How Well Do You Know Human Anatomy (Abdominal Section)?

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The chamber enclosed by the abdominal wall contains a single large peritoneal cavity, which freely communicates with the pelvic cavity.
- True
- False

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How well-versed are you with human anatomy, especially the abdominal section? Play this exciting human anatomy quiz to test the limits of your knowledge, and find out! This quiz is perfect for you if you want to brush up on your knowledge for an upcoming test or if you just want to learn more about the human body.

How Well Do You Know Human Anatomy (Abdominal Section)? - Quiz

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The ___________ houses major elements of the gastrointestinal system, as well as the spleen and parts of the urinary system.

Explanation
The abdomen is the correct answer because it is the region of the body that contains major elements of the gastrointestinal system, such as the stomach, intestines, and liver. It also houses the spleen, which is part of the lymphatic system, and parts of the urinary system, including the kidneys and bladder.

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Material can be expelled from the airway by forced expiration using the __________ muscles, as in coughing or sneezing.

Explanation
During forced expiration, the abdominal muscles play a crucial role in expelling material from the airway. These muscles contract forcefully, increasing the pressure in the abdominal cavity. This increased pressure pushes against the diaphragm, which in turn pushes against the lungs, causing air to be forcefully expelled from the lungs. This forceful expulsion of air helps to clear the airway of any material, such as mucus or foreign particles, that may be causing irritation or blockage.

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Lateral parts of the abdominal wall are predominantly formed by three layers of muscles, which are similar in orientation to the intercostal muscles of the _______ abdominis, _______ oblique, and ________ oblique.

Explanation
The lateral parts of the abdominal wall are predominantly formed by three layers of muscles: transversus abdominis, internal oblique, and external oblique. These muscles are similar in orientation to the intercostal muscles. The transversus abdominis muscle is the deepest layer, followed by the internal oblique, and then the external oblique. Together, these muscles provide support and stability to the abdominal region and help with movements such as flexion, rotation, and lateral bending of the trunk.

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Anteriorly, a segmented muscle (the rectus abdominis) on each side spans the distance between the inferior thoracic wall and the pelvis.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The statement is true because the rectus abdominis is indeed a segmented muscle that extends from the lower chest to the pelvis. It is located in the anterior (front) part of the body and plays a role in core stability and flexion of the spine.

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The muscle located at the duodenal junction is known as __________
- Duodenal flexure
- Superior mesenteric muscle
- Suspensory muscle of duodenum
- Gastroduodenal muscle
Correct Answer

A. Suspensory muscle of duodenum

Explanation

The correct answer is the suspensory muscle of the duodenum. This muscle is located at the duodenal junction and helps to support and suspend the duodenum in the abdominal cavity. It is also known as the ligament of Treitz. The other options, such as duodenal flexure, superior mesenteric muscle, and gastroduodenal muscle, do not accurately describe the muscle located at the duodenal junction.

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Name the two main flexures that are located in the rectum
- Sacral flexure and Anorectal flexure
- Colic flexure and Hepatic flexure
- The lateral and Ampulla flexure
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Sacral flexure and Anorectal flexure

Explanation

The correct answer is Sacral flexure and Anorectal flexure. These two flexures are located in the rectum. The sacral flexure refers to the curve in the rectum that occurs at the level of the sacrum, while the anorectal flexure refers to the sharp bend in the rectum just above the anus. These flexures help to maintain the position and function of the rectum in the digestive system.

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Colon’s transverse section extends to the spleen from the right colic flexure.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The statement is true because the colon's transverse section does indeed extend to the spleen from the right colic flexure. This means that the transverse section of the colon reaches all the way to the spleen starting from the right colic flexure, which is a bend in the colon located near the liver.

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9.

The inflammation of the gallbladder is known as______
- Cholelithiasis
- Cholangitis
- Choledocholithiasis
- Cholecystitis
Correct Answer

A. Cholecystitis

Explanation

Cholecystitis is the correct answer because it refers to the inflammation of the gallbladder. Cholelithiasis refers to the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts, while cholangitis refers to the inflammation of the bile ducts. Choledocholithiasis specifically refers to the presence of gallstones in the common bile duct. Therefore, Cholecystitis is the most appropriate term for inflammation of the gallbladder.

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The diaphragmatic outer structure of spleen is in contact with _________ and _______.
- Duodenum and jejunum
- Liver and Pancreas
- Diaphragm and ribcage
- Adrenal glands and kidneys
Correct Answer

A. Diaphragm and ribcage

Explanation

The diaphragmatic outer structure of the spleen is in contact with the diaphragm and ribcage. The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity, and the ribcage is the bony structure that protects the organs in the chest. Therefore, it makes sense that the spleen, which is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen, would be in contact with these structures.

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How Well Do You Know Human Anatomy (Abdominal Section)?

The chamber enclosed by the abdominal wall contains a single large peritoneal cavity, which freely communicates with the pelvic cavity.

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The ___________ houses major elements of the gastrointestinal system, as well as the spleen and parts of the urinary system.

Material can be expelled from the airway by forced expiration using the __________ muscles, as in coughing or sneezing.

Lateral parts of the abdominal wall are predominantly formed by three layers of muscles, which are similar in orientation to the intercostal muscles of the ___ abdominis, _ oblique, and ______ oblique.

Anteriorly, a segmented muscle (the rectus abdominis) on each side spans the distance between the inferior thoracic wall and the pelvis.

The muscle located at the duodenal junction is known as __________

Name the two main flexures that are located in the rectum

Colon’s transverse section extends to the spleen from the right colic flexure.

The inflammation of the gallbladder is known as______

The diaphragmatic outer structure of spleen is in contact with ___ and _.

How Well Do You Know Human Anatomy (Abdominal Section)?

The chamber enclosed by the abdominal wall contains a single large peritoneal cavity, which freely communicates with the pelvic cavity.

Quiz Preview

The ___________ houses major elements of the gastrointestinal system, as well as the spleen and parts of the urinary system.

Material can be expelled from the airway by forced expiration using the __________ muscles, as in coughing or sneezing.

Lateral parts of the abdominal wall are predominantly formed by three layers of muscles, which are similar in orientation to the intercostal muscles of the _______ abdominis, _______ oblique, and ________ oblique.

Anteriorly, a segmented muscle (the rectus abdominis) on each side spans the distance between the inferior thoracic wall and the pelvis.

The muscle located at the duodenal junction is known as __________

Name the two main flexures that are located in the rectum

Colon’s transverse section extends to the spleen from the right colic flexure.

The inflammation of the gallbladder is known as______

The diaphragmatic outer structure of spleen is in contact with _________ and _______.

Lateral parts of the abdominal wall are predominantly formed by three layers of muscles, which are similar in orientation to the intercostal muscles of the ___ abdominis, _ oblique, and ______ oblique.

The diaphragmatic outer structure of spleen is in contact with ___ and _.