Exam 1 Review Questions Flashcards
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
D. Obturator nerve
Lecture 2
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. True
Lecture 3
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
B. Popliteus
Lecture 8
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
C. Branches from posterior femoral nerves
Lecture 6
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
C. Bulbs of the vestibule
Lecture 3
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
C. Medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius
Lecture 8
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
C. Are both part of the L1 ventral ramus
Lecture 5
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
C. Pudendal nerve
Lecture 6
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
D. Piriformis muscle
Lecture 1
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
C. Biceps femoris (both heads)
Lecture 7
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
C. Broad ligament
Lecture 3
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
C. Umbilical artery
Lecture 2
What is the approximate angle of inclination in the average young adult?
A. 175
B. 150
C. 125
D. 74
E. 15
C. 125
Lecture 4
Which of the following forms a muscular sling at the anorectal junction?
A. Puborectalis
B. Pubococcygeus
C. Coccygeus
D. Iliococcygeus
A. Puborectalis
Lecture 2
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
E. Genitofemoral
Lecture 5
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
C. ASIS and pubic tubercle
Lecture 1
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. Coronary
Lecture 8
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
B. Tunica albuginea
Lecture 3
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
C. Coccygeus
Lecture 2
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
B. Dartos fascia
Lecture 3