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Thoracic and Abdominal Walls

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15 questions
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  • Q1
    Which of the following is FALSE regarding the sternal angle?
    It is at the level of the third costal cartilage
    It is the angle between the manubrium and body of the sternum
    It is the manubriosternal joint
    It is also at the level of the intervertebral disc 4
    30s
  • Q2
    How many pairs of true ribs are there?
    8
    7
    6
    5
    30s
  • Q3
    Which muscles depress the ribs during forced respiration?
    Only innermost intercostals
    Only external intercostals
    Only internal intercostals
    Internal and innermost intercostals
    30s
  • Q4
    In a typical intercostal space, the intercostal nerve is located
    It is not in the intercostal space
    Inferior
    Superior
    Middle
    30s
  • Q5
    The most superficial layer in the abdominal wall is the
    External intercostal muscle
    Internal oblique muscle
    Transversus abdominis muscle
    External oblique muscle
    30s
  • Q6
    The conjoint tendon is formed by the
    Rectus abdominis
    Innermost Intercostal
    External intercostal
    Internal oblique and transversus abdominis
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is FALSE regarding the rectus sheath?
    The internal oblique aponeurosis splits below the arcuate line to contribute to the anterior and posterior layers
    The arcuate line is midway between the umbilicus and pubic symphysis
    All three aponeuroses pass anterior to the rectus abdominis below the arcuate line
    A difference in composition is marked by the arcuate line
    30s
  • Q8
    The function of the anterolateral abdominal wall muscles is
    Increase intra-abdominal pressure
    Support and protect abdominal organs
    All answers are true
    Move the trunk and help maintain posture
    30s
  • Q9
    The deep inguinal ring is created from
    Rectus sheath
    The transversalis fascia
    The external oblique aponeurosis
    Internal oblique aponeurosis
    30s
  • Q10
    The floor of the inguinal canal is formed by the
    Inguinal ligament
    Transversalis fascia
    Internal oblique and transversus abdominis
    External oblique aponeurosis
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is FALSE regarding the inguinal canal?
    It transmits the spermatic cord in males
    It transmits the round ligament of the uterus in females
    It lies inferior to the medial half of the inguinal ligament
    It is associated with hernias
    30s
  • Q12
    The most common type of hernia is
    All types of hernias present equally
    Indirect
    Direct
    30s
  • Q13
    A direct inguinal hernia
    Follows the path of descent of the embryonic testis
    Leaves the abdominal cavity lateral to the inferior epigastric artery
    Is more likely to descend into the scrotum than an indirect inguinal hernia
    Protrudes through the inguinal triangle
    30s
  • Q14
    Factors affecting a direct inguinal hernia include
    Pressure of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal toward the anterior wall
    Location of the conjoint tendon behind the superficial inguinal ring
    Coughing and straining
    Contraction of internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscles
    30s
  • Q15
    An indirect inguinal hernia can occur in women
    TRUE
    FALSE
    30s

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