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Axilla
Axilla
1. The axillary nerve innervates which of the following muscles?
(A). coracobrachialis
(B). teres minor
(C). teres major
(D). subscapularis
(E). levator scapulae
2. Which of the following is NOT contained in the axilla?
(A). axillary blood vessels
(B). lymph nodes
(C). trunks and divisions of the brachial plexus
(D). axillary nerve
(E). lymph nodes
3. Which of the following is most correct?
(A). the subscapular artery arises from the third part of the axillary artery and
contributes to blood supply of muscles near the scapula and humerus.
(B). the second part of the axillary artery typically contains two branches—the
thoracoacromial artery and the superior thoracic artery.
(C). the first part of the axillary artery lies posterior to the pectoralis minor.
(D). the thoracoacromial artery supplies the pectoral muscles, axillary lymph
nodes, and most importantly the lateral part of the mammary gland in women.
(E). the lateral thoracic artery divides into four branches, the acromial, deltoid,
pectoral, and clavicular
4. Which of the following is NOT correct?
(A). the brachial plexus is formed by the union of the ventral rami of C5
through T1.
(B). the roots of the brachial plexus and the subclavian artery pass through the
gap between the anterior and middle scalene muscles.
(C). Gray rami contribute sympathetic fibers to each root.
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(D). each of the three trunks of the brachial plexus divide into anterior and
posterior divisions.
(E). the cords of the brachial plexus surround the brachial artery.
5. Which of the following is NOT a supraclavicular branch of the brachial
plexus?
(A). dorsal scapular nerve
(B). lateral pectoral nerve
(C). long thoracic nerve
(D). nerve to the subclavius
(E). suprascapular nerve
6. Which of the following is NOT innervated by the suprascapular nerve?
(A). supraspinatus
(B). infraspinatus
(C). glenohumeral joint
(D). skin over superior part of scapula
(E). shoulder joint
7. Which of the following is NOT a branch of the posterior cord of the
brachial plexus?
(A). upper and lower subscapular nerves
(B). thoracodorsal nerve
(C). axillary nerve
(D). radial nerve
(E). long thoracic nerve
8. A 50year old man falls off a ladder while cleaning his windows, landing
on the ground as seen in the given drawing. He does not seek medical aid,
believing his general soreness will go away with time. However, after
several months, he develops a postural deformity of his left upper limb that
includes an adducted, medially rotated, and extended shoulder, extended
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elbow, and pronated forearm. The injury and subsequent condition reflect
damage to what structure?
(A). Upper trunk of the brachial plexus
(B). Lower roots of the brachial plexus
(C). Posterior divisions of the brachial plexus
(D). Medial cord of the brachial plexus
(E). Lateral root of the median nerve
9. An 18yearold boy is cut severely on the lateral wall of his right chest
during a knife fi ght. Following healing, his scapula moves away from the
thoracic wall when he leans on his right hand. Which of the following
nerves is likely damaged?
(A). Axillary nerve
(B). Thoracodorsal nerve
(C). Long thoracic nerve
(D). Dorsal scapular nerve
(E). Suprascapular nerve
10. A dermatologist performed a biopsy on a suspicious mole on the right
side of the posterior neck of a 57yearold male construction worker.
Pathology confirmed a malignant melanoma, so the physician excised a
substantial amount of tissue surrounding the mole. After the procedure, the
patient experienced difficulty elevating his right shoulder and lifting his
right arm over his head. No sensory deficits were seen. What nerve was
most likely damaged in this patient?
(A). Accessory nerve
(B). Axillary nerve
(C). Dorsal scapular nerve
(D). Long thoracic nerve
(E). Thoracodorsal nerve
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distance. At the ER, she is experiencing pain and paresthesia in the axilla
and medial aspect of her upper limb. Despite being lefthanded, she has
marked weakness in the movements of her dominant hand, especially
abduction and adduction of the fingers. What structure was most likely
damaged in this woman?
(A). Upper trunk of the brachial plexus
(B). Lower trunk of the brachial plexus
(C). Posterior cord of the brachial plexus
(D). Lateral cord of the brachial plexus
(E). Long thoracic nerve
12. The pectoralis minor muscle is an important landmark in identifying
and describing neighboring structures in the chest and axillary regions.
Which of the following relationships of the pectoralis minor is correct?
(A). the lateral cord of the brachial plexus lies lateral to the muscle
(B). the clavipectoral triangle lies lateral to the muscle
(C). the anterior axillary lymph nodes lie along the medial border of the muscle
(D). the lateral wall of the axillary fossa includes the muscle
(E). the second part of the axillary artery lies deep to the muscle
13. The lateral thoracic artery provides the main blood supply to the lateral
side of the chest wall, including much of the breast. To deter excessive
blood loss during a surgical procedure involving the breast, a surgeon can
clamp the lateral thoracic artery near its origin. Which of the following
arteries gives rise to this artery?
(A). First part of the axillary artery
(B). Second part of the axillary artery
(C). Third part of the axillary artery
(D). Third part of the subclavian artery
(E). First part of the brachial artery
14. Which branch of axillary artery passes along the surgical neck of
humerus?
(A). Superior thoracic
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(B). Thoracoacromial
(C). Lateral thoracic
(D). Subscapular
(E). Anterior circumflex humeral
15. The main contents which pass through the cervicoaxillary canal are?
(A). axillary vessels
(B). axillary node
(C). Brachial plexus
(D). both a and b
(E). both a and c