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Q1. The apex of axilla is called:
A. Axillary inlet
B. Cervicoaxillary canal
C. Thoracic outlet
D. Subclavian tunnel
→ Answer: B. Cervicoaxillary canal
Q2. Apex of axilla is bounded by:
A. Clavicle, scapula, 1st rib
B. Clavicle, humerus, sternum
C. 1st rib, scapula, 2nd rib
D. Scapula, humerus, sternum
→ Answer: A. Clavicle, scapula, 1st rib
Q3. Base of axilla is formed by:
A. Skin and axillary fascia
B. Pectoralis major
C. Serratus anterior
D. Subscapularis
→ Answer: A. Skin and axillary fascia
Q4. Posterior wall of axilla is formed by:
A. Subscapularis, teres major, latissimus dorsi
B. Pectoralis major, pectoralis minor
C. Serratus anterior
D. Humerus
→ Answer: A. Subscapularis, teres major, latissimus dorsi
Q5. Which structure forms lateral wall of axilla?
A. Serratus anterior
B. Intertubercular sulcus of humerus
C. Subscapularis
D. Axillary vein
→ Answer: B. Intertubercular sulcus of humerus
Q6. Which structure maintains hollow of axilla?
A. Pectoral fascia
B. Suspensory ligament of axilla
C. Serratus anterior
D. Latissimus dorsi
→ Answer: B. Suspensory ligament of axilla
Q7. Which vein pierces clavipectoral fascia?
A. Basilic vein
B. Cephalic vein
C. Axillary vein
D. Median cubital vein
→ Answer: B. Cephalic vein
Q8. Axillary artery is continuation of:
A. Subclavian artery
B. Common carotid artery
C. Brachial artery
D. Thoracoacromial artery
→ Answer: A. Subclavian artery
Q9. Axillary artery becomes brachial artery at:
A. Lower border of teres major
B. Upper border of pectoralis major
C. Outer border of 1st rib
D. Middle of humerus
→ Answer: A. Lower border of teres major
Q10. Which divides axillary artery into three parts?
A. Pectoralis major
B. Pectoralis minor
C. Subscapularis
D. Serratus anterior
→ Answer: B. Pectoralis minor
Q11. Branch of 1st part of axillary artery:
A. Superior thoracic artery
B. Thoracoacromial artery
C. Subscapular artery
D. Lateral thoracic artery
→ Answer: A. Superior thoracic artery
Q12. Branches of 2nd part of axillary artery:
A. Thoracoacromial and lateral thoracic
B. Subscapular and circumflex humeral
C. Superior thoracic only
D. Anterior and posterior circumflex humeral
→ Answer: A. Thoracoacromial and lateral thoracic
Q13. Largest branch of axillary artery:
A. Subscapular artery
B. Thoracoacromial artery
C. Lateral thoracic artery
D. Superior thoracic artery
→ Answer: A. Subscapular artery
Q14. Axillary vein is formed by union of:
A. Cephalic and basilic veins
B. Basilic and brachial veins
C. Median cubital and cephalic veins
D. Subclavian and basilic veins
→ Answer: B. Basilic and brachial veins
Q15. Which group of axillary nodes drains most of breast?
A. Subscapular
B. Pectoral
C. Humeral
D. Central
→ Answer: B. Pectoral
Q16. Which lymph nodes drain posterior thoracic wall?
A. Humeral
B. Subscapular
C. Apical
D. Parasternal
→ Answer: B. Subscapular
Q17. Which lymph nodes drain upper limb?
A. Pectoral
B. Apical
C. Humeral
D. Central
→ Answer: C. Humeral
Q18. Central lymph nodes are located in:
A. Axillary fat near base
B. Along subscapular vessels
C. Along axillary vein
D. Apex of axilla
→ Answer: A. Axillary fat near base
Q19. Apical lymph nodes drain into:
A. Internal jugular vein
B. Subclavian lymph trunk
C. Thoracic duct only
D. External jugular vein
→ Answer: B. Subclavian lymph trunk
Q20. Which lymphatic plexus surrounds nipple and areola?
A. Cooper’s plexus
B. Retromammary plexus
C. Sappey’s plexus
D. Camper’s plexus
→ Answer: C. Sappey’s plexus
Q21. Sentinel lymph node biopsy is used in:
A. Breast carcinoma
B. TB lymphadenitis
C. Hodgkin’s disease
D. Lymphoma
→ Answer: A. Breast carcinoma
Q22. Which nerve is at risk during axillary node dissection?
A. Median nerve
B. Long thoracic nerve
C. Musculocutaneous nerve
D. Radial nerve
→ Answer: B. Long thoracic nerve
Q23. Injury to long thoracic nerve leads to:
A. Winged scapula
B. Wrist drop
C. Claw hand
D. Ape thumb
→ Answer: A. Winged scapula
Q24. Which nerve must also be preserved during axillary clearance?
A. Thoracodorsal nerve
B. Axillary nerve
C. Ulnar nerve
D. Phrenic nerve
→ Answer: A. Thoracodorsal nerve
Q25. Which vein connects axillary vein to superficial epigastric vein?
A. Thoracoepigastric vein
B. Cephalic vein
C. Basilic vein
D. Median cubital vein
→ Answer: A. Thoracoepigastric vein
Q26. Clinical importance of thoracoepigastric vein?
A. Collateral pathway in portal hypertension
B. Drainage of breast
C. Prevents air embolism
D. Supplies skin of chest
→ Answer: A. Collateral pathway in portal hypertension
Q27. Which nerve carries referred pain in angina pectoris to medial arm?
A. Long thoracic nerve
B. Intercostobrachial nerve
C. Medial pectoral nerve
D. Axillary nerve
→ Answer: B. Intercostobrachial nerve
Q28. Compression of axillary artery can be done at:
A. 1st rib
B. Clavicle
C. 2nd rib
D. Teres major
→ Answer: A. 1st rib
Q29. Axillary artery aneurysm may cause:
A. Wrist drop
B. Brachial plexus compression
C. Horner’s syndrome
D. Winged scapula
→ Answer: B. Brachial plexus compression
Q30. Most important surgical wall of axilla:
A. Anterior
B. Posterior
C. Medial
D. Lateral
→ Answer: A. Anterior
Q31. Which structure lies anteromedial to axillary artery?
A. Axillary vein
B. Radial nerve
C. Posterior cord
D. Musculocutaneous nerve
→ Answer: A. Axillary vein
Q32. Which nerve lies on medial side of axillary vein?
A. Median nerve
B. Ulnar nerve
C. Musculocutaneous nerve
D. Radial nerve
→ Answer: B. Ulnar nerve
Q33. Which nerve lies posterior to axillary artery?
A. Axillary nerve
B. Posterior cord of brachial plexus
C. Ulnar nerve
D. Median nerve
→ Answer: B. Posterior cord of brachial plexus
Q34. Which group of axillary nodes drain cephalic vein lymphatics?
A. Central
B. Apical
C. Pectoral
D. Subscapular
→ Answer: B. Apical
Q35. Which node group is first involved in TB lymphadenitis of chest wall?
A. Subscapular
B. Pectoral
C. Humeral
D. Apical
→ Answer: B. Pectoral
Q36. Root value of brachial plexus?
A. C4–C8
B. C5–T1
C. C6–T2
D. C3–T1
→ Answer: B. C5–T1
Q37. Trunks of brachial plexus are formed in:
A. Posterior triangle of neck
B. Axilla
C. Infraclavicular region
D. Above clavicle
→ Answer: A. Posterior triangle of neck
Q38. Each trunk divides into:
A. 2 branches
B. 3 branches
C. 4 branches
D. 5 branches
→ Answer: A. 2 branches (anterior and posterior)
Q39. Cords are named in relation to:
A. Subclavian artery
B. Axillary artery
C. Brachial vein
D. Pectoralis minor
→ Answer: B. Axillary artery
Q40. Terminal branches of brachial plexus include all EXCEPT:
A. Musculocutaneous
B. Axillary
C. Radial
D. Suprascapular
→ Answer: D. Suprascapular
Q41. Which nerve arises directly from C5 root?
A. Dorsal scapular
B. Suprascapular
C. Axillary
D. Ulnar
→ Answer: A. Dorsal scapular
Q42. Which nerve arises from upper trunk?
A. Suprascapular
B. Axillary
C. Radial
D. Musculocutaneous
→ Answer: A. Suprascapular
Q43. Which nerve arises from posterior cord?
A. Axillary
B. Radial
C. Thoracodorsal
D. All of the above
→ Answer: D. All of the above
Q44. Which nerve arises from lateral cord?
A. Musculocutaneous
B. Lateral pectoral
C. Lateral root of median
D. All of the above
→ Answer: D. All of the above
Q45. Which nerve arises from medial cord?
A. Ulnar
B. Medial pectoral
C. Medial cutaneous of arm & forearm
D. All of the above
→ Answer: D. All of the above
Q46. Largest branch of brachial plexus:
A. Axillary
B. Radial
C. Median
D. Ulnar
→ Answer: B. Radial
Q47. Which nerve supplies deltoid muscle?
A. Axillary
B. Radial
C. Median
D. Musculocutaneous
→ Answer: A. Axillary
Q48. Which nerve supplies latissimus dorsi?
A. Thoracodorsal
B. Axillary
C. Ulnar
D. Musculocutaneous
→ Answer: A. Thoracodorsal
Q49. Which nerve supplies serratus anterior?
A. Long thoracic
B. Radial
C. Median
D. Axillary
→ Answer: A. Long thoracic
Q50. Which nerve injury produces winged scapula?
A. Radial
B. Axillary
C. Long thoracic
D. Ulnar
→ Answer: C. Long thoracic
Q51. Which nerve injury produces wrist drop?
A. Radial
B. Median
C. Ulnar
D. Axillary
→ Answer: A. Radial
Q52. Which nerve injury produces ape thumb deformity?
A. Radial
B. Median
C. Ulnar
D. Axillary
→ Answer: B. Median
Q53. Which nerve injury produces claw hand?
A. Radial
B. Median
C. Ulnar
D. Axillary
→ Answer: C. Ulnar
Q54. Which nerve injury produces regimental badge anesthesia?
A. Axillary
B. Median
C. Ulnar
D. Musculocutaneous
→ Answer: A. Axillary
Q55. Erb’s palsy involves roots:
A. C5–C6
B. C6–C7
C. C7–C8
D. C8–T1
→ Answer: A. C5–C6
Q56. Classical deformity of Erb’s palsy:
A. Claw hand
B. Waiter’s tip deformity
C. Wrist drop
D. Ape thumb
→ Answer: B. Waiter’s tip deformity
Q57. Klumpke’s palsy involves roots:
A. C5–C6
B. C6–C7
C. C7–C8
D. C8–T1
→ Answer: D. C8–T1
Q58. Deformity in Klumpke’s palsy:
A. Claw hand
B. Wrist drop
C. Waiter’s tip
D. Winged scapula
→ Answer: A. Claw hand
Q59. Which syndrome may accompany Klumpke’s palsy?
A. Horner’s syndrome
B. Turner’s syndrome
C. Poland’s syndrome
D. Down’s syndrome
→ Answer: A. Horner’s syndrome
Q60. Saturday night palsy involves injury to:
A. Median nerve
B. Radial nerve
C. Ulnar nerve
D. Axillary nerve
→ Answer: B. Radial nerve
Q61. Musculocutaneous nerve supplies which muscles?
A. Biceps, coracobrachialis, brachialis
B. Deltoid, supraspinatus, infraspinatus
C. Triceps, anconeus, brachioradialis
D. Flexor carpi ulnaris, lumbricals
→ Answer: A. Biceps, coracobrachialis, brachialis
Q62. Sensory supply of musculocutaneous nerve?
A. Medial forearm
B. Lateral forearm
C. Posterior arm
D. Palm of hand
→ Answer: B. Lateral forearm
Q63. Which nerve is tested by thumb opposition?
A. Radial
B. Median
C. Ulnar
D. Axillary
→ Answer: B. Median
Q64. Which nerve is tested by finger abduction/adduction?
A. Ulnar
B. Median
C. Radial
D. Axillary
→ Answer: A. Ulnar
Q65. Which nerve is tested by elbow flexion against resistance?
A. Radial
B. Median
C. Musculocutaneous
D. Axillary
→ Answer: C. Musculocutaneou
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