Identifying Nerves and Blood Vessels - Anatomy
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Which blood vessel supplies the brain?
Which blood vessel supplies the brain?
Veins take blood back to the heart, and in all but one case (pulmonary veins), they carry oxygen-poor blood. The external carotid artery supplies the face. Only the internal carotid artery goes directly up to supply the brain.
Veins take blood back to the heart, and in all but one case (pulmonary veins), they carry oxygen-poor blood. The external carotid artery supplies the face. Only the internal carotid artery goes directly up to supply the brain.
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Which vein most directly drains blood from the intercostal muscles?
Which vein most directly drains blood from the intercostal muscles?
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.
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.
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Which of the following is not a branch off of the human aortic arch?
Which of the following is not a branch off of the human aortic arch?
The three branches off of the human aortic arch are the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery, and the left subclavian artery. The brachiocephalic trunk bifurcates into the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery.
The three branches off of the human aortic arch are the brachiocephalic trunk, the left common carotid artery, and the left subclavian artery. The brachiocephalic trunk bifurcates into the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery.
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Which nerve runs through the quadrangular space of the upper limb?
Which nerve runs through the quadrangular space of the upper limb?
The axillary nerve, along with the posterior circumflex humeral artery and vein, pass through the quadrangular space. The quadrangular space boundaries consist of the teres minor muscle, the surgical neck of the humerus, the superior margin of the teres major, and the long head of the triceps brachii.
The axillary nerve, along with the posterior circumflex humeral artery and vein, pass through the quadrangular space. The quadrangular space boundaries consist of the teres minor muscle, the surgical neck of the humerus, the superior margin of the teres major, and the long head of the triceps brachii.
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The Vagus nerve controls which type of motor nerves from the neck to the transverse colon?
The Vagus nerve controls which type of motor nerves from the neck to the transverse colon?
The Vagus nerve has both sensory and motor function. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are responsible for the "fight or flight" and "rest and digest" actions of the autonomic nervous system respectively. The Vagus nerve is responsible for the parasympathetic motor nerves.
The Vagus nerve has both sensory and motor function. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are responsible for the "fight or flight" and "rest and digest" actions of the autonomic nervous system respectively. The Vagus nerve is responsible for the parasympathetic motor nerves.
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Which sensory cranial nerve is responsible for vision?
Which sensory cranial nerve is responsible for vision?
The question is asking for a sensory nerve, meaning we can eliminate the trochlear and hypoglossal nerves. The olfactory nerve is responsible for smell whereas the optic nerve for vision, making the correct answer the optic nerve.
The question is asking for a sensory nerve, meaning we can eliminate the trochlear and hypoglossal nerves. The olfactory nerve is responsible for smell whereas the optic nerve for vision, making the correct answer the optic nerve.
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Each region of the spine has a certain number of spinal nerves that extend from that region. Which of the following choices fails to match the spinal region to the number of spinal nerves originating from that region?
Each region of the spine has a certain number of spinal nerves that extend from that region. Which of the following choices fails to match the spinal region to the number of spinal nerves originating from that region?
There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves: 8 cervical nerves, 12 thoracic nerves, 5 lumbar nerves, 5 sacral nerves and 1 coccygeal nerve.
Each nerve separates from the spinal cord and exits the spine through the intervertebral foramen found between adjacent vertebrae. The nerves innervate regions of the peripheral nervous system and relay information to and from the central nervous system.
There are 31 pairs of spinal nerves: 8 cervical nerves, 12 thoracic nerves, 5 lumbar nerves, 5 sacral nerves and 1 coccygeal nerve.
Each nerve separates from the spinal cord and exits the spine through the intervertebral foramen found between adjacent vertebrae. The nerves innervate regions of the peripheral nervous system and relay information to and from the central nervous system.
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Which dermatome corresponds to the level of the umbilicus?
Which dermatome corresponds to the level of the umbilicus?
A dermatome is an area of skin innervated by the cutaneous branches of a single spinal nerve. When spinal nerves diverge from the spinal cord, they innervate regions of the periphery and serve to relay information between the periphery and central nervous system. T10 innervates tissue around the level of the umbilicus, or navel. The C4 spinal nerve innervates the top of the shoulder, T4 innervates the level of the chest, T7 innervates slightly lower at the level of the xiphoid process, and L1 innervates the inguinal region around the groin.
A dermatome is an area of skin innervated by the cutaneous branches of a single spinal nerve. When spinal nerves diverge from the spinal cord, they innervate regions of the periphery and serve to relay information between the periphery and central nervous system. T10 innervates tissue around the level of the umbilicus, or navel. The C4 spinal nerve innervates the top of the shoulder, T4 innervates the level of the chest, T7 innervates slightly lower at the level of the xiphoid process, and L1 innervates the inguinal region around the groin.
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What part of the action potential results in the depolarization of the cell?
What part of the action potential results in the depolarization of the cell?
When at rest, the neuron initially has a negative membrane potential. At the beginning of an action potential, voltage-gated sodium channels open, allowing sodium ions to enter the cell. This causes the cell to become positively charged compared to the outside of the cell. This process is called depolarization.
After depolarization occurs, the sodium channels close, initiating the absolute refractory period. Voltage-gated potassium channels then open and potassium ions exit the cell. This results in hyperpolarization and the relative refractory period. The potassium channels then close and the sodium-potassium pump returns the cell to its resting potential by removing sodium and collecting potassium.
When at rest, the neuron initially has a negative membrane potential. At the beginning of an action potential, voltage-gated sodium channels open, allowing sodium ions to enter the cell. This causes the cell to become positively charged compared to the outside of the cell. This process is called depolarization.
After depolarization occurs, the sodium channels close, initiating the absolute refractory period. Voltage-gated potassium channels then open and potassium ions exit the cell. This results in hyperpolarization and the relative refractory period. The potassium channels then close and the sodium-potassium pump returns the cell to its resting potential by removing sodium and collecting potassium.
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Which of the following arteries does not originate from the thoracic aorta?
Which of the following arteries does not originate from the thoracic aorta?
The aorta has three crucial segments. The aortic arch is the beginning of the aorta, where it exits the left ventricle. Three blood vessels branch from the aortic arch: the brachiocephalic artery, the left subclavian artery, and the left common carotid artery. Around the T4 vertebra the aortic arch transitions into the thoracic aorta. The thoracic aorta has four major branches: the intercostal, bronchial, esophageal, and phrenic arteries. After the thoracic aorta, the vessel transitions into the abdominal aorta.
The vertebral arteries come off of the subclavian arteries, which branch off of the aortic arch (left) and brachiocephalic artery (right).
The aorta has three crucial segments. The aortic arch is the beginning of the aorta, where it exits the left ventricle. Three blood vessels branch from the aortic arch: the brachiocephalic artery, the left subclavian artery, and the left common carotid artery. Around the T4 vertebra the aortic arch transitions into the thoracic aorta. The thoracic aorta has four major branches: the intercostal, bronchial, esophageal, and phrenic arteries. After the thoracic aorta, the vessel transitions into the abdominal aorta.
The vertebral arteries come off of the subclavian arteries, which branch off of the aortic arch (left) and brachiocephalic artery (right).
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Which vein drains the superficial lateral portion of the arm?
Which vein drains the superficial lateral portion of the arm?
The arm has a few major veins that drain it. The brachial vein drains the deep portions of the arm, the basilic vein drains the medial superficial portion of the arm, and the cephalic vein drains the lateral superficial portion of the arm. The brachial and basilic veins join in the armpit (axilla) to form the axillary vein.
The arm has a few major veins that drain it. The brachial vein drains the deep portions of the arm, the basilic vein drains the medial superficial portion of the arm, and the cephalic vein drains the lateral superficial portion of the arm. The brachial and basilic veins join in the armpit (axilla) to form the axillary vein.
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Which artery supplies blood to the cerebellum and brainstem?
Which artery supplies blood to the cerebellum and brainstem?
The vertebral arteries serve to supply blood to the posterior head. They also run into the skull and branch together into the basilar artery. This artery runs along the cerebellum and supplies it and the brain stem with oxygenated blood.
The vertebral arteries serve to supply blood to the posterior head. They also run into the skull and branch together into the basilar artery. This artery runs along the cerebellum and supplies it and the brain stem with oxygenated blood.
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You suspect that your dad has nerve damage in his hand. You ask him to make a fist, but he is unable to flex his lateral two digits or his thumb, instead producing the "papal sign." What nerve has been damaged?
You suspect that your dad has nerve damage in his hand. You ask him to make a fist, but he is unable to flex his lateral two digits or his thumb, instead producing the "papal sign." What nerve has been damaged?
The recurrent branch of the median nerve innervates the lateral two lumbricals and the thenar muscles. Damage along any part of the median nerve will result in the "papal sign" when the patient is asked to make a fist.
The ulnar nerve divides into the deep and superficial branches when it terminates in the hand. The deep branch innervates the third and fourth lumbricals, while the superficial branch innervates the palmaris brevis. The radial nerve innervates several structures, including the biceps brachii and triceps brachii.
The recurrent branch of the median nerve innervates the lateral two lumbricals and the thenar muscles. Damage along any part of the median nerve will result in the "papal sign" when the patient is asked to make a fist.
The ulnar nerve divides into the deep and superficial branches when it terminates in the hand. The deep branch innervates the third and fourth lumbricals, while the superficial branch innervates the palmaris brevis. The radial nerve innervates several structures, including the biceps brachii and triceps brachii.
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Which of the following muscle-nerve combinations is incorrect?
Which of the following muscle-nerve combinations is incorrect?
The two medial lumbricals are innervated by the deep branch of the ulnar nerve. The lateral two lumbricals are innervated by the digital branches of the median nerve.
The other answer choices show correct muscle-nerve pairings.
The two medial lumbricals are innervated by the deep branch of the ulnar nerve. The lateral two lumbricals are innervated by the digital branches of the median nerve.
The other answer choices show correct muscle-nerve pairings.
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Which nerve is the most important sensory nerve in the hand?
Which nerve is the most important sensory nerve in the hand?
The palmar digital branches of the median nerve are responsible for cutaneous innervation of the palmar side of the thumb, index finger, middle finger and half of the ring finger.
The superficial branch of the ulnar nerve innervates the palmaris brevis, while the deep branch of the ulnar nerve innervates the third and fourth lumbricals. The radial nerve innervates several structures including the biceps and triceps brachii.
The palmar digital branches of the median nerve are responsible for cutaneous innervation of the palmar side of the thumb, index finger, middle finger and half of the ring finger.
The superficial branch of the ulnar nerve innervates the palmaris brevis, while the deep branch of the ulnar nerve innervates the third and fourth lumbricals. The radial nerve innervates several structures including the biceps and triceps brachii.
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A friend of yours sprained their ankle playing soccer and is using crutches to get around. She complains of a pins and needles sensation in her arm. What nerve is likely being compressed as a result of improperly fit crutches?
A friend of yours sprained their ankle playing soccer and is using crutches to get around. She complains of a pins and needles sensation in her arm. What nerve is likely being compressed as a result of improperly fit crutches?
Compression of the radial nerve in the axilla due to poorly fitted crutches is also known as crutch palsy and causes the pins and needles described in the question.
The median and unlar nerves primarily serve to innervate the hand and wrist, while the musculocutaneous nerve is more involved with forearm movements at the elbow.
Compression of the radial nerve in the axilla due to poorly fitted crutches is also known as crutch palsy and causes the pins and needles described in the question.
The median and unlar nerves primarily serve to innervate the hand and wrist, while the musculocutaneous nerve is more involved with forearm movements at the elbow.
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A 16-year old girl spent the weekend skiing in Vermont and now complains of weakness, as well as numbness and tingling, in her right leg and foot. She recalls falling a few times, but nothing out of the ordinary, and mentions that her ski boots seemed a little tight. Where do you expect her numbness and tingling to be?
A 16-year old girl spent the weekend skiing in Vermont and now complains of weakness, as well as numbness and tingling, in her right leg and foot. She recalls falling a few times, but nothing out of the ordinary, and mentions that her ski boots seemed a little tight. Where do you expect her numbness and tingling to be?
The skier likely compressed her superficial peroneal nerve which innervates the dorsum of the foot.
The superficial peroneal nerve wraps around the neck of the fibula and is a common site of compression when people cross their legs or wear high boots.
The plantar surface of the foot is innervated by the tibial nerve, which courses through the posterior leg. The lateral aspect of the foot is innervated by the sural nerve, which arises from the tibial nerve. The first dorsal web space of the foot is innervated by the deep peroneal nerve, which arises from the common peroneal nerve and runs in the anterior leg. The medial aspect of the leg is supplied by the saphenous nerve, which arises from the femoral nerve.
The skier likely compressed her superficial peroneal nerve which innervates the dorsum of the foot.
The superficial peroneal nerve wraps around the neck of the fibula and is a common site of compression when people cross their legs or wear high boots.
The plantar surface of the foot is innervated by the tibial nerve, which courses through the posterior leg. The lateral aspect of the foot is innervated by the sural nerve, which arises from the tibial nerve. The first dorsal web space of the foot is innervated by the deep peroneal nerve, which arises from the common peroneal nerve and runs in the anterior leg. The medial aspect of the leg is supplied by the saphenous nerve, which arises from the femoral nerve.
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During an anterior approach to hip replacement, a resident accidentally ligates the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. Where would you expect the patient to have sensory deficits upon waking?
During an anterior approach to hip replacement, a resident accidentally ligates the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. Where would you expect the patient to have sensory deficits upon waking?
The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve supplies the lateral thigh and is highly visible during the anterior approach to the hip as it lies between the sartorius and the tensor fasciae latae. The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is part of the lumbar plexus and arises from spinal root L2.
The medial leg is supplied by the saphenous nerve, which arises from the femoral nerve. The groin area is supplied by the ilioinguinal nerve, arising from L1. The anterior leg is innervated by the common peroneal and superficial peroneal nerves, arising from the sciatic nerve. The plantar surface of the foot is innervated by the tibial nerve, which courses through the posterior leg and also arises from the sciatic nerve.
The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve supplies the lateral thigh and is highly visible during the anterior approach to the hip as it lies between the sartorius and the tensor fasciae latae. The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is part of the lumbar plexus and arises from spinal root L2.
The medial leg is supplied by the saphenous nerve, which arises from the femoral nerve. The groin area is supplied by the ilioinguinal nerve, arising from L1. The anterior leg is innervated by the common peroneal and superficial peroneal nerves, arising from the sciatic nerve. The plantar surface of the foot is innervated by the tibial nerve, which courses through the posterior leg and also arises from the sciatic nerve.
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Which of the following is not a branch of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII)?
Which of the following is not a branch of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII)?
Maxillary is a branch of the trigeminal nerve (V), and not of the facial nerve (VII).
The branches of the facial nerve, from superior to inferior, are: temporal, zygomatic, buccal, mandibular, and cervical.
Maxillary is a branch of the trigeminal nerve (V), and not of the facial nerve (VII).
The branches of the facial nerve, from superior to inferior, are: temporal, zygomatic, buccal, mandibular, and cervical.
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Damage to which of the following nerves would diminish the function of the latissimus dorsi muscle and decrease the ability of the body to do pull-ups?
Damage to which of the following nerves would diminish the function of the latissimus dorsi muscle and decrease the ability of the body to do pull-ups?
The latissimus dorsi muscle is innervated by the thoracodorsal nerve and functions to extend, adduct, and medially rotate the humerus. Damage to the thoracodorsal nerve would result in diminished capacity to pull the body up, such as during climbing or doing pull-ups.
The dorsal scapular nerve innervates the rhomboid and levator scapulae muscles. The accessory nerve innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius. The intercostal nerves innervate the thoracic cavity and some upper extremity regions.
The latissimus dorsi muscle is innervated by the thoracodorsal nerve and functions to extend, adduct, and medially rotate the humerus. Damage to the thoracodorsal nerve would result in diminished capacity to pull the body up, such as during climbing or doing pull-ups.
The dorsal scapular nerve innervates the rhomboid and levator scapulae muscles. The accessory nerve innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius. The intercostal nerves innervate the thoracic cavity and some upper extremity regions.
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