DENTAL GROSS ANATOMY: Sample Questions

WEEK 12 -- November 26, 2007

1. The thoracic duct:
   • A. empties into the superior vena cava.
   • B. is formed by the junction of the right and left lymphatic ducts.
   • C. receives lymphatic drainage from the lower extremities.
   • D. is located in the middle mediastinum.
   • E. contains venous blood.
   
   
2. Which of the following nerves do NOT provide innervation to the anterior abdominal wall?
   • A. intercostal nerves T7 and T8
   • B. subcostal nerve (T12)
   • C. iliohypograstic nerve
   • D. intercostal nerves T9, T10 and T11
   • E. genitofemoral nerve
   
   
3. The remnant of the fetal connection between the pulmonary trunk and the arch of the aorta is the:
   • A. ligamentum arteriosum.
   • B. ligamentum teres.
   • C. falciform ligament.
   • D. fossa ovalis
   • E. inguinal ligament
   
   
4. The azygos vein:
   • A. is usually located to the left of the thoracic aorta.
   • B. empties into the superior vena cava.
   • C. is formed by the union of the musculophrenic and subcostal veins on the right.
   • D. receives lymph from the right lymphatic duct.
   • E. is a paired vein.