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Example Question #22 : Identifying Nerves And Blood Vessels
Which of the following is a false statement about the phrenic nerve?
Arises from the cervical nerves C6-C7
Arises from the cervical nerves C3-C5
Innervates the diaphragm for motor function
The phrenic nerve can be cut to stop chronic hiccups
Arises from the cervical nerves C6-C7
The phrenic nerve is credited for innervating the diaphragm and helping us breathe. It originates from the cervical nerves C3, C4, and C5. It enters the thoracic cavity by passing in front of the subclavian arteries and travelling anterior to the root of the lungs. The right and left phrenic nerves innervate the diaphragm, primarily for motor function, but also provide sensory function for the central tendon. If there is an injury to the phrenic nerve, there may be partial or complete paralysis of the diaphragm on the affected side. However, since there is an accessory phrenic nerve, it may be sectioned when there is a case of chronic hiccups. Chronic hiccups result from irritated nerves in the digestive tract or the diaphragm.
Example Question #22 : Identifying Nerves And Blood Vessels
Spinal root pairs arise at different levels in the vertebral column. Which of the following gives an incorrect number of spinal nerve root pairs found in the given spinal region?
Coccygeal - 1
Lumbar - 5
Thoracic - 12
Sacral - 5
Cervical - 7
Cervical - 7
There are 31 pairs of spinal nerve roots that arise segmentally: 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal.
Example Question #22 : Identifying Nerves And Blood Vessels
Which nerve innervates the gluteus maximus?
Inferior gluteal nerve
Superior gluteal nerve
Sciatic nerve
Superior pudendal nerve
Inferior gluteal nerve
The inferior gluteal nerve supplies the gluteus maximus. The gluteus medius and gluteus minimus are supplied by the superior gluteal nerve.
Example Question #123 : Organs
What of the given structures is most medial as it enters the inguinal canal?
Femoral artery
Rectus femoris
Femoral nerve
Femoral vein
Femoral vein
The femoral vein, femoral artery, and femoral nerve all pass through the inguinal canal; the rectus femoris is a muscle and does not pass through this structure. The most medial structure at the entrance of the canal is the femoral vein; the most lateral structure is the femoral nerve.
Example Question #23 : Identifying Nerves And Blood Vessels
What are the four branches off of the thoracoacromial trunk?
Clavicular, acromion, pectoral, and deltoid
Clavicular, pectoral, axillary, and internal thoracic
Lateral thoracic, superior thyroid, acromion, and deltoid
Brachial, axillary, internal thoracic, and subscapular
Clavicular, acromion, pectoral, and deltoid
The thoracoacromial trunk is one of the branches off of the second part of the axillary artery. The four branches make the acronym CAPD. This stands for: Clavicular Acromion Pectoral and Deltoid.
Example Question #24 : Identifying Nerves And Blood Vessels
At what point does the femoral artery become the popliteal artery?
Patellar ligament
Popliteal fossa
Adductor foramen
Obturator foramen
Adductor foramen
The femoral and popliteal arteries are found in the thigh and leg. The vessel changes from the femoral artery to the popliteal artery after it travels through a foramen, or hole. Of our four answer choices only two of them are holes. The obturator foramen is located in the pelvis. The adductor foramen is located at the adductor magnus muscle in the thigh, making it the only correct answer.
Example Question #28 : Identifying Nerves And Blood Vessels
What are the three cords of the brachial plexus?
Superior, middle, and inferior
Lateral, middle, and medial
Superior, inferior, and posterior
Lateral, medial, and posterior
Lateral, medial, and posterior
The brachial plexus is divided into roots, trunks, divisions, cords, and terminal branches. There are three cords which are named the lateral, medial, and posterior because of their locations in the arm.
Example Question #29 : Identifying Nerves And Blood Vessels
What are the three trunks in the brachial plexus?
Lateral, middle, and posterior
Medial, superior, and inferior
Superior, middle, and inferior
Lateral, medial, and posterior
Superior, middle, and inferior
The brachial plexus is divided into roots, trunks, divisions, cords, and terminal branches. There are three trunks which are named the superior, middle, and inferior based on their locations in the body.
Example Question #30 : Identifying Nerves And Blood Vessels
The left gonadal vein drains directly into which of the following?
Inferior vena cava
Inferior mesenteric vein
Left adrenal vein
Left renal vein
Left renal vein
On the left side of the body, the gonadal vein drains into the renal vein. Remember this only happens on the left side. This is because the inferior vena cava is located on the right side of the body, making this a location issue.
Example Question #31 : Identifying Nerves And Blood Vessels
Which vein most directly drains blood from the intercostal muscles?
Azygos vein
Superior vena cava
Inferior vena cava
Phrenic vein
Azygos vein
The azygos vein runs along the esophagus and spine in the thoracic cavity. It get oxygen-poor blood from the intercostal muscles and drains into the superior vena cava.