Gross II Final Exam

Question 1

The middle suprarenal artery is a branch of the

Answer 1

aorta

Question 2

Damage to what nerve causes the pelvis to slump to the unsupported side during gait? (Trendelenburg’s gait)

Answer 2

superior gluteal nerve

Question 3

Which muscle is not part of the levator ani or one of its subdivisions?

Answer 3

coccygeus

Question 4

The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve originates from which spinal segments?

Answer 4

L2, L3

Question 5

Of the five layers of the perineum, which is the deepest?

Answer 5

deep perineal space

Question 6

Which structure does not pass through the lesser sciatic foramen?

Answer 6

piriformis muscle

Question 7

What is not a characteristic of the male pelvis?

Answer 7

broad, shallow greater sciatic notch

Question 8

What is not found in the superior hypogastric plexus?

Answer 8

preganglionic parasympathetic fibers

Question 9

What is not true of the part of the anal canal above the pectinate line?

Answer 9

innervated by the pudendal nerve

Question 10

The superior vesical artery is a direct branch of the:

Answer 10

umbilical artery (proximal part)

Question 11

What structure does not attach to the perineal body?

Answer 11

ischiocavernosus muscle

Question 12

Which lobe of the prostate gland contains no glandular tissue?

Answer 12

anterior lobe

Question 13

True or false: The anthropoid pelvis is long in its transverse dimensions and short in its anteroposterior dimensions

Answer 13

False

Question 14

True or false: The lymphatic drainage of the lower one-fourth of the vagina is to the superficial inguinal nodes.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

True or false: The hypogastric nerves connect the superior hypogastric plexus to the inferior hypogastric plexus

Answer 15

True

Question 16

True or false: External hemorrhoids are due to varicosities of the superior rectal vein

Answer 16

False (inf. rectal vein)

Question 17

True or false: The superior surface of the bladder is also called the fundus

Answer 17

False (apex)

Question 18

True or false: The pecten of the anal canal lies between the pectinate line and anal verge

Answer 18

True

Question 19

True or false: The lateral arcuate ligament passes over the quadratus lumborum muscle

Answer 19

True

Question 20

The condition in which the lower end of the uterus forms approximately a right angle with the vagina and overlies the bladder is called

Answer 20

Anteversion

Question 21

The layer of smooth muscle within the wall of the bladder is called the

Answer 21

Detrusor Urinae

Question 22

Where does implantation most commonly occur in an abdominal ectopic pregnancy?

Answer 22

Rectouterine pouch

Question 23

The _______________ forms a sling around the anorectal junction, which relaxes during defacation

Answer 23

Puborectalis

Question 24

The three constrictions in the ureter occur at the pelvic brim, where the ureter enters the bladder, and at the

Answer 24

Ureteropelvic junction

Question 25

Name a specific cause (other than trauma) for the "anatomical nutcracker" compression syndrome

Answer 25

abdominal aortic aneurysm

Question 26

Name an intrapelvic cause for sciatica other than misalignment of the sacrum, which was discussed in class

Answer 26

Piriformis syndrome

Question 27

Bulging of the rectum into the posterior wall of the vagina due to muscle damage caused by childbirth is called

Answer 27

Rectocele

Question 28

The expanded end of the ureter within the hilum of the kidney is called the

Answer 28

renal pelvis

Question 29

Which structure does not give support to the uterus?

Answer 29

cardinal ligament

Question 30

Which pelvic type is characterized by a long antero-posterior diameter and a short transverse diameter?

Answer 30

anthropoid

Question 31

A measurement of the pelvis which is taken from the lower margin of the pubic symphysis to the middle of the sacral promontory is called the

Answer 31

diagonal conjugate diameter

Question 32

True or false: the prostatic utricle is homologous to the uterus in the female

Answer 32

True

Question 33

True or false: The superior gluteal nerve arises from L4 to S1

Answer 33

True

Question 34

True or false: The ureter is the most anterior structure within the hilum

Answer 34

False (most posterior)

Question 35

True or false: The lateral arcuate ligament lies immediately superior to the quadratus lumborum

Answer 35

False (passes over it)

Question 36

True or false: The layer of renal fascia lies internal to the perirenal fat, surrounding the kidney

Answer 36

False (perinephric fat)

Question 37

True or false: The anteflexed uterus is one which forms a right angle with the vagina, and overlies the bladder

Answer 37

False (anteversion)

Question 38

True or false: The inferior gluteal artery exits the greater sciatic foramen below the piriformis muscle

Answer 38

True

Question 39

True or false: The sacral promontory forms part of the linea terminalis

Answer 39

True

Question 40

The _______________ provides lubrication for the vagina during sexual intercourse

Answer 40

greater vestibular glands

Question 41

The folds of mucosa which join the anal columns together inferiorly are called

Answer 41

Anal valves

Question 42

The continuation of the crus into the body of the penis is called the

Answer 42

Corpus cavernosum

Question 43

The ductus deferens joins with the duct of the seminal vesicle to form the

Answer 43

ejaculation duct

Question 44

The prominent margin of the glans of the penis is called the

Answer 44

corona glandis

Question 45

The part of the broad ligament which covers the uterine tube and lies between the uterine tube and the ovary is called the

Answer 45

Mesosalpinx

Question 46

What ligament consists of an anterior and posterior layer which forms the borders of the bare area of the liver?

Answer 46

coronary ligament

Question 47

What closes off to fill the gallbladder?

Answer 47

spiral valve

Question 48

What structure does not give support to the uterus?

Answer 48

Round ligament

Question 49

What is not a branch of the internal pudendal artery?

Answer 49

middle rectal artery

Question 50

True or false: An anteverted uterus is one which forms a right angle with the vagina, and which overlies the bladder

Answer 50

True

Question 51

True or false: The median sacral artery supplies blood to the posterior surface of the rectum

Answer 51

True

Question 52

True or false: The liver is divided into right and left functional halves by the falciform ligament

Answer 52

False

Question 53

True or false: The cystic duct drains into the right hepatic duct

Answer 53

False

Question 54

True or false: The inferior gluteal artery exits the greater sciatic foramen below the piriformis muscle

Answer 54

True

Question 55

True or false: The uterine artery is homologous to the artery of ductus deferens

Answer 55

True

Question 56

In the "anatomical nutcracker" what is the blood vessel which is in danger of being impinged upon by the superior mesenteric artery?

Answer 56

Left renal vein

Question 57

The two sacculated pouches which produce components of semen and which are attached to the posterior surface of the prostate are called the

Answer 57

Seminal vesicles

Question 58

Fertilization of the oocyte usually occurs within the

Answer 58

ampulla of uterine tube

Question 59

The layers surrounding the kidney, from innermost to outermost layers are as follows

Answer 59

renal capsule, perirenal fat, renal fascia, pararenal fat

Question 60

Which structure is present only in males?

Answer 60

internal urethral sphincter

Question 61

What is not a branch of the internal iliac artery?

Answer 61

inferior epigastric artery

Question 62

Which nerve is sensory to the skin covering the pubis and gluteal region?

Answer 62

iliohypogastric

Question 63

What nerve supplies the tensor fascia latae?

Answer 63

Superior gluteal nerve

Question 64

True or false: The seminal vesicles are one site where sperm is stored

Answer 64

False

Question 65

True or false: The right suprarenal vein drains into the right renal vein

Answer 65

False

Question 66

True or false: The opening of the cervical canal into the vagina is called the internal os

Answer 66

False

Question 67

The psoas major muscle takes its origin from the transverse processes, bodies, and IVDs of which vertebrae?

Answer 67

T12-L5

Question 68

The peritoneal pouch which lies between the rectum and bladder in the male is called the

Answer 68

Rectovesical pouch

Question 69

The subdivision of levator ani which functions to maintain the flexure at the anorectal junction is the

Answer 69

Puborectalis

Question 70

Name a structure which is endangered during hysterectomy due to its proximity to the uterus

Answer 70

ureter