Test on the anatomy of the inferior vena cava and its tributaries in males

Evaluate the knowledge of the anatomy of the inferior vena cava in men. The test evaluates its topography, syntopy, parietal and visceral tributaries, as well as cavocaval anastomoses.

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1. At the level of which vertebra does the inferior vena cava form through the merging of the right and left common iliac veins?

At the level of the intervertebral disc of the IV-V lumbar vertebrae

The inferior vena cava forms by the merging of the common iliac veins at the level of the intervertebral disc between L4 and L5, or the body of L5 to the right of the midline.
At the level of the sacral promontory (promontorium)

The inferior vena cava forms by the merging of the common iliac veins at the level of the intervertebral disc between L4 and L5, or the body of L5 to the right of the midline.
At the level of the second lumbar vertebra

The inferior vena cava forms by the merging of the common iliac veins at the level of the intervertebral disc between L4 and L5, or the body of L5 to the right of the midline.
At the level of the twelfth thoracic vertebra

The inferior vena cava forms by the merging of the common iliac veins at the level of the intervertebral disc between L4 and L5, or the body of L5 to the right of the midline.
I find it difficult to answer

The inferior vena cava forms by the merging of the common iliac veins at the level of the intervertebral disc between L4 and L5, or the body of L5 to the right of the midline.

2. Which of the listed veins is a parietal (wall) tributary of the inferior vena cava?

Hepatic vein

The parietal tributaries of the inferior vena cava include the lumbar veins (vv. lumbales) and the inferior phrenic veins (vv. phrenicae inferiores).
Renal vein

The parietal tributaries of the inferior vena cava include the lumbar veins (vv. lumbales) and the inferior phrenic veins (vv. phrenicae inferiores).
Right testicular vein

The parietal tributaries of the inferior vena cava include the lumbar veins (vv. lumbales) and the inferior phrenic veins (vv. phrenicae inferiores).
Inferior phrenic vein

The parietal tributaries of the inferior vena cava include the lumbar veins (vv. lumbales) and the inferior phrenic veins (vv. phrenicae inferiores).
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The parietal tributaries of the inferior vena cava include the lumbar veins (vv. lumbales) and the inferior phrenic veins (vv. phrenicae inferiores).

3. Into which vessel does the blood from the left testicular vein (v. testicularis sinistra) flow?

Directly into the inferior vena cava

The left testicular vein drains into the left renal vein at a right angle, which determines the hemodynamic features in this area.
At a right angle into the left renal vein

The left testicular vein drains into the left renal vein at a right angle, which determines the hemodynamic features in this area.
Into the internal iliac vein

The left testicular vein drains into the left renal vein at a right angle, which determines the hemodynamic features in this area.
Into the left suprarenal vein

The left testicular vein drains into the left renal vein at a right angle, which determines the hemodynamic features in this area.
I find it difficult to answer

The left testicular vein drains into the left renal vein at a right angle, which determines the hemodynamic features in this area.

4. Which structure is located directly anterior to the left renal vein, forming the anterior wall of the aortomesenteric clamp?

Superior mesenteric artery

The left renal vein passes through the aortomesenteric clamp: posterior to the superior mesenteric artery and anterior to the abdominal aorta.
Abdominal aorta

The left renal vein passes through the aortomesenteric clamp: posterior to the superior mesenteric artery and anterior to the abdominal aorta.
Celiac trunk

The left renal vein passes through the aortomesenteric clamp: posterior to the superior mesenteric artery and anterior to the abdominal aorta.
Right crus of the diaphragm

The left renal vein passes through the aortomesenteric clamp: posterior to the superior mesenteric artery and anterior to the abdominal aorta.
I find it difficult to answer

The left renal vein passes through the aortomesenteric clamp: posterior to the superior mesenteric artery and anterior to the abdominal aorta.

5. How does the right renal artery pass in relation to the inferior vena cava?

Anterior to the inferior vena cava

The right renal artery (a. renalis dextra) is longer than the left and passes posterior to the inferior vena cava (retrocaval).
Laterally and not crossing it

The right renal artery (a. renalis dextra) is longer than the left and passes posterior to the inferior vena cava (retrocaval).
Posterior to the inferior vena cava

The right renal artery (a. renalis dextra) is longer than the left and passes posterior to the inferior vena cava (retrocaval).
Penetrating the wall of the inferior vena cava

The right renal artery (a. renalis dextra) is longer than the left and passes posterior to the inferior vena cava (retrocaval).
I find it difficult to answer

The right renal artery (a. renalis dextra) is longer than the left and passes posterior to the inferior vena cava (retrocaval).

6. Where does the blood flow from the right suprarenal vein (v. suprarenalis dextra)?

Into the right renal vein

The right suprarenal vein is very short and drains directly into the posterior-lateral wall of the inferior vena cava.
Into the right phrenic vein

The right suprarenal vein is very short and drains directly into the posterior-lateral wall of the inferior vena cava.
Directly into the inferior vena cava

The right suprarenal vein is very short and drains directly into the posterior-lateral wall of the inferior vena cava.
Into the hepatic portal vein

The right suprarenal vein is very short and drains directly into the posterior-lateral wall of the inferior vena cava.
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The right suprarenal vein is very short and drains directly into the posterior-lateral wall of the inferior vena cava.

7. Through which diaphragm aperture does the inferior vena cava enter the thoracic cavity?

Through the aortic hiatus (hiatus aorticus)

The inferior vena cava passes through the foramen venae cavae, located in the central tendon of the diaphragm (at the level of Th8).
Through the esophageal hiatus (hiatus oesophageus)

The inferior vena cava passes through the foramen venae cavae, located in the central tendon of the diaphragm (at the level of Th8).
Through the sternocostal triangle (trigonum sternocostale)

The inferior vena cava passes through the foramen venae cavae, located in the central tendon of the diaphragm (at the level of Th8).
Through the foramen in the tendinous center (foramen venae cavae)

The inferior vena cava passes through the foramen venae cavae, located in the central tendon of the diaphragm (at the level of Th8).
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The inferior vena cava passes through the foramen venae cavae, located in the central tendon of the diaphragm (at the level of Th8).

8. Which liver structure forms the medial wall of the groove in which the inferior vena cava lies?

Quadrate lobe of the liver

The inferior vena cava lies in the sulcus venae cavae on the visceral surface of the liver, between the right (laterally) and caudate (medially) lobes.
Caudate lobe of the liver

The inferior vena cava lies in the sulcus venae cavae on the visceral surface of the liver, between the right (laterally) and caudate (medially) lobes.
Round ligament of the liver

The inferior vena cava lies in the sulcus venae cavae on the visceral surface of the liver, between the right (laterally) and caudate (medially) lobes.
Gallbladder

The inferior vena cava lies in the sulcus venae cavae on the visceral surface of the liver, between the right (laterally) and caudate (medially) lobes.
I find it difficult to answer

The inferior vena cava lies in the sulcus venae cavae on the visceral surface of the liver, between the right (laterally) and caudate (medially) lobes.

9. Which veins form the cavocaval anastomosis on the posterior wall of the abdomen, connecting the lumbar veins with the azygos vein system?

Ascending lumbar veins (vv. lumbales ascendentes)

The ascending lumbar veins connect the lumbar veins (from the IVC system) with the azygos and hemiazygos veins (from the SVC system).
Superior and inferior epigastric veins

The ascending lumbar veins connect the lumbar veins (from the IVC system) with the azygos and hemiazygos veins (from the SVC system).
Hepatic veins

The ascending lumbar veins connect the lumbar veins (from the IVC system) with the azygos and hemiazygos veins (from the SVC system).
Testicular veins

The ascending lumbar veins connect the lumbar veins (from the IVC system) with the azygos and hemiazygos veins (from the SVC system).
I find it difficult to answer

The ascending lumbar veins connect the lumbar veins (from the IVC system) with the azygos and hemiazygos veins (from the SVC system).

10. How does the topography of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava relate in the retroperitoneal space?

The vein is located to the left of the aorta

In the retroperitoneal space, the inferior vena cava lies on the anterior surface of the vertebral column to the right of the abdominal aorta.
The vein is located strictly anterior to the aorta

In the retroperitoneal space, the inferior vena cava lies on the anterior surface of the vertebral column to the right of the abdominal aorta.
The vein is located strictly posterior to the aorta

In the retroperitoneal space, the inferior vena cava lies on the anterior surface of the vertebral column to the right of the abdominal aorta.
The vein is located to the right of the aorta

In the retroperitoneal space, the inferior vena cava lies on the anterior surface of the vertebral column to the right of the abdominal aorta.
I find it difficult to answer

In the retroperitoneal space, the inferior vena cava lies on the anterior surface of the vertebral column to the right of the abdominal aorta.

11. Where does the right testicular vein (v. testicularis dextra) drain into?

Into the right renal vein

Unlike the left testicular vein, the right drains directly into the anterolateral wall of the inferior vena cava at an acute angle.
Directly into the inferior vena cava at an acute angle

Unlike the left testicular vein, the right drains directly into the anterolateral wall of the inferior vena cava at an acute angle.
Into the internal iliac vein

Unlike the left testicular vein, the right drains directly into the anterolateral wall of the inferior vena cava at an acute angle.
Into the inferior mesenteric vein

Unlike the left testicular vein, the right drains directly into the anterolateral wall of the inferior vena cava at an acute angle.
I find it difficult to answer

Unlike the left testicular vein, the right drains directly into the anterolateral wall of the inferior vena cava at an acute angle.

12. Which part of the duodenum crosses the inferior vena cava anteriorly?

Superior part (pars superior)

The horizontal (inferior) part of the duodenum crosses the inferior vena cava and abdominal aorta anteriorly.
Descending part (pars descendens)

The horizontal (inferior) part of the duodenum crosses the inferior vena cava and abdominal aorta anteriorly.
Horizontal inferior part (pars horizontalis)

The horizontal (inferior) part of the duodenum crosses the inferior vena cava and abdominal aorta anteriorly.
Ascending part (pars ascendens)

The horizontal (inferior) part of the duodenum crosses the inferior vena cava and abdominal aorta anteriorly.
I find it difficult to answer

The horizontal (inferior) part of the duodenum crosses the inferior vena cava and abdominal aorta anteriorly.

13. How many major hepatic veins (vv. hepaticae) in the classical version drain into the inferior vena cava just below the diaphragm?

One common hepatic vein

Typically, three major hepatic veins (v. hepatica dextra, intermedia, sinistra) drain into the IVC at the site of its corresponding groove on the liver.
Two (right and left)

Typically, three major hepatic veins (v. hepatica dextra, intermedia, sinistra) drain into the IVC at the site of its corresponding groove on the liver.
Three (right, intermediate, and left)

Typically, three major hepatic veins (v. hepatica dextra, intermedia, sinistra) drain into the IVC at the site of its corresponding groove on the liver.
Five or six small veins

Typically, three major hepatic veins (v. hepatica dextra, intermedia, sinistra) drain into the IVC at the site of its corresponding groove on the liver.
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Typically, three major hepatic veins (v. hepatica dextra, intermedia, sinistra) drain into the IVC at the site of its corresponding groove on the liver.

14. At what level does the inferior vena cava open into the right atrium?

At the level of the attachment of the cartilage of the fifth right rib to the sternum

The orifice of the inferior vena cava in the right atrium is projected onto the anterior chest wall at the level of the attachment of the cartilage of the fifth right rib.
At the level of the cartilage of the 3rd right rib

The orifice of the inferior vena cava in the right atrium is projected onto the anterior chest wall at the level of the attachment of the cartilage of the fifth right rib.
At the level of the xiphoid process

The orifice of the inferior vena cava in the right atrium is projected onto the anterior chest wall at the level of the attachment of the cartilage of the fifth right rib.
At the level of the second intercostal space on the right

The orifice of the inferior vena cava in the right atrium is projected onto the anterior chest wall at the level of the attachment of the cartilage of the fifth right rib.
I find it difficult to answer

The orifice of the inferior vena cava in the right atrium is projected onto the anterior chest wall at the level of the attachment of the cartilage of the fifth right rib.

15. Which structure forms the fold of endocardium at the orifice of the inferior vena cava in the heart?

Thebesian valve

The orifice of the inferior vena cava is partially covered by the valve of the inferior vena cava (Eustachian valve), which directs blood flow to the foramen ovale in the fetus.
Eustachian valve (valvula venae cavae inferioris)

The orifice of the inferior vena cava is partially covered by the valve of the inferior vena cava (Eustachian valve), which directs blood flow to the foramen ovale in the fetus.
Bauhin's valve

The orifice of the inferior vena cava is partially covered by the valve of the inferior vena cava (Eustachian valve), which directs blood flow to the foramen ovale in the fetus.
Arantius' valve

The orifice of the inferior vena cava is partially covered by the valve of the inferior vena cava (Eustachian valve), which directs blood flow to the foramen ovale in the fetus.
I find it difficult to answer

The orifice of the inferior vena cava is partially covered by the valve of the inferior vena cava (Eustachian valve), which directs blood flow to the foramen ovale in the fetus.

16. Which artery crosses the anterior surface of the inferior vena cava in the retroperitoneal space, descending into the pelvis?

Lumbar arteries (aa. lumbales)

The right testicular artery (a. testicularis dextra), stemming from the aorta, runs downward and to the right, anteriorly crossing the inferior vena cava.
Left renal artery (a. renalis sinistra)

The right testicular artery (a. testicularis dextra), stemming from the aorta, runs downward and to the right, anteriorly crossing the inferior vena cava.
Celiac trunk (truncus celiacus)

The right testicular artery (a. testicularis dextra), stemming from the aorta, runs downward and to the right, anteriorly crossing the inferior vena cava.
Right testicular artery (a. testicularis dextra)

The right testicular artery (a. testicularis dextra), stemming from the aorta, runs downward and to the right, anteriorly crossing the inferior vena cava.
I find it difficult to answer

The right testicular artery (a. testicularis dextra), stemming from the aorta, runs downward and to the right, anteriorly crossing the inferior vena cava.

17. Which muscle lies directly posterior to the inferior vena cava in the lumbar region?

Quadratus lumborum muscle (m. quadratus lumborum)

The inferior vena cava lies on the anterior surface of the vertebral bodies and the medial edge of the right psoas major muscle.
Right psoas major muscle (m. psoas major dexter)

The inferior vena cava lies on the anterior surface of the vertebral bodies and the medial edge of the right psoas major muscle.
Erector spinae muscle (m. erector spinae)

The inferior vena cava lies on the anterior surface of the vertebral bodies and the medial edge of the right psoas major muscle.
Iliacus muscle (m. iliacus)

The inferior vena cava lies on the anterior surface of the vertebral bodies and the medial edge of the right psoas major muscle.
I find it difficult to answer

The inferior vena cava lies on the anterior surface of the vertebral bodies and the medial edge of the right psoas major muscle.

18. From which venous plexus does the right testicular vein (v. testicularis dextra) originate within the spermatic cord?

From the pampiniform plexus (plexus pampiniformis)

The testicular vein is formed from numerous veins of the pampiniform plexus (plexus pampiniformis), passing within the spermatic cord.
From the vesical venous plexus

The testicular vein is formed from numerous veins of the pampiniform plexus (plexus pampiniformis), passing within the spermatic cord.
From the prostatic venous plexus

The testicular vein is formed from numerous veins of the pampiniform plexus (plexus pampiniformis), passing within the spermatic cord.
From the rectal venous plexus

The testicular vein is formed from numerous veins of the pampiniform plexus (plexus pampiniformis), passing within the spermatic cord.
I find it difficult to answer

The testicular vein is formed from numerous veins of the pampiniform plexus (plexus pampiniformis), passing within the spermatic cord.

19. Into which vein does the left inferior phrenic vein (v. phrenica inferior sinistra) most frequently drain?

Directly into the inferior vena cava

The left inferior phrenic vein often connects with the left adrenal vein, which drains into the left renal vein.
Into the hemiazygos vein

The left inferior phrenic vein often connects with the left adrenal vein, which drains into the left renal vein.
Into the left adrenal or left renal vein

The left inferior phrenic vein often connects with the left adrenal vein, which drains into the left renal vein.
Into the portal vein

The left inferior phrenic vein often connects with the left adrenal vein, which drains into the left renal vein.
I find it difficult to answer

The left inferior phrenic vein often connects with the left adrenal vein, which drains into the left renal vein.

20. Which of the following veins is classified as a parietal and NOT a visceral tributary of the inferior vena cava?

Renal vein

Lumbar veins (vv. lumbales) collect blood from the walls of the abdomen and back, thus they are considered parietal (wall) tributaries.
Right testicular vein

Lumbar veins (vv. lumbales) collect blood from the walls of the abdomen and back, thus they are considered parietal (wall) tributaries.
Hepatic vein

Lumbar veins (vv. lumbales) collect blood from the walls of the abdomen and back, thus they are considered parietal (wall) tributaries.
Lumbar vein

Lumbar veins (vv. lumbales) collect blood from the walls of the abdomen and back, thus they are considered parietal (wall) tributaries.
I find it difficult to answer

Lumbar veins (vv. lumbales) collect blood from the walls of the abdomen and back, thus they are considered parietal (wall) tributaries.