Learn About Nerves Of The Thorax! Trivia Quiz

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Do you wish to learn about the nerves of the thorax? The thorax also provides protection for the heart, lungs, and viscera it is located between the abdomen and the neck. I have prepared a quiz that will help you to learn more about this part of the body. Give it a try and keep a lookout for others like it!

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1.

The medial pectoral nerve innervates which muscle/muscles?
- A.
  
  Pectoralis major
- B.
  
  Pectoralis minor
- C.
  
  Pectoralis major and minor
2.

The medial pectoral nerve begins its course by traveling in front of the superior part of the axillary artery.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Which plexus do the medial and lateral pectoral nerves originate from?
- A.
  
  Cervical plexus
- B.
  
  Brachial plexus
- C.
  
  Lumbar plexus
4.

The lateral pectoral nerve arises superiorly to the pectoralis minor muscle.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Which muscles do the intercostal nerves run between?
- A.
  
  Serratus anterior muscle and external intercostal muscle
- B.
  
  External intercostal muscle and internal intercostal muscle
- C.
  
  Internal intercostal muscle and innermost intercostal muscle
6.

The intercostal nerves originate from spinal nerves T1-T5 only.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

The left and right phrenic nerves give rise to the left and right recurrent laryngeal nerves.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

The phrenic nerves innervate the diaphragm.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Which cranial nerve is the vagus nerve?
- A.
  
  Cranial nerve VII
- B.
  
  Cranial nerve VIII
- C.
  
  Cranial nerve IX
- D.
  
  Cranial nerve X
10.

The two sympathetic nerve chains run either side of the vertebral column.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False