Pelvic Floor Anatomy And Nerves! Trivia Questions Quiz

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    The anal wink is testing for which of the following nerves?

    • Pudendal Nerve
    • Genitofemoral Nerve
    • Ilioinguinal Nerve
    • Obturator Nerve
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  • 2. 

    Which of the following nerves is a branch of the pudendal nerve and is ONLY SENSORY?

    • Inferior Rectal N.

    • Perineal N.

    • Dorsal Nerve of the Penis/Clitoris

    • Genitofemoral N.

    Correct Answer
    A. Dorsal Nerve of the Penis/Clitoris
    Explanation
    Inferior rectal Nerve Motor ext anal sphincter Sensory skin around anus Perineal N. Motor - ALL superficial & deep space mm Sensory - lower 1/3 of the vagina; scrotum Dorsal Nerve of the Penis/Clitoris is only a Sensory branch of the pudendal The Genitofemoral N. is not a branch of the Pudendal N.

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  • 3. 

    Stoking the ipsilateral to see whether the cremaster muscle lifts the testicle is testing for which of the following nerves?

    • Ilioinguinal Nerve

    • Pudendal Nerve

    • Iliohypogastric Nerve

    • Genitofemoral Nerve

    Correct Answer
    A. Genitofemoral Nerve
    Explanation
    Creamsteric reflex – genitofemoral n o Stroking the ipsilateral inner thigh w/ hand, results in elevation of testicle through contraction of the cremaster m

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following is not a nerve of the Sacral Plexus?

    • Superior Gluteal N.

    • Inferior Gluteal N.

    • Sciatic N.

    • Pudendal N.

    • Posterior Femoral Cutaneous N.

    • Lateral Femoral Cutaneous N.

    Correct Answer
    A. Lateral Femoral Cutaneous N.
    Explanation
    o Superior gluteal (L4-S1) o Inferior gluteal (L5-S2) o Sciatic (L4-S3) o Posterior femoral cutaneous (S1-3) o Pudendal (S2-4)

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  • 5. 

    Which one of the following is not controlled by sympathetic innervation?

    • Ejaculation

    • Internal Urethral Sphincter contraction

    • Internal Anal Sphincter contraction

    • Sweat secretions

    • Erection

    Correct Answer
    A. Erection
    Explanation
    Sympathetic Functions: ejaculation (males), secretions (sweat, UG diaphragm glands), contract int urethral & anal sphincters

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  • 6. 

    Parasympathetics to the pelvic cavity are given by which of the following?

    • Inferior Hypogastric Plexus

    • Inferior and Superior Hypogastric Plexus

    • Superior Hypogastric Plexus

    • Vagus Nerve

    Correct Answer
    A. Inferior Hypogastric Plexus
    Explanation
    Parasympathetic: pelvic splanchnic (S2-4) o Travel to inferior hypogastric plexus & follow arteries to pelvic & genital organs (synapse in organ wall) o Functions: micturition (detrusor & internal sphincter mm), defecation & erection (vasodilation) o Also contain visceral afferents o Can be damaged by surgery inside pelvis (prostate, bladder, etc) or pelvic pathologies o Also parasympathetic to HG

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following is not a nerve of the Lumbar Plexus?

    • Iliohypogastric N.

    • Ilioinguinal N.

    • Genitofemoral N.

    • Lateral Femoral Cutaneous N.

    • Femoral N.

    • Obturator N.

    • Superior Gluteal N.

    Correct Answer
    A. Superior Gluteal N.
    Explanation
    o Iliohypogastric (L1) o Ilioinguinal (L1) o Genitofemoral (L1-2) o Lateral femoral cutaneous (L2-3) o Femoral (L2-4) o Obturator (L2-4) o Occasionally an accessory obturator

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  • 8. 

    While giving a Pudendal Nerve block, you will want to palpate the:

    • Ischial Spine and Sacrospinous Ligament

    • Ischial Tuberosity and Sacrospinous Ligament

    • Ischial Spine and Sacrotuberous Ligament

    • Iscial Tuberosity and Sacrotuberous Ligament

    Correct Answer
    A. Ischial Spine and Sacrospinous Ligament
    Explanation
    Pudendal Nerve Block • Obstetric procedure to anesthetize perineum (woman can still bear down – just numbs lower portion of delivery) • Palpate ischial spine & sacrospinous lig

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