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Test on the anatomy of the abdomen and pelvis

Evaluate knowledge of the anatomy of the abdomen and pelvis. The test assesses the topography of organs, features of blood supply, venous drainage, and innervation.

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1. Which structure limits the omental foramen (foramen omentale) Winslow anteriorly?

Hepatoduodenal ligament

The anterior boundary of the omental foramen is lig. hepatoduodenale, containing the portal vein, hepatic artery, and common bile duct.
Hepatogastric ligament

The anterior boundary of the omental foramen is lig. hepatoduodenale, containing the portal vein, hepatic artery, and common bile duct.
Inferior vena cava

The anterior boundary of the omental foramen is lig. hepatoduodenale, containing the portal vein, hepatic artery, and common bile duct.
Caudate lobe of the liver

The anterior boundary of the omental foramen is lig. hepatoduodenale, containing the portal vein, hepatic artery, and common bile duct.
I find it difficult to answer

The anterior boundary of the omental foramen is lig. hepatoduodenale, containing the portal vein, hepatic artery, and common bile duct.

2. Which artery is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery (a. mesenterica superior)?

A. colica sinistra

The ileocolic artery (a. ileocolica) branches off the superior mesenteric artery and supplies blood to the cecum and appendix.
A. ileocolica

The ileocolic artery (a. ileocolica) branches off the superior mesenteric artery and supplies blood to the cecum and appendix.
A. rectalis superior

The ileocolic artery (a. ileocolica) branches off the superior mesenteric artery and supplies blood to the cecum and appendix.
A. lienalis

The ileocolic artery (a. ileocolica) branches off the superior mesenteric artery and supplies blood to the cecum and appendix.
I find it difficult to answer

The ileocolic artery (a. ileocolica) branches off the superior mesenteric artery and supplies blood to the cecum and appendix.

3. At what level of the vertebral column is the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta usually located?

Th12

The bifurcation of the aorta into the right and left common iliac arteries projects at the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
L2

The bifurcation of the aorta into the right and left common iliac arteries projects at the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
L4

The bifurcation of the aorta into the right and left common iliac arteries projects at the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
S1

The bifurcation of the aorta into the right and left common iliac arteries projects at the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
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The bifurcation of the aorta into the right and left common iliac arteries projects at the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra.

4. Which organ is positioned extraperitoneally relative to the peritoneum?

Jejunum

The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space and are covered by peritoneum only anteriorly (extraperitoneally).
Sigmoid colon

The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space and are covered by peritoneum only anteriorly (extraperitoneally).
Cecum

The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space and are covered by peritoneum only anteriorly (extraperitoneally).
Kidney

The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space and are covered by peritoneum only anteriorly (extraperitoneally).
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The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space and are covered by peritoneum only anteriorly (extraperitoneally).

5. Into which vein does the left testicular (or ovarian) vein normally drain?

Into the inferior vena cava

The left testicular/ovarian vein drains perpendicularly into the left renal vein, while the right one drains directly into the inferior vena cava.
Into the left renal vein

The left testicular/ovarian vein drains perpendicularly into the left renal vein, while the right one drains directly into the inferior vena cava.
Into the left internal iliac vein

The left testicular/ovarian vein drains perpendicularly into the left renal vein, while the right one drains directly into the inferior vena cava.
Into the portal vein

The left testicular/ovarian vein drains perpendicularly into the left renal vein, while the right one drains directly into the inferior vena cava.
I find it difficult to answer

The left testicular/ovarian vein drains perpendicularly into the left renal vein, while the right one drains directly into the inferior vena cava.

6. Into which part of the duodenum does the common bile duct (ductus choledochus) empty?

Pars superior

The common bile duct, together with the main pancreatic duct, opens at the major papilla in the descending part of the duodenum.
Pars horizontalis

The common bile duct, together with the main pancreatic duct, opens at the major papilla in the descending part of the duodenum.
Pars descendens

The common bile duct, together with the main pancreatic duct, opens at the major papilla in the descending part of the duodenum.
Pars ascendens

The common bile duct, together with the main pancreatic duct, opens at the major papilla in the descending part of the duodenum.
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The common bile duct, together with the main pancreatic duct, opens at the major papilla in the descending part of the duodenum.

7. What forms the posterior wall of the inguinal canal?

Transversalis fascia

The posterior wall of the inguinal canal is formed by the transversalis fascia (fascia transversalis) of the abdomen.
Aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle of the abdomen

The posterior wall of the inguinal canal is formed by the transversalis fascia (fascia transversalis) of the abdomen.
Internal oblique and transverse muscles

The posterior wall of the inguinal canal is formed by the transversalis fascia (fascia transversalis) of the abdomen.
Inguinal ligament

The posterior wall of the inguinal canal is formed by the transversalis fascia (fascia transversalis) of the abdomen.
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The posterior wall of the inguinal canal is formed by the transversalis fascia (fascia transversalis) of the abdomen.

8. Which structure passes through the suprapiriform foramen (foramen suprapiriforme)?

Sciatic nerve

The superior gluteal artery, vein, and the corresponding nerve exit through the suprapiriform foramen of the pelvis.
Superior gluteal neurovascular bundle

The superior gluteal artery, vein, and the corresponding nerve exit through the suprapiriform foramen of the pelvis.
Inferior gluteal neurovascular bundle

The superior gluteal artery, vein, and the corresponding nerve exit through the suprapiriform foramen of the pelvis.
Pudendal nerve

The superior gluteal artery, vein, and the corresponding nerve exit through the suprapiriform foramen of the pelvis.
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The superior gluteal artery, vein, and the corresponding nerve exit through the suprapiriform foramen of the pelvis.

9. Which uterine ligament contains the uterine artery and vein?

Round ligament of the uterus

The uterine artery passes at the base of the broad ligament of the uterus (lig. latum uteri), crossing the ureter.
Proper ovarian ligament

The uterine artery passes at the base of the broad ligament of the uterus (lig. latum uteri), crossing the ureter.
Infundibulopelvic ligament

The uterine artery passes at the base of the broad ligament of the uterus (lig. latum uteri), crossing the ureter.
Broad ligament of the uterus (at the base)

The uterine artery passes at the base of the broad ligament of the uterus (lig. latum uteri), crossing the ureter.
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The uterine artery passes at the base of the broad ligament of the uterus (lig. latum uteri), crossing the ureter.

10. Which artery supplies the fundus of the gallbladder?

A. cystica

The gallbladder is supplied by the cystic artery (a. cystica), which most commonly originates from the right hepatic artery.
A. hepatica dextra

The gallbladder is supplied by the cystic artery (a. cystica), which most commonly originates from the right hepatic artery.
A. gastroduodenalis

The gallbladder is supplied by the cystic artery (a. cystica), which most commonly originates from the right hepatic artery.
A. mesenterica superior

The gallbladder is supplied by the cystic artery (a. cystica), which most commonly originates from the right hepatic artery.
I find it difficult to answer

The gallbladder is supplied by the cystic artery (a. cystica), which most commonly originates from the right hepatic artery.

11. Where is the rectouterine pouch (Douglas' space) located?

Between the urinary bladder and rectum in men

The rectouterine pouch (excavatio rectouterina) or Douglas' space is the lowest point in the peritoneal cavity in women.
Between the uterus and rectum in women

The rectouterine pouch (excavatio rectouterina) or Douglas' space is the lowest point in the peritoneal cavity in women.
Between the pubic symphysis and urinary bladder

The rectouterine pouch (excavatio rectouterina) or Douglas' space is the lowest point in the peritoneal cavity in women.
Between the uterus and urinary bladder

The rectouterine pouch (excavatio rectouterina) or Douglas' space is the lowest point in the peritoneal cavity in women.
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The rectouterine pouch (excavatio rectouterina) or Douglas' space is the lowest point in the peritoneal cavity in women.

12. Which vein forms the portal vein (v. portae hepatis) upon joining with the superior mesenteric vein?

Inferior mesenteric vein

The portal vein of the liver is formed behind the head of the pancreas by the fusion of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins.
Inferior vena cava

The portal vein of the liver is formed behind the head of the pancreas by the fusion of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins.
Splenic vein

The portal vein of the liver is formed behind the head of the pancreas by the fusion of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins.
Left gastric vein = Coronary vein (with right gastric vein)

The portal vein of the liver is formed behind the head of the pancreas by the fusion of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins.
I find it difficult to answer

The portal vein of the liver is formed behind the head of the pancreas by the fusion of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins.

13. From where does the a. rectalis superior, which supplies the upper part of the rectum, originate?

A. iliaca interna

The superior rectal artery is the terminal branch of the inferior mesenteric artery.
A. iliaca externa

The superior rectal artery is the terminal branch of the inferior mesenteric artery.
A. mesenterica inferior

The superior rectal artery is the terminal branch of the inferior mesenteric artery.
A. pudenda interna

The superior rectal artery is the terminal branch of the inferior mesenteric artery.
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The superior rectal artery is the terminal branch of the inferior mesenteric artery.

14. Which muscle is the main component of the pelvic diaphragm?

M. obturatorius internus

The muscle lifting the anus (m. levator ani), paired, forms the major part of the funnel-shaped pelvic diaphragm.
M. piriformis

The muscle lifting the anus (m. levator ani), paired, forms the major part of the funnel-shaped pelvic diaphragm.
M. sphincter ani externus

The muscle lifting the anus (m. levator ani), paired, forms the major part of the funnel-shaped pelvic diaphragm.
M. levator ani

The muscle lifting the anus (m. levator ani), paired, forms the major part of the funnel-shaped pelvic diaphragm.
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The muscle lifting the anus (m. levator ani), paired, forms the major part of the funnel-shaped pelvic diaphragm.

15. Which anatomical structure is located in Alcock's canal (canalis pudendalis)?

Internal pudendal vessels and pudendal nerve

The pudendal canal contains the internal pudendal artery, vein, and pudendal nerve, running along the lateral wall of the ischioanal fossa.
Obturator vessels and nerve

The pudendal canal contains the internal pudendal artery, vein, and pudendal nerve, running along the lateral wall of the ischioanal fossa.
Spermatic cord

The pudendal canal contains the internal pudendal artery, vein, and pudendal nerve, running along the lateral wall of the ischioanal fossa.
Femoral artery and vein

The pudendal canal contains the internal pudendal artery, vein, and pudendal nerve, running along the lateral wall of the ischioanal fossa.
I find it difficult to answer

The pudendal canal contains the internal pudendal artery, vein, and pudendal nerve, running along the lateral wall of the ischioanal fossa.

16. From which plexus does the n. genitofemoralis originate?

Cervical plexus

The genitofemoral nerve is a branch of the lumbar plexus (L1-L2) and pierces the psoas major muscle.
Lumbar plexus

The genitofemoral nerve is a branch of the lumbar plexus (L1-L2) and pierces the psoas major muscle.
Brachial plexus

The genitofemoral nerve is a branch of the lumbar plexus (L1-L2) and pierces the psoas major muscle.
Sacral plexus

The genitofemoral nerve is a branch of the lumbar plexus (L1-L2) and pierces the psoas major muscle.
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The genitofemoral nerve is a branch of the lumbar plexus (L1-L2) and pierces the psoas major muscle.

17. Which part of the colon is devoid of mesentery and is located mesoperitoneally?

Transverse colon

Ascending and descending colon lie mesoperitoneally, fuse posteriorly with the post-abdominal wall, and lack mesentery.
Sigmoid colon

Ascending and descending colon lie mesoperitoneally, fuse posteriorly with the post-abdominal wall, and lack mesentery.
Cecum

Ascending and descending colon lie mesoperitoneally, fuse posteriorly with the post-abdominal wall, and lack mesentery.
Descending colon

Ascending and descending colon lie mesoperitoneally, fuse posteriorly with the post-abdominal wall, and lack mesentery.
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Ascending and descending colon lie mesoperitoneally, fuse posteriorly with the post-abdominal wall, and lack mesentery.

18. Name the artery that runs in the thickness of the round ligament of the uterus.

A. ovarica

The artery of the round ligament of the uterus (branch of a. epigastrica inferior) accompanies lig. teres uteri in the inguinal canal.
A. uterina

The artery of the round ligament of the uterus (branch of a. epigastrica inferior) accompanies lig. teres uteri in the inguinal canal.
A. ligamenti teretis uteri

The artery of the round ligament of the uterus (branch of a. epigastrica inferior) accompanies lig. teres uteri in the inguinal canal.
A. pudenda interna

The artery of the round ligament of the uterus (branch of a. epigastrica inferior) accompanies lig. teres uteri in the inguinal canal.
I find it difficult to answer

The artery of the round ligament of the uterus (branch of a. epigastrica inferior) accompanies lig. teres uteri in the inguinal canal.

19. Which nerve innervates the anterior group of thigh muscles and gives off branches in the pelvic cavity to m. iliacus?

N. femoralis

The femoral nerve innervates the iliacus muscle in the pelvic cavity and then proceeds to the thigh, innervating the anterior muscle group.
N. ischiadicus

The femoral nerve innervates the iliacus muscle in the pelvic cavity and then proceeds to the thigh, innervating the anterior muscle group.
N. obturatorius

The femoral nerve innervates the iliacus muscle in the pelvic cavity and then proceeds to the thigh, innervating the anterior muscle group.
N. pudendus

The femoral nerve innervates the iliacus muscle in the pelvic cavity and then proceeds to the thigh, innervating the anterior muscle group.
I find it difficult to answer

The femoral nerve innervates the iliacus muscle in the pelvic cavity and then proceeds to the thigh, innervating the anterior muscle group.

20. Where is the primary lymphatic drainage from the testis directed?

To the superficial inguinal nodes

The testes are initially located in the lumbar region, therefore their lymphatic vessels ascend along the course of the testicular vessels to the lumbar lymph nodes.
To the deep inguinal nodes

The testes are initially located in the lumbar region, therefore their lymphatic vessels ascend along the course of the testicular vessels to the lumbar lymph nodes.
To the lumbar (para-aortic) lymph nodes

The testes are initially located in the lumbar region, therefore their lymphatic vessels ascend along the course of the testicular vessels to the lumbar lymph nodes.
To the internal iliac nodes

The testes are initially located in the lumbar region, therefore their lymphatic vessels ascend along the course of the testicular vessels to the lumbar lymph nodes.
I find it difficult to answer

The testes are initially located in the lumbar region, therefore their lymphatic vessels ascend along the course of the testicular vessels to the lumbar lymph nodes.

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