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Select the correct answers to the following: A patient presents with hoarseness after thyroid surgery. Examination shows all intrinsic laryngeal muscles functioning normally, except one. a) Which muscle, responsible for tensing the vocal cords, is affected? [BLANK-1] b) Which nerve, supplying the above muscle, is damaged? [BLANK-2]

Which structure is located in the superior mediastinum?

THORAX (total: 15)

Fill in the answer: What is the function of serous fluid in the pleural cavity during respiration? [BLANK-1]

Which statement correctly describes the atlanto-occipital joints?

A patient presents with weakness in extending the trunk after sustaining a lumbar strain while lifting a heavy object. Which muscle/muscle group is MOST likely affected?

Select the structures that form the boundaries of the suboccipital triangle.

Select the correct part of the brachial plexus described by each statement:

Which structure passes through the diaphragm at the level of T8?

A 45-year-old golfer presents with pain and tenderness over the medial epicondyle of the humerus, and you suspect medial epicondylitis (“golfer’s elbow”). This condition involves overuse of the tendons of muscles originating from the medial epicondyle. Which muscle is least likely to be involved, as it does NOT insert onto the medial epicondyle?