Exam 1 Review Questions Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following structures does not exit the pelvis via the greater sciatic foramen?

A. Superior gluteal artery

B. Inferior gluteal artery

C. Sciatic nerve

D. Obturator nerve

E. Inferior gluteal nerve

A

D. Obturator nerve

Lecture 2

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The pectinate line marks the division between the visceral (endodermal) and somatic (ectodermal) arterial, venous, lymphatic, and nerve supply to the anal canal.

A. True

B. False

A

A. True

Lecture 3

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3
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Which of the following muscles is necessary to “unlock” the knee from its extended position?

A. Plantaris

B. Popliteus

C. Soleus

D. Lateral head of the gastrocnemius

A

B. Popliteus

Lecture 8

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4
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Which of the following nerves/branches supply cutaneous innervation to the lower medial quadrant of the buttock?

A. Posterior rami of L1-3 and S1-3

B. Iliohypogastric nerve and anterior rami of T12

C. Branches from posterior femoral nerves

D. Branches of anterior rami from lateral femoral cutaneous nerve

A

C. Branches from posterior femoral nerves

Lecture 6

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5
Q

Paired, elongated erectile tissue structures that surround the vaginal orifice are referred to as which of the following?

A. Labia minora

B. Labia majora

C. Bulbs of the vestibule

D. Greater vestibular glands

A

C. Bulbs of the vestibule

Lecture 3

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6
Q

The popliteal fossa is formed by the borders of four muscles. Which of the following pairs of muscles forms the inferior boundaries of the popliteal fossa?

A. Semimembranosus and biceps femoris

B. Semitendinosus and semimembranosus

C. Medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius

D. Popliteus and peroneus

A

C. Medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius

Lecture 8

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7
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Which of the following is characteristic for both the ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerves?

A. Innervate the posts major muscle

B. Pass posterior to the quadratus lumborum

C. Are both part of the L1 ventral ramus

D. Together form the lumbosacral trunk

E. Supply the adductor muscles of the thigh

A

C. Are both part of the L1 ventral ramus

Lecture 5

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8
Q

Which of the following structures passes through both the greater and the lesser sciatic foramina?

A. Piriformis muscles

B. Sciatic nerve

C. Pudendal nerve

D. Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve

A

C. Pudendal nerve

Lecture 6

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9
Q

The greater sciatic notch is converted into superior and inferior parts by which of the following features?

A. Sartorius muscle

B. Iliacus muscle

C. Ilioinguinal ligament

D. Piriformis muscle

A

D. Piriformis muscle

Lecture 1

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10
Q

Which of the following muscles is part of the posterior compartment of the thigh and attaches to the ischial tuberosity proximally and is capable of externally rotating the knee?

A. Semimbranosus

B. Semitendinosus

C. Biceps femoris (both heads)

D. Adductor longus

A

C. Biceps femoris (both heads)

Lecture 7

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11
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Which of the following are paired, double membrane folds formed by peritoneal extensions that help to suspend the uterus and support it during pregnancy?

A. Mesosalpinx

B. Mesovarium

C. Broad ligament

D. Round ligament

A

C. Broad ligament

Lecture 3

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12
Q

Superior vesicular arteries supply part of the urinary bladder and are branches off which of the following?

A. Superior gluteal artery

B. Obturator artery

C. Umbilical artery

D. Pudendal artery

A

C. Umbilical artery

Lecture 2

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13
Q

What is the approximate angle of inclination in the average young adult?

A. 175

B. 150

C. 125

D. 74

E. 15

A

C. 125

Lecture 4

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14
Q

Which of the following forms a muscular sling at the anorectal junction?

A. Puborectalis

B. Pubococcygeus

C. Coccygeus

D. Iliococcygeus

A

A. Puborectalis

Lecture 2

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15
Q

Most of the nerves of the lumbar plexus extend lateral to the psoas major muscle. Which of the following nerves pierces the psoas major and lies on its anterior surface?

A. Femoral

B. Obturator

C. Ilioinguinal

D. Iliohypogastric

E. Genitofemoral

A

E. Genitofemoral

Lecture 5

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16
Q

The inguinal ligament attaches to which of the following pairs of structures?

A. ASIS and AIIS

B. AIIS and ischial spine

C. ASIS and pubic tubercle

D. ASIS and inferior pubic ramus

A

C. ASIS and pubic tubercle

Lecture 1

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17
Q

Which of the following structures attach the menisci to the rims of the tibial plateaus?

A. Coronary

B. Cruciates

C. Collaterals

D. Fibular collateral ligament

A

A. Coronary

Lecture 8

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18
Q

Multiple layers form the wall of the scrotum. Which of the following is the deepest layer and is a tough fibrous coat adherent to the testes?

A. Dartos fascia

B. Tunica albuginea

C. Internal spermatic fascia

D. Parietal tunica vaginalis

A

B. Tunica albuginea

Lecture 3

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19
Q

The major constituent of the pelvic diaphragm is the levator ani complex. Which of the following is NOT part of the levator ani complex?

A. Puborectalis

B. Pubococcygeus

C. Coccygeus

D. Iliococcygeus

A

C. Coccygeus

Lecture 2

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20
Q

The membranous fascia of the scrotum is also referred to as which of the following?

A. Buck fascia

B. Dartos fascia

C. Camper fascia

D. Scarpa fascia

A

B. Dartos fascia

Lecture 3

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21
Q

Which of the following arteries branches off the anterior division of the internal iliac and supplies pelvic musculature and muscle of the medial thigh?

A. Obturator

B. Umbilical

C. Inferior gluteal

D. Superior gluteal

A

A. Obturator

Lecture 2

22
Q

Which muscle separates the exit of the superior and inferior gluteal arteries from the pelvic cavity?

A. Quadratus femoris

B. Obturator internus

C. Superior gemellus

D. Inferior gemellus

E. Piriformis

A

E. Piriformis

Lecture 2

23
Q

Which of the following muscles in the superficial perineal pouch runs alongside the inferior border of the rami of the ischium and pubis?

A. Sphincter urethrae

B. Superficial and deep perineal muscles

C. Ischiocavernosus muscle

D. Bulbospongiosus muscle

A

C. Ischiocavernosus muscle

Lecture 2

24
Q

The quadrate tubercle, which is the attachment site of the quadratus femoris, is found on which of the following features?

A. Soleal line

B. Gluteal tuberosity

C. Greater trochanter

D. Intertrochanteric crest

E. Intertrochanteric line

A

D. Intertrochanteric crest

Lecture 4

25
Q

The lesser and greater sciatic notches are separated by which of the following landmarks?

A. PSIS

B. PIIS

C. Ischial tuberosity

D. Ischial spine

A

D. Ischial spine

Lecture 1

26
Q

Which of the following features marks the boundary between the false (greater) pelvis and the true (lesser) pelvis?

A. Pelvic brim

B. Pelvic diaphragm

C. Perineum

D. Iliac crests

A

A. Pelvic brim

27
Q

During knee extension, the patella is pulled proximally by the quadriceps and also laterally. Which of the following is required to counteract the lateral pull of the patella?

A. Vastus medialis oblique

B. Vastus lateralis

C. Vastus intermedius

D. Biceps femoris

A

A. Vastus medialis oblique

Lecture 8

28
Q

The medial boundary of the linea aspera on the posterior surface of the femur continues inferiorly as which of the following landmarks?

A. Lateral supracondylar line

B. Posterior boundary of popliteal fossa

C. Medial boundary of popliteal fossa

D. Medial supracondylar line

A

D. Medial supracondylar line

Lecture 4

29
Q

What muscle attaches to the red area indicated?

A. Gluteus maximus

B. Iliacus

C. Gluteus medius

D. Gluteus minimus

A

C. Gluteus medius

Lecture 1

30
Q

The gluteus medium and minimus are actually the same muscle separated by which of the following?

A. Femoral nerve

B. Iliotibial tract

C. Superior gluteal nerve

D. Inferior gluteal artery

A

C. Superior gluteal nerve

Lecture 6

31
Q

The adductor tubercle is a site for the partial attachment of the adductor magnus muscle and is found on which of the following sites?

A. Inferior border of the inferior pubic ramus

B. Lateral border of the lateral tibial condyle

C. Medial femoral epicondyle

D. Lesser trochanter of the femur

A

C. Medial femoral epicondyle

Lecture 4

32
Q

Which of the following muscles attaches to both the medial aspect of the femur (linea aspera) and the adductor tubercle, creating the adductor hiatus?

A. Gracilis

B. Pectineus

C. Adductor longus

D. Adductor magnus

A

D. Adductor magnus

Lecture 7

33
Q

The lateral compartment of the leg is supplied by which of the following nerves?

A. Deep fibular (peroneal) nerve

B. Superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve

C. Tibial nerve

D. Obturator nerve

A

B. Superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve

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34
Q

The descending branch of the lateral femoral circumflex artery forms an anastomosis with which of the following?

A. Inferior gluteal artery

B. Medial femoral circumflex

C. Genicular anastomosis

D. Cruciate anastomosis

A

C. Genicular anastomosis

Lecture 4

35
Q

Which of the following layers of the uterus undergo the most pronounced changes during the menstrual cycle?

A. Endometrium

B. Myometrium

C. Perimetrium

D. Mensometrium

A

A. Endometrium

Lecture 3

36
Q

The male and female external genitalia are derived from homologous embryonic primordia. The genital swellings of the embryo form which of the following adult structures?

A. Scrotum

B. Labia minora

C. Clitoris

D. Shaft of the penis

A

A. Scrotum

Lecture 3

37
Q

Which of the following arteries supplies the medial compartment of the thigh?

A. Femoral

B. Obturator

C. Deep femoral

D. Saphenous

A

B. Obturator

Lecture 7

38
Q

All of the following features except one are characteristic of the male pelvis in comparison with the female pelvis. Which one is characteristic of the female pelvis?

A. Deeper greater pelvis

B. Round obturator foramen

C. Wide pubic arch

D. Large acetabulum

A

C. Wide pubic arch

Lecture 1

39
Q

Which of the following statements concerning lymphatic drainage from the lower limb is correct?

A. Lymphatics draining the lateral foot ascend with the great saphenous vein.

B. Lymphatics draining the lateral foot end in superficial lymph nodes.

C. Lymphatics draining the lateral food end in lymph nodes in the popliteal fossa.

D. Lymphatics draining the lateral foot also drain the external genitalia and perineum.

A

C. Lymphatics draining the lateral foot end in lymph nodes in the popliteal fossa.

Lecture 7

40
Q

Which of the following is the longest and widest part of the uterine tube?

A. Isthmus

B. Ampulla

C. Intramural

D. Fimbriae

A

B. Ampulla

Lecture 3

41
Q

The ligamentum teres attaches to the fovea of the head of the femur and supports a small artery that supplies the head of the femur. This small artery is a branch of which of the following?

A. Femoral

B. Obturator

C. Superficial iliac

D. Pudendal

A

B. Obturator

Lecture 6

42
Q

Which of the following muscles of the anterior thigh inserts on the lesser trochanter of the femur?

A. Sartorius

B. Iliopsoas

C. Pectineus

D. Adductor brevis

A

B. Iliopsoas

Lecture 7

43
Q

What muscle attaches to blue #30 in the photograph below?

A. Quadratus femoris

B. Vastus medialis

C. Iliopsoas

D. Gluteus maximus

A

C. Iliopsoas

Lecture 4

44
Q

The Trendelenburg test is used to evaluate which of the following muscles?

A. Pectinous

B. Gluteus medius

C. Gluteus maximus

D. Quadriceps femoris

A

B. Gluteus medius

Lecture 6

45
Q

Which of the following is found in the femoral triangle but not the femoral sheath?

A. Femoral artery

B. Femoral vein

C. Femoral nerve

D. Lymphatics

A

C. Femoral nerve

Lecture 7

46
Q

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the external sphincter?

A. It extends the entire length of the anal canal.

B. It is a thick ring of smooth muscle.

C. It is controlled voluntarily via the pudendal nerve.

D. It is supplied by the inferior rectal artery.

A

B. It is a thick ring of smooth muscle.

Lecture 3

47
Q

The medial boundary of the linea aspera is a continuation of which of the following landmarks?

A. Pectineal line

B. Gluteal tuberosity

C. Soleal line

D. Intertrochanteric crest

E. Intertrochanteric line

A

A. Pectineal line

Lecture 4

48
Q

Which of the following is not found in the popliteal fossa?

A. Popliteal nerve

B. Tibial nerve

C. Popliteal artery

D. Popliteal vein

A

A. Popliteal nerve

Lecture 8

49
Q

The ejaculatory ducts open into which of the following regions?

A. Bulbourethral duct

B. Seminal colliculus

C. Prostatic sinus

D. Bulbourethral glands

A

B. Seminal colliculus

Lecture 3

50
Q

The calcaneus transmits weight from the talus to metatarsals 4 and 5 via which of the following bones?

A. Cuboid

B. Middle cuneiform

C. Navicular

D. Lateral cuneiform

E. Medial cuneiform

A

A. Cuboid

Lecture 4

51
Q

Which of the following represents the lateral boundary of the femoral triangle?

A. Adductor magnus

B. Adductor longus

C. Sartorius

D. Pectineus

A

C. Sartorius

Lecture 7

52
Q

The three capsular ligaments of the hip limit which of the following motions?

A. Lateral thigh rotation

B. Hip hyperextension

C. Hip flexion

D. Medial thigh rotation

A

B. Hip hyperextension

Lecture 6