1. The sternum:
a) Is composed of four parts
b) Gives origin to pectoralis minor
c) Articulates with the upper ten costal cartilages
d) Makes a synovial joint with the clavicle
2. The sternal angle is at the level of the lower border of vertebra:
a) T1
b) T2
c) T3
d) T4
3. The number of pairs of costal cartilages usually attached to the sternum:
a) Six
b) Seven
c) Eight
d) Nine
4. The following ribs are typical except the:
a) First
b) Third
c) Fifth
d) Ninth
5. The intercostal nerves and vessels course between:
a) Skin and deep fascia
b) Deep fascia and external intercostals
c) External and internal intercostals
d) Internal and innermost intercostals
6. The aortic arch lies behind:
a) Manubrium sterni
b) Sternal angle
c) Body of sternum
d) Second right costal cartilage
7. The most superficial structure in the superior mediastinum:
a) Thymus
b) Arch of aorta
c) Left brachiocephalic vein
d) Brachiocephalic trunk
8. The brachiocephalic trunk divides into two arteries:
a) Right and left common carotid
b) Right common carotid and right subclavian
c) Left common carotid and left subclavian
d) Right and left subclavian
9. The azygos vein:
a) Carries blood from the oesophagus
b) Arches directly over the inferior lobe bronchus
c) Passes between the vagus and the trachea
d) Joins the superior vena cava behind the first costal cartilage
10. The number of broncho-pulmonary segments in the middle lobe of the right lung is:
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four