FRCR Part 1 - Radiological Anatomy - New For 2013 - Set 02 PDF
FRCR Part 1 - Radiological Anatomy - New For 2013 - Set 02 PDF
FRCR Part 1 - Radiological Anatomy - New For 2013 - Set 02 PDF
Introduction
Examination Advice
Mock Examination
Answers
Introduction
Congratulations on entering radiology specialty training!
And now onto your first part of Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)
examination…!
The FRCR Part 1 examination comprises of two modules – the physics and the anatomy module. This
book is aimed to give the well-revised candidate some last minute practice for the anatomy module.
For the first time in the March 2013 sitting, the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) announced a
change to their usual style of examining the anatomy module which now comprises of 100
radiological images, each with one labeled structure (or a question about the labeled structure) to be
performed in 90 minutes.
Prior to this, the FRCR anatomy module has comprised of 20 images each with 5 labels and you will
find that many of the established FRCR anatomy revision texts on the market will be in this style.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with this format to revise from and several good texts out there are
definitely worth looking at in improving your radiological anatomical knowledge – however, in the
days leading up to your examination having a book that mimics the real examination more closely can
help tremendously in mentally preparing yourself for what to expect and how to divide your time
between the questions.
This is where this book comes in – it consists of one mock anatomy examination set to closely
resemble the new FRCR anatomy format. The book is solely intended for candidates who have
already done adequate background reading and preparation for the anatomy examination. It is not
intended to be a primary revision text and the answers to the questions are not intended to be lengthy
or detailed.
The best way to use this book is as a ‘mock examination’ in the days leading up to the anatomy
examination to highlight areas of your anatomy which you may wish to read up on in further detail and
in aiding you to practice examination time management before the real thing! I sincerely hope that you
find this text useful and wish you the best of luck in your upcoming examinations! Good Luck!
Examination Advice
Here are some tips from previous candidates on how to ace the anatomy module:
- When you start the paper, just quickly go through all the questions and answer what you
definitely know. Do not waste time pondering questions you are not sure about.
- Come back to the difficult questions at the end when you can spend more time pondering
these answers.
- Attempt ALL questions even if you don’t know the answer – there is no negative
marking!
- Where possible, ALWAYS label whether the anatomy is right or left sided. Failure to do
so will lose you half the marks allocated to that answer!
- If you cannot remember the name of the actual structure being pointed at, try to give a
descriptive answer for the anatomical region (i.e. if you cannot remember the term ‘lamina
papyracea’, write ‘medial orbital wall’)
- WRITE LEGIBLY! There is nothing more frustrating for the examiner than trying to
decipher poor handwriting! If it helps, try to write in capital letters as this is usually easier to
read than cursive/connective writing.
- Write your answers in pencil as it will make going back and changing your answers
easier and less messy for the examiner to check.
- Remember to pack a spare eraser, pencil and sharpener if you do want to write in pencil
though!
- READ the question!!! The candidate guidelines state that a ‘single structure on each
image will be indicated by one or more arrows with a single question on that structure’. This
means it will not always be ‘name the labeled structure’ and may say something like ‘what is
the blood supply to the labeled structure’ or ‘what is the origin of the muscle labeled by the
arrow’. Do not fall into the trap of just thinking this is a pure ‘labeling’ examination!!
Revision advice:
- Make sure you give yourself enough time to prepare for this module as there is a lot of
anatomy to learn. Most candidates take 1-2 months of regular study spending approximately
30-60 minutes a day on anatomy and a bit longer for physics.
- Do read a good radiological anatomical text (NOT just a clinical anatomical textbook!).
A popular textbook is called ‘Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy’ by Weir, Abrahams, Spratt
and Sakowski. If you do prefer to have more explanation rather than just a pictorial atlas,
another good book is called ‘Anatomy for Diagnostic Imaging’ by Stephanie Ryan
- Popular anatomical question books are aplenty on amazon. Some of the more highly
recommended ones include:
o Radiological Anatomy for FRCR Part 1 by Philip Borg
o FRCR Part 1: Cases for the anatomy viewing paper by James D. Thomas
o Get Through First FRCR: Questions for the Anatomy Module by Andrew Baird
o First FRCR Anatomy Examination Revision (MasterPass) by Joanna Fairhurst
- For busy candidates ‘on the go’ who are regularly commuting or own a tablet, you may
wish to download the following books onto your kindle/tablet/smartphone:
o Anatomy Examinations for the FRCR Part 1 by Susan Shelmerdine
o FRCR Part 1 Anatomy Mock Examinations by Shaw/Smith/Howlett
- Alternatively a fun and interactive way to practice anatomy is with the download of a
smartphone application via the AppStore for Apple iphones. Check out:
o FRCR Radiological Anatomy by PowerPass Medical Education
Mock Exam – Set 2
Question 1
Skull radiograph
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 2
CT Carotid Angiogram
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 3
Micturating Urethrogram
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 4
CT Carotid Angiogram
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 5
CT Pelvis
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 6
CT Thorax
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 7
CT Thorax
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 8
CT Thorax
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 9
MRI Head
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 10
MR Renal Angiogram
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 14
US Brain
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 15
CT Coronary Angiogram
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 17
Skull Radiograph
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 18
Pelvis Radiograph
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 19
CT Carotid Angiogram
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 20
Foetal MRI
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 21
Foetal MRI
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 23
Shoulder Radiograph
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 24
Foetal MRI
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 25
MRI Brain
Name the area
labeled by the
arrows
Question 26
MRI Pelvis
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 27
CT Thorax
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 28
MRI Brain
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 29
CT Thorax
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 30
Foetal MRI
Name two muscles
which attach to the
arrowed structure
Question 31
MRI Abdomen
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 32
CT Thorax
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 33
CT Thorax
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 34
Skull Radiograph
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 35
CT Carotid Angiogram
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 36
CT Thorax
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 37
MRI Pelvis
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 38
CT Cervical Spine
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 39
Elbow Radiograph
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 40
CT Abdomen
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 41
CT Abdomen
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 42
CT Abdomen
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 43
CT Abdomen
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 44
MRI Knee
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 45
CT Thorax
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 46
MRI Pelvis
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 47
CT Thorax
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 48
Hand Radiograph
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 49
CT Carotid Angiogram
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 50
CT Thorax
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 51
MRI Pelvis
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 52
Micturating Urethrogram
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 53
Skull Radiograph
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 54
MR Renal Angiogram
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 55
MR Cerebral Venogram
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 56
MRI Knee
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 57
MR Pelvis
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 58
CT Abdomen
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 59
MRI Pelvis
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 60
Hand Radiograph
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 61
MRI Shoulder
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 62
MRI Brain
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 63
MRI Knee
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 64
CT Thorax
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 65
MRI Abdomen
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 66
CT Carotid Angiogram
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 67
Chest Radiograph
Name the anatomical
structure that forms
the cardiac shadow
arrowed below
Question 68
US Brain
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 69
CT Coronary Angiogram
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 70
US Brain
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 71
US Abdomen
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 72
MRI Foot
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 73
MRI Wrist
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 74
US Spine TS
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 75
MRI Neck
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 76
MRI Foot
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 77
US Hip
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 78
Hand Radiograph
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 79
US Pelvis
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 81
MRI Foot
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 82
MRI Knee
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 84
MRI Knee
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 85
MRI Neck
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 87
MRI Wrist
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 88
MRI Head
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 89
MRI Shoulder
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 90
US Spine
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 91
MRI Wrist
Name the structure
indicated by the
arrows
Question 92
MRI Head
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 93
MRI Shoulder
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 94
US Hip
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 95
MRI Foot
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 96
MRI Shoulder
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 97
US Right Hip
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 98
MRI Wrist
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 99
MRI Knee
Name the arrowed
structure
Question 100
MRI Wrist
Name the arrowed
structure
Answers – Set 2
3. Prostatic urethra
4. Internal cerebral vein
5. Left pectineus muscle
6. Superior vena cava
42. Spleen
43. Inferior vena cava
44. Lateral collateral ligament
45. Left pectoralis minor
46. Left spermatic cord
47. Interatrial septum
48. Middle phalanx of the left index finger
49. Left subclavian artery
50. Left trapezius muscle
51. Left ischial spine
68. Thalamus
69. Right main coronary artery
70. Left foramen of Monroe
71. Right adrenal gland (body)
72. Plantar aponeurosis
73. Tendon of extensor carpi ulnaris muscle
74. Mid thoracic vertebral body
75. Left mid scalene muscle
76. Adductor hallucis muscle
77. Left femoral head ossification centre