GROSS ANATOMY

review in
MEDICAL BOARD EXAM
SCALP and FACE
REVIEW QUESTION

Q1. The loose areolar layer of the scalp is considered

dangerous because of the presence of:

A. Diploic veins
B. Dural sinuses
C. Emissary veins
D. Hair follicles
REVIEW QUESTION

Q2. The arteries that richly supply the scalp originates from
the:
A. External Carotid
B. Internal Carotid
C. Both
D. Neither
Superficial
Arteries and
Veins of Face
and Scalp
ANSWER

Q1. The loose areolar layer of the scalp is considered

dangerous because of the presence of:

A. Diploic veins
B. Dural sinuses
C. Emissary veins
D. Hair follicles
ANSWER

Q2. The arteries that richly supply the scalp originates from
the:
A. External Carotid
B. Internal Carotid
C. Both
D. Neither
Cutaneous Nerves of Head and Neck
QUESTION

Q3. The Stensen’s duct penetrates the following soft tissues

EXCEPT:
A. Buccal mucosa
B. Buccinator
C. Pad of Bichat
D. Masseter
QUESTION

Q4. The dangerous area of the face contains the:

A. Supratrochlear & Supraorbital nerves
B. Angular veins
C. Pterygoid plexus of veins
D. Facial veins
Facial Nerve Branches and Parotid Gland
ANSWER

Q3. The Stensen’s duct penetrates the following soft tissues

EXCEPT:
A. Buccal mucosa
B. Buccinator
C. Pad of Bichat
D. Masseter
ANSWER

Q4. The dangerous area of the face contains the:

A. Supratrochlear & Supraorbital nerves
B. Angular veins
C. Pterygoid plexus of veins
D. Facial veins
REVIEW QUESTION

Q5. Motor nerve supply of the muscle of facial expression:

A. Mandibular
B.Maxillary
C. Facial
D. Occulomotor
Muscles of
Facial
Expression:
Lateral View
ANSWER

Q5. Motor nerve supply of the muscle of facial expression:

A. Mandibular
B.Maxillary
C. Facial
D. Occulomotor
NECK
REVIEW QUESTION

Q6. Innervation of the infrahyoid muscles:

A. Hypoglossal
B. Phrenic
C. Vagus
D. Ansa Cervicalis
Infrahyoid and Suprahyoid Muscles
Cervical Plexus In Situ
ANSWER

Q6. Innervation of the infrahyoid muscles:

A. Hypoglossal
B. Phrenic
C. Vagus
D. Ansa Cervicalis
REVIEW QUESTION

Q7. True of both subclavian arteries:

A. Originate from arch of the aorta

B. Commence at the level of the sterno-clavicular joint
C. Crossed anteriorly by the phrenic nerve
D. Terminate at the level of the outer border of the first
rib
REVIEW QUESTION

Q8. Both Subclavian veins:

A. Are divided into three parts by the scalene anterior

B. Terminate as axillary veins
C. Commence behind the sternoclavicular joints
D. Drain into the brachiocephalic veins
REVIEW QUESTION

Q9.The phrenic carries motor fibers to the:

A. Pericardium
B. Pleura
C. Peritoneum
D. Respiratory diaphragm
Subclavian Artery
ANSWER

Q7. True of both subclavian arteries:

A. Originate from arch of the aorta

B. Commence at the level of the sterno-clavicular joint
C. Crossed anteriorly by the phrenic nerve
D. Terminate at the level of the outer border of the first
rib
ANSWER

Q8. Both Subclavian veins:

A. Are divided into three parts by the scalene anterior

B. Terminate as axillary veins
C. Commence behind the sternoclavicular joints
D. Drain into the brachiocephalic veins
ANSWER

Q9.The phrenic carries motor fibers to the:

A. Pericardium
B. Pleura
C. Peritoneum
D. Respiratory diaphragm
REVIEW QUESTIONS

Q10. The common carotid artery terminates at the level of

the:

A. Sternoclavicular joint
B. Inferior border of the mandible
C. Superior border of the thyroid cartilage
D. Neck of the mandible
REVIEW QUESTIONS

Q11. The carotid sheath encloses the following EXCEPT:

A. Internal jugular vein

B. Vagus nerve
C. Common carotid artery
D. Phrenic nerve
REVIEW QUESTIONS

Q12. Tributary of the internal jugular vein:

A. External jugular vein

B. Retromandibular vein
C. Anterior jugular vein
D. Common facial vein
Carotid Arteries
Fascial Layers
of Neck
ANSWER

Q10. The common carotid artery terminates at the level of

the:

A. Sternoclavicular joint
B. Inferior border of the mandible
C. Superior border of the thyroid cartilage
D. Neck of the mandible
ANSWER

Q11. The carotid sheath encloses the following EXCEPT:

A. Internal jugular vein

B. Vagus nerve
C. Common carotid artery
D. Phrenic nerve
ANSWER

Q12. Tributary of the internal jugular vein:

A. External jugular vein

B. Retromandibular vein
C. Anterior jugular vein
D. Common facial vein
NOSE and NASAL
CAVITY
External Nose
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. The middle nasal meatus does not communicate with

the openings of the:

A. Nasolacrimal duct
B. Frontal sinus
C. Maxillary sinus
D. Middle ethmoidal cell
Medial Nasal Wall
ANSWER

Q. The middle nasal meatus does not communicate with

the openings of the:

A. Nasolacrimal duct
B. Frontal sinus
C. Maxillary sinus
D. Middle ethmoidal cell
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. The ethmoid bone form:

A. Part of the nasal septum

B. The superior and inferior nasal conchae
C. Both
D. Neither
REVIEW QUESTION

Q.The eustachian tube connects the nasopharynx to the:

A. Nasal cavity
B. Middle ear
C. Oropharynx
D. Inner ear
Pharynx:
Sagittal
Section
ANSWER

Q. The ethmoid bone form:

A. Part of the nasal septum

B. The superior and inferior nasal conchae
C. Both
D. Neither
ANSWER

Q.The eustachian tube connects the nasopharynx to the:

A. Nasal cavity
B. Middle ear
C. Oropharynx
D. Inner ear
REVIEW QUESTION

Q.The area on the anterior part of the median nasal

septum that is the frequent site of epistaxis is the:

A. Vestibule
B. Olfactory area
C. Little’s area
D. Spheno-ethmoidal recess
Arteries of Nasal Cavity
Nerves of Nasal Cavity
ANSWER

Q.The area on the anterior part of the median nasal

septum that is the frequent site of epistaxis is the:

A. Vestibule
B. Olfactory area
C. Little’s area
D. Spheno-ethmoidal recess
INFRATEMPORAL
AREA
REVIEW QUESTION

Q.True of the contents of the infratemporal fossa:

A. Maxillary artery terminates at the

infra orbital foramen
B. Mandibular nerve gives off purely
sensory fibers
C. Pterygoid muscles overlie the ramus
of the mandible
D. Pterygoid plexus of veins drain into
the retromandibular vein
Maxillary Artery
ANSWER

Q.Tre of the contents of the infratemporal fossa:

A. Maxillary artery terminates at the

infra orbital foramen
B. Mandibular nerve gives off purely
sensory fibers
C. Pterygoid muscles overlie the ramus
of the mandible
D. Pterygoid plexus of veins drain into
the retromandibular vein
ORAL CAVITY
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. Motor innervation of the tongue

A. Lingual
B. Vagus
C. Hypoglossal
D. Glossopharyngeal
Inspection of Oral Cavity
Roof of Mouth
Tongue
Tongue
ANSWER

Q. Motor innervation of the tongue

A. Lingual
B. Vagus
C. Hypoglossal
D. Glossopharyngeal
REVIEW QUESTION

Q.True of all salivary glands:

A. Secreto-motor fibers are conveyed by the auricolo-

temporal nerve
B. Ducts drain into the oral cavity proper
C. Both
D. neither
Salivary Glands
ANSWER

Q.True of all salivary glands:

A. Secreto-motor fibers are conveyed by the auricolo-

temporal nerve
B. Ducts drain into the oral cavity proper
C. Both
D. neither
PHARYNX
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. True of the nasopharynx:

A. Communicates with the nasal cavities

thru the choanae
B. Has openings of the eustachian tubes on
its lateral walls
C. Bounded inferiorly by the pharyngeal
isthmus
D. Has paired nasopharyngeal tonsil at its
roof
Pharynx:
Sagittal
Section
ANSWER

Q. True of the nasopharynx:

A. Communicates with the nasal cavities

thru the choanae
B. Has openings of the eustachian tubes on
its lateral walls
C. Bounded inferiorly by the pharyngeal
isthmus
D. Has paired nasopharyngeal tonsil at its
roof
Muscles Of Pharynx: Sagittal Section
REVIEW QUESTION

Q.Sensory innervation of the larynx:

A. Internal laryngeal
B. Recurrent laryngeal
C. Both
D. Neither
 REVIEW QUESTION
Q.Characteristic features of the cartilages of the larynx:

A. Thyroid cartlage that recieves the attachments of

the epiglottis,vocal ligament and vocalis muscle
B. Cricoid cartilage with a narrowed posterior lamina
and an expanded anterior arch
C. Epiglottis with a broad free inferior end
D. Arytenoid cartilages mounted on the upper border of
the lamina of the thyroid cartilages
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. Cartilage that forms the laryngeal prominence:

A. Cricoid
B. Thyroid
C. Arytenoid
D. epiglottis
REVIEW QUESTION

Q.The external laryngeal nerve innervates the:

A. Posterior crico-arytenoids
B. Thyro-arytenoid
C. Oblique arytenoid
D. Cricothyroid
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. True of the actions of the intrinsic muscles of the larynx

on the vocal cords:

A. cricothyroid- relaxes
B. Thyroarytenoid – tensor
C. Posterior cricoarytenoid – abductor
D. Transverse arytenoid -abductor
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. True of the left recurrent laryngeal nerves, EXCEPT:

A. Hooks under the right subclavian artery exits thru the
thoracic inlet
B. Exits thru the thoracic inlet
C. Courses upward along the tracheo-esophageal groove
D. Carries motor and sensopry fibers to the glottic and
infarglottic areas of the larynx
Parathyroid Glands and Nerves of the Larynx
Cartilages
of Larynx
Cartilages of Larynx
Intrinsic
Muscles of
Larynx
Intrinsic Muscles of Larynx
Nerves of Larynx
Pharynx: Sagittal Section
Thyroid Gland: Anterior View
ANSWER

Q.Sensory innervation of the larynx:

A. Internal laryngeal
B. Recurrent laryngeal
C. Both
D. Neither
ANSWER

Q. Cartilage that forms the laryngeal prominence:

A. Cricoid
B. Thyroid
C. Arytenoid
D. epiglottis
 ANSWER
Q.Characteristic features of the cartilages of the larynx:

A. Thyroid cartlage that recieves the attachments of

the epiglottis,vocal ligament and vocalis muscle
B. Cricoid cartilage with a narrowed posterior lamina
and an expanded anterior arch
C. Epiglottis with a broad free inferior end
D. Arytenoid cartilages mounted on the upper border of
the lamina of the thyroid cartilages
ANSWER

Q.The external laryngeal nerve innervates the:

A. Posterior crico-arytenoids
B. Thyro-arytenoid
C. Oblique arytenoid
D. Cricothyroid
ANSWER

Q. True of the actions of the intrinsic muscles of the larynx

on the vocal cords:

A. cricothyroid- relaxes
B. Thyroarytenoid – tensor
C. Posterior cricoarytenoid – abductor
D. Transverse arytenoid -abductor
ANSWER

Q. True of the left recurrent laryngeal nerves, EXCEPT:

A. Hooks under the right subclavian artery exits thru the
thoracic inlet
B. Exits thru the thoracic inlet
C. Courses upward along the tracheo-esophageal groove
D. Carries motor and sensopry fibers to the glottic and
infarglottic areas of the larynx
THORACIC CAVITY
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. True of the structures in the anterior thoracic wall

A. Origin of the 11 anterior intercostal

arteries is the internal thoracic artery
B. All muscles are elevators of the ribs
C. Intercostal nerves are the anterior
rami of the thoracic spinal nerves
D. Internal thoracic veins drains into the
subclavian veins
Anterior Thoracic Wall
Anterior Thoracic
Wall: Internal View
Intercostal Nerves and
Arteries
ANSWER

Q. True of the structures in the anterior thoracic wall

A. Origin of the 11 anterior intercostal

arteries is the internal thoracic artery
B. All muscles are elevators of the ribs
C. Intercostal nerves are the anterior
rami of the thoracic spinal nerves
D. Internal thoracic veins drains into the
subclavian veins
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. The cardiac notch is found at the:

A. Apex of the left lung

B. Sternal border of the left lung
C. Left lung at the level of the 4th rib down to the 7th rib
D. Left inferior border of the right lung
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. The aponeurotic expansion extending from the apex of

the lung to the transverse process of the 7th cervical
vertebra:
A. Parietal pleural
B. Glisson’s fascia
C. Suprapleural membrane
D. Cupola
REVIEW QUESTION

Q.The pleura ends at this level along the mid axillary line:

A. 7th costal cartilage

B. 10th rib
C. 11th rib
D. 12th rib
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. The apex of each lung rises 3-4cms above the:

A. Clavicle
B. Sternal end of the 1st rib
C. Vertebral end of the 1st rib
D. Transverse process of CV7
Topography of Lungs
Anterior View
Topography of Lungs: Posterior View
Trachea and
Major Bronchi
ANSWER

Q. The cardiac notch is found at the:

A. Apex of the left lung

B. Sternal border of the left lung
C. Left lung at the level of the 4th rib down to the 7th rib
D. Left inferior border of the right lung
ANSWER

Q. The aponeurotic expansion extending from the apex of

the lung to the transverse process of the 7th cervical
vertebra:
A. Parietal pleural
B. Glisson’s fascia
C. Suprapleural membrane
D. Cupola
ANSWER

Q.The pleura ends at this level along the mid axillary line:

A. 7th costal cartilage

B. 10th rib
C. 11th rib
D. 12th rib
ANSWER

Q. The apex of each lung rises 3-4cms above the:

A. Clavicle
B. Sternal end of the 1st rib
C. Vertebral end of the 1st rib
D. Transverse process of CV7
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. To pass a needle into the pleural cavity in the mid

axillary line, the following structures will have to be
pierced, EXCEPT:
A. Internal intercostal muscle
B. Visceral pleura
C. Parietal pleura
D. External intecostal muscle
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. The following statements concerning the

trachea are true EXCEPT:

A. It lies anterior to the esophagus in the

superior mediastinum
B. On deep inspiration, the carina may descend
as far as the level of the 6th TV
C. The Left main bronchus is wider than the
right
D. The arch of the aorta lies on its anterior and
left sides in the superior mediastinum
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. The structure found only on the right lung:

A. Horizontal fissure
B. Oblique fissure
C. Cardiac
D. Lingular lobe
Lungs in Situ: Anterior View
Lungs: Medial Views
Pulmonary
Arteries
and Veins
ANSWER

Q. To pass a needle into the pleural cavity in the mid

axillary line, the following structures will have to be
pierced, EXCEPT:
A. Internal intercostal muscle
B. Visceral pleura
C. Parietal pleura
D. External intecostal muscle
ANSWER

Q. The following statements concerning the

trachea are true EXCEPT:

A. It lies anterior to the esophagus in the

superior mediastinum
B. On deep inspiration, the carina may descend
as far as the level of the 6th TV
C. The Left main bronchus is wider than the
right
D. The arch of the aorta lies on its anterior and
left sides in the superior mediastinum
ANSWER

Q. The structure found only on the right lung:

A. Horizontal fissure
B. Oblique fissure
C. Cardiac
D. Lingular lobe
HEART
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. Level of Commencement of the arch of the aorta:

A. Suprasternal notch
B. Sternal angle of Louis
C. 4th Thoracic intervertebral disc
D. 1st rib
 REVIEW QUESTION
Q. True of the superior vena cava:

A. Formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins

B. Commences at the level of the right sternoclavicular joint
C. Recives the right and left brachiocephalic veins
D. Joins the right atrium at the level of the sternal angle of Louis
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. Branches of the arch of the aorta EXCEPT:

A. Right Common Carotid

B. Left Common carotid
C. Left Subclavian
D. Brachiocephalic
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. Division of the mediastinum limited inferiorly by the

respiratory diaphragm EXCEPT:
A. Anterior
B. Superior
C. Middle
D. Posterior
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. True of fibrous pericardium:

A. Has a base that blends with the outer coat of the

great vessels
B. Has apex attached to the central tendon of the
diaphragm
C. Forms the outermost coat of the heart
D. Innervated by the phrenic nerve
Heart In Situ
Heart:
Anterior
Exposure
ANSWER

Q. Level of Commencement of the arch of the aorta:

A. Suprasternal notch
B. Sternal angle of Louis
C. 4th Thoracic intervertebral disc
D. 1st rib
ANSWER

Q. True of the superior vena cava:

A. Formed by the union of the internal jugular and
subclavian veins
B. Commences at the level of the right sternoclavicular
joint
C. Recives the right and left brachiocephalic veins
D. Joins the right atrium at the level of the sternal angle
of Louis
ANSWER

Q. Branches of the arch of the aorta EXCEPT:

A. Right Common Carotid

B. Left Common carotid
C. Left Subclavian
D. Brachiocephalic
ANSWER

Q. Division of the mediastinum limited inferiorly by the

respiratory diaphragm EXCEPT:
A. Anterior
B. Superior
C. Middle
D. Posterior
ANSWER

Q. True of fibrous pericardium:

A. Has a base that blends with the outer coat of the

great vessels
B. Has apex attached to the central tendon of the
diaphragm
C. Forms the outermost coat of the heart
D. Innervated by the phrenic nerve
CORONARIES
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. The Right coronary artery arises from the:

A. Anterior aortic sinus

B. Ascending aorta
C. Both
D. Neither
 REVIEW QUESTION
Q. The ff statements concerning blood supply to the heart are true;EXCEPT:

A. R coronary artery supplies both RA & RV

B. The circumflex branch of the LCA descends in the anterior interventricular
groove
C. Coronary arteries can be classified as functional end arteries
D. Arrythmias can occur after occlusion of a coronary artery
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. Vein that drains into the coronary sinus:

A. Vena cordis minimae

B. Anterior cardiac
C. Middle cardiac
D. Coronary
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. The thesbian valve guard the opening of the :

A. Superior vena cava

B. Coronary sinus
C. Inferior vena cava
D. Vena cordis minimae
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. The atrio-ventricular groove lodge the:

A. Anterior descending artery

B. Posterior descending artery
C. Coronary sinus
D. Great cardiac vein
Coronary
Arteries and
Cardiac
Veins
Heart:
Basal and
Diaphragmatic
Surfaces
ANSWER

Q. The Right coronary artery arises from the:

A. Anterior aortic sinus

B. Ascending aorta
C. Both
D. Neither
 ANSWER
Q. The ff statements concerning blood supply to the heart are true;EXCEPT:

A. R coronary artery supplies both RA & RV

B. The circumflex branch of the LCA descends in the anterior interventricular
groove
C. Coronary arteries can be classified as functional end arteries
D. Arrythmias can occur after occlusion of a coronary artery
ANSWER

Q. Vein that drains into the coronary sinus:

A. Vena cordis minimae

B. Anterior cardiac
C. Middle cardiac
D. Coronary
ANSWER

Q. The thesbian valve guard the opening of the :

A. Superior vena cava

B. Coronary sinus
C. Inferior vena cava
D. Vena cordis minimae
ANSWER

Q. The atrio-ventricular groove lodge the:

A. Anterior descending artery

B. Posterior descending artery
C. Coronary sinus
D. Great cardiac vein
 INTERNAL
STRUCTURE of
THE HEART
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. Found in the left ventricle EXCEPT:

A. Papillary muscle
B. Chorda tendinae
C. Moderator band
D. Endocardium
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. Found in the wall of both auricles:

A. Musculi pectinati
B. Endocardium
C. Both
D. Neither
Right Atrium and Ventricle
Left Atrium and Ventricle
ANSWER

Q. Found in the left ventricle EXCEPT:

A. Papillary muscle
B. Chorda tendinae
C. Moderator band
D. Endocardium
ANSWER

Q. Found in the wall of both auricles:

A. Musculi pectinati
B. Endocardium
C. Both
D. Neither
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. The SA node is:

A. Located on top of the crista terminalis

B. Supplied by the right and left coronary arteries
C. Both
D. Neither
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. The Innervation of the heart is :

A. Sympathetic
B. Vagus
C. Both
D. Neither
Conduction System of Heart
Nerves of Heart
ANSWER

Q. The SA node is:

A. Located on top of the crista terminalis

B. Supplied by the right and left coronary arteries
C. Both
D. Neither
ANSWER

Q. The Innervation of the heart is :

A. Sympathetic
B. Vagus
C. Both
D. Neither
REVIEW QUESTION

Q.The azygos vein drains into the following vein:

A. Hemiazygos
B. Ascending lumbar
C. Inferior vena cava
D. Superior vena cava
 REVIEW QUESTION
Q. True of the thoracic aorta:

A. Commences at the level of the sternal angle of Louis

B. Terminates at the level of the 12th thoracic vertebra
C. Gives off anterior and posterior intercostal arteries
D. Courses along the left side of vertebral column
 REVIEW QUESTION
Q. The esophagus:

A. Is 45cm in length
B. Has three constrictions due to encircling muscular fibers
C. Terminates at the level of TV10
D. Innervated by the vagus nerve
Esophagus
In Situ
Arteries of
Esophagus
ANSWER

Q.The azygos vein drains into the following vein:

A. Hemiazygos
B. Ascending lumbar
C. Inferior vena cava
D. Superior vena cava
 ANSWER
Q. True of the thoracic aorta:

A. Commences at the level of the sternal angle of Louis

B. Terminates at the level of the 12th thoracic vertebra
C. Gives off anterior and posterior intercostal arteries
D. Courses along the left side of vertebral column
 ANSWER
Q. The esophagus:

A. Is 45cm in length
B. Has three constrictions due to encircling muscular fibers
C. Terminates at the level of TV10
D. Innervated by the vagus nerve
ABDOMINAL WALL
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. The deep layer of the superficial fascia of the anterior

abdominal wall:
A. Contains large amount of adipose tissue
B. Becomes the Colle’s fascia in the entire perineum
C. Contributes to the formation of the rectus sheath
D. Forms the fundiform ligament of the penis
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. True of the inguinal canal:

A. Bounded inferiorly by the conjoined tendon

B. Passageway for the spermatic cord
C. Limits the inguinal triangle laterally
D. Extends from the anterior superior iliac spine to the
pubic tuberclde
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. True of the structures in the posterior abdominal wall:

A. Abdominal aorta gives off 3 paired visceral branches
B. Last tributaries of the IVC are the common iliac veins
C. Respiratory diaphrgam is supplied by branches of the
lumbar plexus
D. Lumbar plexus are formed by the anterior rami of L1-
L4
Anterior
Abdominal
Wall:
Superficial
Dissection
Anterior
Abdominal
Wall:
Intermediate
Dissection
Anterior
Abdominal Wall:
Deep Dissection
Rectus Sheath: Cross Sections
Arteries of
Anterior
Abdominal
Wall
Nerves of
Anterior
Abdominal
Wall
Inguinal Canal
and
Spermatic
Cord
ANSWER

Q. The deep layer of the superficial fascia of the anterior

abdominal wall:
A. Contains large amount of adipose tissue
B. Becomes the Colle’s fascia in the entire perineum
C. Contributes to the formation of the rectus sheath
D. Forms the fundiform ligament of the penis
ANSWER

Q. True of the inguinal canal:

A. Bounded inferiorly by the conjoined tendon

B. Passageway for the spermatic cord
C. Limits the inguinal triangle laterally
D. Extends from the anterior superior iliac spine to the
pubic tuberclde
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. True of the structures in the posterior abdominal wall:

A. Abdominal aorta gives off 3 paired visceral branches
B. Last tributaries of the IVC are the common iliac veins
C. Respiratory diaphrgam is supplied by branches of the
lumbar plexus
D. Lumbar plexus are formed by the anterior rami of L1-
L4
REVIEW QUESTION

Q. The inferior vena cava courses in the posterior

abdominal wall:
A. Anterior to the vertebral column
B. Drains the azygos vein before passing thru the caval
opening
C. Deeper and more to the right of the abdominal aorta
D. Pierces the diaphragm at the level of TV10
Posterior
Abdominal
Wall:
Internal
View
Arteries of Posterior
Abdominal Wall
 Veins of
Posterior
Abdominal
Wall
Nerves of Posterior
Abdominal Wall
ANSWER

Q. The inferior vena cava courses in the posterior

abdominal wall:
A. Anterior to the vertebral column
B. Drains the azygos vein before passing thru the caval
opening
C. Deeper and more to the right of the abdominal aorta
D. Pierces the diaphragm at the level of TV10
Lacrimal Apparatus