unit 8

Question 1

which arteries are formed from the bifurcation of the aorta

Answer 1

common iliac arteries

Question 2

what is the primary function of the external iliac artery

Answer 2

to supply most of the lower limbs

Question 3

the external iliac artery becomes which artery below the inguinal ligament

Answer 3

common femoral artery

Question 4

where does the IVC form

Answer 4

at the level of L4

Question 5

which veins join to form the common iliac veins

Answer 5

internal & external iliac veins

Question 6

at which level does the aorta bifurcate into the common iliac arteries

Answer 6

L4

Question 7

which joint is formed by the anterior articulation of the pubis bones

Answer 7

pubic symphysis

Question 8

which bone forms the prominent iliac crests in the pelvis

Answer 8

ilium

Question 9

where does the femoral head articulate with the pelvis

Answer 9

in the acetabulum

Question 10

what is the innermost layer of the uterus

Answer 10

endometrium

Question 11

what are the 3 main layers of the uterus

Answer 11

perimetrium, myometrium, endometrium

Question 12

what structure is described as the inferior, narrowed segment of the uterus

Answer 12

cervix

Question 13

which 3 structures are considered part of the adnexa

Answer 13

ovaries, broad ligaments, fallopian tubes

Question 14

which part of the female reproductive system is responsible for nourishing a developing fetus during pregnancy

Answer 14

uterus

Question 15

which structure connects the uterus to the vagina

Answer 15

cervix

Question 16

where are the ovaries typically located in the female pelvis

Answer 16

between the internal & external iliac vessels

Question 17

which layer is the uterus is responsible for muscle contraction during labor

Answer 17

myometrium

Question 18

how are gametes transported from the ovaries to the uterus

Answer 18

through the fallopian tubes

Question 19

what term is used to describe the space between the external genitalia and the cervix of the uterus

Answer 19

vagina

Question 20

which structure of the female pelvis is responsible for both reproductive & endocrine functions

Answer 20

ovaries

Question 21

how does the prostate contribute to male reproductive function

Answer 21

secretes seminal fluid

Question 22

which male reproductive structure is directly involved in the production of seminal fluid

Answer 22

prostate

Question 23

from which structure does urine enter the urinary bladder

Answer 23

ureters

Question 24

which part of the male reproductive system surrounds the urethra and secretes seminal fluid ?

Answer 24

prostate gland

Question 25

which structure serves as the external instrument of urination & reproduction in males

Answer 25

penis

Question 26

how does the prostate contribute to male reproductive function

Answer 26

secretes seminal fluid

Question 27

what structure is responsible for sperm production in males

Answer 27

testes

Question 28

what is the primary function of the urinary bladder

Answer 28

store urine

Question 29

the seminal vesicles secrete fluid into which part of the male reproductive system

Answer 29

urethra

Question 30

what is the term for the junction where the ureters enter the bladder

Answer 30

ureterovesical junction

Question 31

which segment of the large bowel is located in the RLQ

Answer 31

cecum

Question 32

what is the function of the appendix

Answer 32

maintaining gut flora

Question 33

which part of the colon transitions across the anterior abdominal wall

Answer 33

transverse colon

Question 34

the vermiform appendix extends from which portion of the large bowel

Answer 34

cecum

Question 35

where does the descending colon begin

Answer 35

in the LUQ

Question 36

which intestinal structure is located at the transition between the ileum & the large bowel

Answer 36

cecum