Quiz: Anatomy — AUA MCQ

Regarding the right coronary artery, one statement is wrong

A Arises from anterior aortic sinus B Usually supplies sinoatrial node C Gives anterior interventricular artery D Gives posterior interventricular artery.

Following are contents of posterior mediastinum except

A Descending aorta B Inferior vena cava C Esophagus D Vena azygos

Regarding right ventricle, one statement is wrong

A Forms the base of the heart B Pumps blood into the pulmonary trunk C Its muscular ridges are called trabeculae carneae D Infundibulum is developed from the bulbus cordis

4. Regarding azygos vein, one statement is wrong

A A. First posterior intercostal veins open into it B B. Opens into superior vena cava. C C. Superior hemiazygos vein is its tributary D D. Inferior hemiazygos vein opens into it

5. Following are tributaries of great saphenous vein, except

A A. Superficial epigastric B B. Superficial external pudendal C C. Deep external pudendal D D. Superficial circumflex iliac

6. Regarding arch of aorta, one statement is wrong

A A. Ligamentum arteriosum lies inferior to it. B B. Left superior intercostal vein crosses it superficially C C. Is seen in X-rays as aortic knuckle D D. Right subclavian artery arises from it

6. Regarding arch of aorta, one statement is wrong

A A. Ligamentum arteriosum lies inferior to it. B B. Left superior intercostal vein crosses it superficially C C. Is seen in X-rays as aortic knuckle D D. Right subclavian artery arises from it

7. Regarding the internal jugular vein, one statement is wrong

A A. Continuation of the sigmoid sinus B B. Posterior external jugular vein opens into it. C C. Joins subclavian vein to form brachiocephalic vein D D. Lies inside the carotid sheath.

8. Smooth part of the right atrium is formed of

A A. Common atrium B B. Body of sinus venosus C C. Truncus arteriosus D D. Right horn of sinus venosus

9. Left atrium is formed of followings except

A A. Absorbed pulmonary veins. B B. Left half of common atrium C C. Left horn of sinus venosus. D D. Upper part of left atrioventricular cana

10. Regarding the thoracic duct, one statement is wrong

A A. The largest lymphatic vessel in the body B B. Has beaded appearance because of its valves. C C. Enters the thorax through the esophageal opening D D. Ends into the left brachiocephalic vein

A tributary of the subclavian vein is:

A A. Posterior external jugular vein B B. External jugular vein C C. Internal jugular vein D D. Anterior jugular vein

Closure of the umbilical artery will give

A A. Ligamentum teres of the live B B. Medial umbilical ligament C C. Ligamentum arteriosum D D. Median umbilical ligament

Ascending aorta is formed of

A A. Common ventricle B B. Truncus arteriosus C C. Common atrium D D. Sinus venosus

Regarding end of posterior intercostal veins, one statement is wrong

A A. Left first posterior intercostal vein drains into left brachiocephalic vein B B. Right superior intercostal vein drains into right brachiocephalic vein C C. Left superior intercostal vein drains into left brachiocephalic vein D D. Accessory hemiazygos vein opens into the azygos vein

Right venous valve gives following structures except

A A. Crista terminalis B B. Tricuspid valve C C. Valve of inferior vena cava D D. Valve of coronary sinus

Regarding the sinu-atrial node, following statements are true, except

A A. The pacemaker of the heart B B. Connected to AVN by rapid way called intermodal pathway C C. Situated at lower part of sulcus terminalis D D. Lies to the right of SVC opening.

Regarding left bronchus, following are true except

A A. Divides before entering the lung B B. Has an oblique course C C. Two inches long D D. Narrower than the right

Regarding descending thoracic aorta, one statement is wrong

A A. Begins at the inferior border of T4 vertebra B B. Gives off 9 paired posterior intercostal arteries. C C. Gives off bronchial and esophageal arteries D D. Pierces the diaphragm at the level of T10 vertebra

Regarding intercostal spaces, each space contains, one statement is wrong

A One posterior ramus of thoracic nerves B Three layers of muscles C One large single posterior intercostal artery D Two smaller anterior intercostal arteries

Each horn of sinus venosus receives following veins, except

A A. Vitelline B B. Pulmonary C C. Umbilical D D. Common cardinal

An artery is a vessel that

A A. Carries blood from the heart B B. Carries blood to the heart C C. Carries oxygenated blood D D. Contains valves

The base of the fibrous pericardium is related to

A A. Descending aorta B B. Diaphragm C C. Great vessels of the heart D D. Mediastinum

The coronary sulcus separates the

A A. Two atria B B. Two ventricles C C. Atria & the ventricles D D. SVC & IVC

Diaphragmatic surface of the heart is mainly formed by

A A. Both ventricles B B. Left ventricle. C C. Left atrium. D D. Right atrium

The base of the heart is directed

A A. Backwards B B. Backwards & Downwards C C. Backwards & upwards D D. Backwards & to the right

Apex of the heart is formed only by

A A. Both ventricles B B. Left atrium C C. Left ventricle D D. Right atrium

Apex of the heart lies at the

A A. Left 5th intercostal space 6 cm from the midline. B B. Left 5th intercostal space 9 cm from the midline C C. Left 5th intercostal space 9 cm from the sternum D D. Left 5th rib 9 cm from the midline.

One of the following vessels is NOT directly attached to the heart

A A. Arch of aorta B B. IVC C C. Pulmonary trunk D D. Pulmonary veins

One of the following statements is CORRECT about the interior of right atrium

A A. Fossa ovalis can be seen below the opening of coronary sinus. B B. The opening of the coronary sinus drains cardiac venous blood C C. The opening of the SVC lies anterosuperiorly D D. The rough anterior wall is derived from right horn of sinus venosus.

One of the following is a feature on the interatrial septum

A A. Atrioventricular canal B B. Crista terminalis C C. Fossa ovalis D D. Sulcus terminalis

All the following open directly into the right atrium EXCEPT

A A. Anterior cardiac veins B B. Atrioventricular canal C C. Coronary sinus D D. Great cardiac vein

All the following are structures within cavity of right ventricle EXCEPT

A A. Chorda tendinea B B. Crista terminalis C C. Supraventricular crest D D. Papillary muscles

The wall of the left ventricle is 3 times thicker than the wall of

A A. Left ventricle. B B. Left atrium. C C. Right atrium D D. Right ventricle

One of the following is a feature of the left ventricle

A A. Infundibulum B B. Limbus fossa ovalis C C. Septal papillary muscles D E. Trabeculae carnae

Cusps of the pulmonary valve are

A A. Anterior & posterior B B. Anterior, posterior & septal C C. Anterior, posterior right & posterior left D D. Posterior, anterior right & anterior left

The pulmonary artery carries blood from...... to the......?

A A. Left ventricle - mediastinum B B. Left atrium- pleura. C C. Right atrium - lungs D D. Right ventricle - lungs

Right pulmonary artery is ..... than the left one

A A. Longer B B. Shorter C C. Wider D D. Narrower

Right pulmonary veins pass behind the

A A. Arch of aorta B B. Descending thoracic aorta C C. Pulmonary trunk D D. Right atrium

Ascending aorta, one statement is CORRECT

A A. Arises from infundibulum of left ventricle. B B. Begins at level of sternal angle. C C. Gives the coronary arteries. D The right coronary artery arises from its posterior right sinus.

Arch of aorta, one statement is CORRECT

A A. Begins & ends at level of sternal angle. B B. Gives right & left brachiocephalic arteries C C. Has 4 branches D D. Its arch is directed downwards & backwards

Descending thoracic aorta, one statement is CORRECT

A A. Begins at level of T4 B B. Ends at level of T11 C C. Gives 1st & 2nd posterior intercostal arteries D D. Esophagus lies left to it.

Abdominal aorta, one statement is CORRECT

A A. Coeliac trunk is one of its paired branches B B. Divides into 2 external iliac arteries C C. Ends at level of L5. D D. Starts at aortic opening of diaphragm

One of the following veins is a tributary of SVC

A A. Coronary sinus B B. Hemiazygos veins C C. Internal jugular vein D D. Right brachiocephalic vein

All the following are correct about the IVC EXCEPT

A A. It begins at level of L5. B B. It drains into the right atrium. C C. It ends at level of left 6th costal cartilage D D. It is formed by union of 2 common iliac veins.

One of the following is NOT a tributary of IVC

A A. Common iliac veins B B. Hepatic veins C C. Lumbar veins D Suprarenal veins

All the following are tributaries of azygos vein EXCEPT

A A. Fourth to eleventh right posterior intercostal veins B B. Mediastinal veins C C. Pleural veins D D. Right bronchial vein

All the following are tributaries of internal jugular vein EXCEPT

A A. Common facial vein B B. Inferior petrosal sinus C C. Inferior thyroid vein D D. Lingual vein

Concerning development of the atria, one statement is INCORRECT

A A. Body & left horn of sinus venosus gives the coronary sinus B B. Common atrial chamber gives the rough part of the two atria. C C. Left horn of sinus venosus gives smooth part of left atrium D D. Left vitelline & umbilical veins degenerate

One of the following NOT shares in the formation of both atria

A A. Absorbed pulmonary veins. B B. Common atrium C C. Left horn of sinus venosus. D D. Right horn of sinus venosus

Concerning steps of interatrial septum formation all are true, EXCEPT

A A. Firstly: septum primum descends from the roof of common atrium B B. Then the septum primum descends to close the ostium primum. C C. The septum primum leaving its connection with the roof to form ostium secondum D D. The septum secondum then appears on the left side of the septum primum

Which of the following cardiac veins empties directly into the right atrium of the heart?

A A.Middle cardiac B B.Anterior cardiac C C. Small cardiac. D D.Great cardiac

A blood clot (embolus) found in the left pulmonary artery probably came from which of the following?

A A. Pulmonary veins. B B. Left atrium. C C. Right ventricle. D D. Left brachiocephalic vein

All of the following are true statements about the azygos system of veins EXCEPT that

A A. The ascending lumbar veins enter it B B. It communicates with the common iliac vein. C C. It frequently receives the left pulmonary vein. D D. It empties into the superior vena cava.

The heart is located in which subdivision of the mediastinum?

A A. Anterior B B. Middle. C C. Posterior. D D. Lateral.

The aortic arch is located in which subdivision of mediastinum?

A A. Superior. B B. Middle. C C. Posterior D D. Anterior.

Which group of structures empties directly into the right atrium?

A A. Superior vena cava, coronary sinus and hemiazygos vein. B B. Coronary sinus and pulmonary vein C C. Pulmonary and bronchial veins the following D D.Superior and inferior venae cavae and coronary sinus

The ligamentum arteriosum is:

A A. A ligament connecting the liver to the anterior abdominal wall B B. A fibrous remnant of a fetal channel connecting the left pulmonary artery to the aorta. C C. Remnant of the embryonic umbilical artery D D. Remnant of a fetal channel connecting the right atrium to the left atrium.

The ligamentum arteriosum is:

A A. A ligament connecting the liver to the anterior abdominal wall B B. A fibrous remnant of a fetal channel connecting the left pulmonary artery to the aorta. C C. Remnant of the embryonic umbilical artery D D. Remnant of a fetal channel connecting the right atrium to the left atrium.

Which of the following does NOT occur during contraction of the left ventricle of a normal heart?

A A. The pulmonary semilunar valve opens B B. The right atrioventricular valve closes C C. Blood enters the coronary arteries D D.The left atrioventricular valve closes.

Which of the following accompanies the anterior interventricular artery?

A A.Middle cardiac vein. B B. Coronary sinus C C. Small cardiac vein D D. Great cardiac vein

During surgical repair of a patent ductus arteriosus, the surgeon must be careful not to injure the

A A.Right recurrent laryngeal nerve B B.Left phrenic nerve C C. Left recurrent laryngeal nerve D D.Left vagus.

Tributaries of coronary sinus include the following EXCEPT

A A.Small cardiac vein B B.Middle cardiac vein. C C. Great cardiac vein. D D.Oblique vein of right atrium.

The sinuatrial node is located in the

A A. Right atrial wal B B. Left atrial wall. C C. Right ventricular wall D D. Left ventricular wall

Which vein accompanies the posterior interventricular artery?

A A. Great cardiac vein B B. Marginal vein. C C. Middle cardiac vein. D D. Small cardiac vein

The apex of the heart is formed by the

A A. Left atrium B B. Left ventricle C C. Right atrium. D D. Right ventricle.

During diastole, the aortic valve:

A A.Prevents reflux of blood into the right ventricle B B. Prevents reflux of blood into the right atrium C C. Prevents reflux of blood into the left atrium. D D.Prevents reflux of blood into the left ventricle.

During diastole, the aortic valve:

A A.Prevents reflux of blood into the right ventricle B B. Prevents reflux of blood into the right atrium C C. Prevents reflux of blood into the left atrium. D D.Prevents reflux of blood into the left ventricle.

The pacemaker of the heart is the:

A A. AV node. B B. Bundle of His C C. Purkinje system. D D. SA node.

The azygos vein drains into the

A A. Superior vena cava B B. Inferior vena cava. C C. Right atrium. D D.Left brachiocephalic vein

The branches of the aortic arch don't include

A A. Brachiocephalic trunk B B. Left common carotid artery C C. Left subclavian artery. D Coronary artery

The superior vena cava is formed by the junction of the

A A. Left brachiocephalic vein and right brachiocephalic vein B B. Left internal jugular vein and right internal jugular vein C C. Left internal jugular vein and left subclavian vein. D D. Right internal jugular vein and left subclavian vein

The azygos vein begins as the continuation of the

A A. Right ascending lumbar vein. B B. Left ascending lumbar vein C C. Hemiazygos vein D D. Accessory hemiazygos vein

Which structure does belong to the right atrium?

A A. Orifice of the coronary sinus B B. Corda tendinae C C. Trabeculae carneae D D. Orifices of the pulmonary veins

Which structure does belong to the right atrium?

A A. Corda tendinae B B. Trabeculae carneae. C C. Orifice of the superior vena cava. D D. Orifices of the pulmonary veins

Which structure does belong to the right ventricle?

A A. Orifice of the superior vena cava B B. Orifice of the inferior vena cava. C C. Orifice of the coronary sinus. D D. Orifice of the pulmonary trunk

Which structure does belong to the left ventricle?

A A. Orifice of the superior vena cava. B B. Orifice of the inferior vena cava C C. Orifice of the coronary sinus. D D. Aortic orifice.

The right coronary artery arises from

A A. Anterior aortic sinus B B. Left aortic sinus C C. Coronary sinus. D D. Orifice of the coronary sinus.

The left coronary artery arises from

A A. Right aortic sinus B B. Left posterior aortic sinus C C. Coronary sinus. D D. Orifice of the coronary sinus

The thoracic duct begins at the:

A A. Right lumbar trunk. B B. Left lumbar trunk C C. Cisterna chyli D D. Intestinal trunk.

The components of the conduction system of the heart include the following EXCEPT

A A. Sinoatrial node. B B. Atrioventricular node C C. Atrioventricular bundle D D. Cardiac muscle cells.

The right coronary artery supplies blood to the following EXCEPT

A A. right atrium B B. Lateral wall of the right ventricle C C. Posterior wall of the right ventricle D D. Lateral wall of the left ventricle

The left coronary artery supplies blood to the following EXCEPT

A A. Left atrium. B B. Anterior wall of the left ventricle. C C. Lateral wall of the left ventricle. D D. Lateral wall of the right ventricle

The tributaries of the coronary sinus include the following EXCEPT

A A. Great cardiac vein. B B. Middle cardiac vein C C. Small cardiac vein D D. Anterior cardiac vein.

The following statements are TRUE about the descending thoracic aorta EXCEPT

A A. Its lower part is related to the quadrate lobe of theliver B B. It gives posterior intercostal arteries to the lower nine intercostal spaces. C C. It is about 8 inches long in adult male. D D. It descends on the left sides of bodies of 5-7 thoracic vertebrae

The following statement is TRUE about the deep cardiac plexus

A A. Lies at the bifurcation of the trachea. B B. Consists of sympathetic fibers only C C. Freely connected with the superficial cardiac plexus D D. Consists of branches from vagus nerve only

The largest portion of the sternocostal surface of the heart is formed by the

A A. Left atrium B B. Right atrium C C. Right ventricle D D. Left ventricle..

The largest portion of the sternocostal surface of the heart is formed by the

A A. Left atrium B B. Right atrium C C. Right ventricle D D. Left ventricle..

Regarding the right ventricle, all the following are True, EXCEPT

A A. Have three papillary muscle B B. Have a pectinate muscle which passes anteriorly. C C. The outflow portion of the chamber inferior to the pulmonary orifice called infandibulum. D D. The infandibulum is smooth and the remainder of the ventricle is rough.

Regarding the arch of the aorta, the INCORRECT statements is

A A. Located in superior mediastinum B B. Located below the brachiocaphalic vein C C. Connected to the pulmonary trunk by ligamentum arteriosum D D. The right recurrent laryngeal nerves hooks around it.

The following structures are related posteriorly to the heart EXCEPT

A A.Oblique sinus. B B.Thymus gland. C C.Thoracic aorta. D D. Left vagus.

Fibrous pericardium is developed from

A Somatopleuric mesoderm B Splanchnopleuric mesoderm C Septum transversum D Myoepicardial mantle

Which of the following processes is responsible for fusion of thepaired dorsal aortae?

A A. Lateral folding. B B. Craniocaudal folding. C C. Looping of the heart tube D D. Neurulation

Intrapericardial part of superior vena cava develops from

A A. Right anterior cardinal vein B B. Left anterior cardinal vein C C. Right common cardinal vein. D D. Left common cardinal vein

The congenital anomalies of the heart include the following EXCEPT

A A. Ectopia cordis. B B. Ectopia vesica C C. Fallot's tertalogy. D D. Dextrocardia

Vitelline vein forms:

A A. Ligamentum venosum. B B. Ligamentum teres C C. Portal vein. D D. None of the above

The following statement is TRUE about cardiac development

A A. During formation of the heart loop, a single-tube heart remains suspended by a complete dorsal mesocardium (mesentery) B B. The atria are represented by cranial portions of the endocardial tubes. C C. The heart bends into an S-shape because the caudal regions of the endocardial tubes grow faster than the cranial regions. D D. The left and right sides of the heart result directly from the side-by-side apposition of the left and right endocardial tubes

Circulatory adaptation to the extrauterine, postnatal environment includes which of the following pairs of changes?

A A. The interventricular and interatrial foramen close. B B. The septum primum closes against the septum secundum and the aorta undergoes coarctation C C. The septum primum closes against the septum secundum and the ductus arteriosus closes. D D. The interatrial foramen closes and the interventricular septum closes

Normal circulatory changes that occur immediately at birth include all of the following EXCEPT

A A. Closure of the ductus arteriosus. B B. Decreased right atrial pressure. C C. Increased blood flow through the lungs. D D. Momentary reversal of flow through the foramen ovale.

Which structures do belong to the right ventricle?

A A. Tricuspid valve B B. Mitral valve C C. Orifice of the coronary sinus D D. Orifices of the pulmonary veins

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