Neurovascular Anatomy Anatomy practice questions
This section of the Saturn Medic Anatomy question bank covers 4 topics under Neurovascular Anatomy: Intercostal Nerve (30 questions); Internal Thoracic Vessels (30 questions); Phrenic Nerve (30 questions); and Vagus Nerve in Thorax (30 questions).
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Neurovascular Anatomy Anatomy MCQs: mixed practice questions
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The dorsal primary rami of thoracic spinal nerves supply the:
From: Intercostal NerveCorrect answer: E. Dorsal primary rami supply the intrinsic back muscles and the skin over the posterior trunk.In each upper intercostal space, the upper anterior intercostal artery anastomoses with the:
From: Internal Thoracic VesselsCorrect answer: B. The upper anterior intercostal artery anastomoses with the corresponding posterior intercostal artery.The central diaphragmatic pleura and fibrous pericardium share sensory innervation from the:
From: Phrenic NerveThe left vagus nerve enters the thorax between the:
From: Vagus Nerve in ThoraxCorrect answer: E. The left vagus enters the thorax in the interval between the left common carotid and left subclavian arteries.