CBM self tests Flashcards
Psoas major muscle is a powerful:
flexor of the hip
The umbilical region of the abdomen is provided by sensory nerves originating from:
T10
wHERE DOES the epigastrium, inguinal ligament and umbilicus get its sensory innervation from
T7 – epigastrium
T10 – umbilicus
L1 – inguinal ligament
The approximate male:female ratio of inguinal hernias is:
9:1
The most common cause of indirect inguinal hernias, which are normally found in younger adults and children, is
Slack deep ring or patent prosessus vaginalis
Which of the following could NOT directly cause a lump in the groin?
Constipation
describe the organs the venous drainage goes through?
The portal vein arises from the superior mesenteric and splenic veins posterior to the 1st part of the duodenum / pylorus of the stomach. It then runs in the free edge of the lesser omentum to the liver. It drains blood from all abdominal viscera and liver
Which of the following form part of the floor of the inguinal canal:
The floor of the inguinal canal is formed by the inguinal ligament.
The anterior surface of the inguinal canal is formed by the external oblique aponeurosis and the internal oblique.
The roof of the inguinal canal is formed by the internal oblique.
The posterior surface of the inguinal canal is formed by the transversalis fascia and conjoint tendon.
From the viscera, sensory nerves run with the sympathetic nerves originating from spinal levels:
T1-L2
The portal vein formed by the union of the superior mesenteric vein and splenic vein at what location?
Behind the pancreas
Which rib is related to both kidneys?
12th rib
Sympathetic innervation of the abdomen and pelvis comes from nerves originating from spinal levels:
T5-L2
In which abdominal region is pain felt when inflammation of the appendix has spread to include parietal peritoneum?
Right inguinal
