Gross II Final Exam Flashcards

1
Q

The middle suprarenal artery is a branch of the

A

aorta

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2
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Damage to what nerve causes the pelvis to slump to the unsupported side during gait? (Trendelenburg’s gait)

A

superior gluteal nerve

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3
Q

Which muscle is not part of the levator ani or one of its subdivisions?

A

coccygeus

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4
Q

The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve originates from which spinal segments?

A

L2, L3

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5
Q

Of the five layers of the perineum, which is the deepest?

A

deep perineal space

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6
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Which structure does not pass through the lesser sciatic foramen?

A

piriformis muscle

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7
Q

What is not a characteristic of the male pelvis?

A

broad, shallow greater sciatic notch

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8
Q

What is not found in the superior hypogastric plexus?

A

preganglionic parasympathetic fibers

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9
Q

What is not true of the part of the anal canal above the pectinate line?

A

innervated by the pudendal nerve

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10
Q

The superior vesical artery is a direct branch of the:

A

umbilical artery (proximal part)

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11
Q

What structure does not attach to the perineal body?

A

ischiocavernosus muscle

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12
Q

Which lobe of the prostate gland contains no glandular tissue?

A

anterior lobe

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13
Q

True or false: The anthropoid pelvis is long in its transverse dimensions and short in its anteroposterior dimensions

A

False

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14
Q

True or false: The lymphatic drainage of the lower one-fourth of the vagina is to the superficial inguinal nodes.

A

True

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15
Q

True or false: The hypogastric nerves connect the superior hypogastric plexus to the inferior hypogastric plexus

A

True

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16
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True or false: External hemorrhoids are due to varicosities of the superior rectal vein

A

False (inf. rectal vein)

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17
Q

True or false: The superior surface of the bladder is also called the fundus

A

False (apex)

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18
Q

True or false: The pecten of the anal canal lies between the pectinate line and anal verge

A

True

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19
Q

True or false: The lateral arcuate ligament passes over the quadratus lumborum muscle

A

True

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20
Q

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

A

Anteversion

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21
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The layer of smooth muscle within the wall of the bladder is called the

A

Detrusor Urinae

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22
Q

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

A

Rectouterine pouch

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23
Q

The _______________ forms a sling around the anorectal junction, which relaxes during defacation

A

Puborectalis

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24
Q

The three constrictions in the ureter occur at the pelvic brim, where the ureter enters the bladder, and at the

A

Ureteropelvic junction

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25
Q

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

A

abdominal aortic aneurysm

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26
Q

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

A

Piriformis syndrome

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27
Q

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

A

Rectocele

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28
Q

The expanded end of the ureter within the hilum of the kidney is called the

A

renal pelvis

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29
Q

Which structure does not give support to the uterus?

A

cardinal ligament

30
Q

Which pelvic type is characterized by a long antero-posterior diameter and a short transverse diameter?

A

anthropoid

31
Q

A measurement of the pelvis which is taken from the lower margin of the pubic symphysis to the middle of the sacral promontory is called the

A

diagonal conjugate diameter

32
Q

True or false: the prostatic utricle is homologous to the uterus in the female

A

True

33
Q

True or false: The superior gluteal nerve arises from L4 to S1

A

True

34
Q

True or false: The ureter is the most anterior structure within the hilum

A

False (most posterior)

35
Q

True or false: The lateral arcuate ligament lies immediately superior to the quadratus lumborum

A

False (passes over it)

36
Q

True or false: The layer of renal fascia lies internal to the perirenal fat, surrounding the kidney

A

False (perinephric fat)

37
Q

True or false: The anteflexed uterus is one which forms a right angle with the vagina, and overlies the bladder

A

False (anteversion)

38
Q

True or false: The inferior gluteal artery exits the greater sciatic foramen below the piriformis muscle

A

True

39
Q

True or false: The sacral promontory forms part of the linea terminalis

A

True

40
Q

The _______________ provides lubrication for the vagina during sexual intercourse

A

greater vestibular glands

41
Q

The folds of mucosa which join the anal columns together inferiorly are called

A

Anal valves

42
Q

The continuation of the crus into the body of the penis is called the

A

Corpus cavernosum

43
Q

The ductus deferens joins with the duct of the seminal vesicle to form the

A

ejaculation duct

44
Q

The prominent margin of the glans of the penis is called the

A

corona glandis

45
Q

The part of the broad ligament which covers the uterine tube and lies between the uterine tube and the ovary is called the

A

Mesosalpinx

46
Q

What ligament consists of an anterior and posterior layer which forms the borders of the bare area of the liver?

A

coronary ligament

47
Q

What closes off to fill the gallbladder?

A

spiral valve

48
Q

What structure does not give support to the uterus?

A

Round ligament

49
Q

What is not a branch of the internal pudendal artery?

A

middle rectal artery

50
Q

True or false: An anteverted uterus is one which forms a right angle with the vagina, and which overlies the bladder

A

True

51
Q

True or false: The median sacral artery supplies blood to the posterior surface of the rectum

A

True

52
Q

True or false: The liver is divided into right and left functional halves by the falciform ligament

A

False

53
Q

True or false: The cystic duct drains into the right hepatic duct

A

False

54
Q

True or false: The inferior gluteal artery exits the greater sciatic foramen below the piriformis muscle

A

True

55
Q

True or false: The uterine artery is homologous to the artery of ductus deferens

A

True

56
Q

In the “anatomical nutcracker” what is the blood vessel which is in danger of being impinged upon by the superior mesenteric artery?

A

Left renal vein

57
Q

The two sacculated pouches which produce components of semen and which are attached to the posterior surface of the prostate are called the

A

Seminal vesicles

58
Q

Fertilization of the oocyte usually occurs within the

A

ampulla of uterine tube

59
Q

The layers surrounding the kidney, from innermost to outermost layers are as follows

A

renal capsule, perirenal fat, renal fascia, pararenal fat

60
Q

Which structure is present only in males?

A

internal urethral sphincter

61
Q

What is not a branch of the internal iliac artery?

A

inferior epigastric artery

62
Q

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

A

iliohypogastric

63
Q

What nerve supplies the tensor fascia latae?

A

Superior gluteal nerve

64
Q

True or false: The seminal vesicles are one site where sperm is stored

A

False

65
Q

True or false: The right suprarenal vein drains into the right renal vein

A

False

66
Q

True or false: The opening of the cervical canal into the vagina is called the internal os

A

False

67
Q

The psoas major muscle takes its origin from the transverse processes, bodies, and IVDs of which vertebrae?

A

T12-L5

68
Q

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

A

Rectovesical pouch

69
Q

The subdivision of levator ani which functions to maintain the flexure at the anorectal junction is the

A

Puborectalis

70
Q

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

A

ureter