D1.ii · Coronary Anatomy

Official V5 objective

Describe the anatomy of the coronary circulation.

Written examination

SAQ history

7 appearances

5 exam appearances

2023A Q15

Describe the adult coronary circulation (50% of Marks) and its regulation (50% of Marks).

66%

2021A Q19

Describe the adult coronary circulation (50% marks) and its regulation (50% marks).

62%

2018A Q11

Describe the regulation of the coronary circulation.

46%

2014B Q10

Describe the adult coronary circulation (50% of marks) and its regulation (50% of marks).

65%

2008B Q11

Describe the adult coronary circulation (50% of marks). Describe the physiological control of the coronary circulation (50% of marks).

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RV vs LV Anatomy

2 exam appearances

2023B Q02

Outline the anatomy of the cardiac ventricles including the chambers, valves and conduction elements.

11%

2019B Q16

Compare the structure, function and coronary circulation of the right and left ventricles.

27%

Oral examination

2 stations

2018B · Day 2 · VIVA 7
This viva will test your understanding of the coronary circulation. Describe the anatomy of the coronary circulation.

95% successful
2011B · VIVA 1
This Viva will examine your knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the coronary circulation. Q 1. Describe the anatomy of the coronary circulation. Subsequent questions explored knowledge of factors that affect coronary artery blood flow (including diagrams), and physiology of beta-receptors.

88.9% successful

Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.