CST Anatomy & Physiology for Surgery 2

Question 1

Which layer of the abdominal wall is the deepest fascia layer directly overlying the peritoneum?

Accepted Answer

Transversalis fascia

Answer

Scarpa's fascia

Answer

Camper's fascia

Answer

External oblique aponeurosis

Question 2

The common bile duct passes through which structure before entering the duodenum?

Accepted Answer

Head of the pancreas

Answer

Body of the pancreas

Answer

Hepatoduodenal ligament

Answer

Falciform ligament

Question 3

Which nerve is at greatest risk during a thyroidectomy and can result in hoarseness if damaged?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent laryngeal nerve

Answer

Superior laryngeal nerve

Answer

Hypoglossal nerve

Answer

Glossopharyngeal nerve

Question 4

What is the primary function of surfactant produced by Type II pneumocytes?

Accepted Answer

Reduce surface tension in the alveoli

Answer

Transport oxygen across the alveolar membrane

Answer

Filter inhaled particles

Answer

Produce immunoglobulins

Question 5

The saphenous vein is commonly harvested for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Where does the great saphenous vein originate?

Accepted Answer

Dorsal venous arch of the foot

Answer

Popliteal fossa

Answer

Femoral triangle

Answer

Medial malleolus

Question 6

Which structure of the knee joint is most commonly injured in a 'terrible triad' sports injury?

Accepted Answer

Anterior cruciate ligament, medial meniscus, and medial collateral ligament

Answer

Posterior cruciate ligament, medial meniscus, and fibular collateral ligament

Answer

Anterior cruciate ligament, lateral meniscus, and lateral collateral ligament

Answer

Posterior cruciate ligament, lateral meniscus, and medial collateral ligament

Question 7

During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the cystic artery most commonly arises from which vessel?

Accepted Answer

Right hepatic artery

Answer

Left hepatic artery

Answer

Gastroduodenal artery

Answer

Superior mesenteric artery