1 Mock Spotter Answers
3 Station 2 – Posterior Abdominal wall prosectionIdentify 1 – Genitofemoral nerve Identify 2 – Left crus of diaphragm What are the nerve roots of 1? – L1-L2 Name two functions of psoas major – Flexion at hip joint, stabilises thigh, bilateral contraction raises trunk from supine position.
4 Station 3 – Lumbar vertebraIdentify A – Spinous process Identify B – Pedicle At which vertebral level does the most inferior intervertebral; disc lie at? – Between L5 and S1 What structure forms the central part of an intervertebral disc? – Nucleus pulposus
7 Station 6 – Pelvis OsteologyIdentify A – Ischiopubic/inferior pubic ramus Identify B – Anterior superior iliac spine Which part of the pelvis does the head of the femur articulate with? – Acetabulum What bony landmark is used for a pudendal nerve block? – Ischial spine
9 Station 8 – Prosection of FaceIdentify 1 – Facial artery Identify 2 – Masseter Name 3 branches of the facial nerve.-Temporal, zygomatic, buccal, marginal mandibular or cervical Specifically, what type of joint is the temporomandibular joint? – Modified synovial, hinge joint
10 Station 9 – Osteology of AxisIdentify A – Dens of axis Identify B – Superior articular process of axis What 2 parts of the vertebral column show a lordosis? Cervical and Lumbar What 2 structures pass through the transverse foramina of cervical vertebra? Vertebral arteries + vertebral veins
11 Station 10 – Face surface AnatomyIdentify A – Glabella Identify B – Ala of Nose What are the four branches of the facial artery? – Inferior labial, superior labial, lateral nasal, angular What lymph nodes do lymph from the chin drain into? – Submental lymph nodes
12 Station 11 – Prosection of eyeIdentify 1 – Lateral rectus Identify 2 – Superior oblique muscle In ophthalmoscopy, where is the area of most acute vision? – Fovea centralis What cranial nerves are responsible for the afferent and efferent limbs of the corneal reflex? Afferent : CN V1 , Efferent: CN VII
13 Station 12 – Osteology of skullIdentify A - Pterion Identify B – Zygomatic arch What artery runs underneath A? – Middle meningeal artery What two bones form B? – Zygomatic and temporal bones
14 Station 13 – CT of abdomen Identify A - LiverIdentify B – Abdominal aorta What region does the superior mesenteric artery supply? Midgut What three structures form the portal triad? Hepatic portal vein, Hepatic artery, Common bile duct
15 Station 14 Identify A – Obturator foramenIdentify B – Ischial tuberosity What pelvic measurement shows the narrowest part of the birth canal? – Interspinous What vertebral level is the origin of the ovarian vessels? L2
16 Station 15 – CT of neck and lower headIdentify A – Larynx Identify B – Thyroid cartilage What is the specific innervation of the platysma? Cervical branch of facial nerve What pharyngeal muscle does CNIX supply? Stylopharyngeus
17 Station 16 – X-ray of skullIdentify A – Maxillary sinus Identify B – Ethmoidal sinus What part of the nasal cavity does the frontal sinus drain into? Middle nasal meatus What meningeal structure is attached to the crista galli? Falx cerebri
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