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Published	02/12/2025	A patient came in complaining of wingedscapula. On physical examination, the patient haddifficulty in protracting the scapula. Which muscle isLIKELY i…
Published	02/12/2025	A muscle that form part of the triangle ofauscultation that is innervated by thoracodorsalnerve:A. Levator scapulaeB. Latissimus dorsiC. TrapeziusD. D…
Published	02/12/2025	After a radical neck surgery, the patientexperienced difficulty in shrugging his shoulder.Which muscle is LIKELY involve?A. Levator scapulaeB. Latissi…
Published	02/12/2025	During a shoulder surgery, the surgeonaccidentally injured the axillary nerve. Which of thefollowing muscles will LIKELY be affected?A. Teres minorB. …
Published	02/12/2025	Structures not found at the level of T4A. Arch of aortaB. Azygos veinC. Tracheal bifurcationD. Sternomanubrial joint
Published	02/12/2025	For better auscultation of breath sounds, thetriangle of auscultation is sought. Which muscle ofthe posterior chest wall forms the superior & medi…
Published	02/12/2025	A physician was preparing to perform a lumbarpuncture to establish the diagnosis in a patient withsuspected intracranial bleeding. In adult at whatlev…
Published	02/12/2025	In adults, the spinal cord usually ends at :A. T12 and L1B. L2 and L3C. L1 and L2D. L4 and L5
Published	02/12/2025	A 24 y.o woman comes to a hospital to deliverher baby. Her obstetrician uses anesthesia duringlabor and block the spinal nerves in the epiduralspace. …
Published	02/12/2025	When performing a lumbar puncture, thefollowing structures are pierced by the needleEXCEPT:A. The posterior longitudinal ligamentC. Arachnoid materE. …
Published	02/12/2025	Why is the patient back flexed as much aspossible when performing a lumbar puncture?A. To separate the spinous process and lamina towidened the spaceB…
Published	02/12/2025	Lumbar puncture are performed to withdrawCS which is found:A. In the epidural spaceC. In the subarachnoid spaceB. Between the pia mater and spinal cor…
Published	02/12/2025	A 49 Yo. man lifting a heavy object when hesuddenly felt severe pain in the lower back and hipthat radiates down the back of his thigh into the leeand…
Published	02/12/2025	Support for nucleus pulposus is provided by allthe following structures EXCEPT:A. Anulus fibrosusB.Ligamentum FlavumC. Anterior longitudinal ligamentD…
Published	02/12/2025	What is the internal matrix of the intervertebraldisc?A. Nucleus pulposusB. Anulus fibrosusC. CSFD. Both a and b
Published	02/12/2025	The following statements regarding herniationof an intervertebral disc are correct EXCEPT:A. Generally herniates posteriorlyB. In the lumbar region, i…
Published	02/12/2025	The least serious congenital abnormalityinvolving the neural arch and the neural tube:A MeningomyloceleC. MeningoceleB. MyloschiasisD. Spina bifida oc…
Published	02/12/2025	This ligament resists separation of the vertebrallamina:A. Anterior longitudinal ligamentC. Ligamentum flavumB. Posterior longitudinal ligamentD. Inte…
Published	02/12/2025	The arch is attached to the body of a typicalvertebra via:A. PediclestB. LigamentsC. LaminaeD. Processes
Published	02/12/2025	Which of the following conditions is producedby a force that drives the trunk forward while the hiend automobile accident?A. ScoliosisB. Whiplash inju…
Published	02/12/2025	An abnormality increased curvature of thethoracic vertebral column results in followingconditionA. LordosisB. ScoliosisC. KyphosisD. Spina bifida
Published	02/12/2025	The body of vertebra T4 articulates withA. Head of the third ribB. Tubercle of the fourth ribC. Neck of the fourth ribD. Head of the fifth ribs
Published	02/12/2025	The posterior intrinsic muscles of the backreceive motor innervation from the:A. Dorsal primary ramiB. Posterior branches of the lateralperforating ne…
Published	02/12/2025	The chief extensor of the vertebral column.A. Splenius musclesB. MultifidusC. Erector spinae musclesD. Rotatores
Published	02/12/2025	The vertebral column in adult typically consistsof,A. 31 vertebraeB. 32 vertebraeC. 33 vertebraeD. 35 vertebrae
Published	02/12/2025	A patient is brought to a hospital with multipleinjuries including lesions of dorsal primary rami ofthe spinal nerves. These lesions could result inpa…
Published	02/12/2025	The chief extensor of the vertebral column:A. Levatores costarumB. TransversospinslisC. Splenius musclesD. Erector spinae muscle
Published	02/12/2025	AFter sustaining a cervical neck injury, patientcomplained of winged scapula, difficulty inshrugging his shoulder & inability to elevate thescapul…
Published	02/12/2025	During axillary dissection, the surgeon pulsatilebleeding from the vessels besides the nerve thatsupplies the Latissimus dorsi muscle. This vesselalso…
Published	02/12/2025	Which of the following muscles is innervated bythe thoracodorsal nerve?A. Latissimus dorsiB. Rhomboid majorC. Levator scapulaeD. Rhomboid minor
Published	02/12/2025	A 40 yo patient with a long history of shoulder[ain is admitted to a hospital for surgery. Which ofthe following muscles becomes ischemic soon afterli…
Published	02/12/2025	An abnormally increased curvature of thethoracic vertebral column?A. KyphosisB. Spina bifidaC. LordosisD. Scoliosis
Published	02/12/2025	The following muscles are extrinsic muscle ofthe back excerpt:a. Trapeziusb. Rhomboidsc. Erector spinae muscled. Serratus posterior superior
Published	02/12/2025	Which of the following muscles is innervated bythe dorsal scapular nerve and adducts the scapula?A. Semispinalis capitisB. Rhomboid majorC. Multifidus…
Published	02/12/2025	The part of the rib that articulates with thetransverse process of the vertebraA. Superior articular facetB. AngleC. Tubercle articular facetD. Next o…
Published	02/12/2025	Known as primary curvature of the vertebralcolumn?A. Cervical curveB. Lumbar curveC. Thoracic curveD. Both A & B
Published	02/12/2025	What does the vertebral arch form along withthe vertebral body?A. Intervertebral foramenB. Inferior vertebral notchC. Vertebral foramenD. Superior ver…
Published	02/12/2025	When does the lumbar curvature form?A. When infant holds its head erect at 3-4month oldB. When the infant begins to walk at the end ofthe first yearC.…
Published	02/12/2025	Which of the following is a characteristic of theatlas?A. An odontoid processB. A heart shaped boxC. A prominent spinous processD. A ring shaped bone
Published	02/12/2025	At what level is the most superior intervertebraldisk found?A. Between the C1 and C2 vertebraeB. Between the C2 and C3 vertebraeC. Between the C4 and …
Published	02/12/2025	A stab near the superior angle of the scapulainjuring both the dorsal scapular nerve and spinalAccessory nerve would result in paralysis orweakness of…
Published	02/12/2025	The total numbers of vertebrae that form thevertebra column?A. 23 vertebraeB. 28 vertebraC. 24 vertebraeD. 33 vertebrae
Published	02/12/2025	The chief extensor of the vertebral column:A. Levatores costarumB. TransversospinslisC. Splenius musclesD. Erector spinae muscles
Published	02/12/2025	The phrenic nerve arises fromA. C1- C3 spinal nerveB. C3- C5 spinal nervesC. BrainstemD. Vagus nerve
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