Formative OSPE

Question 1

Which nerve passes through the lesser sciatic foramen?

Answer 1

Pudendal nerve

Question 2

Which group of lymph nodes receives lymph from the ovaries?

Answer 2

Aortic/Lumbar/Para-aortic nodes at L2

Question 3

What is the function of the ductus deferens?

Answer 3

Convey sperm cells from the testis to the prostatic urethra

Question 4

What is the innervation of the ischiocavernosus muscle?

Answer 4

Muscular branch of perineal nerve/branch of pudendal nerve/S2-S4

Question 5

What is the innervation of the external anal sphincter?

Answer 5

Inferior anal nerve/branch of pudendal nerve (S2-S4)

Question 6

Name two muscles which merge to form the perineal body?

Answer 6

Bulbospongiosus
External anal sphincter
Transverse perineal (sup and deep) muscles

Question 7

The inguinal ligament forms which wall of the inguinal canal?

Answer 7

Floor

Question 8

What is the function of the greater vestibular gland?

Answer 8

Produce mucus

Question 9

What is the function of the levator ani?

Answer 9

Support the pelvic viscera

Question 10

Which part of the levator ani forms the anorectal sling?

Answer 10

Puborectalis/medial part of pubococcygeus