Question 1

The left gastric artery is a branch of ____________?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The left gastric artery is a direct branch of the celiac trunk (celiac artery), supplying the lesser curvature of the stomach. The other listed vessels are not its source.

Question 2

The superior epigastric vein is a branch of?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The superficial epigastric vein (likely intended) drains into the great saphenous vein near the femoral triangle; among the options, the saphenous vein is correct.

Question 3

What is the largest gland in the body?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The liver is the largest gland in the body; the gallbladder and the pancreas are smaller, and the large intestine is not a gland.

Question 4

The weight of the human liver is...?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The adult human liver typically weighs about 1.5 kg (approximately 1.4–1.8 kg).

Question 5

Which region is situated in the appendix?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The vermiform appendix is typically located in the right iliac fossa near McBurney’s point. The correct abdominal region is the right iliac fossa.

Question 6

At which vertebral level is spinal anesthesia typically administered?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: In adults the spinal cord ends at L1–L2; spinal anesthesia is typically placed below this level, commonly at the L3–L4 interspace (or L4–L5) to avoid cord injury. L5–L6 does not exist.

Question 7

Which is the largest serous membrane in the body?

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Answer reason: The peritoneum lines the abdominal cavity and covers abdominal organs; it is the largest serous membrane in the body.

Question 8

In which cavity is the eye situated?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The eyeball resides within the orbit, known as the orbital cavity; the other cavities listed are unrelated to the eye.

Question 9

Bone marrow produced by ______?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Bone marrow is a soft tissue found within bones; therefore it is produced by bone, not liver, spleen, or stomach.

Question 10

How many openings does the larynx have?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The larynx has two openings: a superior laryngeal inlet to the laryngopharynx and an inferior opening into the trachea.

Question 11

Foramen magnum is found in?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The foramen magnum is the large opening in the occipital bone at the base of the skull through which the medulla/spinal cord passes.

Question 12

How many teeth are in the human mouth?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Adult human dentition normally includes 32 teeth (including third molars).

Question 13

How many openings do pharynges have?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Interpreting the item as asking about the nasopharynx, it has four openings: two posterior nasal choanae and two pharyngotympanic (auditory) tube openings.

Question 14

How many intercostal muscles are in the human body?

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Answer reason: There are 12 ribs creating 11 intercostal spaces on each side; each space contains intercostal muscles, giving 11 pairs.

Question 15

The number of thoracic?

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Answer reason: Humans have 12 thoracic vertebrae in the vertebral column.

Question 16

The breast is the modification of?

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Answer reason: Mammary glands are modified apocrine sweat glands of the skin, not sebaceous or endocrine glands.

Question 17

Which part of the body has no blood supply?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The cornea is avascular; it receives oxygen from the air/tear film and nutrients from the aqueous humor. Lungs and heart both have rich blood supplies.

Question 18

The shortest diameter of pelvic outlet is?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: At the pelvic outlet, the transverse intertuberous diameter (between the ischial tuberosities) is the smallest—about 10 cm; bispinous is a midpelvis diameter, and the AP outlet diameter is larger.

Question 19

Spinal anaesthesia is given between?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: In adults the spinal cord ends at L1–L2, so lumbar puncture/spinal anesthesia is performed below this level—commonly at the L3–L4 (or L4–L5) interspace.

Question 20

The nerve which supplies the adductor muscles of the thigh is known as-?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The adductor muscles of the medial thigh (adductor longus, brevis, magnus, gracilis) are primarily innervated by the obturator nerve (L2–L4).

Question 21

Which bone is most superior?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Among the listed bones, the occipital bone of the skull is located highest (most superior) in anatomical position; the manubrium, cervical vertebrae, and patella lie inferior to it.

Question 22

Following are opening in the diaphragm, Except-?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The diaphragm has three major openings: caval opening for the IVC (T8), esophageal hiatus (T10), and aortic hiatus (T12). The trachea does not pass through the diaphragm.

Question 23

The length of male urethra is?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The male urethra measures about 18–22 cm in adults; the standard reference value is approximately 20 cm.

Question 24

The testes of male are present in?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Testes are located in the scrotum, external to the abdominopelvic cavity; thus not pelvic, abdominal, or hypogastric.

Question 25

The plane which divide the body into anterior and posterior halves is?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The coronal (frontal) plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts; the median plane divides right and left. Other options are incorrect.

Question 26

The adrenal glands are located superior to the kidneys on either side of the?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Adrenal (suprarenal) glands sit atop the kidneys, which lie on either side of the vertebral column; not near the liver, stomach, or thyroid.

Question 27

All are the contents of cubital fossa except?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Classic contents of the cubital fossa are the biceps tendon, brachial artery (and its bifurcation), and the median nerve. The superficial branch of the radial nerve is not considered a content within the fossa.

Question 28

Lymphatic vessels are found everywhere in body except?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Lymphatic vessels are absent in the CNS, in the eyeball (e.g., cornea), and in avascular epithelium such as the epidermis; therefore all options listed are correct exceptions.

Question 29

A layer of flat broad tendons supplied by blood by blood vessels is called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: An aponeurosis is a broad, flat sheetlike tendon; fascia is general connective tissue, and retinacula are fibrous bands holding tendons in place.

Question 30

The membrane that unites the shaft of radius and ulna?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The radius and ulna are connected along their shafts by the interosseous membrane; the palmar arch is an arterial structure and an aponeurosis is a broad tendon.

Question 31

Thoracodorsal nerve supplies which muscle?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The thoracodorsal (middle subscapular) nerve, a branch of the posterior cord of the brachial plexus (C6–C8), innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle. Subscapularis is supplied by upper/lower subscapular nerves, teres major by the lower subscapular nerve, and pectoralis major by the medial and lateral pectoral nerves.

Question 32

Musculocutaneous nerve in axilla supplies which muscle?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: In the axilla, the musculocutaneous nerve pierces and supplies the coracobrachialis; it supplies biceps more distally in the arm.

Question 33

Cephalic vein ascends in superficial fascia on?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The cephalic vein courses along the lateral aspect of the forearm and arm, ascending in the superficial fascia on the lateral side of the biceps before entering the deltopectoral groove.

Question 34

Basilic vein ascends in superficial fascia on?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The basilic vein runs on the medial aspect of the forearm and arm and ascends along the medial side of the biceps; the cephalic vein is lateral.

Question 35

The chest cavity is divided into a median partition called?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The median partition of the thoracic cavity is the mediastinum; the diaphragm separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities, not a median partition.

Question 36

The base or lower end is bounded anteriorly by?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: In axillary anatomy, the base (lower end) is bounded anteriorly by the anterior axillary fold formed mainly by pectoralis major.

Question 37

Which muscle titled as visceral muscles?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Visceral muscle refers to smooth muscle located in the walls of hollow organs; it is neither skeletal nor cardiac.

Question 38

Base of the heart is mainly consisting of?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The base (posterior surface) of the heart is formed mainly by the left atrium, with a smaller contribution from the right atrium.

Question 39

A tubular structure that joins the pharynx to the stomach is?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach. The trachea, larynx, cricoid cartilage, and carina are airway structures.

Question 40

Left gastroepiploic artery supplies the?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The left gastroepiploic (gastro-omental) artery runs along and supplies the greater curvature of the stomach.

Question 41

Thoracic cage is made up of all except?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The thoracic cage consists of the sternum, ribs, costal cartilages, and thoracic vertebrae. The clavicle is part of the pectoral girdle, not the thoracic cage.

Question 42

Which of the following is not a part of retroperitoneal structure?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Retroperitoneal abdominal organs include ureters, pancreas (except tail), and the duodenum (2nd–4th parts). The sympathetic trunk is not classically listed among retroperitoneal abdominal organs, so it is the best choice for 'not a part.

Question 43

The nasal cavity is divided into two by the bony nasal septum, which is largely formed by?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The bony nasal septum is formed primarily by the vomer inferiorly/posteriorly and the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid superiorly; among the choices, the vomer constitutes the major bony portion.

Question 44

Human skull consist of?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The human skull has 22 bones in total: 8 cranial and 14 facial bones.

Question 45

The short gastric veins and the left gastroepiploic veins join the?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The short gastric veins and the left gastroepiploic (gastro-omental) vein drain into the splenic vein, which then contributes to the portal vein.

Question 46

They are roughly cuboidal in shape and are composed of cancellous bone?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: Short bones (e.g., carpals, tarsals) are roughly cube-shaped and primarily cancellous bone with a thin compact layer.

Question 47

Location of spleen in abdomen is?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The spleen is situated in the left hypochondriac region of the abdomen, under ribs 9–11.

Question 48

The neck of the bladder lies inferiorly and rests on the upper surface of the?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: In male pelvic anatomy, the bladder neck sits directly on the superior surface of the prostate gland. The other listed glands are not anatomically related to the bladder.

Question 49

Largest gland in the body is?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The liver is the body’s largest gland, functioning as an exocrine gland by secreting bile.

Question 50

The ----------- is a mobile single bone found in the midline of the neck below the mandible and abides the larynx?

Accepted Answer

Answer reason: The hyoid is a solitary, mobile U-shaped bone in the anterior midline of the neck, located below the mandible and above the larynx. The other listed bones are paired or located elsewhere.

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