Test on the anatomy of vessels and lymph nodes of the male pelvis

Assess knowledge of angiology and lymphatic drainage of the male pelvis. The test evaluates the topography of vessels, plexuses, and regional lymph nodes.

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1. At what anatomical landmark does the common iliac artery divide into the external and internal iliac arteries?

Level of the sacral promontory (promontorium)

Bifurcation of the common iliac artery occurs at the level of the sacroiliac joint (articulatio sacroiliaca).
Level of the fourth lumbar vertebra

Bifurcation of the common iliac artery occurs at the level of the sacroiliac joint (articulatio sacroiliaca).
Level of the sacroiliac joint

Bifurcation of the common iliac artery occurs at the level of the sacroiliac joint (articulatio sacroiliaca).
Upper edge of the symphysis

Bifurcation of the common iliac artery occurs at the level of the sacroiliac joint (articulatio sacroiliaca).
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Bifurcation of the common iliac artery occurs at the level of the sacroiliac joint (articulatio sacroiliaca).

2. Which of the following arteries arises from the posterior trunk of the internal iliac artery?

Obturator artery.

The posterior trunk of the internal iliac artery gives off the iliolumbar, lateral sacral, and superior gluteal arteries.
Inferior gluteal artery

The posterior trunk of the internal iliac artery gives off the iliolumbar, lateral sacral, and superior gluteal arteries.
Internal pudendal artery

The posterior trunk of the internal iliac artery gives off the iliolumbar, lateral sacral, and superior gluteal arteries.
Psoas artery (iliolumbar artery)

The posterior trunk of the internal iliac artery gives off the iliolumbar, lateral sacral, and superior gluteal arteries.
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The posterior trunk of the internal iliac artery gives off the iliolumbar, lateral sacral, and superior gluteal arteries.

3. From which artery does the artery of the ductus deferens (a. ductus deferentis) usually originate?

From the inferior vesical artery

The artery of the ductus deferens is most often a branch of the patent (functioning) part of the umbilical artery.
From the umbilical artery (a. umbilicalis)

The artery of the ductus deferens is most often a branch of the patent (functioning) part of the umbilical artery.
From the obturator artery

The artery of the ductus deferens is most often a branch of the patent (functioning) part of the umbilical artery.
From the internal pudendal artery.

The artery of the ductus deferens is most often a branch of the patent (functioning) part of the umbilical artery.
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The artery of the ductus deferens is most often a branch of the patent (functioning) part of the umbilical artery.

4. Into which lymph nodes does lymph from the testis primarily drain?

To the lumbar lymph nodes.

Lymphatic vessels of the testis ascend in the spermatic cord and drain into lumbar lymph nodes, which is associated with the site of embryonic gonadal development.
To the internal iliac lymph nodes.

Lymphatic vessels of the testis ascend in the spermatic cord and drain into lumbar lymph nodes, which is associated with the site of embryonic gonadal development.
To the superficial inguinal lymph nodes.

Lymphatic vessels of the testis ascend in the spermatic cord and drain into lumbar lymph nodes, which is associated with the site of embryonic gonadal development.
Into deep inguinal lymph nodes

Lymphatic vessels of the testis ascend in the spermatic cord and drain into lumbar lymph nodes, which is associated with the site of embryonic gonadal development.
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Lymphatic vessels of the testis ascend in the spermatic cord and drain into lumbar lymph nodes, which is associated with the site of embryonic gonadal development.

5. Into which venous plexus or vessel does the deep dorsal vein of the penis (v. dorsalis profunda penis) drain?

Into the internal pudendal vein

The deep dorsal vein of the penis passes under the pubic symphysis and drains into the prostatic venous plexus (plexus venosus prostaticus).
Into the external pudendal vein

The deep dorsal vein of the penis passes under the pubic symphysis and drains into the prostatic venous plexus (plexus venosus prostaticus).
Into the prostatic venous plexus

The deep dorsal vein of the penis passes under the pubic symphysis and drains into the prostatic venous plexus (plexus venosus prostaticus).
Into the vesical venous plexus

The deep dorsal vein of the penis passes under the pubic symphysis and drains into the prostatic venous plexus (plexus venosus prostaticus).
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The deep dorsal vein of the penis passes under the pubic symphysis and drains into the prostatic venous plexus (plexus venosus prostaticus).

6. What structures does the inferior vesical artery (a. vesicalis inferior) supply in men apart from the base of the bladder?

Corpus spongiosum penis

The inferior vesical artery in men gives off branches to the prostate gland (rr. prostatici) and seminal vesicles.
Bulbourethral glands and urogenital diaphragm

The inferior vesical artery in men gives off branches to the prostate gland (rr. prostatici) and seminal vesicles.
Rectum and anal canal

The inferior vesical artery in men gives off branches to the prostate gland (rr. prostatici) and seminal vesicles.
Prostate gland and seminal vesicles

The inferior vesical artery in men gives off branches to the prostate gland (rr. prostatici) and seminal vesicles.
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The inferior vesical artery in men gives off branches to the prostate gland (rr. prostatici) and seminal vesicles.

7. Through which anatomical opening does the internal pudendal artery (a. pudenda interna) exit the lesser pelvis?

Through the suprapiriform foramen.

The internal pudendal artery exits the pelvic cavity through the infrapiriform foramen (foramen infrapiriforme) along with the accompanying veins and pudendal nerve.
Through the infrapiriform foramen.

The internal pudendal artery exits the pelvic cavity through the infrapiriform foramen (foramen infrapiriforme) along with the accompanying veins and pudendal nerve.
Through the obturator canal

The internal pudendal artery exits the pelvic cavity through the infrapiriform foramen (foramen infrapiriforme) along with the accompanying veins and pudendal nerve.
Through the lesser sciatic foramen

The internal pudendal artery exits the pelvic cavity through the infrapiriform foramen (foramen infrapiriforme) along with the accompanying veins and pudendal nerve.
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The internal pudendal artery exits the pelvic cavity through the infrapiriform foramen (foramen infrapiriforme) along with the accompanying veins and pudendal nerve.

8. Where does the cremasteric artery (a. cremasterica), which supplies the cremaster muscle, originate?

From the external iliac artery.

The cremasteric artery branches from the inferior epigastric artery (a. epigastrica inferior), which is a branch of the external iliac artery.
From the femoral artery

The cremasteric artery branches from the inferior epigastric artery (a. epigastrica inferior), which is a branch of the external iliac artery.
From the inferior epigastric artery

The cremasteric artery branches from the inferior epigastric artery (a. epigastrica inferior), which is a branch of the external iliac artery.
From the internal iliac artery.

The cremasteric artery branches from the inferior epigastric artery (a. epigastrica inferior), which is a branch of the external iliac artery.
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The cremasteric artery branches from the inferior epigastric artery (a. epigastrica inferior), which is a branch of the external iliac artery.

9. Into which lymph nodes does the lymph from the scrotal skin drain?

To the superficial inguinal lymph nodes.

Lymphatic drainage from the skin and tunica dartos of the scrotum proceeds to the superficial inguinal lymph nodes (nodi lymphatici inguinales superficiales).
To the internal iliac lymph nodes.

Lymphatic drainage from the skin and tunica dartos of the scrotum proceeds to the superficial inguinal lymph nodes (nodi lymphatici inguinales superficiales).
To the lumbar lymph nodes.

Lymphatic drainage from the skin and tunica dartos of the scrotum proceeds to the superficial inguinal lymph nodes (nodi lymphatici inguinales superficiales).
To the sacral lymph nodes.

Lymphatic drainage from the skin and tunica dartos of the scrotum proceeds to the superficial inguinal lymph nodes (nodi lymphatici inguinales superficiales).
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Lymphatic drainage from the skin and tunica dartos of the scrotum proceeds to the superficial inguinal lymph nodes (nodi lymphatici inguinales superficiales).

10. How does the deep artery of the penis (a. profunda penis) course?

In the thickness of the corpus spongiosum

The deep artery of the penis (a branch of the internal pudendal artery) runs longitudinally in the center of the corpus cavernosum penis
In the thickness of the corpus cavernosum

The deep artery of the penis (a branch of the internal pudendal artery) runs longitudinally in the center of the corpus cavernosum penis
Along the dorsal surface of the penis beneath the fascia

The deep artery of the penis (a branch of the internal pudendal artery) runs longitudinally in the center of the corpus cavernosum penis
Under the skin of the penis

The deep artery of the penis (a branch of the internal pudendal artery) runs longitudinally in the center of the corpus cavernosum penis
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The deep artery of the penis (a branch of the internal pudendal artery) runs longitudinally in the center of the corpus cavernosum penis

11. Which vessel forms the portocaval anastomosis in the wall of the rectum by joining with the branches of the middle and inferior rectal veins?

Left colic vein

The superior rectal vein drains blood into the portal vein system, anastomosing with the middle and inferior rectal veins (inferior vena cava system).
Sigmoid vein

The superior rectal vein drains blood into the portal vein system, anastomosing with the middle and inferior rectal veins (inferior vena cava system).
Ileocolic vein

The superior rectal vein drains blood into the portal vein system, anastomosing with the middle and inferior rectal veins (inferior vena cava system).
Superior rectal vein

The superior rectal vein drains blood into the portal vein system, anastomosing with the middle and inferior rectal veins (inferior vena cava system).
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The superior rectal vein drains blood into the portal vein system, anastomosing with the middle and inferior rectal veins (inferior vena cava system).

12. Which artery is the primary source of blood supply to the bulb of the penis (bulbus penis)?

Artery of the bulb of the penis (branch of the internal pudendal)

The artery of the bulb of the penis (a. bulbi penis) is a major branch of the internal pudendal artery and supplies the corpus spongiosum.
The external pudendal artery

The artery of the bulb of the penis (a. bulbi penis) is a major branch of the internal pudendal artery and supplies the corpus spongiosum.
Inferior vesical artery

The artery of the bulb of the penis (a. bulbi penis) is a major branch of the internal pudendal artery and supplies the corpus spongiosum.
Obturator artery.

The artery of the bulb of the penis (a. bulbi penis) is a major branch of the internal pudendal artery and supplies the corpus spongiosum.
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The artery of the bulb of the penis (a. bulbi penis) is a major branch of the internal pudendal artery and supplies the corpus spongiosum.

13. Where are the sacral lymph nodes (nodi lymphatici sacrales) located?

On the posterior surface of the sacrum

Sacral lymph nodes are located in the pelvic cavity on the pelvic (anterior) surface of the sacrum, accompanying the medial and lateral sacral arteries.
Along the iliolumbar artery

Sacral lymph nodes are located in the pelvic cavity on the pelvic (anterior) surface of the sacrum, accompanying the medial and lateral sacral arteries.
On the pelvic surface of the sacrum along the corresponding arteries

Sacral lymph nodes are located in the pelvic cavity on the pelvic (anterior) surface of the sacrum, accompanying the medial and lateral sacral arteries.
At the sacral promontory (promontorium)

Sacral lymph nodes are located in the pelvic cavity on the pelvic (anterior) surface of the sacrum, accompanying the medial and lateral sacral arteries.
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Sacral lymph nodes are located in the pelvic cavity on the pelvic (anterior) surface of the sacrum, accompanying the medial and lateral sacral arteries.

14. Which branch of the internal iliac artery exits through the suprapiriform foramen (foramen suprapiriforme)?

Inferior gluteal artery

The superior gluteal artery (a. glutea superior) traverses the suprapiriform foramen along with the accompanying veins and nerve.
Superior gluteal artery

The superior gluteal artery (a. glutea superior) traverses the suprapiriform foramen along with the accompanying veins and nerve.
Internal pudendal artery

The superior gluteal artery (a. glutea superior) traverses the suprapiriform foramen along with the accompanying veins and nerve.
Obturator artery.

The superior gluteal artery (a. glutea superior) traverses the suprapiriform foramen along with the accompanying veins and nerve.
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The superior gluteal artery (a. glutea superior) traverses the suprapiriform foramen along with the accompanying veins and nerve.

15. Into which formation does venous blood from the prostate and seminal vesicles drain?

Into the pampiniform plexus

Blood from the prostate and seminal vesicles is collected into the dense prostatic venous plexus (plexus venosus prostaticus) located behind the pubic symphysis.
Into the internal pudendal vein

Blood from the prostate and seminal vesicles is collected into the dense prostatic venous plexus (plexus venosus prostaticus) located behind the pubic symphysis.
Into the external iliac vein

Blood from the prostate and seminal vesicles is collected into the dense prostatic venous plexus (plexus venosus prostaticus) located behind the pubic symphysis.
Into the prostatic venous plexus

Blood from the prostate and seminal vesicles is collected into the dense prostatic venous plexus (plexus venosus prostaticus) located behind the pubic symphysis.
I find it difficult to answer

Blood from the prostate and seminal vesicles is collected into the dense prostatic venous plexus (plexus venosus prostaticus) located behind the pubic symphysis.

16. From which artery does the middle rectal artery (a. rectalis media) originate?

From the internal iliac artery.

The middle rectal artery is a visceral branch of the anterior trunk of the internal iliac artery.
From the inferior mesenteric artery.

The middle rectal artery is a visceral branch of the anterior trunk of the internal iliac artery.
From the external iliac artery.

The middle rectal artery is a visceral branch of the anterior trunk of the internal iliac artery.
From the internal pudendal artery.

The middle rectal artery is a visceral branch of the anterior trunk of the internal iliac artery.
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The middle rectal artery is a visceral branch of the anterior trunk of the internal iliac artery.

17. How does the obturator artery (a. obturatoria) exit the lesser pelvic cavity?

Through the lesser sciatic foramen

The obturator artery runs forward and downward along the lateral pelvic wall and exits to the thigh through the obturator canal (canalis obturatorius).
Through the muscular lacuna

The obturator artery runs forward and downward along the lateral pelvic wall and exits to the thigh through the obturator canal (canalis obturatorius).
Through the obturator canal

The obturator artery runs forward and downward along the lateral pelvic wall and exits to the thigh through the obturator canal (canalis obturatorius).
Through the infrapiriform foramen.

The obturator artery runs forward and downward along the lateral pelvic wall and exits to the thigh through the obturator canal (canalis obturatorius).
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The obturator artery runs forward and downward along the lateral pelvic wall and exits to the thigh through the obturator canal (canalis obturatorius).

18. Which lymph nodes are the primary regional nodes for the prostate gland?

Lumbar lymph nodes

Lymph from the prostate drains primarily into the internal iliac (nodi lymphatici iliaci interni) and sacral lymph nodes.
External iliac lymph nodes

Lymph from the prostate drains primarily into the internal iliac (nodi lymphatici iliaci interni) and sacral lymph nodes.
Superficial inguinal lymph nodes

Lymph from the prostate drains primarily into the internal iliac (nodi lymphatici iliaci interni) and sacral lymph nodes.
Internal iliac and sacral lymph nodes

Lymph from the prostate drains primarily into the internal iliac (nodi lymphatici iliaci interni) and sacral lymph nodes.
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Lymph from the prostate drains primarily into the internal iliac (nodi lymphatici iliaci interni) and sacral lymph nodes.

19. Which vein forms by the convergence of the pampiniform plexus veins (plexus pampiniformis)?

Internal pudendal vein

The veins of the pampiniform plexus, ascending with the spermatic cord, merge into the testicular vein (right or left).
Testicular vein (v. testicularis)

The veins of the pampiniform plexus, ascending with the spermatic cord, merge into the testicular vein (right or left).
Vein of the ductus deferens

The veins of the pampiniform plexus, ascending with the spermatic cord, merge into the testicular vein (right or left).
Cremasteric vein

The veins of the pampiniform plexus, ascending with the spermatic cord, merge into the testicular vein (right or left).
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The veins of the pampiniform plexus, ascending with the spermatic cord, merge into the testicular vein (right or left).

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

Into the portal vein

The right testicular vein drains directly into the inferior vena cava (v. cava inferior) at an acute angle, unlike the left, which drains into the left renal vein.
Into the right renal vein

The right testicular vein drains directly into the inferior vena cava (v. cava inferior) at an acute angle, unlike the left, which drains into the left renal vein.
Directly into the inferior vena cava

The right testicular vein drains directly into the inferior vena cava (v. cava inferior) at an acute angle, unlike the left, which drains into the left renal vein.
Into the right internal iliac vein

The right testicular vein drains directly into the inferior vena cava (v. cava inferior) at an acute angle, unlike the left, which drains into the left renal vein.
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The right testicular vein drains directly into the inferior vena cava (v. cava inferior) at an acute angle, unlike the left, which drains into the left renal vein.