NBME Anatomy Shelf Exam Questions &
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Where does the needle enter in a LP? - ANSWERSubarachnoid
space
What level is LP performed at? What is a good landmark?
- ANSWER-L3/L4 or L4/L5. Iliac crests
What nerve root do herniated IV discs involve? - ANSWER-
Lumbar region -- one below!
What nerve/artery can be involved in a surgical humeral neck
fx? - ANSWER-Axillary n
Posterior humeral circumflex a
What nerve/artery can be involved in a midshaft humerus
fracture? - ANSWER-Radial n
Profunda brachii a
,What nerve/artery can be involved in a supracondylar humerus
fx? - ANSWER-Median n
Brachial a
What nerve can be involved in a medial epicondyle humerus fx?
- ANSWER-Ulnar n
Kyphosis - ANSWER-Exaggerated thoracic curvature
Lordosis - ANSWER-Exaggerated lumbar curvature
Smith's fracture - ANSWER-Fall or blow on dorsal aspect of
flexed wrist
Ventral angulation
Distal fragment is anteriorly displaced
Colles' fracture - ANSWER-Forced extension of hand
Distal fragment is displaced dorsally
Dinner fork deformity
When does scaphoid fracture occur? - ANSWER-Fall onto palm
with hand abducted
,What are the rotator cuff muscles? - ANSWER-
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Subscapularis
What performs 15-110 degrees of abduction? What n
associated? - ANSWER-Deltoid
Axillary n
What performs 110-180 degrees of abduction? What n is
associated? - ANSWER-Trapezius -- accessory n
Serratus anterior -- long thoracic n
What frequently causes subacromial bursitis? -
ANSWERCalcific supraspinatus tendinitis
Painful abduction
Golfer's elbow - ANSWER-MEDIAL epicondylitis
Inflammation of the common FLEXOR tendon of the wrist
where it originates on the medial epicondyle of the humerus
, Tennis elbow - ANSWER-LATERAL epicondylitis
Repeated forceful flex/exTENsion of wrist
Strain attachment of common EXTENSOR tendon and
inflammation of periosteum of lateral epicondyle
What performs first 15 degrees of abduction of upper limb?
What n associated? - ANSWER-Supraspinatus
Suprascapular n
What arteries form anastomoses that can help bypass a blockage
of subclavian or axillary artery? - ANSWERBranches of
thyrocervical and subscapular aa:
-transverse cervical a
-suprascapular a
-subscapular a
-circumflex scapular a
Contents of AC fossa (lateral to medial)
Subcutaneous structures (lateral to medial) -
ANSWERCONTENTS:
-Biceps brachii tendon
-Brachial a
Answers (100% Solved) Latest 2026/2027 |
Guaranteed Pass | Graded A+
Where does the needle enter in a LP? - ANSWERSubarachnoid
space
What level is LP performed at? What is a good landmark?
- ANSWER-L3/L4 or L4/L5. Iliac crests
What nerve root do herniated IV discs involve? - ANSWER-
Lumbar region -- one below!
What nerve/artery can be involved in a surgical humeral neck
fx? - ANSWER-Axillary n
Posterior humeral circumflex a
What nerve/artery can be involved in a midshaft humerus
fracture? - ANSWER-Radial n
Profunda brachii a
,What nerve/artery can be involved in a supracondylar humerus
fx? - ANSWER-Median n
Brachial a
What nerve can be involved in a medial epicondyle humerus fx?
- ANSWER-Ulnar n
Kyphosis - ANSWER-Exaggerated thoracic curvature
Lordosis - ANSWER-Exaggerated lumbar curvature
Smith's fracture - ANSWER-Fall or blow on dorsal aspect of
flexed wrist
Ventral angulation
Distal fragment is anteriorly displaced
Colles' fracture - ANSWER-Forced extension of hand
Distal fragment is displaced dorsally
Dinner fork deformity
When does scaphoid fracture occur? - ANSWER-Fall onto palm
with hand abducted
,What are the rotator cuff muscles? - ANSWER-
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Subscapularis
What performs 15-110 degrees of abduction? What n
associated? - ANSWER-Deltoid
Axillary n
What performs 110-180 degrees of abduction? What n is
associated? - ANSWER-Trapezius -- accessory n
Serratus anterior -- long thoracic n
What frequently causes subacromial bursitis? -
ANSWERCalcific supraspinatus tendinitis
Painful abduction
Golfer's elbow - ANSWER-MEDIAL epicondylitis
Inflammation of the common FLEXOR tendon of the wrist
where it originates on the medial epicondyle of the humerus
, Tennis elbow - ANSWER-LATERAL epicondylitis
Repeated forceful flex/exTENsion of wrist
Strain attachment of common EXTENSOR tendon and
inflammation of periosteum of lateral epicondyle
What performs first 15 degrees of abduction of upper limb?
What n associated? - ANSWER-Supraspinatus
Suprascapular n
What arteries form anastomoses that can help bypass a blockage
of subclavian or axillary artery? - ANSWERBranches of
thyrocervical and subscapular aa:
-transverse cervical a
-suprascapular a
-subscapular a
-circumflex scapular a
Contents of AC fossa (lateral to medial)
Subcutaneous structures (lateral to medial) -
ANSWERCONTENTS:
-Biceps brachii tendon
-Brachial a
