MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Is the deltoid proximal or distal to the pectoralis major?
A
proximal
B
distal
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The deltoid muscle is located in the shoulder region. This would be proximal to the antecubital area which is located anterior to the elbow. The antecubital area would be distal to the deltoid.

Detailed explanation-2: -The deltopectoral groove is an indentation in the muscular structure between the deltoid muscle and pectoralis major. It is the location through which the cephalic vein passes and where the coracoid process is most easily palpable.

Detailed explanation-3: -Attachments of Pectoralis Major Muscle: Origin & Insertion Sternal head: sternum, upper costal cartilages (1-6), and the aponeurosis of the external oblique. a. Lateral lip of the intertubercular (bicipital) groove of the humerus.

Detailed explanation-4: -Attachments of Pectoralis Minor Muscle: Origin & Insertion Origin: (proximal attachments): Anterior surfaces of the sternal ends of ribs 3-5. Insertion: (distal attachments): Coracoid process of scapula.

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