Archives: FRCA Part 1

FCA1-0184

The external urethral sphincter arises from which nerve root?

FCA1-0185

A radiologist is conducting an arch aortogram. She begins by entering the brachiocephalic artery using the angiography catheter. As she continues to advance the catheter, what vessels will the catheter enter?

FCA1-0177

What structure lies deepest within the popliteal fossa?

FCA1-0178

A 73-year-old man, presents with abdominal pain, constipation and blood on defecation. He is diagnosed with a distal sigmoid colon carcinoma. Which artery is most likely to provide its blood supply?

FCA1-0179

A 77-year-old man, is scheduled for an angiogram to investigate gastro-intestinal bleeding. The radiologist performing the angiogram inserts the catheter into the coeliac axis. What level of the vertebrae does the coeliac axis normally arise from the aorta?

FCA1-0180

Which of these statements regarding the basilar artery and its branches is not true?

FCA1-0181

The clavipectoral fascia is penetrated by the cephalic vein to terminate in which of the listed veins?

FCA1-0174

A 62-year-old woman, presents to emergency department with an ischaemic left colon. Multiple arteries arise from the aorta at the level of the L3 vertebrae, which is most likely to be involved in this pathology?

FCA1-0175

Which nerve is responsible for the direct innervation of the sinoatrial node?