Anatomy: Spleen, Urinary, Vasc.

Question 1

The IVC and SVC empty their blood into the

Answer 1

right atrium

Question 2

The term splanchnic arteries describes what vessels

Answer 2

celiac, SMA, IMA

Question 3

The ________ arteries are the vessels that course perpendicular to the renal capsule within the outer renal parenchyma

Answer 3

interlobular

Question 4

The renal pyramids are found in the

Answer 4

medulla

Question 5

The IMV empties into the

Answer 5

splenic vein

Question 6

Measurements of the bladder wall thickness should normally be no more than _____ when fully distended and no more than _______ when nearly empty

Answer 6

3mm, 5mm

Question 7

Billroth cords in the red pulp of the spleen are responsible for _____ destruction. Malpighian corpuscles in the white pulp of the spleen are responsible for _____ production

Answer 7

red blood cell, lymphocyte

Question 8

The renal cortex contains the

Answer 8

bowman capsule

Question 9

On a longitudinal scan, this vessel is seen in cross section posterior to the IVC

Answer 9

right renal artery

Question 10

What describes the location of lymphocyte production in the spleen

Answer 10

malpighian corpuscles

Question 11

What structure lies posterior to the diaphragm crura

Answer 11

aorta

Question 12

Which renal arterial branches are used to assess parenchymal resistance

Answer 12

interlobar or arcuate arteries

Question 13

The renal medulla contains _____ pyramids in an average adult kidney

Answer 13

8-18

Question 14

The left common carotid artery is a branch of which artery

Answer 14

aortic arch

Question 15

What correctly describes the difference between the normal waveform in the renal artery and the external iliac artery

Answer 15

the renal artery flow is monophasic and the external iliac artery demonstrates triphasic flow

Question 16

The largest abdominal tributaries of the IVC are the

Answer 16

hepatic veins

Question 17

The SMA originates from the aorta approximately _____ below the celiac axis and posterior to the _____

Answer 17

1-2cm, body of the pancreas

Question 18

The kidneys release renin to stimulate the release of

Answer 18

angiotensin to counteract low blood pressure

Question 19

How is the renal cortex measured correctly

Answer 19

calipers are placed on the base of the pyramid to the outer edge of the parenchyma

Question 20

The ______ region is defined by the orifices of the two ureters and the urethral outlet

Answer 20

trigone

Question 21

The cup-like or funnel shaped extensions of the renal sinus that originate at the papilla and collect urine that is coursing toward the renal pelvis are

Answer 21

minor calyces

Question 22

The ______ arteries are the vessels that course between the renal pyramids

Answer 22

interlobar

Question 23

A thickened area of normal renal parenchyma between 2 pyramids is called

Answer 23

column of bertin

Question 24

In most patients, the proper hepatic artery bifurcates into the right and left hepatic arteries. In about 10% of patients, the right hepatic artery originates from the _____ and the left hepatic artery originates from the ______

Answer 24

SMA, left gastric artery

Question 25

The _____ arteries are the vessels that course parallel to the renal capsule within the parenchyma

Answer 25

arcuate

Question 26

Autoregulation of the systemic blood pressure refers to

Answer 26

the renin-angiotensin system that controls the glomerular filtration rate of the kidneys and systemic BP level

Question 27

Hutch diverticula are identified in the

Answer 27

urinary bladder

Question 28

A retrorenal spleen is an important consideration when planning

Answer 28

a left renal biopsy

Question 29

The loops of Henle are located in which portion of the kidney

Answer 29

medulla

Question 30

The quadratus lumborum muscle is _____ to the kidney

Answer 30

posterior

Question 31

What vessel follows a retrocaval course in the abdomen

Answer 31

right renal artery