Abdomen
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
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
C. Inferior margin forms inguinal ligament -
- 4.
The innermost muscle of the abdominal wall is the
- A.
Internal oblique
- B.
External oblique
- C.
Rectus abdominus
- D.
Transverse abdominal
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
A. PyramidalisExplanation
pyrimidalis only tenses the linea alba, and is absent in 20% of peopleRate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
B. Increased difficulty during defecation and micturition -
- 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
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
B. Lateral umbilical folds -
- 9.
Remnants of vessels supplying the fetus may be found in the
- A.
Inguinal canal
- B.
Scrotom
- C.
Pelvic cavity
- D.
Peritoneal folds
Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer
B. Is clinically important because it is a site of herniation -
- 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
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
these ligaments don't attach to the pubic tubercleRate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
B. Superior to inguinal ligamentExplanation
it is occupied by the spermatic cord or round ligament, and the deep/internal ring is lateral to inferior epigastric vesselsRate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
C. Damage to posterior wall of inguinal canalExplanation
conjoint tendon is associated with he posterior wall of inguinal canalRate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
C. Contains ductus deferens, testicular artery, and pampiniform venous plexusExplanation
travels deep to superficial, and attaches to anterior testes, and is covered by cremasteric fascia, scrotum is dartos fasciaRate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
B. Prevents heat loss from scrotum -
- 16.
Sperm forms in the
- A.
Tunica albuginea
- B.
Linea alba
- C.
Tunica vaginalis
- D.
Seminiferous tubules
Correct Answer
D. Seminiferous tubules -
- 17.
The closed peritoneal sac surrounding the testes is
- A.
Tunica albuginea
- B.
Tunica vaginalis
- C.
Seminiferous tubules
Correct Answer
B. Tunica vaginalis -
- 18.
The testicular artery runs retroperitoneally and enters the spermatic cord
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 19.
Which of the following is extraperitoneal
- A.
Spleen
- B.
Stomach
- C.
Kidneys
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Kidneys -
- 20.
The intraperitoneal organs are found within the peritoneal cavity
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
there are no organs in the peritoneal cavity , just fluid with leukocytes and antibodiesRate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
B. Open to erterior of body through fallopian tubes, uterine cavity and vagina in femalesExplanation
no organs in the peritoneal cavity, only open in femalesRate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
A. Has the same vasculature and innervation as the region of abdominopelvic wall above itExplanation
all other answers are visceral peritoneumRate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
C. Mesentery -
- 24.
The falciform ligament
- A.
Occupies inguinal canal
- B.
Connects liver to abdominal wall
- C.
Holds breast to skin
- D.
Holds uterus in place
Correct Answer
B. Connects liver to abdominal wall -
- 25.
The greater omentum has which of the following ligaments
- A.
Hepatoduodenal
- B.
Falciform
- C.
Hepatogastric
- D.
Gastrosplenic
Correct Answer
D. Gastrosplenic -
- 26.
During your first rotation for surgery you get the opportunity to make a surgical incision through the anterolateral abdominal wall which of the following will you see
- A.
The omental bursa
- B.
The greater sac
- C.
Kidneys
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. The greater sac -
- 27.
Choose the best answer. the stomach is allowed free movement on adjacent structures due to
- A.
Messentery
- B.
Omentum
- C.
Peritoneal ligament
- D.
Omaental bursa
Correct Answer
D. Omaental bursa -
- 28.
Which of the following is in the infracolic compartment of the abdomen
- A.
Stomach and liver
- B.
Ascending and descending colon
- C.
Spleen and small intestines
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Ascending and descending colon -
- 29.
The paracolic gutters allow communication between compartments of the abdomen
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 30.
The esophagus is
- A.
Entirely smooth muscle
- B.
Retroperitoneal
- C.
Ends at esophageal hiatus
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Retroperitoneal -
- 31.
*The stomach starts enzymatic digestion by using chyme to break down food
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
chyme is food that has been broken down after enzymatic digestionRate this question:
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- 32.
A thickened area of circular smooth muscle can be found in the ______ of the stomach
- A.
Cardia
- B.
Pylorus
- C.
Fundus
- D.
Body
Correct Answer
B. Pylorus -
- 33.
Gastric rugae, the folds of stomach mucosa are most defined
- A.
Pyloric stomach
- B.
Cardia
- C.
Lesser curvature
- D.
A & C
Correct Answer
A. Pyloric stomachExplanation
in pyloric and greater curvatureRate this question:
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- 34.
The widest and most fixed portion of the small intestine is
- A.
Jejunum
- B.
Duodenum
- C.
Illeum
Correct Answer
B. Duodenum -
- 35.
The jejunum and illeum
- A.
Jejunum lies in pelvis then ascends to end in medial cecum
- B.
Receive arterial supply from SMA in arterial arcades
- C.
Venous drainage from splenic veins that lead to SMV then portal vein
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Receive arterial supply from SMA in arterial arcades -
- 36.
Which of the following differentiates the large and small intestines
- A.
Teniae coli
- B.
Haustra
- C.
Omental appendices
- D.
Caliber
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 37.
This part of the large intestine has no mesentery but has a diverticula attached with a mesentery of its own
- A.
Illeum
- B.
Cecum
- C.
Jejunum
- D.
Ascending colon
Correct Answer
B. CecumExplanation
the diverticula is the appendixRate this question:
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- 38.
McBurney's point is significant because it
- A.
Frequent point of herniation
- B.
Is the base of the appendix
- C.
Dermatome of referred pain
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Is the base of the appendix -
- 39.
The ______ colon is the most flexible and the ___________colon is retroperitoneal
- A.
Descending, transverse
- B.
Transverse, sigmoid
- C.
Sigmoid, descending
- D.
Transverse, descending
Correct Answer
D. Transverse, descending -
- 40.
Pt presents with damage to left 9-11th ribs which of the following should you suspect
- A.
Damage to liver
- B.
Damage to spleen
- C.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Damage to spleen -
- 41.
The largest branch of the celiac trunk is the
- A.
SMA
- B.
Splenic artery
- C.
IMA
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Splenic artery -
- 42.
The pancreas is
- A.
Intraperitoneal
- B.
An accessory digestive gland
- C.
Produces exocrine secretions from islets of langerhans
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. An accessory digestive glandExplanation
retroperitoneal, produces endocrine secretions from islets of Langerhans, exocrine secretion is pancreatic juiceRate this question:
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- 43.
The tail of the spleen embraces the C shaped curve of the duodenum
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
this describes the head, the tail lies left of the colic flexureRate this question:
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- 44.
The sphincter of oddi
- A.
Controls the movement of chyme into small intestines
- B.
Controls the release of the bowels
- C.
Controls the flow of bile and pancreatic juice
- D.
Is involved in heart burn
Correct Answer
C. Controls the flow of bile and pancreatic juice -
- 45.
Damage to L1 -L2 vertebrae may affect
- A.
Spleen
- B.
Pancreas
- C.
Liver
Correct Answer
B. Pancreas -
- 46.
The liver stores glycogen, secretes bile and receives every substance absorbed from the alimentary canal
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
except lipidsRate this question:
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- 47.
Morrison's pouch a radiologist and surgeion landmark is found
- A.
On pancreas
- B.
At the hepatorenal recess on the right side of the liver
- C.
Posterior to the kidney
- D.
At the subphrenic recess
Correct Answer
B. At the hepatorenal recess on the right side of the liver -
- 48.
Which of the following would be noted on physical exam
- A.
The patients liver is behind the left 7-11 ribs
- B.
The liver moves inferiorly during deep breathing
- C.
All of the above
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. The liver moves inferiorly during deep breathingExplanation
its on the rightRate this question:
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- 49.
The sagital fissures and porta hepatis
- A.
Are remnants of the obliterated umbilical veins
- B.
Demarcate the caudate and quadrate lobes of liver
- C.
Deperate the right and left liver lobes
Correct Answer
B. Demarcate the caudate and quadrate lobes of liver -
- 50.
The cystic duct and common hepatic duct form the common bile duct
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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