Anatomy- Pelvis and Perineum Flashcards

1
Q

The term given to the 3 structures that divide the pelvis into two parts– the outlet and inlet.

A

Pelvic brim

Borders: A- symphysis pubis, P- sacral promontory, L- iliopectineal lines

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Which of the following is NOT a boundary of the pelvic inlet?
A. Iliopectineal lines
B. Ischial tuberosity
C. Sacral promontory
D. Symphysis pubis
A

B. Ischial tuberosity

It forms part of the pelvic outlet.

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3
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The sacral plexus traverses in front of which muscle of the pelvic wall?
A. Coccygeus
B. Levator ani
C. Piriformis
D. Obturator internus
A

C. Piriformis

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4
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Which of the following vessels do not enter the true pelvis?
A. External iliac artery
B. Internal iliac artery
C. Median sacral artery
B. Superior rectal artery
A

A. External iliac artery (it leaves the false pelvis by passing under the inguinal ligament to become the femoral artery)

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5
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The superior vesical artery is a direct continuation of which branch of the anterior division of the internal iliac artery?
A. Internal pudendal artery
B. Obturator artery
C. Umbilical artery
D. Vaginal artery
A

C. Umbilical artery

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Which of the following vessels is the direct continuation of the inferior mesenteric artery in the pelvic region? 
A. Internal pudendal artery
B. Superior gluteal artery
C. Superior rectal artery
D. Umbilical artery
A

C. Superior rectal artery

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7
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Carcinomas located in the sigmoid area can be directly visualized through a sigmoidoscope since the sigmoid colon lies only a short distance from the anus. Give the distance in cm.

A

17 cm (6.5 in)

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8
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On which part of the bladder are the openings of the ureters found?
A. Body
B. Fundus
C. Neck
D. Trigone
A

D. Trigone

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9
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Which lobe of the prostate is responsible for the appearance of the uvula vesicae, a swelling behind the urethral orifice cause by the bulging of the lobe slightly upward into the bladder?
A. Anterior lobe
B. Middle lobe
C. Left lateral lobe
D. Right lateral lobe
A

B. Middle lobe

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10
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What is the widest part of the fallopian tube?

A

Ampulla

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11
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What is the narrowest part of the fallopian tube and also the most frequent site of ruptured ectopic pregnancies?

A

Isthmus

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12
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Which ligament of the uterus assists in keeping the organ anteverted and anteflexed?
A. Broad ligament
B. Cardinal ligament
C. Round ligament 
D. Uterosacral ligament
A

C. Round ligament

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13
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This refers to the visceral pelvic fascia in the region of the uterine cervix.

A

Parametrium

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14
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What bony structures divides the perineum into 2 triangles– urogenital and anal?

A

Ischial tuberosities

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Which of the following does not form part of the boundaries of the perineum?
A. Ischial tuberosities
B. Sacral promontory
C. Symphysis pubis
D. Tip of coccyx
A

B. Sacral promontory (it forms part of the boundary of the pelvic inlet)

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16
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What is the widest and the most dilatable part of the male urethra?
A. Bulbar
B. Membranous
C. Penile
D. Prostatic
A

D. Prostatic

17
Q
What is the shortest and the least dilatable part of the male urethra?
A. Bulbar
B. Membranous
C. Penile
D. Prostatic
A

B. Membranous

18
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What bony structures divides the perineum into 2 triangles– urogenital and anal?

A

Ischial tuberosities

19
Q
Which of the following does not form part of the boundaries of the perineum?
A. Ischial tuberosities
B. Sacral promontory
C. Symphysis pubis
D. Tip of coccyx
A

B. Sacral promontory (it forms part of the boundary of the pelvic inlet)

20
Q

What bony structures divides the perineum into 2 triangles– urogenital and anal?

A

Ischial tuberosities

21
Q
Which of the following does not form part of the boundaries of the perineum?
A. Ischial tuberosities
B. Sacral promontory
C. Symphysis pubis
D. Tip of coccyx
A

B. Sacral promontory (it forms part of the boundary of the pelvic inlet)

22
Q

This part of the prostatic urethra is the female analog of the uterus and the vagina.

A

Prostatic utricle

23
Q
Which of the following is NOT a part of the labia minora?
A. Fourchette
B. Frenulum
C. Prepuce
D. Vestibule
A

D. Vestibule (it is the cleft or space that is surrounded by the labia minora)

24
Q

What is the male homologue of the clitoris?

A

Glans penis

25
Q

What is the male homologue of the labia minora?

A

Floor of the penile urethra

26
Q

What is the male homologue of the labia majora?

A

Scrotum

27
Q
The nerve supply of the fallopian tubes:
A. Aortic plexus
B. Inferior hypogastric plexus
C. Superior hypogastric plexus
D. A and C
E. B and C
A

E. B and C

28
Q
A carcinoma of the skin of the glans penis is likely to spread via lymphatics into the \_\_\_\_\_.
A. External iliac nodes
B. Internal iliac nodes
C. Para-aortic nodes
D. Superficial inguinal nodes
A

D. Superficial inguinal nodes

29
Q
A carcinoma of the prostate is likely to spread via the lymphatics into the \_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. External iliac nodes
B. Internal iliac nodes
C. Para-aortic nodes
D. Superficial inguinal nodes
A

B. Internal iliac nodes

30
Q
The left ovarian artery originates from the \_\_\_\_\_.
A. Abdominal aorta
B. External iliac artery
C. Internal iliac artery
D. Left renal artery
A

A. Abdominal aorta