Block 7 Anatomy Pelvic Neurovasc Umich W Expl
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Welcome to yet another wonderful quiz on human anatomy, a study which analyses, well, you! All of the organs, tissue and functions that make up the human body is covered under the topic of anatomy and today we’ll be taking a closer look at one of these particular areas – the pelvic region! Take the following quiz to find out what you know so far about the pelvic veins and more!
- 1.
- A.
The external iliac vein lies medial to the external iliac artery
- B.
The external iliac veins join to form the inferior vena cava
- C.
The inferior vena cava cannot be imaged
- D.
Pelvic veins are usually imaged using an arteriogram
- 2.
- A.
Coccyx
- B.
Ischial spine
- C.
Ischial tuberosity
- D.
Obturator canal
- E.
Pectineal line
- 3.
- A.
Along with the pelvic brim, it defines the true pelvic cavity
- B.
It is a funnel-shaped skeletal muscle
- C.
It is referred to as the pelvic diaphragm
- D.
It is tensed during defecation
- E.
It projects into the anal triangle
- 4.
- A.
Coccygeus
- B.
Ischiocavernosus
- C.
Obturator Internus
- D.
Piriformis
- E.
Puborectalis
- 5.
- A.
Gray rami communicantes
- B.
Hypogastric nerves
- C.
Pelvic splanchnic nerves
- D.
Sacral splanchnic nerves
- E.
White rami communicantes
- 6.While performing a hysterectomy, the resident must ligate the uterine artery. To avoid iatrogenic injury to the ureters, she must be aware that the ureter passes ___________ the artery at the level of the ______________.
- A.
Over; cervix
- B.
Over; fundus of uterus
- C.
Over; pelvic brim
- D.
Under; cervix
- E.
Under; pelvic brim
- 7.
- A.
Bulbospongiosus
- B.
Coccygeus
- C.
Levator ani
- D.
Obturator internus
- E.
Piriformis
- 8.A caudal epidural block is a form of regional anesthetic used in childbirth. Within the sacral canal, the anesthetic agent bathes the sacral spinal nerve roots which would anesthetize all of the following nerves except:
- A.
Pelvic splanchnics
- B.
Pudendal
- C.
S2 dorsal root
- D.
Sacral splanchnics
- E.
S2 ventral primary ramus
- 9.
- A.
Coccygeus
- B.
Levator ani
- C.
Obturator internus
- D.
Piriformis
- E.
Transverse perineal
- 10.A patient presents complaining of blood-stained stools and the inability to completely empty his rectum. He also has pain along the back of his thigh and weakness of the posterior thigh muscles. Digital examination reveals a tumor in the posterolateral wall of the rectum. Pressure on what nerve plexus could cause the pain in his lower limb?
- A.
Inferior hypogastric
- B.
Inferior mesenteric
- C.
Lumbar
- D.
Sacral
- E.
Superior hypogastric
- 11.
- A.
Piriformus
- B.
Obturator internus
- C.
Levator ani
- D.
Sphincter urethrae
- E.
Bulbospongeosis
- 12.
- A.
Umbilical
- B.
Middle rectal
- C.
Obturator
- D.
Inferior gluteal
- E.
Uterine
- 13.
- A.
Preganglionic parasympathetics--superior hypogastric
- B.
Preganglionic parasympathetics--inferior hypogastric
- C.
Postganglionic parasympathetics--superior hypogastric
- D.
Postganglionic sympathetics--superior hypogastric
- E.
Postganglionic sympathetics--superior hypogastric
- 14.The arcus tendineus levator ani is a thickening of fascia of the:
- A.
Coccygeus
- B.
Obturator externus
- C.
Obturator internus
- D.
Piriformis
- 15.
- A.
Hypogastric nerves
- B.
Pelvic splanchnic nerves
- C.
Pudendal nerves
- D.
Sacral splanchnic nerves
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