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ANATOMY ONE-LINERS
BACK:
1.     Exaggerated over-curvature of thoracic area of vertebral column
Kyphosis
2.     Lateral deviation of vertebral column
Scoliosis
3.     Major feature of cervical vertebrae
Transverse foramina
4.     Structure which regionally determines vertebral movement
Facet joints
5.     Vertebra located at level of iliac crest
L4
6.     Ligament that connects internal surface of laminae of vertebrae
Ligamentum flavum
7.     Ligament that checks hyperextension of vertebral column
Anterior longitudinal
8.     Ligament affected by whiplash injury
Anterior longitudinal
9.     Ligament which limits skull rotation
Alar
10.  Defective portion of vertebra with spondylolisthesis in cervical area
Pedicle
11.  Defective portion of vertebra with spondylolisthesis in lumbar area
Pars interarticularis, Lamina
12.  Common direction of all superior articular facets of vertebrae
Posterior
13.  Structure in contact with posterior surface of dens
Transverse ligament of atlas (part of cruciate)
14.  Most commonly herniated intervertebral disc
L4-5
15.  Most common nerve compressed with herniated intervertebral disc
L5
16.  Spinal nerve affected by protrusion of the disc between C5/6
C6
17.  Spinal nerve affected with herniated disc at L3/L4
L4
18.  Thoracic intercostal space located deep to triangle of auscultation
sixth
19.  Vertebral level of lumbar puncture
L4
20.  Muscles which extend and side-bend the spine
Erector spinae
21.  Muscles which extend, ROTATE, and side-bend the spine
Transversospinae
22.  Innervation of suboccipital muscles
Suboccipital nerve (Dorsal ramus C1)
23.  Roof of suboccipital triangle
Semispinalis capitis
24.  Floor of suboccipital triangle
Posterior arch of atlas; posterior atlanto-occipital membrane
25.  Major vessel within suboccipital triangle
Vertebral artery
26.  Synonym for dorsal ramus of C2
Greater occipital nerve
27.  Inferior extent of dura-arachnoid sac
SV2
28.  Inferior extent of spinal cord
LV2
29.  Location of internal vertebral plexus
Epidural space
UPPER LIMB:
30.  Most frequently fractured bone of body
Clavicle
31.  Most frequently dislocated carpal bone
Lunate
32.  Most frequently fracture carpal bone
Scaphoid
33.  Osseous structure palpated deep to “anatomical snuff box”
Scaphoid
34.  Fracture of distal radius that produces “dinner fork” appearance
Colle’s fracture
35.  Nerve injured with fracture of surgical neck of humerus
Axillary
36.  Nerve injured with fracture of shaft of humerus
Radial
37.  Nerve injured that results in wrist drop
Radial
38.  Nerve injured with fracture of medial humeral epicondyle
Ulnar
39.  Muscle that is the chief flexor and chief extensor at shoulder joint
Deltoid
40.  Muscles innervated by axillary nerve
Deltoid and teres minor
41.  Muscle that initiates abduction of arm
Supraspinatus
42.  Most commonly torn tendon of rotator cuff
Supraspinatus
43.  Two muscles that rotate scapula for full abduction of arm
Trapezius and serratus anterior
44.  Tendon that courses through shoulder joint
Long head of biceps
45.  Chief supinator muscle of hand
Biceps brachii
46.  Primary (major) flexor of the forearm
Brachialis
47.  Orientation of structures located in the cubital fossa-Lateral to Medial
Tendon biceps brachii, brachial a., median n.
48.  Injury to what nerve causes winged scapula
Long thoracic nerve
49.  Spinal levels of axillary nerve
C5 and C6
50.  Spinal levels of innervation to muscles of the hand
C8 and T1
51.  Dermatome of thumb
C6
52.  Nerve to thenar compartment
Recurrent branch of Median
53.  Innervation of adductor pollicis
Ulnar (deep br.)
54.  Innervation to all interosseous muscles
Ulnar (deep br.)
55.  Innervation to nail bed of middle finger
Median nerve
56.  Innervation to nail bed of ring finger
Ulnar and median
57.  Region affected by upper trunk injury of brachial plexus (C5-C6)
Shoulder
58.  Region affected by lower trunk injury of brachial plexus (C8-T1)
Intrinsic hand muscles
59.  Nerve compressed with carpal tunnel syndrome
Median
60.  Nerve affected by cubital tunnel syndrome
Ulnar
61.  Paralysis of which muscles results in total “claw” hand
Lumbricals
LOWER LIMB:
62.  Boundaries of femoral triangle
Inguinal ligament, sartorius adductor longus
63.  Structure immediately lateral to femoral sheath
Femoral nerve
64.  Structure immediately medial to femoral artery in femoral sheath
Femoral vein
65.  Contents of femoral canal
Deep inguinal lymph nodes
66.  Medial boundary of femoral ring
Lacunar ligament
67.  Structures that course throughout entire length of adductor canal
Femoral artery and vein
68.  Structures that course through only portion of adductor canal medialis, descending genicular vessels
Saphenous nerve, nerve to vastus
69.  Muscle that forms floor of popliteal fossa
Popliteus
70.  Muscle that is chief flexor at hip joint
Iliopsoas
71.  Muscle that prevents pelvis from tilting when walking
Gluteus medius
72.  Nerve affected when pelvis tilts to unsupported side during gait
Superior gluteal n.
73.  Muscles which extend the thigh and flex the leg
Hamstrings
74.  Muscle that extends leg
Quadriceps femoris
75.  Specific muscle that holds patella in place
Vastus medialis
76.  First portion of quadriceps femoris to atrophy with injury to femoral nerve
Vastus medialis
77.  Last portion of quadriceps femoris to recover following injury
Vastus medialis
78.  Muscle that unlocks knee joint
Popliteus
79.  Muscle affected with “foot slap”
Tibialis anterior
80.  Major spinal cord level of nerve affected causing foot slap
L4
81.  Chief invertors of foot
Tibialis anterior and posterior
82.  Chief evertors of foot
Fibularis longus and brevis
83.  Ligament that checks backward displacement of femur on tibia
Anterior cruciate
84.  Ligament laxity with positive valgus maneuver
Medial collateral
85.  Most commonly injured ankle ligament
Anterior talofibular
86.  Ligament stretched with “flat foot”
Plantar calcaneonavicular (spring)
87.  Joints for movements of inversion and eversion
Subtalar and transverse Tarsal
88.  Major artery to head of femur in adult
Medial femoral circumflex
89.  Nerve affected with fracture of head and neck of fibula
Common fibular
90.  Tendon affected with avulsion fracture of 5th metatarsal
Fibularis brevis
91.  Innervation of adductor magnus
Obturator, tibial portion of Sciatic
92.  Nerve affected with tarsal tunnel syndrome
Tibial
93.  Cutaneous innervation to medial side of foot
Saphenous (L4)
94.  Cutaneous innervation to lateral side of foot
Sural (S1)
95.  Cutaneous innervation of heel
Tibial
96.  Cutaneous innervation to dorsal aspect of web between toes 1 and 2
Deep fibular
97.  Cutaneous innervation of most of dorsum of foot
Superficial fibular
98.  Major dermatome to big toe
L4
99.  Dermatome to small toe
S1
100. Spinal level of patellar reflex
L4
101. Spinal level of Achilles reflex
S1
102. Locking of knee when walking suggests
Meniscus injury
103. Major injury triad with lateral impact to knee anterior cruciate ligament
Medial collateral, medial meniscus and
THORAX:
104. Dermatome around nipple
T4
105. Vertebral level at inferior angle of scapula
TV7
106. Structure that lies immediately posterior to manubrium
Thymus
107. Vertebral level associated with sternal angle
Disc between TV4-5
108. Rib related to oblique fissure of lung posteriorly
2nd
109. Rib paralleled by horizontal fissure of right lung
4th
110. Inferior extent of lung at mid-clavicular line
6th rib
111. Inferior extent of pleura at mid-clavicular line
8th rib
112. Inferior extent of lung at mid-axillary line
8th rib
113. Inferior extent of pleura at mid-axillary line
10th rib
114. Inferior extent of lung posteriorly
10th rib
115. Inferior extent of pleura posteriorly
12th rib
116. Innervation of costal pleura
Intercostal nerve
117. Innervation of mediastinal pleura
Phrenic nerve
118. Level where ascending aorta is continuous with arch of aorta
TV4-5
119. Level where arch of aorta is continuous with descending aorta
TV4-5
120. Effect of sympathetic nerves on lungs
Bronchodilation, Vasoconstriction
121. Effect of parasympathetic nerves on lungs
Bronchoconstriction, Vasodilation
122. Rationale for aspirated small objects to go to right primary bronchus
Wider diameter, shorter, more vertical
123. Needle location for therapeutic pleural tapping
Superior to 12th rib, posteriorly
124. Name given to portion of right ventricle prior to beginning of pulmonary trunk
conus arteriosum or infundibulum
125. Site for auscultation of pulmonary valve
Left 2nd interspace
126. Site for auscultation of aortic valve
Right 2nd interspace
127. Site for auscultation of tricuspid valve
Xiphisternal joint
128. Site for auscultation of mitral valve
Left 5th interspace, mid-clavicular line
129. Heart chamber with greatest sternocostal projection
Right ventricle
130. Chamber that forms apex of heart
Left ventricle
131. Major chamber that forms base of heart
Left atrium
132. Heart chamber that contains moderator band
Right ventricle
133. Ridge located between sinus venarum and right ventricle
Cristae terminalis at the root of the SVC
134. Artery that determines coronary dominance
Posterior interventricular
135. Usual origin of SA and AV nodal arteries
Right coronary artery
136. Location of SA node
Cristae terminalis
137. Major vessel that drains the musculature of the heart
Coronary sinus
138. Innervation of fibrous pericardium
Phrenic nerve (C3-5)
139. Most common cause of systolic ejection murmur
Aortic stenosis
140. Rib associated with sternal angle
Second rib
141. Location of ductus arteriosus
Between left pulmonary artery and aorta
142. Nerve potentially injured with repair of patent ductus arteriosus
Left recurrent laryngeal Nerve
143. Veins that unite to form brachiocephalic
Subclavian and internal Jugular
144. Veins that unite to form superior vena cava
Right and left Brachiocephalic
145. Termination of azygos vein
Superior vena cava
146. Structures that lie to right and left of thoracic duct
Azygos veins, aorta (V–D–A)
147. Spinal levels of greater splanchnic nerve
T5-9
148. Spinal levels of lesser splanchnic nerve
T10-11
149. Spinal levels of least splanchnic nerve
T12
150. Thoracic structures that can compress the esophagus
Left bronchus, aorta and Diaphragm
151. Disease often associated with thymoma
Myasthenia gravis
ABDOMEN:
152. Dermatome to umbilical area
T10
153. Dermatome to suprapubic area
L1
154. Vertebral level associated with origin of celiac artery
T12
155. Vertebral level associated with origin of SMA
L1
156. Vertebral level associated with origin of renal arteries
L2
157. Vertebral level associated with origin of gonadal arteries
L2
158. Vertebral level associated with origin of IMA
L3
159. Vertebral level of umbilicus
Disc L3-4
160. Vertebral level of aortic bifurcation
L4
161. Vertebral level for formation of IVC
L5
162. Spinal levels to muscles of anterior abdominal wall
T7 – L1
163. Structure that forms superficial inguinal ring
Aponeurosis of external oblique
164. Structure that forms deep inguinal ring
Transversalis fascia
165. Structure that forms floor of inguinal canal
Inguinal ligament
166. Bony attachments of inguinal ligament
ASIS and pubic tubercle
167. Structures that form conjoint tendon
Internal oblique and transversus abdominis
168. Abdominal layer continuous with external spermatic fascia
External oblique
169. Abdominal layer continuous with cremasteric fascia
Internal oblique
170. Abdominal layer continuous with internal spermatic fascia
Transversalis fascia
171. Structure that lies between protrusion sites of direct and indirect inguinal hernias
Inferior epigastric vessels
172. Type of hernia that enters deep inguinal ring
Indirect inguinal
173. Most common type of hernia
Indirect inguinal
174. Most common side for indirect inguinal hernia
Right
175. Type of hernia that protrudes through Hesselbach’s triangle
Direct inguinal
176. Boundaries of Hesselbach’s triangle inferior epigastric artery and vein
Inguinal ligament, rectus abdominis,
177. Type of hernia that traverses both deep and superficial rings
Indirect inguinal
178. Condition in which fluid accumulates in processus vaginalis
Hydrocele
179. Communication between greater and lesser sacs
Epiploic foramen
180. Superior border of epiploic foramen
Caudate lobe of liver
181. Inferior border of epiploic foramen
Part one of duodenum
182. Posterior border of epiploic foramen
IVC
183. Ligament that contains portal vein, hepatic artery and bile duct
Hepatoduodenal (lesser omentum)
184. Structure that limits spread of ascitic fluid superiorly from left paracolic gutter
Phrenicocolic ligament
185. Structure that limits spread of ascitic fluid inferiorly from right infracolic compartment
Root of the mesentery
186. Superior extent of right paracolic gutter
Hepatorenal recess
187. Most inferior portion of peritoneal cavity
Rectouterine pouch
188. Structures supplied by celiac artery gallbladder, pancreas
Stomach, duodenum, liver, spleen,
189. Branches of celiac artery
Left gastric, common hepatic and splenic
190. Blood supply to stomach
Right and left gastroepiploics and right, left and short gastric
191. Major structures of bed of stomach
Pancreas, spleen, left kidney and suprarenal gland, diaphragm
192. Ducts that join to form common bile duct
Cystic and common hepatic
193. Structure that separates right and left lobes of liver
Falciform ligament
194. Remnant of umbilical vein
Round ligament of liver
195. Origin of cystic artery
Right hepatic artery
196. Ribs directly related to spleen
Ribs 9-11
197. Organs related to spleen
Stomach, colon, left kidney, tail of pancreas
198. Artery to small intestine
SMA
199. Organs supplied by both celiac and SMA
Duodenum, pancreas
200. Organs supplied by both SMA and IMA
Transverse colon
201. Vessel located posterior to head of pancreas
IVC
202. Vessel located posterior to neck of pancreas
Portal vein
203. Veins that unite to form portal vein
Splenic and SMV
204. Clinically important organs for portacaval anastomoses rectum
Esophagus, rectum, liver, spleen
205. Two structures that lie posterior to SMA near its origin
Left renal vein, duodenum
206. Three distinguishing features of the large intestine
Tenia coli, haustra, epiploic appendages
207. Termination of left gonadal vein
Left renal vein
208. Termination of right gonadal vein
Inferior vena cava
209. Location of initial pain of appendicitis
Umbilical region
210. Motor innervation of diaphragm
Phrenic
211. Sensory innervation of diaphragm
Phrenic + intercostal
212. Spinal levels of phrenic nerve
C3-5
213. Vertebral level that inferior vena cava traverses diaphragm
T8
214. Vertebral level that esophagus traverses diaphragm
T10
215. Structures that traverse diaphragm with esophagus
Vagal trunks
216. Vertebral level that aorta traverses diaphragm
T12
217. Structure that traverses diaphragm with aorta
Thoracic duct
218. Structure that traverses diaphragm through crura
Greater, lesser and least splanchnic nerves
PELVIS AND PERINEUM:
219. Structure that separates pelvis from perineum
Pelvic diaphragm
220. Two major components of pelvic diaphragm
Levator ani and coccygeus
221. Two major components of levator ani
Pubococcygeus and iliococcygeus
222. Two muscles which close lateral pelvic wall
Obturator internus and piriformis
223. Means by which obturator internus exits pelvis
Lesser sciatic foramen
224. Means by which piriformis exits pelvis
Greater sciatic foramen
225. Innervation of detrusor
Pelvic splanchnics (S2-4)
226. Innervation of trigone
Sympathetics (Pregang. lesser, least, lumbar splanchnic nn.)T11-L2;
227. Innervation of sphincter urethrae
Pudendal n. (S 2,3,4)
228. Remnants of umbilical arteries
Medial umbilical ligaments
229. Provides major vasculature to pelvic organs
Internal iliac
230. Chief artery to rectal mucosa
Superior rectal
231. Chief artery to rectal muscular wall
Middle rectal
232. Most common type of pelvic inlet in females
Gynecoid
233. Two remnants of gubernaculum in females
Ovarian and round ligament
234. Ligament that contains ovarian vessels
Suspensory ligament of ovary
235. Cavity into which ova immediately escape the ovary
Peritoneal
236. Lymphatic drainage for ovary and testes
Lumbar nodes (para-aortic)
237. Normal position of uterus
Anterverted, anteflexed
238. Name given to orientation where uterus and vagina intersect at angle of 90 degrees
Anteversion
239. Name given to orientation where uterine body and cervix intersect at angle of 10-15 degrees
Anteflexion
240. Chief uterine support
Pubococcygeus
241. Ligament that contains uterine vessels
Lateral cervical
242. Structure potentially injured with hysterectomy
Ureter
243. Relation of ureter to uterine artery
Inferior and posterior
244. Structure that separates deep and superficial perineal spaces
Perineal membrane
245. Bony landmarks between anal and UG triangles
Ischial tuberosities
246. Structure forming lateral wall of ischioanal fossa
Fascia of obturator Internus
247. Structure that forms the pudendal canal
Fascia of obturator Internus
248. Structure that separates internal and external hemorrhoids
Pectinate line
249. Lymphatic drainage for area superior to pectinate line of anal canal
Internal iliac, inferior mesenteric nodes
250. Lymphatic drainage for area inferior to pectinate line of anal canal
Superficial inguinal nodes
251. Lymphatic drainage for glans penis
Deep inguinal nodes
252. Muscle which compresses the bulb of penis
Bulbospongiosus
253. Muscle which compresses the crus of penis
Ischiocavernosus
254. Nerves of erection
Pelvic splanchnic, nervi erigentes (S 2,3,4)
255. Muscles which meet at the perineal body
Superficial and deep perineal, bulbospongiosus, external anal sphincter, pubococcygeus
256. Major structure of deep perineal space
Sphincter urethrae
HEAD AND NECK:
257. Vertebral level of hyoid bone
CV3
258. Vertebral level of thyroid cartilage
CV4,5
259. Vertebral level of cricoid cartilage
CV6
260. Muscles that are innervated by CN XI
Trapezius, SCM
261. Structures that course between anterior and middle scalene
Brachial plexus, subclavian artery
262. Innervation of omohyoid, sternohyoid and sternothyroid
Ansa cervicalis (C1-3 ventral rami)
263. Innervation of digastric
Anterior belly = CN V Posterior belly = CN VII
264. Innervation of carotid sinus and carotid body
CN IX, CN X
265. Major structures to pass through pharyngeal wall superior to superior constrictor
Auditory tube, levator veli palatini
266. Nerves of pharyngeal plexus
CN IX (mucosa), CN X (musculature), Sympathetics (vasomotor)
267. Only muscle innervated by CN IX
Stylopharyngeus
268. Structures that pierce thyrohyoid membrane
Internal laryngeal nerve, superior laryngeal artery
269. Only muscle to abduct vocal cords
Posterior cricoarytenoid
270. Innervation of cricothyroid
External laryngeal nerve
271. Innervation of laryngeal muscles exclusive of cricothyroid
Recurrent laryngeal
272. Muscle that increases tension on vocal cords
Cricothyroid
273. Sensory nerve to larynx superior to vocal cords
Internal laryngeal
274. Sensory nerve to larynx inferior to vocal cords
Recurrent laryngeal
275. Site of aspirated lodged fishbone
Piriform recess
276. Afferent and efferent limbs of gag reflex
CN IX – CN X
277. Afferent and efferent limbs of cough reflex
CN X – CN X
278. Nerve at risk when performing thyroidectomy
Lt & Rt recurrent laryngeal nerves
279. Nerve injury that causes hoarseness following thyroid surgery
Recurrent laryngeal
280. Chief structures that traverse internal acoustic meatus
CN VII and VIII
281. Foramen where CN VII exits skull
Stylomastoid foramen
282. Major arterial supply to calvaria and supratentorial dura
Middle meningeal
283. Major cutaneous nerve of face
CN V
284. Major artery to internal structures of head
Maxillary
285. Spinal levels of sympathetic fibers to head
T1 – 2
286. Autonomic ganglia for CN III
Ciliary
287. Sensory ganglia for CN VII
Geniculate
288. Autonomic ganglia for CN VII
PPG and submandibular
289. Autonomic ganglia for CN IX
Otic
290. Muscle attached to disc of TMJ
Lateral pterygoid
291. Muscle that retracts mandible
Temporalis
292. Major nerve to TMJ (pain)
Auriculotemporal (V3)
293. Specific nerves that elicit secretion from the parotid gland
Tympanic branch of CN IX and lesser petrosal
294. Branch of CN V that carries parasympathetics to parotid
Auriculotemporal (V3)
295. Structure that opens into superior meatus of nasal cavity
Posterior ethmoid sinus
296. Structures that open into middle meatus of nasal cavity
Frontal, maxillary, anterior and middle ethmoid sinuses
297. Structure that opens into inferior meatus of nasal cavity
Nasolacrimal duct
298. Major artery to nasal cavity
Sphenopalatine
299. Most common site of nose bleed
Kiesselbach’s plexus
300. Innervation of levator veli palatini
CN X
301. Muscle that opens auditory tube
Tensor veli palatini
302. Innervation of tensor veli palatini
CN V3
303. Nerve that provides taste to anterior 2/3 of tongue
Chorda tympani
304. Site of cell bodies for nerve that carries taste to anterior 2/3 of tongue
Geniculate ganglion
305. Specific nerve that elicits secretion from submandibular gland
Chorda tympani
306. Branch of CN V that carries parasympathetic to submandibular
Lingual
307. Nerve injured when tonsilar pillars sag and uvula deviates
CN X
308. Nerve potentially injured with tonsillectomy
CN IX
309. Muscle that protrudes tongue
Genioglossus
310. Nerve injured when deviation of protruded tongue
Ipsilateral CN XII
311. Specific nerve that stimulates tear production
Greater petrosal CN VII
312. Sensory nerve to cornea
CN V1 (nasociliary)
313. Muscle that elevates and abducts eye
Inferior oblique
314. Muscle that depresses and abducts eye
Superior oblique
315. Site of preganglionic nerve cells that elicits dilation of pupil
Lateral horn, T1 - 2
316. Site of postganglionic nerve cells that elicits dilation of pupil
Superior cervical ganglion
317. Site of preganglionic nerve cells that elicits constriction of pupil
Edinger-Westphal
318. Site of postganglionic nerve cells that elicits constriction of pupil
Ciliary ganglion
319. Innervation of external surface of tympanic membrane
Auriculotemporal(V3),CN X
320. Innervation of internal surface of tympanic membrane
CN IX