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Safe triangle for chest drain insertion borders

A

anterior edge of latissimus dorsi
lateral border of pectoralis major
line superior to horizontal level of nipple
apex below the axilla

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Anatomical location for chest drain insertion

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5th ICS, mid axillary line

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Muscles that attach the scapula to chest wall (7)

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pectoralis minor
omohyoid
rhomboid major + minor
trapezius
levator scapulae
serrates anterior
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Muscles that originate from scapula and insert into the humerus (6)

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teres minor
infraspinatus
supraspinatous
subscapularis
teres major
deltoid
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Rotator cuff muscles

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teres minor
infraspinatus
supraspinatous
subscapularis

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Muscles of the forearm (med-lat) (4,3)

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superficial:
pronator teres
flexor carpi radialis
palmaris longus
pollicus digitorum superficialis

deep:
flexor pollicus longus
flexor digitorum profundus
pronator quadratus

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Brachioradialis function

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Elbow flexor

Beer Raising muscle

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What sits behind the Brachioradialis mucle

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Radial nerve (in cubital fossa)

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Innervation of serrates anterior

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long thoracic nerve

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Long thoracic nerve roots

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C5-7

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Shoulder abduction + adduction nerve roots

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C5

C7

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Elbow flexion + extension nerve roots

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C5

C7

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Supination/pronation nerve root

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C6

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Wrist flexion + extension nerve roots

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C6/C7

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Finger flexion/extension nerve roots

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C7/C8

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Small muscles of hand nerve roots

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T1

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Mastectomy commonly causes which nerve injury?

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long thoracic nerve

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Nerves frequently injured in axillary dissection

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intercostobrachial nerves

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Erb’s palsy nerve root injury

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C5,6

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Klumpke’s palsy nerve root injury

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C7,8 T1 (lower trunk)

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Muscles supplied by radial nerve (4)

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brachioradialis
extensors
supinator
triceps

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Relation of median nerve to brachial artery

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lateral –> anterior –> medial

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Musculocutaneous nerve innervates which muscles (3)

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biceps brachii
brachialis
coracobrachialis

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Axillary artery branches

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1: superior thoracic
2: thoracoacromial, lateral thoracic
3: sub scapular, ant + post circumflex humeral

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Innervation of diaphragm
Phrenic nerve | C3-5
26
Thenar eminence laceration most likely causes damage to which nerve?
Recurrent branch of median nerve
27
Commonest electrolyte disturbance following crush injury?
Potassium | due to tissue lysis and necrosis
28
Vein that lies anterior to medial malleolus of tibia
Long saphenous vein
29
What does the breast lie on?
Pectoral fascia Pectoralis major Serratus anterior External oblique
30
Nerve supply to breast
branches of intercostal nerves T4-T6
31
Arterial supply of breast
Internal mammary (thoracic) artery External mammary artery Anterior intercostal arteries Thoraco-acromial artery
32
Venous drainage of breast
Superficial venous plexus to subclavian, axillary and intercostal veins
33
Lymphatic drainage of breast
70% to axillary nodes Internal mammary chain Deep cervical + supraclavicular fossa (later in disease)
34
Axillary LN levels
1 - inferior to pec minor 2 - behind pec minor 3 - above pec minor
35
Structures passing through caval foramen in diaphragm
IVC R phrenic nerve LNs
36
Structures passing through aortic hiatus in diaphragm
Aorta Thoracic duct Azygos vein
37
Structures passing through oesophageal hiatus in diaphragm
Oesophagus Vagal trunks L gastric vessels
38
Level of canal foramen
T8
39
Level of oesophageal hiatus
T20
40
Level of aortic hiatus
T12
41
Anatomical/congenital cause of indirect inguinal hernia
Abdo contents enter the inguinal canal through a patent processes vaginalis
42
Calot's triangle borders
inferior surface of liver (superior) cystic duct (lateral) common hepatic duct (medial)
43
LN spread of pancreatic CA (5)
``` LNs of: coeliac axis paraduodenal peritoneum lesser curvature of stomach greater curvature of stomach hilum of spleen ```
44
Borders of perineum
pubic symphysis (anterior) ischiopubic rami + ischial tuberosity + sacrotuberous ligament (lateral) tip of coccyx (posterior)
45
MALT tissue
pharyngeal tonsil palatine tonsils x2 tubal tonsils x2 lingual tonsil
46
Anatomical cause for Meckel's diverticulum
failure of vitelline duct to obliterate
47
Embryological precursor of female reproductive organs
Müllerian ducts
48
Embryological precursor of male reproductive organs
Wolffian ducts
49
Anatomical cause for bronchogenic cysts
anomalous development of ventral foregut
50
Level of hilum of kidneys
Left - L1 | Right L1-2
51
Only organ in direct contact with kidney
Pancreas
52
Posterior relations of kidneys
``` subcostal nerve ilioinguinal nerve iliohypogastric nerve quadrates lumborum transversus abdominis psoas major diaphragm arcuate ligaments ```
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Fascia covering kidneys
Gerotas fascia
54
Gerotas fascia derived from
transversalis fascia
55
Structures at the renal hilum (ant to post)
renal vein renal artery ureter
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IVC lies in front of which structure in the abdomen
right renal artery
57
Renal arteries are direct or indirect branches off aorta?
direct
58
Level of renal arteries
upper border of L2
59
Blood supply to ureters
``` renal artery aortic branches gonadal branches common iliac internal iliac ```
60
Ureter lies .... to bifurcation of iliac vessels
anterior
61
Ureter related to .... ligament of uterus
broad ligament
62
Embryological site of uranchus
medial umbilical ligament
63
Arterial supply to bladder
superior and inferior vesical arteries (branches of internal iliac)
64
Venous drainage of bladder
Vesicoprostatic/vesicouterine venous plexus to internal iliac veins
65
Lymphatic drainage of bladder
external iliac, internal iliac and obturator nodes
66
Innervation of bladder
Parasympathetic: pelvic splanchnic nerves Sympathetic: L1 + 2 via hypogastric plexuses
67
Micturition control centre
Pons
68
Fascia separating prostate from rectum
Denonvilliers fascia
69
Blood supply of prostate
Internal iliacs
70
Artery that crosses ureter + where
Uterine artery 2cm superior to ischial spine
71
Urogenital triangle borders
Ischiopubic inferior rami | Ischial tuberosities
72
Innervation of penis
S2-4 (pudendal nerve)
73
Narrowest part of urethra
Membranous urethra
74
Cremasteric fascia derived from?
internal oblique fascial coverings
75
External spermatic fascia derived from?
external oblique aponeurosis
76
Internal spermatic fascia derived from?
Transversalis fascia
77
Innervation of scrotum
Ilioinguinal + pudendal nerve
78
Important nerve in posterior triangle LN biopsy
accessory nerve
79
Important nerve in posterior approach to hip
sciatic
80
Important nerve in Lloyd Davies positioning
common peroneal
81
Important nerve in axillary node clearance
long thoracic
82
Important nerve in pelvic cancer surgery
pelvic autonomic nerves
83
Important nerve in thyroid surgery
recurrent laryngeal nerves
84
Important nerve in carotid endarterectomy
hypoglossal nerve
85
Important nerve in upper limb fracture repairs
ulnar and median nerves
86
Important nerve in inguinal hernia surgery
ilioinguinal nerve
87
Which vessel do you use for conduit for coronary artery bypass
internal mammary artery
88
Thyroid isthmus overlies which tracheal rings?
2-4
89
Recurrent laryngeal nerve runs through which groove?
Tracheoesophageal groove
90
External laryngeal nerve supplies which muscle?
Cricothyroid
91
Recurrent laryngeal nerve supplies which muscles?
All intrinsic muscles of the thyroid except cricothyroid
92
Superior parathyroid glands derived from which pharyngeal pouch
4th
93
Inferior parathyroid glands derived from which pharyngeal pouch
3rd
94
Arterial supply to parathyroid glands
Inferior and superior thyroid arteries
95
Venus drainage of parathyroid glands
Thyroid veins
96
Adrenal zona glomerulosa secretes?
Mineralocorticoids eg aldosterone
97
Adrenal zona fasciculata secretes?
Glucocorticoids eg cortisol
98
Adrenal zona reticular is secretes?
DHEA | Androgens
99
Muscles that depress the hyoid bone
Sternothyroid Sternohyoid Thyrohyoid Omohyoid
100
Infrahyoid muscles
Digastric Mylohyoid Stylohyoid Geniohyoid
101
Anterior belly of digastric develops from which pharyngeal arch
1st
102
Posterior belly of digastric develops from which pharyngeal arch
2nd
103
Posterior belly of digastric crosses the carotid...?
superiorly
104
Origin of abdominal aorta
T12
105
Termination of abdominal aorta
L4
106
Branches of abdominal aorta (10)
``` Inferior phrenic - T12 Coeliac - T12 Sup mesenteric - L1 Middle suprarenal - L1 Renal - L1-L2 Gonadal - L2 Lumbar - L1-L4 Inf mesenteric - L3 Median sacral -L4 Common iliac - L4 ```
107
How many paired branches come off abdominal aorta?
6
108
Which artery is divided to gain surgical access for AAA?
Left renal artery
109
Branches of coeliac axis
Left gastric Hepatic branches Splenic branches
110
Internal iliac artery branches
I Love Going Places In My Very Own Underwear [From posterior division] Ileolumbar Lateral sacral Gluteal (superior) ``` [From anterior division] Pudendal (internal) Inferior vesicle/Uterine Middle rectal Vaginal Obturator Umbilical ```
111
Gastroduodenal artery supplies
Pylorus, proximal part of duodenum, indirectly to pancreatic head
112
Level of origin of inferior vena cava
L5
113
Level of carval foramen passing through diaphragm
T8
114
Level of aortic hiatus
T12
115
Level of oesophageal hiatus
T10
116
Level of hepatic vein
T8
117
Level of inferior phrenic vein
T8
118
Level of suprarenal veins + renal vein
L1
119
Level of gonadal vein
L2
120
Level of lumbar veins
L1 to 5
121
Level of common iliac vein
L5
122
Level of formation of IVC
L5
123
IVC branches
I like to rise so high ``` Iliacs Lumbar Testicular (right)/ovarian Renal Suprarenal (right( Hepatic vein ```
124
How many collateral venous circulation to IVC
4 Azygos Internal mammary venous Long thoracic venous system (2 pathways)
125
Level of superior mesenteric artery
L1
126
SMA supplies?
Duodenum to mid transverse colon
127
SMA branches
``` Middle colic Iliocolic (+ appendicular) Inferior pancreaticoduodenal Right colic Jejunal + ileal ```
128
Cremasteric reflex caused by
Genitofemoral nerve
129
Transpyloric plane level
L1
130
IMA level
L3
131
Bifurcation of aorta into common iliac arteries
L4
132
Oesophagus levels
C6-T11
133
Upper third of oesophagus blood supply
A&V: inferior thyroid vessels
134
Mid third of oesophagus blood supply
A: aortic branches V: azygos branches
135
Nerve supply to upper half of oesophagus
recurrent laryngeal nerve
136
Nerve supply to lower had of oesophagus
oesophageal plexus (vagus)
137
Abdominal wall muscles
``` Rectus abdominis (ant) External oblique Internal oblique Transversus abdominis Quadratus lumborum (post) ```
138
External oblique origins
Ribs 5-12
139
Hesselbach's triangle borders
Sup: Inferior epigastric vessels Med: lat edge of rectus muscle inf: Inguinal ligament
140
Blood supply of spleen
A: splenic artery (coeliac axis) V: splenic vein (joined by IMV + united with SMV)
141
Retroperitoneal structures
``` SAD PUCKER Suprarenal glands Aorta + IVC Duodenum (except 1st part) Pancreas Colon (ascending + descending) Kidneys Oesophagus Rectum ```
142
Pringle's maneouvre
``` vascular clamp across anterior aspect of epiploic foramen Occludes: CBD Hepatic artery portal vein ```
143
McBurney's point
1/3 way from ASIS to umbilicus
144
Blood supply of ascending colon
Ileocolic and right colic vessels
145
Blood supply of transverse colon
middle colic vessels
146
Blood supply of descending and sigmoid colon
inferior mesenteric vessels
147
Midgut
2nd part of duodenum to 2/3 transverse colon
148
Hindgut
Distal 1/3 transverse colon to anus
149
Narrowest part of urethra
Membranous urethra
150
Ilioinguinal nerve supplies
sensation to skin over medial aspect of thigh, upper part of scrotum and penile root Motor innervation to internal oblique + transverses abdominis
151
Fermoral nerve supplies
muscles of anterior compartment of thigh which extend knee joint
152
Obturator nerve supplies
sensation to small area of medial thigh | motor supply to adductor muscles
153
Common peroneal nerve supplies
sensation to skin of upper lateral leg, lower posterolateral leg and dorsum of foot
154
Sciatic nerve supplies
motor function to muscles of posterior thigh
155
Tibial nerve supplies
sensation to skin of lateral leg, lateral foot and plantar surface of foot Muscles of posterior compartment of leg
156
Inguinal canal
sup: transversals abdominis + internal oblique fibres post: transversals fascia inf/floor: inguinal ligament ant: internal + external oblique aponeuroses
157
Duodenum nerve supply
sympathetic: coeliac plexus branches parasympathetic: hepatic + coeliac branches
158
4 parts of duodenum
1: bulb - connected by hepatoduodenal ligament to inferior part of liver 2: descending 3: horizontal 4: ascending
159
Umbilicus level
T10
160
Denonvillier's fascia
rectoprostatic
161
Waldeyer's fascia
rectosacral
162
Tips of scapulae level
T7
163
Superior margin of iliac crests level
L4
164
Collateral venous systems if SVC obstruction
azygos internal mammary pathway long thoracic + femoral/vertebral veins
165
Central tendon of diaphragmatic crura derived from?
Septum traverse
166
Lower sternal angle structures
``` aortic arch thoracic duct crosses midline azygous joins sac tracheal bifurcation costal cartilage 2nd rib ```
167
muscle medial to long thoracic nerve
serrates anterior
168
kidney transplant anastomosed to which vessels
external iliac
169
Gerotas fascia
surrounds kidney
170
Sibson's fascia
lung apex
171
what separates subclavian artery + vein
scalenus anterior
172
carpal bones
``` scaphoid lunate triquetral pisiform trapezium trapezoid capitate hamate ```
173
Muscles originating from scapula + inserting into humerus
``` rotator cuff muscles: Teres minor infraspinatous supraspinatous subscapularis ``` teres major deltoid
174
superficial layer of muscles of anterior forearm (med-lat above-down) (5)
``` pronator teres flexor carpi radialis palmaris longus flexor carpi ulnaris flexor digitorum superficialis ```
175
deep layer of muscles of anterior forearm (med-lat above-down) (3)
flexor pollicis longus flexor digitorum profundus pronator quadratus
176
superficial layer of muscles of posterior forearm (med-lat above-down) (7)
``` brachioradialis extensor carpi radialis longus extensor carpi radialis brevis extensor digitorum extensor digiti minimi extensor carpi ulnaris anconeus ```
177
shoulder abduction nerve root
C5
178
shoulder adduction nerve root
C7
179
elbow flexion nerve root
C5
180
elbow extension nerve root
C7
181
supination/pronation nerve root
C6
182
write flexion/extension nerve root
C6/C7
183
finger flexion/extension nerve root
C7/8
184
small muscles of hand nerve root
T1
185
sections of brachial plexus
``` roots trunks divisions cords branches ```
186
branches of brachial plexus (lat to med)
``` My Aunt Raped My Uncle musculocutaneous axillary radial median ulnar ```
187
radial nerve supplies which muscles (4)
``` BEST brachioradialis extensors supinator triceps ```
188
relations of median nerve to brachial artery
lateral -- anterior -- medial
189
musculocutaneous nerve supplies which muscles (3)
BBC coracobrachialis biceps brachii brachialis
190
thenar eminence muscles (lat-med on palm) (4)
abductor pollicis brevis opponens pollicis flexor pollicis brevis adductor pollicis
191
hypothenar eminence muscles (lat-med on palm) (3)
opponens digiti minimi flexor digiti minimi abductor digiti minimi
192
structures passing through carpal tunnel (5)
``` median nerve flexor pollicis longus flexor digitorum superficialis flexor digitorum profundus radial + ulnar bursa ```
193
structures passing superficial to carpal tunnel (4)
palmaris longus ulnar nerve cutaneous branch ulnar nerve cutaneous branches median nerve
194
Guyon's canal contents
ulnar nerve + artery
195
antecubital fossa contents (lat-med) (4)
radial nerve biceps tendon brachial artery medial nerve
196
anatomical snuffbox boundaries + contents
med: extensor pollicis longus lat: abductor pollicis longus + extensor pollicis brevis floor: scaphoid + trapezium
197
loss of pincer grip + normal sensation nerve lesion
anterior interosseous nerve
198
interossei supplied by which nerve
ulnar
199
muscles supplied by ulnar nerve (5)
``` medial lumbricals adductor pollicis flexor digitorum profundus/digiti minimi interossei abductor digiti minimi + opponens ```
200
Froment's sign tests which muscle/nerve
adductor pollicis muscle deep branch of ulnar nerve palsy flexes FPL to compensate
201
muscles supplied by median nerve (4)
``` LOAF lat 2 lumbricals opponens pollicis abductor pollicis brevis flexor pollicis brevis ```
202
intrinsic muscles of hand (7)
``` A OF A OF A abductor pollicis brevis opponens pollicis flexor pollicis brevis adductor pollicis opponens digiti minimi flexor digiti minimi brevis abductor digiti minimi ```
203
Nerve supply to anterior compartment of thigh
femoral nerve
204
Nerve supply to medial compartment of thigh
obturator nerve
205
Nerve supply to posterior compartment of thigh
sciatic nerve
206
Muscles in anterior compartment of thigh
iliac tensor fasciae latae sartorius quadriceps femoris
207
Muscles in medial compartment of thigh
adductor longus/magnus/brevis gracilis obturator externus
208
Muscles in posterior compartment of thigh
semimembranosus semitendinosus biceps femoris
209
Nerve supply to anterior compartment of lower leg
deep perineal nerve
210
Nerve supply to posterior compartment of lower leg
tibial nerve
211
Nerve supply to lateral compartment of lower leg
superficial peroneal nerve
212
Muscles in anterior compartment of lower leg
``` tibialis anterior extensor digitorum longus extensor digitorum brevis extensor hallucis longus peroneus tertius ```
213
Muscles in posterior compartment of lower leg
``` deep: flexor hallucis longus flexor digitorum longus tibialis posterior popliteus ``` sup: gastrocnemius soleus plantaris
214
Muscles in lateral compartment of lower leg
peroneus longus/brevis
215
Blood supply to anterior compartment of lower leg
anterior tibial
216
Blood supply to posterior compartment of lower leg
posterior tibial
217
Blood supply to lateral compartment of lower leg
anterior tibial
218
Ankle reflex nerve root
S1,2
219
Knee jerk reflex nerve root
L 3, 4
220
biceps and supinator reflex nerve root
C5,6
221
triceps reflex nerve root
C7,8
222
hip flexion nerve root
L2,3
223
knee extension nerve root
L3,4
224
foot dorsiflexion nerve root
L4,5
225
foot inversion nerve root
L4,5
226
hip extension nerve root
L4,5
227
knee flexion nerve root
L5,S1
228
foot plantar flexion nerve root
S1,2
229
foot eversion nerve root
L5,S1
230
great toe extension nerve root
L5
231
1st web space of foot sensory innervation
deep peroneal nerve
232
Pudendal nerve exits pelvis through
Greater sciatic foramen
233
Pudendal nerve re-enters pelvis through
Lesser sciatic foramen
234
Femoral triangle boundaries
sup: inguinal ligament med: adductor longus lat: sartorius contents: NAVY
235
adductor canal boundaries
lat: vastus medialis post: adductor longus + Magnus roof: sartorius contents: saphenous nerve, femoral vessels
236
deepest structure in popliteal fossa
popliteal artery
237
tarsal bones
Tall Californian Navy Medical Interns Lay Cuties T alus; C alcanous; N avicular; M edial cuneiform; I ntermediate cuneiform; L ateral cuneiform; C uboid
238
sciatic nerve roots
L4-S3
239
adductor longus innervation
obturator nerve
240
trendelenburg tests ?
superior gluteal nerve
241
femoral artery surface marking
mid inguinal point
242
creamsteric reflex nerve supply
genitofemoral nerve
243
Muscles that depress hyoid bone + infrahyoid muscles (4)
``` TOSS thyrohyoid omohyoid sternohyoid sternothyroid ```
244
Infrahyoid muscles (4)
digastric mylohyoid stylohyoid geniohyoid
245
anterior belly of digastric from which pharyngeal arch
1st
246
posterior belly of digastric from which pharyngeal arch
2nd
247
muscles of facial expression from which branchial arch
2nd
248
levator veli palatini supplied by which CN
X
249
tensor veli palatini supplied by which CN
V
250
tensor tympani supplied by which CN
V
251
ansa cervicali supplies sensory information from SCM nerve roots
anterior rami C2 + C3
252
Common carotids terminate at what level
C3
253
contents of carotid sheath
common carotid artery internal carotid artery internal jugular vein vagus nerve
254
external carotid artery branches
``` Some Aggressive Ladies Find Odd Positions More Stimulating superior thyroid ascending pharyngeal lingul facial occipital posterior auricular maxillary superficial temporal ```
255
MMA branch of which vessel
maxillary artery (external carotid)
256
axillary artery arises from which vessel
subclavian artery
257
hyperhidrosis treatment denervation
removing T2 + 3 ganglia and rami
258
sensory CNs
I, II, VIII
259
motor CNs
III, IV, VI, XI, XII
260
mixed CNs
V, VII, IX X
261
branches of facial nerve
``` temporal zygomatic buccal marginal mandibular cervical ```
262
RLN branch of which nerve
vagus
263
RLN innervates
all intrinsic muscles of larynx except cricothyroid
264
carotid body innervation
CN IX
265
CN I foramen
cribriform plate
266
CN II foramen
optic canal
267
CN III foramen
superior orbital fissure
268
CN IV foramen
superior orbital fissure
269
CN V foramen
V1 - superior orbital fissure V2 - foramen rotundum V3 - foramen ovale
270
CN VI foramen
superior orbital fissure
271
CN VII foramen
internal acoustic meatus
272
CN VIII foramen
internal acoustic meatus
273
CN IX foramen
Jugular foramen
274
CN X foramen
Jugular foramen
275
CN XI foramen
Jugular foramen
276
CN XII foramen
hypoglossal canal
277
motor supply of tongue
CN XII
278
sensory supply taste to anterior 2/3 tongue
chorda tympani | CN VII
279
sensory supply general sensation to anterior 2/3 tongue
lingual | CN V3
280
sensory supply general sensation and taste to posterior 1/3 tongue
CN IX
281
Wharton's duct
submandibular duct
282
Stensen's duct
parotid duct
283
spinal cord ends at what level
L1-2
284
spinal cord ends at what level in neonates
L3
285
LP layers
- Skin - Subcutaneous connective tissue - Supraspinous ligament - Interspinous ligament - Ligamentum flavum - Epidural space - Dura mater (dural sac) - Subarachnoid space (lumbar cistern with CSF)
286
spinothalamic tract
sensory - crude touch, pain, temperature
287
dorsal column
vibration and proprioception
288
normal ICP
7-15mmHg
289
abnormal ICP
>20mmHg
290
scalp nerve supply
``` GLASS greater occipital/auricular lesser occipital auriculotemporal supratrochlear supraorbital ```
291
trachea levels
C6-T5 (bifurcation
292
hyoid bone level
C3
293
thyroid cartilage level
C4-5
294
cricoid cartilage level
C6
295
narrowest site in larynx
rima glottidis
296
inferior homonymous quadrantanopia
parietal lesion
297
superior homonymous quadrantanopia
temporal lesion
298
upper quadrant >lower quadrant bitemporal hemianopia
inferior chiasmal compression eg pituitary tumour
299
lower quadrant > upper quadrant bitemporal hemianopia
superior chiasmal compressions eg craniopharyngioma
300
foramen ovale contents
``` OVALE otic ganglion V3 - mandibular branch accessory meningeal artery lesser petrosal nerve emissary veins ```
301
tympanic membrane epithelium
stratified squamous
302
earlobe LN drainage
superficial cervical nodes
303
which nerve is closely related to MMA that can be damaged during surgery
auriculotemporal nerve
304
cerebellopontine angle tumour most likely to affect which CNs
CN VII + VIII
305
most anterior structure lung hilum
phrenic nerve
306
CN carrying parasympathetic fibred
III VII IX X
307
angle of jaw sensory innervation
greater auricular nerve C2-3
308
pulmonary artery from which pharyngeal arch
6th
309
Facial nerve from which pharyngeal arch
2nd
310
Glossopharyngeal nerve from which pharyngeal arch
3rd
311
Vagus nerve from which pharyngeal arch
Sup laryngeal - 4th | Recurrent laryngeal.- 6th
312
R subclavian from which aortic arch
4th
313
Ductus arteriosus from which aortic arch
6th
314
Medial foot sensation nerve root
L4
315
Dorsal foot sensation nerve root
L5
316
Lateral foot sensation nerve root
S1
317
Structure that provides most significant direct support to uterus
tendon of transverse perineal muscles
318
internal mammary artery branch of?
subclavian
319
vertebral arteries a branch of?
subclavian
320
Killian's dehiscence occurs between which muscles?
thyropharyngeus + cricopharyngeus (inferior constrictors)

MRCS PART A (18 decks)

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