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The common carotid divides into its external and internal branches usually at the level of the
upper border of the:
a) hyoid
b) cricoid
c) thyroid cartilage
d) cricothyroid membrane
e) carina correct answers c) thyroid cartilage
The prominence of the larynx is formed by the:
a) hyoid bone
b) thyroid cartilage
c) cricoid cartilage
d) thyroid gland
e) greater cornu correct answers b) thyroid cartilage
The infraorbital artery is a terminal branch of the:
a) maxillary artery
b) facial artery
c) inferior alveolar artery
d) transverse facial artery
e) superficial temporal artery correct answers a) maxillary artery
Intracranial potential collateral arteries include all but the following:
a) anterior communicating artery
b) posterior communicating artery
c) superficial temporal artery
d) leptomeningeal pathways
e) rete mirable correct answers c) superficial temporal artery
The two arteries creating the bidirectional signal observed 60 to 65 mm deep during transcranial
insonation of the temporal window are the:
a) posterior cerebral and anterior cerebral arteries
b) right and left vertebral arteries
c) middle cerebral and posterior cerebral arteries
d) middle cerebral and anterior cerebral arteries
e) right (or left) vertebral and right (or left) posterior inferior cerebral arteries correct answers d)
middle cerebral and anterior cerebral arteries
What is the most common anomaly of the circle of Willis? correct answers Absence or
hypoplasia of one or both of the communicating arteries
The most common anatomic variant of the aortic arch is: correct answers a common origin of the
innominate and left common carotid arteries
,The superficial vein that sends flow to the three main perforating veins of the distal calf is called:
a) small saphenous vein
b) posterior accessory vein
c) peroneal vein
d) perforator trunk vein
e) medial malleolar vein correct answers b) posterior accessory vein
The paratibial perforating veins (formerly Boyd's perforator) are located:
a) in the lower calf
b) in the distal thigh
c) in the proximal thigh
d) on the dorsum of the foot
e) below the knee correct answers e) below the knee
The left common iliac vein crosses __________ to the right common artery just distal to the
aortic bifurcation. correct answers posterior (the IVC runs posterior and left of the aorta at the
distal bifurcation)
Is the fibula the larger or smaller bone in the lower leg? correct answers smaller (tibia is larger
bone)
The brachiocephalic vein is found:
a) only on the right side
b) only on the left side
c) on both the right and left sides
d) there is no such vein; it is called "innominate"
e) this vein is located centrally in the cranium correct answers c) on both the right and left sides
Vessels and structures of the penis include all of the following except:
a) deep artery of the penis
b) dorsal artery of the penis
c) corpus spongiosum
d) inferior vesicle artery
e) dorsal vein correct answers d) inferior vesicle artery
In B-mode imaging of the common femoral artery and its bifurcation into the profunda femoris
and superficial femoral arteries, normally the profunda femoris artery courses:
a) posterolateral to the SFA
b) anterolateral to the SFA
c) posteromedial to the SFA
d) anteromedial to the SFA
e) lateral to the superficial femoral artery correct answers a) posterolateral to the SFA
This vessel courses along the medial aspect of the psoas muscle:
a) femoral artery
b) internal iliac artery
, c) external iliac artery
d) inferior mesenteric artery
e) none of the above correct answers c) external iliac artery
Because of the location of the inferior vena cava, the left renal vein crosses _______ to the aorta
_______ to the left renal artery. correct answers anterior, inferior
The superior vena cava is formed by the junction of the: correct answers Right and left
brachiocephalic veins
A useful landmark for locating the renal arteries is the:
a) superior mesenteric artery
b) right renal vein
c) celiac axis
d) common hepatic artery
e) inferior mesenteric artery correct answers a) superior mesenteric artery
Another name for the hypogastric artery is:
a) external iliac artery
b) gastroduodenal artery
c) hepatic artery
d) internal iliac artery
e) celiac artery correct answers d) internal iliac artery
Regarding capillaries, which is false?
a) They have only intima and adventitia layers.
b) They measure approximately 8 microns in diameter.
c) The transmit time of blood through capillaries is approx one to three seconds.
d) They lose fluid at the arteriolar end.
e) They resorb fluid at the venular end. correct answers a) They have only intima and adventitia
layers.
Artherosclerosis is a disease that begins in the:
a) adventitia
b) intima
c) transverse fibers
d) inner media
e) outer media correct answers b) intima
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for artherosclerosis?
a) hypertension
b) female gender
c) diabetes mellitus
d) lipoprotein abnormalities
e) tobacco use correct answers b) female gender
The common carotid divides into its external and internal branches usually at the level of the
upper border of the:
a) hyoid
b) cricoid
c) thyroid cartilage
d) cricothyroid membrane
e) carina correct answers c) thyroid cartilage
The prominence of the larynx is formed by the:
a) hyoid bone
b) thyroid cartilage
c) cricoid cartilage
d) thyroid gland
e) greater cornu correct answers b) thyroid cartilage
The infraorbital artery is a terminal branch of the:
a) maxillary artery
b) facial artery
c) inferior alveolar artery
d) transverse facial artery
e) superficial temporal artery correct answers a) maxillary artery
Intracranial potential collateral arteries include all but the following:
a) anterior communicating artery
b) posterior communicating artery
c) superficial temporal artery
d) leptomeningeal pathways
e) rete mirable correct answers c) superficial temporal artery
The two arteries creating the bidirectional signal observed 60 to 65 mm deep during transcranial
insonation of the temporal window are the:
a) posterior cerebral and anterior cerebral arteries
b) right and left vertebral arteries
c) middle cerebral and posterior cerebral arteries
d) middle cerebral and anterior cerebral arteries
e) right (or left) vertebral and right (or left) posterior inferior cerebral arteries correct answers d)
middle cerebral and anterior cerebral arteries
What is the most common anomaly of the circle of Willis? correct answers Absence or
hypoplasia of one or both of the communicating arteries
The most common anatomic variant of the aortic arch is: correct answers a common origin of the
innominate and left common carotid arteries
,The superficial vein that sends flow to the three main perforating veins of the distal calf is called:
a) small saphenous vein
b) posterior accessory vein
c) peroneal vein
d) perforator trunk vein
e) medial malleolar vein correct answers b) posterior accessory vein
The paratibial perforating veins (formerly Boyd's perforator) are located:
a) in the lower calf
b) in the distal thigh
c) in the proximal thigh
d) on the dorsum of the foot
e) below the knee correct answers e) below the knee
The left common iliac vein crosses __________ to the right common artery just distal to the
aortic bifurcation. correct answers posterior (the IVC runs posterior and left of the aorta at the
distal bifurcation)
Is the fibula the larger or smaller bone in the lower leg? correct answers smaller (tibia is larger
bone)
The brachiocephalic vein is found:
a) only on the right side
b) only on the left side
c) on both the right and left sides
d) there is no such vein; it is called "innominate"
e) this vein is located centrally in the cranium correct answers c) on both the right and left sides
Vessels and structures of the penis include all of the following except:
a) deep artery of the penis
b) dorsal artery of the penis
c) corpus spongiosum
d) inferior vesicle artery
e) dorsal vein correct answers d) inferior vesicle artery
In B-mode imaging of the common femoral artery and its bifurcation into the profunda femoris
and superficial femoral arteries, normally the profunda femoris artery courses:
a) posterolateral to the SFA
b) anterolateral to the SFA
c) posteromedial to the SFA
d) anteromedial to the SFA
e) lateral to the superficial femoral artery correct answers a) posterolateral to the SFA
This vessel courses along the medial aspect of the psoas muscle:
a) femoral artery
b) internal iliac artery
, c) external iliac artery
d) inferior mesenteric artery
e) none of the above correct answers c) external iliac artery
Because of the location of the inferior vena cava, the left renal vein crosses _______ to the aorta
_______ to the left renal artery. correct answers anterior, inferior
The superior vena cava is formed by the junction of the: correct answers Right and left
brachiocephalic veins
A useful landmark for locating the renal arteries is the:
a) superior mesenteric artery
b) right renal vein
c) celiac axis
d) common hepatic artery
e) inferior mesenteric artery correct answers a) superior mesenteric artery
Another name for the hypogastric artery is:
a) external iliac artery
b) gastroduodenal artery
c) hepatic artery
d) internal iliac artery
e) celiac artery correct answers d) internal iliac artery
Regarding capillaries, which is false?
a) They have only intima and adventitia layers.
b) They measure approximately 8 microns in diameter.
c) The transmit time of blood through capillaries is approx one to three seconds.
d) They lose fluid at the arteriolar end.
e) They resorb fluid at the venular end. correct answers a) They have only intima and adventitia
layers.
Artherosclerosis is a disease that begins in the:
a) adventitia
b) intima
c) transverse fibers
d) inner media
e) outer media correct answers b) intima
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for artherosclerosis?
a) hypertension
b) female gender
c) diabetes mellitus
d) lipoprotein abnormalities
e) tobacco use correct answers b) female gender
