Final

Question 1

The middle suprarenal artery is a branch of what?

Answer 1

aorta

Question 2

Damage to which of the following nerves causes the pelvis to slump to the unsupported side during gait (Trendelenburg’s Sign)?

Answer 2

superior gluteal nerve

Question 3

Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the levator ani or one of its subdivisions?

Answer 3

coccygeus

Question 4

The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve originates from which spinal segments?

Answer 4

L2, L3

Question 5

Of the 5 layers of the perineum, which is the deepest (most internal)?

Answer 5

deep perineal space

Question 6

Which structure does NOT pass through the lesser sciatic foramen?

Answer 6

piriformis muscle

Question 7

***What is NOT a characteristic of the male pelvis?

Answer 7

broad, shallow greater sciatic notch (female)

Question 8

What is NOT found in the superior hypogastric plexus?

Answer 8

preganglionic parasympathetic fibers

Question 9

***What is NOT true of the part of the anal canal ABOVE the pectinate line?

Answer 9

innervated by the pudendal nerve

Question 10

The superior vesical artery is a direct branch of what?

Answer 10

umbilical artery (proximal part)

Question 11

What structure does not attach to the perineal body?

Answer 11

ischiocavernous muscle

Question 12

***Which lobe of the prostate gland contains NO glandular tissue?

Answer 12

anterior lobe

Question 13

T/F? The anthropoid pelvis is long in its transverse dimensions and short in its anteroposterior dimensions

Answer 13

FALSE

Question 14

T/F? The lymphatic drainage of the lower 1/4 of the vagina is to the superficial inguinal nodes

Answer 14

TRUE

Question 15

T/F? The hypogastric nerves connect the superior hypogastric plexus to the inferior hypogastric plexus

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

***T/F? External hemorrhoids are due to varicosities of the superior rectal vein

Answer 16

FALSE (inferior rectal vein)

Question 17

T/F? The superior surface of the bladder is also called the fundus

Answer 17

FALSE

Question 18

***T/F? The pecten of the anal canal lies between the pectinate line and anal verge

Answer 18

TRUE

Question 19

T/F? The lateral arcuate ligament passes over the quadratus lumborum muscle

Answer 19

TRUE

Question 20

What male reproductive structure transports sperm only?

Answer 20

ductus deferens

Question 21

What male reproductive structure produces a non-alkaline component of semen?

Answer 21

prostate gland

Question 22

What male reproductive structure produces an alkaline component of semen?

Answer 22

seminal vesicle

Question 23

What male reproductive structure transports sperm AND the alkaline component of semen?

Answer 23

ejaculatory duct

Question 24

What male reproductive structure transports sperm, alkaline, AND non-alkaline components of semen?

Answer 24

prostatic urethra

Question 25

The condition in which the lower end of the uterus forms approximately a right angle with the vagina and overlies the bladder is called?

Answer 25

anteversion

Question 26

The layer of smooth muscle within the wall of the bladder is called?

Answer 26

detrusor muscle

Question 27

Where does the implantation most commonly occur in an abdominal ectopic pregnancy?

Answer 27

rectouterine pouch

Question 28

***What forms a sling around the anorectal junction which relaxes during defecation?

Answer 28

puborectalis

Question 29

***The 3 constrictions in the ureter occur at the pelvic brim, where the ureter enters the bladder, and at what junction?

Answer 29

ureteropelvic junction

Question 30

Name a specific cause (other than trauma) for the "anatomical nutcracker" compression syndrome

Answer 30

cast syndrome

Question 31

***Name an intrapelvic cause for sciatica other than misalignment of the sacrum, which was discussed in class

Answer 31

piriformis syndrome

Question 32

Bulging of the rectum into the posterior wall of the vagina due to muscle damage caused by childbirth is called?

Answer 32

rectocele

Question 33

***What structure is partially drained by the portal system?

Answer 33

rectum

Question 34

***Fertilization of the oocyte usually occurs within the?

Answer 34

ampulla of uterine tube

Question 35

***What are the layers surrounding the kidney, from innermost layer to outermost layer?

Answer 35

(inner) renal capsule, perirenal fat, renal fascia , pararenal fat (outer)

Question 36

***What structures is present only in males?

Answer 36

internal urethral sphincter

Question 37

***The superior suprarenal artery is a branch of the?

Answer 37

inferior phrenic artery

Question 38

***What is not a branch of the internal iliac artery?

Answer 38

inferior epigastric artery

Question 39

***Which nerve is sensory to the skin cover the pubis and gluteal region?

Answer 39

iliohypogastric

Question 40

***Which nerve supplies the tensor fasciae latae muscle?

Answer 40

superior gluteal

Question 41

***What artery exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen superior to piriformis?

Answer 41

superior gluteal artery

Question 42

***T/F? The lymphatic drainage of the cervix is to the internal iliac nodes

Answer 42

TRUE

Question 43

***T/F? The seminal vesicles are one site where sperm are stored

Answer 43

FALSE

Question 44

***T/F? The right suprarenal vein drains into the right renal vein

Answer 44

FALSE (drains into the inferior vena cava)

Question 45

***T/F? The opening of the cervical canal into the vagaina is called the internal os

Answer 45

FALSE (it's called the external os)

Question 46

***T/F? The median ridge which extends above and behind the internal urethral orifice is called the interureteric crest

Answer 46

FALSE (it's called the uvula vesicae

Question 47

***Urine flows through each of the following structures before reaching the urinary bladder. Arrange the numbers in the correct order, beginning at the kidney. 1=major calyx 2=renal papilla 3=minor calyx 4=renal pyramid 5=ureter proper 6=renal pelvis

Answer 47

``` 4=renal pyramid 2=renal 3=minor 1=major calyx 6=renal pelvis 5=ureter proper ```

Question 48

***The psoas major muscle takes it origin from the transverse process, bodies, and IVD of which vertebrae?

Answer 48

T12-L5

Question 49

***The peritoneal pouch which lies between the rectum and bladder in the male is called?

Answer 49

rectovesical pouch

Question 50

***Name a structure which is endangered during hysterectomy due it its proximity to the uterus

Answer 50

ureter

Question 51

***In the "anatomical nutcracker" which is the blood vessel which is in danger of being impinged upon by the superior mesenteric artery?

Answer 51

left renal vein