FRCR Anatomy Mock 2

Question 1

Which structure passes through the foramen ovale of the skull base?

Accepted Answer

Mandibular nerve (V3)

Answer

The mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (V3) passes through foramen ovale, along with the lesser petrosal nerve and accessory meningeal artery.

Question 2

On a coronal MRI of the knee, which structure lies within the intercondylar notch?

Accepted Answer

Anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments

Answer

The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are intra-articular but extrasynovial structures residing within the intercondylar notch of the femur.

Question 3

The right renal artery passes posterior to which structure on cross-sectional imaging?

Accepted Answer

Inferior vena cava

Answer

The right renal artery passes posterior to the inferior vena cava, right renal vein, and head of the pancreas to reach the right kidney.

Question 4

Which segment of the liver is located between the gallbladder fossa and the inferior vena cava on the visceral surface?

Accepted Answer

Segment IV (quadrate lobe)

Answer

Segment IV (quadrate lobe) lies between the gallbladder fossa laterally and the ligamentum teres/falciform ligament medially on the inferior surface of the liver.

Question 5

On a lateral chest radiograph, the posterior tracheal wall is bordered by which structure?

Accepted Answer

Oesophagus

Answer

The oesophagus lies directly posterior to the trachea; the tracheoesophageal stripe should be less than 4 mm on a lateral chest X-ray.

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FRCR Anatomy Mock 2