Neuroanatomy Volume 2 Mcqs

92 Questions | By G_sugrue | Last updated: Jan 20, 2018

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1.

The carotid sheath contains two layers of deep cervical fascia
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

The carotid space contains only one cranial nerve.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

The carotid sheath contains both the common and internal carotid arteries
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

The carotid space does not contain lymph nodes.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

The internal carotid artery lies posterolateral to the external carotid artery at its origin
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

The internal carotid artery lies anterior and medial to the internal jugular vein.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

There are 5 segments of the internal carotid artery.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

There are 5 branches of the external carotid artery.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

The cervical segment of the internal carotid artery has 2 branches.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

The anterior choroidal artery is a branch of the internal carotid artery
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

The optic canal transmits the optic nerves and ocular muscles.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

The superior orbital fissure contains cranial nerves 3,4,5 and 6.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Foramen rotundum transmits the 3^rd division of the trigeminal nerve.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Foramen lacerum transmits the carotid artery.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Foramen spinosum transmits the middle meningeal artery.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

The pars vascularis of the jugular foramen contains the jugular bulb.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

The pars nervosa of the jugular foramen transmits cranial nerve 10 and the inferior petrosal sinus
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

The foramen rotundum, spinosum and ovale are all located in sphenoid bone
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

The posterior fontanelle closes before the anterior fontanelle
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

Bony fusion of the cranial sutures occurs during the first decade.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

Haller air cells represent enlarged ethmoid air cells along the medial floor of the orbit.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

Agger Nasi air cells are seen in the majority of individuals
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

The maxillary sinus is the first of the sinuses to be seen on x-ray
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

The sphenoid sinus drains along with the frontal, anterior and middle ethmoid and maxillary sinuses into the middle meatus.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

The nasolacrimal duct drains into the inferior meatus.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
26.

The bregma is the point on the skull at which the coronal suture is intersected perpendicularly by the sagittal suture
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
27.

The pterion is located posteriorly within the skull.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
28.

The asterion is the posterior end of the parieto-mastoid suture
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
29.

The skull is 8 times the size of the facial bones at birth
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
30.

The metopic suture should always be obliterated by 7 years.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
31.

Persistent metopic suture is associated with frontal sinus hypoplasia.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
32.

The cavernous sinus contains cranial nerves 3, 4, 5 (V1, V2, V3), 6.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
33.

Is [your statement here] true or false?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
34.

Within cavernous sinus the abducens nerve lies lateral to the internal carotid artery.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
35.

The ophthalmic artery is the first visible arterial branch seen on internal carotid artery angiogram
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
36.

The internal carotid artery has no branches.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
37.

The right and left common carotid arteries both arise from the aortic arch.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
38.

The vidian artery is a branch of the external carotid artery.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
39.

The posterior communicating artery (PCOM) is a distal branch of the internal carotid artery.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
40.

The branches of the cavernous segment of the internal carotid artery are the meningohypophyseal trunk and caroticotympanic arteries.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
41.

The external carotid artery arises from the common carotid artery at the level of C4
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
42.

The terminal branches of the external carotid artery are the internal maxillary artery and superficial temporal artery
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
43.

The second segment of the internal maxillary artery gives rise to the middle meningeal artery.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
44.

Atherosclerosis of the external carotid artery is an important cause of ischemic strokes.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
45.

25% of aneurysms are located at the anterior cerebral artery/anterior communicating artery complex.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
46.

At least 80% of cerebral aneurysms are located in the anterior cerebral circulation.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
47.

The A1 segment of the anterior cerebral artery extends from the internal carotid artery to the callosomarginal artery.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
48.

The recurrent artery of Huebner is the only branch of the anterior cerebral artery prior to communication with anterior cerebral artery and anterior communicating artery.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
49.

The callosomarginal artery supplies the superior surface of the corpus callosum
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
50.

A normal variant of the anterior cerebral artery with fusion as a single trunk is termed an azygous anterior cerebral artery.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
51.

The anterior cerebral arteries supply the lateral aspects of the cerebral hemispheres
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
52.

The anterior communicating artery (ACOM) is absent in 20% of people.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
53.

The MCA artery trifurcates in 80% of individuals into superior, middle and inferior divisions at the M2 segment.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
54.

There are no branches of the M1 segment of the middle cerebral artery.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
55.

M4 segment of the MCA supplies the occipital lobe.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
56.

A large caliber posterior communicating artery (PCOM) with a reduction in size of the ipsilateral P1 segment of the PCA is seen in 25% of the population.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
57.

The circle of Willis is complete in 90% of the population
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
58.

The left vertebral artery is dominant in 70% of the population.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
59.

The vertebral artery enters the foramen transversarium at C4 in the majority of individuals.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
60.

The anterior inferior cerebellar artery lies inferior to the posterior inferior cerebellar artery
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
61.

The anterior spinal artery arises from the vertebral arteries.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
62.

The vertebral artery passes anterior to the anterior arch of C1.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
63.

Double foramen transversarium is seen in up to 4% of the population.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
64.

The superior sagittal sinus drains directly into the sigmoid sinus
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
65.

The basal vein of Rosenthal drains into the great cerebral vein of
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
66.

The internal cerebral veins drain into the basal vein of Rosenthal
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
67.

The vein of Trolard is the superior superficial anastomotic vein and the vein of Labbe is the inferior superficial anastomotic vein
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
68.

The superior ophthalmic vein passes laterally to medially
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
69.

The vein of Trolad and Labbe do not communicate with each other.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
70.

The vein of Labbe drains into the transverse sinus;Trolard drains into the superior sagittal sinus
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
71.

The pineal gland is calcified in 30% of adults.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
72.

2mm midline shift of the pineal gland is considered within normal limits
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
73.

The pineal gland lies superior to the superior colliculus.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
74.

The pineal gland is separated from the rostrum of the corpus callosum by the internal cerebral veins.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
75.

The pineal gland produces oxytocin
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
76.

The pineal gland is supplied by the anterior choridial arteries.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
77.

The vertebral artery passes through the pontine cistern.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
78.

The vertebral artery passes through the ambient cistern.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
79.

The osteomeatal complex is a pathway for drainage of sphenoid sinus.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
80.

The retromolar trigone is located posterior to the last molar tooth.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
81.

The conus medullaris is the most inferior portion of the spinal cord.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
82.

The filum terminale contains nerve roots.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
83.

The parahippocampal gyrus lies medial to the hippocampus.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
84.

The centrum semiovale refers to the white matter located inferior to the lateral ventricles.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
85.

The corona radiata continues inferiorly as the internal capsule.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
86.

The posterior clinoid process continues as the clivus posteriorly.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
87.

Nerve fibers extending laterally out of the body of the corpus callosum are called the tapetum.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
88.

The vomer is a bone that descends from the cribriform plate to form the nasal septum.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
89.

The valve of Hasner is located with the lacrimal duct.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
90.

The incisive foramen transmits the greater palatine vessels.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
91.

The crista galli is located inferior to the cribriform plate.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
92.

The cribriform plate transmits the first cranial nerve.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False

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