Final Flashcards
Which of the following blood supplies to the rectum is CORRECT?
superior rectal artery off the inferior mesenteric artery.
middle rectal artery off the internal iliac artery.
inferior rectal artery off the external pudendal artery.
A and B.
A, B and C
A, B and C
The perineum…
is the division between the true and false pelves.
is called the broad ligament in females.
includes the external genitalia but not the anus.
is subdivided into two areas by the superficial transverse perineal muscles.
Is subdivided into two areas by the superficial transverse perineal muscles.
Which of the following is FALSE concerning the trigone of the bladder?
it contains the opening of the urethra.
it is located on the posterior surface of the bladder.
it contains the opening for the ureter.
it is made of connective tissue.
it does not expand or contract.
It is located on the posterior surface of the bladder
Which of the following is the action of the quadratus lumborum muscle?
fixes 12th rib during inspiration
flexes thigh and stabilizes hip joint
when sitting it acts inferiorly w/ iliacus m. to flex trunk
acts with psoas major to flex thigh
fixes 12th rib during inspiration
Which of the following paired erectile tissues make up the crura of the penis and clitoris?
corpus spongiosum
corpus cavernosum
ischiospongiosum
ischiocavernosus
bulbospongiosum
Corpus cavernosum
Which of the following is NOT a nerve of the sacral plexus?
sciatic n.
lateral cutaneal nerve of the thigh
posterior cutaneal nerve of the thigh
pudendal n.
Lateral cutaneal nerve of the thigh
Which of the following is NOT a boundary or landmark of the perineum?
pubic symphysis
sacrotuberous ligament
ischial tuberosity
gluteus medius m.
gluteus medius m.
Which of the following is TRUE of the ovarian artery?
it is a branch off the abdominal aorta.
it runs within the ovarian ligament.
it supplies the uterus and fallopian tube.
it runs within the inguinal canal.
It is a branch off the abdominal aorta
Place the following structures in the order in which urine would normally pass through them.
renal pelvis, renal sinus, major calyx, but never minor calyx
minor calyx, major calyx, renal pelvis but never renal sinus
renal pelvis, minor calyx, renal sinus, but never major calyx
renal sinus, minor calyx, major calyx but never renal pelvis
major calyx, minor calyx, renal pelvis but never renal sinus
minor calyx, major calyx, renal pelvis, but never renal sinus
The perineum
is the division between the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
is called the broad ligament in females.
includes the external genitalia and anus.
is subdivided into two areas by the deep transverse perineal muscles.
includes the external genitalia and anus
Which of the following is a correct statement?
the pelvic diaphragm is comprised solely of the levator ani muscle group
the levator ani mm. include puborectalis, pubococcygeus, and ischiococcygeus m.
the pelvic diaphragm is also called the urogenital diaphragm.
the deep transverse perineal m. makes up the majority of the urogenital diaphragm.
The deep transverse perineal m. make up the majority of the urogenital triangle
Which of the following is correct?
the ovary is wrapped in the broad ligament
the glans clitoris is formed from the corpora cavernosa
the prostatic urethra is the longest segment of the male penis
the ejaculatory duct empties into the membranous urethra
The ovary is wrapped in broad ligament
Sperm in the pelvis that are not ejaculated are reabsorbed by the
seminal vesicles.
spongy urethra.
prostate.
ductus (vas) deferens.
ductus (vas) deferens
The renal veins are branches off the
abdominal aorta.
superior vena cava.
inferior vena cava.
thoracic aorta.
inferior vena cava
Which of the following structures is connected directly to the renal pyramid?
renal columns
major calyx
minor calyx
renal sinus
minor calyx
The medial arcuate ligament of the diaphragm arches over what structure?
descending aorta
psoas major m.
quadratus lumborum m.
inferior vena cava
psoas major m.
Which of the following is CORRECT?
the left ovarian vein drains into the inferior vena cava
the left medial inferior phrenic vein drains into the inferior vena cava
right suprarenal vein drains into the superior vena cava
the ovarian artery runs in the inguinal canal
The left medial inferior phrenic vein drains into the inferior vena cava
The vagina…
is the female gonad.
is the outlet for menstrual flow.
is posterior to the rectum.
is where the fertilized egg implants.
is anterior to the urethra.
is the outlet for menstrual flow
The tunica albuginea
covers the testis.
covers the ovary.
covers the shaft of the penis.
A and B
A, B and C
A, B and C
Tearing the pelvic diaphragm, as in during childbirth, may lead to the paralysis of which muscle?
piriformis
sphincter urethrae
obturator internus
levator ani
levator ani
Which of the following is covered by the ischiocavernosus muscle?
bulb of the clitoris
crura of the clitoris
glans of clitoris
prepuce of clitoris
crura of the clitoris
Which of the following is a branch off the posterior division of the Internal Iliac a?
inferior vesical a.
obturator a.
superior gluteal a.
inferior pudendal a.
superior gluteal a.
The suspensory ligament of the duodenum (Ligament of Treitz) is part of which structure of the diaphragm?
lateral arcuate ligament
medial arcuate ligament
right crus of median arcuate ligament
left crus of median arcuate ligament
right crus of median arcuate ligament
The marginal colic a. is the anastomosis between
the celiac trunk and superior mesenteric aa.
the superior and inferior mesenteric aa.
the midgut and hindgut.
A and C
B and C
B and C
Which structure does NOT pass through the greater sciatic foramen?
pudendal nerve
lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
inferior gluteal artery
piriformis muscle
Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
The renal pelvis
is formed by the union of the minor calyces.
channels urine toward the renal pyramids.
is located in the hilum and is filled with fat.
drains into the ureter
Drains into the ureter
Which of the following is found in males but not in females?
prostatic urethra
membranous urethra
spongy urethra
a and b
a and c
A and C
Renal nerves
mostly arise from the vagus nerve.
pass through the renal pelvis.
are part of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
are mostly vasomotor nerves and part of the sympathetic nervous system.
Are mostly vasomotor nerves and part of the sympathetic nervous system
Which of the following structures does NOT cross the pelvic brim?
vas (ductus) deferens
ureter
ovarian ligament
lumbosacral trunk
Ovarian ligament
Which structure does NOT pass through the greater sciatic foramen?
pudendal nerve
lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
inferior gluteal artery
piriformis muscle
Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
Which of the following statements correctly compares the female and male pelves?
the ischial tuberosities are closer together in the female than in the male
the false pelvis is shallower in the female than in the male
the sacrum is narrower in the female than in the male
the coxal bones are closer together in the female than in the male
The false pelvis is shallower in the female than male
Which of the following is FALSE concerning the uterus?
it is found anterior to the rectum
it is connected to the vagina by the cervix
it is found anterior to the bladder
is supported by the uterosacral and round ligaments
It is found anterior to the bladder
Which of the following is NOT a boundary or landmark of the perineum?
pubic symphysis
sacrospinous ligament
ischial tuberosity
gluteus maximus m.
sacrospinous ligament
Which of the following arteries is normally only seen in men?
superior vesicular a.
inferior vesicular a.
lateral sacral a.
umbilical a.
inferior vesicular a.
Because the male urethra is used for both urination and ejaculation
males are more likely to get a urinary tract infection than women.
the ejaculatory duct empties into the prostatic urethra.
the bulbourethral gland secretes fluids to get rid of any semen remaining in the tract.
the urethra is shorter in males than in females.
the ejaculatory duct empties into the prostatic urethra