FRCR Anatomy Mock 4

Question 1

On a barium swallow, an indentation on the posterior oesophagus at the level of T4 is most likely caused by which structure?

Accepted Answer

Aortic arch

Answer

The aortic arch creates a smooth extrinsic impression on the left and posterior oesophageal wall at approximately T4 on barium swallow studies.

Question 2

Which nerve is at risk during a posterior surgical approach to the hip and runs on the posterior surface of the quadratus femoris?

Accepted Answer

Nerve to quadratus femoris

Answer

The nerve to quadratus femoris (L4–S1) runs on the posterior surface of the muscle, supplying both quadratus femoris and inferior gemellus, and carries articular branches to the hip joint.

Question 3

On CT angiography, the coeliac trunk typically arises from the aorta at which vertebral level?

Accepted Answer

T12–L1

Answer

The coeliac trunk arises from the anterior surface of the aorta at the T12–L1 level, just below the aortic hiatus of the diaphragm.

Question 4

The parotid gland is traversed by which cranial nerve, and this relationship is important in parotid surgery?

Accepted Answer

Facial nerve (VII)

Answer

The facial nerve (VII) divides into its five terminal branches within the substance of the parotid gland, dividing it into superficial and deep lobes.

Question 5

On ultrasound, which structure lies immediately lateral to the common carotid artery in the neck at the level of the thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Internal jugular vein

Answer

The internal jugular vein lies lateral and slightly anterior to the common carotid artery within the carotid sheath at all levels of the neck.

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FRCR Anatomy Mock 4