1.
Winged scapula is a clinical condition which occurs as a result of paralysis of
serratus anterior muscle following injury to the:
a) Medial pectoral nerve
b) Lateral pectoral nerve
c) Long thoracic nerve
d) Axillary nerve
e) Thoracodorsal nerve
2: Sphygmomanometer is used to measure arterial blood pressure. Which of the following
artery is used in Blood pressure measurements?
a) Axillary artery
b) Subclavian artery
c) Radial artery
d) Ulnar artery
e) Brachial artery
3: Injury to the radial nerve superior to the origin of its braches to the triceps brachii results
in paralysis of the following muscles except:
a) Triceps brachii
b) Brachioradialis
c) Supinator
d) Extensor muscles of the wrist and fingers
e) Corachobrachialis
4: The following nerves originate from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus except
a) Radial nerve
b) Axillary nerve
c) Thoracodorsal nerve
d) Musculocutanous nerve
e) Lower subscapular nerve
5: Wrist drop is a clinical condition resulting to damage of which nerve?
a) Axillary nerve
b) Musculocutanous nerve
c) Lateral pectoral nerve
d) Radial nerve
e) Median nerve
6: The principal nerve of the anterior compartment of the forearm is the:
a) Radial nerve
b) Axillary nerve
c) Median nerve
d) Musculocutanous nerve
e) Ulnar nerve
7: Which of the following veins is most commonly used for venipuncture?
a) Basilic vein
b) Cephalic vein
c) Median cubital vein
d) Brachial vein
e) Axillary vein
8: The following are the bones in the proximal row of carpals except the:-
a) Scaphoid
b) Lunate
c) Triquetrum
d) Capitate
e) Pisiform
9: The laxity of the capsule and disproportionate articular surfaces render the shoulder joint
unstable and therefore liable to dislocation. Which of the following is the commonest
initial phase of dislocation?
a) Superior
b) Lateral
c) Inferior
d) Posterior
e) Medial
10: The hypothenar muscles are supplied by
a) Median nerve
b) Ulnar nerve
c) Axillary nerve
d) Radial nerve
e) Musculocutaneous nerve
11: Which of the following is true regarding pectoralis major muscle?
a) It has a sternal head which arises from the posterior aspect of the manubrium sterni
b) It is a large muscle on the posterior aspect of the chest
c) It is supplied by medial and lateral pectoral nerves.
d) Its clavicular head extends the arm
e) It is an accessory muscle of respiration acting especially during inspiration.
12: The following is a false statement regarding the lymphatic drainage of the breast
a) Cancer cells spread along lymphatic vessels
b) There are deep and superficial lymphatic vessels
c) The deep lymphatic vessels drain the parenchyma of the gland
d) 75% of the deep lymphatic vessels drain into the internal thoracic lymph nodes
e) It is important because of frequent occurrence of breast cancer.
13: The muscles of the posterior compartment of the arm are supplied by:-
a) Axillary nerve
b) Radial nerve
c) Musculocutaneous nerve
d) Median nerve
e) Ulnar nerve
15: The nerve supply of the teres minor muscle is:-
a) Radial nerve
b) Median nerve
c) Axillary nerve
d) Supraclavicular nerves
e) Ulnar nerve
