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Review quiz based on Abdomen lectures 1, 2 & 3
- 1.Which of the following is not true about the abdominal cavity
- A.
Continuous inferiorly with the pelvic cavity
- B.
Lined with peritoneum
- C.
Enclosed by diaphragm at 4th intercostal space
- D.
None of the above
- 2.Which of the following regions would be located inferior to the Right lumbar region
- A.
Right hypochondriac
- B.
Left iliac
- C.
Hypogastric
- D.
Right iliac
- 3.Which is true about the external oblique
- A.
Intermediate muscle
- B.
Fibers run inferolaterally
- C.
Inferior margin forms inguinal ligament
- D.
None of the above
- 4.The innermost muscle of the abdominal wall is the
- A.
Internal oblique
- B.
External oblique
- C.
Rectus abdominus
- D.
Transverse abdominal
- 5.Which muscle is not involved in the formation of the linea alba
- A.
Pyramidalis
- B.
Internal oblique
- C.
External obligue
- D.
Transverse abdominal
- 6.Which of the following would be expected after injury to the abdominal wall
- A.
Increased protection of abdominal viscera
- B.
Increased difficulty during defecation and micturition
- C.
Increased flexion of the trunk
- D.
Increased control of abdominal pressure
- E.
None of the above
- 7.Which of the following are found on the internal surface of the abdominal wall
- A.
Extraperitoneal fat
- B.
Transversalis fascia
- C.
Parietal peritoneum
- D.
All of the above
- 8.Which of the following should not be cut because they cover the inferior epigastric vessels
- A.
Median umbilical folds
- B.
Lateral umbilical folds
- C.
Median umbilical fold
- D.
Inguinal ligament
- 9.Remnants of vessels supplying the fetus may be found in the
- A.
Inguinal canal
- B.
Scrotom
- C.
Pelvic cavity
- D.
Peritoneal folds
- 10.The inguinal area is important because it
- A.
Is injured mostly in females (86 %)
- B.
Is clinically important because it is a site of herniation
- C.
Prevents structures from entering/exiting the abdominal cavity
- D.
All of the above
- 11.Which of the following branches of the inguinal ligament attach to the pubic tubercle
- A.
Lacunar ligament
- B.
Pectineal ligament of cooper
- C.
Reflected inguinal ligament
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
- 12.The inguinal canal is
- A.
Occupied by the testies and ovaries
- B.
Superior to inguinal ligament
- C.
Superficial ring is lateral to inferior epigastric vessels
- D.
All of the above
- 13.Patient presents with rupture of the conjoint tendon, which of the following is likely
- A.
Damage to tunica albuginea
- B.
Damage in connection of viscera to abdominal wall
- C.
Damage to posterior wall of inguinal canal
- D.
None of the above
- 14.The spermatic cord
- A.
Begins at superficial ring and ends at deep inguinal ring
- B.
Covered by dartos fascia
- C.
Contains ductus deferens, testicular artery, and pampiniform venous plexus
- D.
Attaches to anterior testes
- 15.The dartos fascia
- A.
Covers the spermatic cord
- B.
Prevents heat loss from scrotum
- C.
Connects abdominal wall muscles
- D.
None of the abvoe
- 16.Sperm forms in the
- A.
Tunica albuginea
- B.
Linea alba
- C.
Tunica vaginalis
- D.
Seminiferous tubules
- 17.The closed peritoneal sac surrounding the testes is
- A.
Tunica albuginea
- B.
Tunica vaginalis
- C.
Seminiferous tubules
- 18.The testicular artery runs retroperitoneally and enters the spermatic cord
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 19.Which of the following is extraperitoneal
- A.
Spleen
- B.
Stomach
- C.
Kidneys
- D.
None of the above
- 20.The intraperitoneal organs are found within the peritoneal cavity
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 21.The peritoneal cavity
- A.
Contains intraperitoneal organs
- B.
Open to erterior of body through fallopian tubes, uterine cavity and vagina in females
- C.
Open to exterior by urethra in males
- D.
All of the above
- 22.The parietal peritoneum
- A.
Has the same vasculature and innervation as the region of abdominopelvic wall above it
- B.
Has sensitivity to stretch and chemical irritation
- C.
Insensitive to touch heat and cold
- D.
Pain is referred to dermatomes supplying organ
- 23.Neurovascular communication between the body wall and the organ is a feature of
- A.
Omentum
- B.
Peritoneal ligament
- C.
Mesentery
- D.
All of the above
- 24.The falciform ligament
- A.
Occupies inguinal canal
- B.
Connects liver to abdominal wall
- C.
Holds breast to skin
- D.
Holds uterus in place
- 25.The greater omentum has which of the following ligaments
- A.
Hepatoduodenal
- B.
Falciform
- C.
Hepatogastric
- D.
Gastrosplenic
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