Surface Landmarks of the Thorax — MCQs

Liver biopsy is performed through the 8th intercostal space at the midaxillary line to avoid injury to which structure?

When a lumbar puncture is performed to sample cerebrospinal fluid, which of the following external landmarks is the most reliable to determine the position of the L4 vertebral spine?

Which of the following is NOT a surface marking of the oblique fissure of the lung?

A patient presents with winging of the scapula. Which nerve is most likely involved?

Winging of scapula is due to paralysis of

Apex of the lung is best assessed by

The thoracic duct crosses from the right to the left at the level of

What is the SI unit of illuminance (brightness of light on a surface)?

Which bone connects the sternum to the scapula?

The lower two thirds of the following hematoxylin and eosin stained specimen is similar in appearance to which of the following structures?