phonation.
The middle ethmoidal sinus opens into the inferior meatus.
The superior turbinate is the largest of the turbinates.
The laryngeal orifice is posterior to the esophagus.

Question 19 of 98

19. Question

With respect to temperature regulation which one of the following is incorrect?

The set-point for body temperature is controlled by the hypothalamus.
The liver and skeletal muscles produce insignificant amounts of heat.
In a hot environment the deeper blood vessels constrict to divert blood to the skin.
Vasodilatation takes place in blood vessels of the skin to release heat from the body.

Question 20 of 98

20. Question

Which of the following statements about the femoral ring is incorrect?

It is a part of the femoral canal.
Normally it contains fat and is a site for femoral hernia.
It is bounded laterally by the lacunar ligament.
It is bounded inferiorly by the pectineal ligament.

Question 21 of 98

21. Question

Which of the following statements is correct of the bones of the upper limb?

The clavicle is one of the least commonly fractured bones.
The proximal part of the humerus is adducted when the humeral fracture line is below the insertion of the deltoid muscle.
Involvement of the radial nerve in fracture of the humeral shaft results in wrist drop.
The posterior border of the ulna is palpable proximally only.

Question 22 of 98

22. Question

Regarding the axis, which of the statements below is correct?

It has an ovoid spinous process.
It is the third cervical vertebra.
It has the dens, a projection from the spinous process.
It enables turning of the head from side to side.

Question 23 of 98

23. Question

With regards to the femur, which of these statements is incorrect?

The greater trochanter is below the head of the femur
Muscles are attached to the lesser trochanter.
To the fovea capitis is attached a ligament.
The patella does not articulate with the femur.

Question 24 of 98

24. Question

The tibia: Which of these statements is correct?

It has expanded proximal portions known as epicondyles.
It is not articulated with the medial condyle of the femur.
It has a tuberosity on its posterior surface.
It has a relationship with Osgood-Schlatter disease.

Question 25 of 98

25. Question

Which of the following is correct of heat loss from the body?

Sweat is a means of heat loss by evaporation.
Convection and radiation are responsible for approximately equal amounts of heat loss.
A person who lies on a cool floor loses heat to the floor by convection.
In conduction cool air replaces warm air which has moved away from the surface of the skin.

Question 26 of 98

26. Question

Which of the following is not expected on entering the abdominal cavity at a laparotomy?

Omentum covering intestine.
Liver in the right hypochondrium and the epigastrium.
The transverse colon at about the level of the umbilicus.
Good view of the kidneys.

Question 27 of 98

27. Question

Regarding the nerves of the upper limb, which of these statements is correct?

Damage to the deep branch of the radial nerve causes wrist drop.
Injuries to the ulnar nerve are unlikely in fractures of the humeral medial epicondyle.
A stab wound causing injury to the ulnar nerve at the wrist results in paralysis of the muscles of the thenar eminence.
Injury to the median nerve above the flexor retinaculum makes thumb opposition impossible.

Question 28 of 98

28. Question

With respect to the sacrum, which of the statements below is correct?

It is part of the pelvis posteriorly.
It is a triangular bone made of seven fused vertebrae.
Its components normally fuse by age 12 years.
It has a promontory which, if readily palpated on vaginal examination in an adult female, indicates likely easy vaginal delivery.

Question 29 of 98

29. Question

In the neck, which of the following statements is correct?

The sternocleidomastoid muscle is not palpable in its whole length.
The cricoid cartilage is at the level of the fourth cervical vertebra.
The suprasternal notch is at the level of the first thoracic vertebral body.
The supraclavicular fossa is a part of the posterior triangle.

Question 30 of 98

30. Question

Which of the statements below on the tibia is incorrect?

It has convex upper surfaces.
It has an intercondylar eminence.
It provides an attachment anteriorly for the patellar ligament.
The talus has a direct articulation with the tibia.

Question 31 of 98

31. Question

The subcutaneous layer: Which statement below is incorrect?

It contains elastic and collagenous fibers.
It has adipose tissue and skin blood vessels.
It contains the rete cutaneum.
It assists in conserving body heat.

Question 32 of 98

32. Question

Regarding contents of the abdominal cavity which of these statements is correct?

The duodenum has a mesentery.
The jejunum and ileum are immobile.
The ascending and the descending colon are not fixed.
The hepatic veins give the greatest support to the liver.

Question 33 of 98

33. Question

By virtue of its relationship with the retinaculum, which of the following structures is not vulnerable to injury at the level of the flexor retinaculum?

Ulnar artery.
Palmaris longus tendon.
Pronator teres tendon.
Ulnar nerve.

Question 34 of 98

34. Question

With respect to lumbar vertebrae which of these statements is incorrect?

They have obliquely disposed spinous processes.
They have bodies which are stronger and larger than the lower thoracic vertebrae.
They are important in bearing weight.
They have transverse processes which project backwards at sharp angles.

Question 35 of 98

35. Question

The cervical region: Which of these statements is correct?

Skin incision should be transverse and lie along Langer’s lines.
The trachea is palpable behind the lower part of the manubrium sterni.
The trapezius muscle divides the neck into anterior and posterior triangles.
The axillary artery is palpable on the superior surface of the first rib.

Question 36 of 98

36. Question

Which of the following statements about the fibula is correct?

It is at the medial side of the leg.
The name of the upper part is condyle
It does not partake in weight-bearing.
The upper part articulates with the tibia at the condyle.

Question 37 of 98

37. Question

Which of the following statements about nails is incorrect?

They are produced by specialized epithelial cells.
They have a whitish, half-moon-shaped portion called nail plate.
They grow most actively at the base of the nail plate.
They have keratinized cells.

Question 38 of 98

38. Question

At surgery, which of the following points helps in identification of the intestines?

The large intestine is always wider than the small intestine.
The longitudinal muscle layer forms a continuous layer round the jejunum and ileum.
Appendices epiploicae are attached to the appendix.
The longitudinal muscle layer of the colon is arranged in three continuous bands.

Question 39 of 98

39. Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

The radial artery is palpable in the “anatomical snuffbox”.
The ulnar artery is palpable medial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.
The innervation of all the muscles of the thenar eminence is by the median nerve.
The radial artery is palpable lateral to the flexor carpi radialis tendon.

Question 40 of 98

40. Question

Which of these statements about ribs is incorrect?

There are normally a total of twenty-four ribs.
The head of a typical rib articulates, by a facet, with the next lower vertebra as well as its corresponding vertebral body
A typical rib slopes downwards from the back to the front of the chest wall.
Costal cartilages are hyaline cartilage.

Question 41 of 98

41. Question

Of the venous and lymphatic drainage of the head and neck, which of the following is correct?

The external jugular vein is in the anterior triangle of the neck.
Occipital lymph nodes are located in the base of the posterior triangle.
The superficial cervical nodes are found along the internal jugular vein.
A boil located between the eye and the upper lip may cause cavernous sinus thrombosis.

Question 42 of 98

42. Question

The fibula: Which of the statements below is incorrect?

It articulates with the ankle at the medial malleolus.
It does not enter the knee joint.
It has the tibia medial to it.
It is the more slender of the two leg bones.

Question 43 of 98

43. Question

Which of the following statements about hair follicles is incorrect?

They are not present on the nipples and portions of the external reproductive organs.
They produce hairs which get replaced by new hairs with time.
They have a bundle of skeletal muscle cells called arrector pili muscle attached to them.
They have hair root.

Question 44 of 98

44. Question

Which of the following is incorrect of pain arising from the abdomen?

Pain arising from the stomach is referred to the left iliac fossa.
Pain arising from parietal peritoneum is subserved by the anterior rami of the last six thoracic and first lumbar nerves.
Pain due to cholecystitis may be referred to the right shoulder.
Pain due to acute appendicitis may involve the whole abdomen.

Question 45 of 98

45. Question

Which of the following statements is representative of the anatomy of the lower extremities?

The greater trochanter of the femur is palpable on the medial surface of the thigh.
The landmark of the sciatic nerve is midway between the ischial tuberosity and the greater trochanter.
The femoral nerve lies medial to the pulsation of the femoral artery.
The quadriceps femoris does not insert into the patella.

Question 46 of 98

46. Question

Which of the following relationships about ribs is incorrect?

Vertebrosternal ribs – True ribs
False ribs – The last five pairs of ribs
Floating ribs – 11th and 12th pairs of ribs
Vertebrochondral ribs – 9th and 10th pairs of ribs

Question 47 of 98

47. Question

Which of these relationships is correct?

Inability to shrug the shoulders and paralysis of the eighth cranial nerve.
Mastoid lymph nodes and Winterbottom’s sign
Facial artery pulse and the posterior border of the masseter muscle.
Thyroglossal duct and posterior triangle of the neck.

Question 48 of 98

48. Question

With respect to foot phalanges, which of the following statements is correct?

Most of the toes have two phalanges.
They are shorter than finger phalanges.
The great toe has three phalanges.
They articulate with tarsals.

Question 49 of 98

49. Question

Which of the following statements about sebaceous glands is incorrect?

They are present on the palms and soles.
They are usually connected to hair follicles.
They are holocrine glands.
They produce fatty material.

Question 50 of 98

50. Question

Which of the following is not enclosed by mesentery of the small intestines?

Adipose tissue.
Inferior mesenteric vein.
Lymph nodes.
Nerve fibers.

Question 51 of 98

51. Question

Which of the following statements is correct?

Open fractures of the shaft of the tibia are unusual.
The distal part of the femur is pulled upwards when there is fracture of the neck of the femur.
The sciatic nerve is not at risk of injury in posterior dislocation of the hip.
The tibia is subcutaneous in its entire length laterally.

Question 52 of 98

52. Question

The sternum: Which of the following statements is correct?

It consists mainly of compact bone.
It consists of two parts.
It has a lower end which, in children, is actually a cartilage.
The angle of Louis is at the level of the fourth ribs.

Question 53 of 98

53. Question

Midline structures in the neck: Which of the following is not included?

Isthmus of the thyroid gland.
Internal jugular vein.
Thyroid cartilage.
The body of the hyoid bone.

Question 54 of 98

54. Question

Which of the following statements about the foot is correct?

The tarsal bones are five.
The talus articulates with both tibia and fibula.
The talus is not a tarsal bone.
The tarsus is the mid-portion of the foot.

Question 55 of 98

55. Question

Which of the following is not a feature of sweat glands?

They arise from the superficial part of the dermis.
They have both a tubular portion and a coiled, ball-shaped deeper end.
They are synonymous with sudoriferous glands.
The secretory portion consists of epithelial cells.

Question 56 of 98

56. Question

Which of the following statements is correct of the surface anatomy of the thorax?

The angle of Louis lies at a level opposite the intervertebral disk between the second and third thoracic vertebrae.
The male nipple lies in the seventh intercostal space.
The clavicle is palpable throughout its length.
The twelfth rib forms the lowest part of the costal margin.

Question 57 of 98

57. Question

With regards to the popliteal fossa, which of the following statements is correct?

The popliteal pulse is easily felt with the knee flexed.
The common peroneal nerve is not a content.
The popliteal artery is a superficial structure.
The gastrocnemius muscle forms the upper boundaries.

Question 58 of 98

58. Question

The scapula: Which of the statements below is correct?

It has a spine posteriorly that ends at the head which bears two processes.
It bears the coracoid process which meets the outer (lateral) end of the clavicle.
It has the coracoid process which forms the tip of the shoulder.
It is a flat triangular bone with an anterior convexity.

Question 59 of 98

59. Question

Structures in the anterior triangle of the neck: Which of the following is not included?

The thyroid gland.
The superior thyroid artery.
The sternohyoid muscle.
Supraclavicular lymph nodes.

Question 60 of 98

60. Question

With respect to the foot, which of these statements is correct?

The metatarsus lies between the ankle bones and toes.
The talus is at the same level as the other ankle bones.
The calcaneus is the largest of the tarsal bones.
The cuboid is on the lateral side of the foot.

Question 61 of 98

61. Question

With respect to sweat glands which of the following statements is incorrect?

The external part found on the skin surface is called the pore.
They are responsible for certain people’s hands being moist.
The type called apocrine glands produce secretions with a scent.
Apocrine sweat glands are common on the back, the neck and the forehead.

Question 62 of 98

62. Question

With respect to the thorax which of the following statements is correct?

The first two ribs are protected from fractures by the clavicle.
The seventh thoracic vertebral spine is at the same level as the superior angle of the scapula.
The root of the scapular spine is at the level of the fifth thoracic vertebral spine.
The position of the apex beat is normal when palpated at the anterior axillary line.

Question 63 of 98

63. Question

Of the blood supply and lymphatic drainage of the lower limb which of the following statements is incorrect?

Genicular arteries are branches of the femoral artery.
Venous cut-down for patients in shock can be done using the great saphenous vein.
The position of the great saphenous vein is constant in front of the medial malleolus.
The vertical superficial lymph nodes drain lymph from only part of the lower limb.

Question 64 of 98

64. Question

Which of the following statements about clavicles is correct?

The lateral ends are attached to the manubrium.
The medial ends are the acromial ends.
Some muscles of the back and upper limbs are attached to the clavicles.
They are prone to fracture at the inner third.

Question 65 of 98

65. Question

Which of the following muscles does not play a part in facial expression?

Buccinator.
Platysma.
Mylohyoid.
Levator labii superioris alaeque nasi.

Question 66 of 98

66. Question

In the foot, which of the following statements is correct?

The metatarsus articulates distally with the tarsal bones.
The base of the heel is formed by the calcaneus.
The head of a metatarsal bone is the proximal part of the bone.
The navicular does not articulate with the talus.

Question 67 of 98

67. Question

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the surface anatomy of the abdomen?

The costal margins are formed by the costal cartilages of the ninth to the twelfth ribs.
The linea semilunaris is a guide to the tip of the tenth costal cartilage.
The mid-inguinal point is a reference point for identifying the femoral pulse.
The inguinal ligament is attached to the anterior superior iliac spine and the symphysis pubis.

Question 68 of 98

68. Question

Regarding blood vessels of the thorax, which of the following is correct?

The axillary artery is susceptible to compression by a cervical rib.
The internal thoracic vessels are usually about 10cm from the sternum.
There is no danger to the intercostal vessels when inserting a needle into the pleural cavity through the lower border of a rib.
Fractures of ribs rarely endanger the intercostal vessels.

Question 69 of 98

69. Question

With respect to the lower limb, which of the statements below is correct?

The Achilles tendon lies lateral to the calcaneum bone.
The dorsalis pedis artery is palpable between the tendons of the extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus muscles.
The medial malleolus is the distal end of the fibula.
Midway between the medial malleolus and the tendo Achilles is the palpable anterior tibial pulse.

Question 70 of 98

70. Question

Which of the following features apply to the humerus

Muscles which move the upper limb at the shoulder are attached to the greater and lesser tubercles.
The greater tubercle is located on the anterior portion of upper part of the humerus.
A nerve passes in the groove between the greater and lesser tubercles.
The surgical neck is the site where fractures least occur.

Question 71 of 98

71. Question

Which of the following relationships is correct?

Facial skin sensation and facial nerve.
Superficial temporal artery and pulse monitoring during anesthesia.
Facial nerve branches and submandibular gland.
Sagging of the right angle of the mouth and left facial nerve palsy.

Question 72 of 98

72. Question

With regards to the foot, which of the following statements is incorrect?

Movement of most of the tarsal bones is limited.
The talus is the only ankle bone that is freely movable.
Each metatarsal aligns with its corresponding phalanx.
The transverse arch does not extend across the foot.

Question 73 of 98

73. Question

Which of the following statements about membranes is correct?

Cutaneous, mucous, and serous membranes consist of epithelial tissues only.
At synovial joints the covering membranes secrete very thin, colorless lubricating fluid.
Serous membranes provide lining for body cavities that do not communicate with the exterior.
Mucous membranes cover the outer surface of the heart.

Question 74 of 98

74. Question

Which of the following relationships is correct?

The tip of the right tenth costal cartilage and gall bladder disease.
The transpyloric plane and the superior poles of the kidneys.
The origin of the common iliac arteries and the fourth lumbar vertebra.
The left eighth rib and the long axis of the spleen.

Question 75 of 98

75. Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the thorax and its contents?

Mediastinal shift is demonstrable clinically by lateral deviation of the trachea in the suprasternal notch.
An infero-lateral displacement of the apex beat indicates enlargement of the heart.
A pulsatile swelling at the suprasternal notch may indicate aortic aneurysm.
Intercostal nerve block is done by infiltrating the local anesthetic agent just above the rib.

Question 76 of 98

76. Question

Which of the following statements about long bones is incorrect?

The diaphysis is synonymous with the shaft.
The periosteum is fibrous tissue with no blood supply.
The epiphysis is at the ends of the bone.
The part of the bone which participates in a joint is covered with hyaline cartilage.

Question 77 of 98

77. Question

With respect to the humerus, which of these statements is correct?

The coronoid fossa is at the posterior part of the lower end of the humerus.
The deltoid muscle, which raises the arm horizontally, is attached to a medially-located tuberosity.
The olecranon fossa receives a process of the radius.
The trochlea and capitulum are condyles and so help with movements at the elbows.

Question 78 of 98

78. Question

Muscles of mastication: Which of the following is not included?

Orbicularis oculi.
Temporalis.
Masseter
Lateral pterygoid.

Question 79 of 98

79. Question

Which of the following statements about joints is incorrect?

Are synonymous with articulations.
A synarthrosis is a freely movable joint.
Can be classified by degree of movements possible.
Joints make bone growth possible.

Question 80 of 98

80. Question

Which of the following relationships is correct?

Oral cavity – Pseudostratified columnar epithelium.
Small intestine – Stratified squamous epithelium.
Nasal cavity – Stratified squamous epithelium.
Nasal cavity and reproductive tract – Mucus secretion.

Question 81 of 98

81. Question

Which of the following statements about the abdomen is correct?

It is not involved in pleuritic pain.
Developmentally the urachus links the bladder with the umbilicus.
The superficial inguinal ring is inferior and lateral to the pubic tubercle.
The broad ligament of the uterus passes through the superficial inguinal ring.

Question 82 of 98

82. Question

Which of the following statements about the pelvis is correct?

The highest point of the iliac crest is an unacceptable reference point for safe lumbar puncture.
The skin dimple overlying the posterior superior iliac spine demarcates the mid-point of the subarachnoid space.
The anterior surface of the coccyx is palpable through the anus or the vagina.
Right adnexal tenderness in a 25-year-old female rules out the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.

Question 83 of 98

83. Question

Which of the following bone – description relationships is correct?

Trapezoid – Long bone.
Cuneiform – Flat bone.
Frontal bone – Short bone.
Patella – Sesamoid bone.

Question 84 of 98

84. Question

Which of the following is a correct statement about the radius and ulna?

The radius is longer than the ulna.
The radial tuberosity is the proximal attachment of the biceps brachii.
Supination of the hand results in the radius crossing over the ulna.
Both flexion and extension movements at the elbow involve the trochlear and capitulum.

Question 85 of 98

85. Question

Air sinuses: Which of the following is not included?

Frontal sinus.
Cavernous sinus.
Sphenoidal sinus.
Maxillary antrum.

Question 86 of 98

86. Question

Which of the following statements about fibrous joints is incorrect?

They typically lie between bones that do not make close contact.
Syndesmosis is the type with interosseous ligament.
Suture is the type found only between flat bones of the skull.
Gomphosis is the type found between the root of a tooth and the jawbone.

Question 87 of 98

87. Question

Which of the following statements about the skin is correct?

It has the epidermis and dermis as the inner and outer layers of tissue respectively.
The epidermis consists of stratified squamous epithelium and elastic fibers.
Nervous tissue is absent in the dermis.
The hypodermis is synonymous with the subcutaneous layer of skin.

Question 88 of 98

88. Question

In the abdomen which of the following statements is correct?

Paramedian incisions should be made through the rectus abdominis muscle.
Weakness of the abdominal muscles may lead to divarication recti.
Pararectal incision is preferred to paramedian incision.
The rectus sheath receives no contribution from the transversus abdominis aponeurosis.

Question 89 of 98

89. Question

With respect to the uterus, which of the following statements is correct?

Like the bladder in a child, it is an abdomino-pelvic organ.
When retroverted, may present as painful coitus.
It is anteverted and anteflexed in the minority of women.
It is linked to the labia by the ligament of Trietz.

Question 90 of 98

90. Question

Which of these statements about bones is incorrect?

Vitamin D deficiency leads to poor small intestinal absorption of calcium and osteomalacia in adults.
Vitamin C is required for collagen synthesis in bone.
Androgens and estrogens play no role in the growth of long bones during puberty.
Exercise tends to strengthen bones.

Question 91 of 98

91. Question

Which of the following statements about the hands is incorrect?

The presence of fourteen phalanges in one hand is normal.
The wrist has two rows of four metacarpals, making eight bones.
The palm has bones which normally correspond with the number of fingers
The first metacarpal is the most freely movable, allowing opposition movement.

Question 92 of 98

92. Question

Which of the following relationships is incorrect?

Medial squint and paralysis of the medical rectus muscle.
The lacrimal gland and the supero-lateral wall of the orbit.
Fracture of the floor of the orbit and “dislocation” of the eyeball into the maxillary sinus.
Ptosis and paralysis of the levator palpebrae superioris.

Question 93 of 98

93. Question

With regards to the epidermis which of the following statements is incorrect?

The stratum basale receives nourishment from dermal blood vessels.
It does not have blood vessels.
The cells of the outermost layer are dead.
Keratinocytes are the main features of the deeper layer of cells.

Question 94 of 98

94. Question

Which of the following statements about the inguinal canal is correct?

It lies between the deep and superficial inguinal rings.
It extends from the anterior superior iliac spine to the ipsilateral pubic tubercle.
It links a direct inguinal hernia with the scrotum.
An indirect inguinal hernia does not pass through the canal.

Question 95 of 98

95. Question

Which of the following statements is correct about digital rectal examination?

It is relevant in making clinical diagnosis of benign prostatic enlargement.
It is painless in patients with anal fissure.
It helps in diagnosing carcinoma of the colon.
It should not be carried out on a patient suspected to have rectal neoplasm.

Question 96 of 98

96. Question

Which of the following bones is not rich in red marrow?

Vertebrae.
Ossicles.
Ribs.
Pelvis.

Question 97 of 98

97. Question

In the foot, which of the following statements is correct?

The instep is the location of the phalanges.
The heads of the metatarsal bones are at the proximal ends.
The calcaneus is useful for body weight support.
The talus is fixed.

Question 98 of 98

98. Question

Which of the following statements is correct?

Tenderness when applying pressure to the tragus is an indicator of inflammation of the middle ear.
Superolateral movement of the right eye is caused by the ipsilateral superior oblique muscle.
The horizontal movement of the two eyes to look at an object at the left involves the left lateral and the right medial recti muscles.
The helix is the soft inferior end of the pinna.

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